Adam's POV

Honestly, I have never thought that Abigail will actually call me because even though we share a good relationship but I could feel her hesitancy whenever we hang out together, which is quite normal after everything she had experienced.

I had never let it affect me because I know her reactions are not intentional. When I, Hannah, and Abigail are together we enjoy it a lot, because I have realized once Abigail gets comfortable with someone she lets her fun-side out. Sadly, it doesn't happen often but still, whenever we are together we do witness her carefree side. She is really witty and smart-mouthed which shouldn't be a surprise knowing how Hannah is, I think it is just in their genes.

However, today was different. This was the first time we actually talked like a family... I just felt a pure connection that I feel with my own sister and family.

Hannah already told me what had happened, but when today Abigail herself shared this with me, it felt that she truly trusts me that I will never let her hurt which is true. She doesn't need protection, because she is strong, she just needs assurance that she has people on her back on whom she can rely and trust. And today I made it into that circle of her trusted people, and to say that I am ecstatic is an understatement.

"What are you doing these days?" Ivanna asks, "I have heard you got fired from your previous office." She adds with a small smirk which made the rest of us roll our eyes because for some reason since we were kids she always used to compete with me.

"Ivanna, how can they fire me when I was the one who left them?" Arching an eyebrow, I mirror her smug expression.

"What do you mean?" She questions looking a bit taken back.

"I mean that someone taught me to believe in myself, and not to settle for less when I can have the best." Looking at Hannah, who is busy whispering something to Kelsey while laughing, I smile because if it weren't for her I wouldn't have got the courage to take risks in my life.

"So what are you doing now? Started sewing clothes just like your wife?" Ivanna snorts as she catches me looking at Hannah.

If I haven't known that she just has a naturally crappy attitude other than that she never really means what she says then I would have shown her what it means to mock my wife. But if she continues this attitude of hers even with Hannah then I will not stop myself from showing her that I will not tolerate her nonsense with my wife.

Although, I am surprised why Hannah hasn't shut her up already.

"Actually, I am not as talented as hers so I can't design clothes. She is an amazing designer, who can turn every piece of cloth into a masterpiece. However, I do suggest that you watch your mouth around my Hannah because I can assure you if you get on her wrong side she will not hesitate to make a beautiful dress from your skin as well." Leaning forward, I cross my arms over the table while locking my eyes with her, as the corner of my lips upturn in a smug smile. "Now answering your original question, I have started my own law firm, because of my wife and her encouragement."

Her eyebrows shoot up in surprise and shock. Surprise because it seems like she wasn't aware of my startup and shocked because Hannah looks so sweet and kind to do anything which I have mentioned.

"Oh, congratulations." She smiles while slightly looking dejected, probably because she didn't get anything else to put me down.

Ivanna is weird since childhood, she mostly has issues with everything, and also she loves to brag. She was even a bit of a bully, however, if anyone else tried to bully her friends or talk bad about them then she would make their life hell.

She openly used to say that only I can be a bitch to them and put them down because they are my friends. She's a good friend, so we kind of ignore her crappy remarks and attitude. Sometimes she is fun to be around, as her constant opinions about everything can bring us some entertainment even among the boring parties.

"Hannah." I look at Hannah and gesture her to join us.

Looking in my direction she smiles and nods her head.

She comes and sits on the armrest of the couch while throwing her arm around my shoulder. I love how is never hesitant of showing her affection or letting everyone know that I am hers.

I don't know how other men might feel, but I love it when she presses her claim on me.

"So why haven't you chose to do something more useful and worthy?" Ivanna inquires raising an eyebrow at Hannah.

"Well, someone has to do the measly job of clothes making, right? So that the people with high and mighty jobs like you don't roam butt-naked?" Hannah smiles sweetly, "I am sure you wouldn't like to go to your court cases wearing leaves."

For a moment, Ivanna looks speechless while the rest of us are trying hard to suppress our laughter watching her stunned expression.

"I don't like you." Ivanna gets over her shock and narrows her eyes at Hannah because she was clearly not expecting Hannah to give her back.

"Sweetie, not everyone can afford to like exclusive and priceless stuff," Hannah smirks while her fingers play with the collar on my shirt.

At this is the moment I can't hold back my laughter, and soon Hannah also joins me. And it doesn't take long when everyone on the table erupts into laughter, even Ivanna's fiance, Josh, is laughing with us.

Josh often comes off a showoff, which honestly he is, but mainly he is an idiot. And honestly, we enjoy his company because not a single moment with him is boring, and even though with his snobbish personality he is a good man.

"I hate you, Adam." Ivanna sneers at me, looking irritated as in a very long time she is one on the receiving end.

"Well, that's really good for you." Hannah's lips twist into a mischievous smirk, "Otherwise, I would not have hesitated to kill you. And mind you, I would have easily gotten away from your murder because I have one of the best lawyers on my side." She looks at me winks, causing me to shake my head at her in amusement.

"And let me clear myself, the best lawyer whom I am talking about is my husband," Hannah adds, teasing Ivanna because I have guessed that Hannah has figured how she loves to believe that she is the best.

"You are a bitch." Ivanna scowls at Hannah, and instantly all the laughter dies down as everyone turns serious, while anger rises in me because how dare she talks to my wife in this way.

"So do you." Hannah tilts her head slightly to the side and lifts an eyebrow, "However, I am the best one out there, so you have to up your game to be the bigger bitch." She smugly smiles and gives her a flying kiss.

Ivanna and Hannah have a staredown as both of them are not ready to back down. A smug smile is plastered on Hannah's face while Ivanna's jaws are ticking as she grinds her teeth.

A few tense moments pass then abruptly, Ivanna's lips split in a genuine smile as she slowly approvingly nods her head.

"Damn! now I like you." She raises her hand towards Hannah for a high-five which Hannah instantly returns with a laugh, "Let's be friends and show everyone, badass bitches rule the world."

And just like that, they became friends, leaving all us men in a state of confusion.

"Babe, you were angry with her?" Josh reminds Ivanna looking perplexed just like the rest of us.

"So?" She shrugs her shoulder, "I was angry and now I am not. And is it really so difficult to believe that we women can also become friends so easily after a little verbal spat?"

"I tried to insult her, she gave it back to me, at that moment we were equal." She makes a face as if all are idiots not to understand this basic logic, "So why should we continue to fight, when it's done and over."

"They are idiots, right?" She looks at Hannah who nods her head in agreement.

"Let's go and recruit some more members in our bitches club." Hannah gestures her to follow her and we watch both of them hanging with other Kelsey's friends as they laugh like they have been friends for ages.

"While I love Ivanna, but I give up the task to understand her," Josh speaks, as he shakes his head.

Turning around Hannah glances at me, and comically wiggles her eyebrows when she finds me already looking at her which causes me to smile.

Sometimes she behaves weirdly, but I would not want to change anything about her. She is just perfect, the way she is.

My wife is one of her kind and I am happy that this crazy person is mine.

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