The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1574

"Thanks, I guess it's about time I got engaged, you know? My boyfriend's been breathing down my neck. He's paranoid I'll fall for one of these A-listers I work with." Jossie chuckled, "Especially since that time he saw Romeo waving at me, and David here bought me a burger. And all those young hunks goofing around with me – that very night, my guy dropped to one knee and popped the question. Hilarious, right?”

Arabella laughed, instantly understanding the boyfriend's predicament.

“You've got to come, okay? Even though we just met today, I really like you. Oh, right, did you need something? Wanted to ask if David got the tea? He drank it. Heard it was from you and was thrilled."

"No, it's not about the tea." Arabella smiled. "Ms. Kiki mentioned you had a mask for someone."

"Yeah, Summer's due any minute, and she never shows her face when she makes an entrance, so Ms. Kiki asked me to get a mask ready for her. Wait, how did you know what Ms. Kiki told me on WhatsApp?"

Arabella just smiled knowingly.

"You don't know Ms. Kiki, do you? Or is it Summer you're acquainted with? It seemed too coincidental. One second I'm telling you Merry couldn't make it because of some scandal, the next Summer's offering to step in. It's you, isn't it? You've done your brother a solid!"

Just then, Arabella's phone rang. It was a video call from Ms. Kiki.

"Ms. Kiki." Arabella answered, greeting her warmly.

"Summer, darling, I've asked David's assistant, Jossie, to prepare a beautiful mask for you. Just pick it up backstage. They've got stylists and makeup artists there, and a selection of dresses. I'm still abroad and can't make it back in time. Will you be okay on your own?"

"No problem."

"Thanks, dear. Once I've wrapped up things here, we'll catch up."