Is this destiny?

~ Los Angeles, Cliffside villa ~

After breakfast, Sophia and Sarah are on the rooftop terrace.

Two of them are watching Aiden and Felix sparring on the training ground.

"I\'m glad to see that you two are back to normal." Sophia is happy that after three days away, Sarah and Aiden are lovey-dovey again. They returned previous evening, but the change in their attitude was easy to notice right away.

Sarah smiled. "Thanks for the advice."

"Don\'t mention it. That is what big sisters are for. I\'m glad to know that I\'m able to help."

Sarah sighed while looking at Aiden and Felix. Based on their body language, they are probably discussing some moves. "I am disheartened by the fact that even though we absolutely love each other, we keep on bumping into these problems. It\'s always a rollercoaster. Not long before that incident happened, we talked about getting married, and now… it will take a while until we are back to that stage."

Sophia understood what Sarah is trying to say. "It\'s just one step back. You will get back there, don\'t force it."

"I know. Sometimes I envy how you and Felix are stable."

Sophia was happy to hear Sarah praising her relationship with Felix, but she needs to remind Sarah that she is not in a bad place either. "Your relationship with Aiden is stable as well. Don\'t forget that the incident during wedding happened because of the third party."

"Objectively, Felix is handsome, and it is difficult to defend against his French accent. How come you don\'t have random women giving you a hard time?"

Sophia laughed. "They are trying. Everywhere we go I see women ogling at my husband, some even dare to strike a conversation with him. But as soon as I suspect that something is off I make sure to announce my presence."

"Teach me. It seems that your methods are more effective than mine. At the wedding, Madison confronted me in the restroom saying how Aiden belongs to her. I got physical with her and based on her expression I was confident that she will run as far as possible from us. But I was so wrong."

Sophia thought for few seconds before speaking. "I don\'t think it\'s about methods. It\'s more about the status."

"Status?"

"I am Felix\'s wife, so any woman who is not at least half-crazy will give up before trying anything. Not many women will pursue a married man no matter how handsome he is. On top of that, I am the CEO, so no one from office or our business circle dares to approach him. That eliminates a lot of troubling women. They still ogle at him, but as long as it stays at that, I don\'t mind. Looking at your situation, to begin with the obvious: you are not married. I think that things will change once you get married and you establish yourself as someone who has the abilities to keep all bed climbers away."

Sarah thought about what Sophia said. \'Establish yourself…\' How can she do that? As Sigma? No… she needs secrecy for that. And for everything else, she likes to work outside spotlight. Suddenly, Sarah felt that she is lacking. How can she show her ability to keep bed climbers away? Fighting them off one by one is an endless and super-tiring task. She he will need to figure that one out.

"You are getting a new toy today?" Sophia\'s question pulled Sarah out of her thoughts.

Sarah\'s eyes sparkled from excitement. "Yes! Our own helicopter! Old man said that we will get a call around noon with exact location where to go for a handover. We will meet with a pilot and few mechanics who will give us a rundown of features which are specific to this model and customizations made, and then we bring our new baby home."

Sophia made a face. "I\'m not a fan of helicopters. They are too noisy."

"You might change your mind when you see this one." Sarah smiled while thinking how Sophia will be excited when she hears (or doesn\'t hear) their helicopter with super-silent rotor technology.

"Did you tell mom and dad about your move to Los Angeles?"

Sophia\'s mood dropped. "Why is everyone asking that?"

"Who is everyone? … Never mind. Based on your response, you didn\'t tell them. Did you tell them anything?"

Sophia guiltily avoided Sarah\'s gaze. "They know that Orion Enterprise is expanding to Los Angeles, and that we secured a good deal to lease the space. The space is being set up and in one week we will have two floors ready for move in."

Sarah stifled a laugh. "Expanding? That is an interesting choice of words for moving the headquarters."

Sarah found it interesting how Sophia who is always domineering turns into a timid little girl when she needs to confronts their parents.

"One thing at a time. They are aware that offices are being opened here, and they are supportive about it. They also know that because of this move, I will be working from here, and Felix will work by my side."

"When will you tell them that it\'s permanent?" 

"When they get used to the idea that I\'m here."

Sarah only shook her head. There is no point in asking further. It\'s obvious that Sophia will avoid this as much as possible. "If you manage to drag this until February, they will be so happy about the granddaughter that you can tell them you are moving the company to Mars and they will not mind."

Sophia thought for few seconds. "True. But if I tell them that I am the one moving to Mars and taking their granddaughter with me, it might have an opposite effect."

Sarah laughed, and decided to switch topic to something less uncomfortable. "How is your house hunt going?"

"Are you trying to get rid of us?"

Sarah looked at Sophia. Did she sound like she wants to get rid of her? "No, no… not at all. Actually, I need your help, and the fact that you are here will make it easier."

"Tell me." Sophia is always available to help her sisters.

Sarah took a deep breath before speaking: "I am one of the presenters for the upcoming company meeting. And I need to prepare presentation…"

Sophia can see that Sarah is terrified. And she is surprised that Sarah is not running away from it. "Count on me. If it\'s about talking to the people, I am a great resource."

"Thanks. I got most of the presentation ready.", Sarah said with a shaky voice. "But I need help in polishing it out and A LOT of practice in how to deliver it without freezing or falling apart."

"I\'m available anytime. As for the house hunt… We didn\'t make much progress. Looking at the list of what all we need, it seems impossible to find. And there is also a thing that Felix is in love with your workshop downstairs. If you make him one room on the side with a shower, I\'m sure that he will not come out of it as long as you deliver him food there."

Hearing Sophia\'s description of Felix\'s experience in her workshop improved Sarah\'s mood. "I\'m happy that he approves. I don\'t mind having Felix around. We already bounced so many ideas between each other, it\'s very productive to work with him. He does not bother me at all, and when he focuses on his work, I forget that he is there."

"Sounds like you described a perfect roommate."

Sarah thought how there is some truth behind Sophia\'s words. But no matter how much they like it here, it will be better for everyone to have their own space. "Jeff found this house for us. When they come back, ask him for help. He has resources not available to regular people."

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