âElena?â My eyes widened in sheer astonishment.
What sorcery was this?
Before I could fully grasp the situation, Elena darted over, winked, and inquired with a mischievous grin, âMommy, am I doing good?â
My mouth was agape as I witnessed a stream of children disembarking from the bus.
What astounded me even more was the fact that these childrenâs parents were also in tow.
âDebra, Zoe, itâs a pleasure to meet you!â
These parents approached us, radiating warmth and cheerfulness.
They greeted us with the utmost cordiality, bearing gifts.
As Zoe and I reciprocated with smiles, our eyebrows arched in mutual understanding.
In this burgeoning gathering, the concern about a quiet wedding was now a distant memory.
Beep!
Yet, just as the children and their parents were about to enter, another car horn pierced the air.
Our curiosity piqued, Zoe and I turned to find a cavalcade of cars.
The doors swung open, ushering out none other than Bella and Jackson.
They waved at us, their joy evident as they approached the entrance.
And they were not alone, as familiar faces trailed behind them.
At first, I had assumed these individuals were here at Bella and Jacksonâs behest to support us.
But as they drew nearer, their familiarity hit me.
âHey! Arenât these the brave souls who ventured into the foggy forest?â
Zoe was the first to recognize them, and her surprise was palpable.
She rushed up to them, embracing each one warmly.
âYouâre all here, how wonderful! Welcome!â
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In the depths of that mysterious forest, they had weathered countless dangers alongside the Roz Town residents.
Their connections with Zoe ran deep, and they conversed animatedly at the entrance.
Realizing it was almost time to start the ceremony, I interjected to urge them inside.
âAlmost everyone has arrived.
The wedding is about to begin.
Please, take your seats.
â
With smiles on their faces, the members of the search and rescue team made their way inside.
Zoe and I swiftly cleared the entrance and were about to rejoin the guests, ensuring the smooth progression of the wedding.
âWait! But then, Zoe stopped doing what she was doing and became vigilant.
Her eyes honed in on a pair of mysterious figures near the entrance.
I scrutinized them closely and felt a flicker of recognition deep within me, âZoe, these two seem oddly familiar.
â
âLetâs not dawdle on it now.
Somethingâs amiss,â Zoe replied with a deadpan expression, rushing up to confront the duo.
Her interrogation was direct and unyielding.
âWho are you? Whatâs your business here?