Chapter 9 #3
Ophelia: I’ll take a closer look, but let’s schedule a visit ASAP!!
[Group Chat: Valentine Sisterhood]
June 22 — 5:47 PM
Rosalind: Guys, the parents are starting to talk about 4th of July plans. They sent me to inquire!
Courtney: Should we start pushing for not in Portland?
Courtney: Might as well prepare them early for the idea of no holidays up there…
Ophelia: We’re still waiting to hear about the house, but we definitely won’t be ready to host by July 4th! ??
Ophelia: Tbh Nicolas has a business trip abroad…
Ophelia: And I might go with him!
Parveen: You totally should!!! ?
Rosalind: YES, go enjoy the trip with your boyfriend!
Rosalind: I’m thinking of bringing Prue for our Independence Day BTW!
Parveen: How about we host? We don’t have much room, but we can manage!
Courtney: Omg I’m ALL for it. This way we can drive home after the fireworks.
Courtney: No offense but being able to sleep in my own bed after a family gathering is a dream come true.
Parveen: None taken!! ??
Rosalind: Okay I’ll talk to the parents!
Ophelia: They usually close shop for the day, it might work!
Courtney: God I hope we can convince them…
[Private Chat: Rosalind]
June 23 — 7:39 AM
Rosalind: Ophiiiiie, the parents aren’t sold on going to Parveen’s for the 4th…
Rosalind: They say they want to open the shop the next day, and they don’t want to drive back at night!
Ophelia: What if Jordan drives them? He barely drinks, he might not mind!
Rosalind: Oooooh I didn’t think of that!! Let me ask him!
Rosalind: And I’m so going to look into getting my license!!
[Private Chat: Nicolas]
June 29 — 3:48 PM
Ophelia: I’m so excited for our trip!! I can’t wait to eat all the gelato! ???
Nicolas: Don’t forget to pack sunscreen, sweetheart.
Ophelia: It’s on my list! And Miss Jones is happy to take care of the kitties!
Nicolas: We’ll bring her a souvenir as thanks.
— July—
[Group Chat: Valentine Sisterhood]
July 4 — 7:31 PM
Rosalind: [Family pictures]
Rosalind: Happy 4th of July everyone!! ?????
Courtney: You guys are missing out. Parveen’s cooking is AMAZING.
Ophelia: Omg it does look amazing!
Parveen: Thanks guys, Happy 4th of July!!
Parveen: Ophie I used your white mac and cheese recipe, it’s amazing!! ?
Courtney: Your mom complimented her cooking, guys. Progress.
Ophelia: [Picture of herself and Nicolas in a fancy restaurant]
Parveen: OMG that place looks gorgeous!!
Ophelia: And we’re drinking champagne to celebrate! ??
Courtney: WHAT?!
Ophelia: WE GOT THE HOUSE!!!!
Rosalind: OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!
Parveen: I’m so happy for you guys!!! Congratulations!!! ??
Courtney: Congrats!
Rosalind: [Fireworks GIF]
Courtney: Does that mean the holiday plans are ON??
Parveen: OMG Court!! ??
Rosalind: ??????
Courtney: I need to know, guys!!
Ophelia: It’s SO on!!
Ophelia: It’s going to be a bit of a race until the holidays to get everything ready, and we still need to finish the paperwork… but we’re so, so happy!!
[Private Chat: Nicolas]
July 8 — 3:48 PM
Ophelia: Honey… I miss Italy already!
Nicolas: Shall we have Italian for dinner?
Ophelia: Omg YES! But I want to cook. Let me think!
Nicolas: Anything’s good. Let me know if you need me to do a grocery run.
Ophelia: I will! Love you, honey!
Nicolas: Ti amo.
[Group Chat: Hansel2 & Wifeys]
July 20 — 11:26 AM
Ophelia: [Pictures of the house]
Emi: LOVE it!! Congrats again, you two!!
Ophelia: Thank you!! I still can’t believe it!
Antoine: How did the inspection go?
Nicolas: Good. Ophelia’s brother confirmed that every issue is minor and easily fixable within 6 months.
Ophelia: He’s going to help us and give us contacts! ??
Antoine: Let us know when you need help moving or something!
Ophelia: We couldn’t! You guys have a baby to take care of!
