"Maggie!"

Rosalynn's eyes widened in disbelief as Kaliyah ushered in an unexpected visitor, none other than Maggie, a figure from the distant past, whom she hadn't laid eyes upon in ages.

What a delightful surprise it was.

Tears glistened in Maggie's eyes as she enveloped Rosalynn in a tight embrace.

“Oh, Rosalynn, I've missed you dearly," she whispered, her voice choked with emotion.

Rosalynn, enveloped in a familiar embrace, felt a pang of emotion, her own eyes moistening.

With a playful glint in her eye, Rosalynn gently chided, "You missed me and never bothered to reach out, eh?"

Maggie straightened, her expression a mix of remorse and regret. “I'm sorry, it was my mistake."

Rosalynn brushed off the apology, handing her a tissue as she surveyed her old friend.

Now, Maggie appeared in a professional ensemble, clad in a pristine white blouse complemented by a sleek black skirt.

Her hair was elegantly swept back into a high ponytail, accentuating a visage that exuded a newfound refinement.

While her physical appearance remained largely unaltered, there was a noticeable shift in her aura.

The once faint traces of insecurity and timidity had dissipated, replaced by the confident bearing of a seasoned professional.

"Ms. Fuller, before arriving here, Angie spoke highly of your close bond and revealed that you're still her idol. So, should I have the honor of designing your wedding gown, or shall Angie take the reins?"

Kaliyah interjected with a smile.

Rosalynn glanced at Maggie, deducing that “Angie” was the name she had adopted abroad. Was she now Kaliyah's assistant?

"Rosalynn, would you mind if I took on the task of designing your wedding gown?" Maggie asked tentatively, her voice tinged with anticipation.

Rosalynn arched an eyebrow, intrigued. "So, you're a bridal gown designer now, right?"

“Yes, I've been training under Kaliyah," Maggie confirmed, her smile tinged with shyness.

"Exactly. A few months back, when Angie and I first met, we hit it off right away. She graciously extended a favor to me, and upon uncovering her innate flair for bridal gown design, I felt compelled to take her under my wing," Kaliyah elucidated, shedding light on her bond with Maggie.