Emi: After how much you helped us when Kenzo was born? Yes, you CAN, and you WILL.
Emi: And Solange would LOVE to take him for a few days. ??
— August—
[Private Chat: Parveen]
August 2 — 10:14 PM
Ophelia: Can I send you something? I sent it to Rosie too, but I’d love your opinion as well!
Parveen: Of course! What is it?
Parveen: OMG… OPHIE, ARE YOU PREPARING A COOKBOOK?! ???
Ophelia: It’s just a rough draft for now, but let me know what you think!
[Private Chat: Antoine]
August 8 — 3:48 PM
Nicolas: Can I ask your opinion on something?
Nicolas: [Sends link]
Antoine: LOVE it! But she has 3 SILs she’s super close with and a sister, they’ll give you better advice, dude. Ask them!
Nicolas: Got it.
Antoine: Rooting for you! ??
[Group Chat: Valentine Sisterhood]
August 20 — 5:58 PM
Ophelia: [Picture of herself and Nicolas drinking champagne]
Ophelia: Final paperwork signed!! It’s officially our house!! ?
Courtney: FUCKING FINALLY. Congrats!!
Parveen: YESSSSSSS so happy for you guys!!! ??
Rosalind: HELL YES!!!!
Rosalind: [GIF of dancing cats]
Courtney: Okay now I need your housewarming date AND the holiday plans.
Ophelia: Thank you, guys! We’re so excited!
Rosalind: Let us know when you need help moving first!!
Ophelia: We’ll let you know asap!
Parveen: Courtney, give them time to settle!! ??
Courtney: Sure, sure, BUT I’m still super excited to do the holidays in Boston.
Rosalind: Me toooooooo!!!!
Parveen: I’m so glad you guys finally got your house!! ??
Ophelia: It doesn’t feel real, honestly!
Ophelia: Nicolas is already making moving plans and reading how to best move the kitties!
Courtney: God, this man. Gotta love a cat dad.
Courtney: All I got is a spayed husband and feral children.
Rosalind: ??????
— September—
[Group Chat: Hansel2 & Wifeys]
September 7 — 9:25 PM
Emi: Thanks again for having us! Who knew moving weekend could be so fun!
Emi: We got the kiddo back! ??
Emi: [Picture of them with Kenzo]
Ophelia: Thank YOU for coming to help us!! We couldn’t have gotten so much done without you guys!
Nicolas: I agree, we got a lot more done than we expected.
Emi: I’m so excited for you! This house is well on its way to being an amazing home for you two!! ??
Emi: Ophie, I’m stealing your Pinterest board idea!
Antoine: Should I be worried?
Emi: Get back to your patients, babe.
Emi: (You totally should!)
[Group Chat: Valentine Sisterhood]
September 16 — 8:12 PM
Parveen: Evening, everyone! Now that back-to-school mayhem has passed, can we start planning for Christmas? I have soooo many ideas for the menu! ?
Rosalind: It’s September?!!!
Courtney: Nah, I’m with Parveen on this one. We got a lot to do, the sooner we start, the better.
Ophelia: Fine by me!! We’ve made great progress with the move, so we can plan ahead, especially for sleeping arrangements!
Rosalind: Okay then!
Rosalind: [GIF of cat putting on glasses]
Courtney: Are you guys still okay with us not sleeping over? I love you babes, but it’s so much easier for us to sleep at home.
Ophelia: Of course! We totally understand!
Ophelia: Our goal is to make the holidays easier for everyone! We’re hosting because we want to and because we want everyone to feel more comfortable, not more burdened!
Ophelia: Please be honest about your preferences so we can plan better together!!
Parveen: I love you so much, Ophie!
Rosalind: Same, love you all to bits!
Courtney: This is getting too mushy for me, but thank you all. (Love you tons too.)
Parveen: Let’s schedule a call to discuss everything!
[Private Chat: Nicolas]
September 23 — 10:48 PM
Ophelia: We miss you!!
Ophelia: [Picture of herself in bed with the cats]
Ophelia: We hope your trip is going well!!
Nicolas: I miss you too. I love you.
Nicolas: Can’t wait to be home.
[Private Chat: Rosalind]
September 30 — 2:00 PM
Rosalind: I can’t believe I just pre-ordered your book!!!
Ophelia: You did?!
Rosalind: You BET I did!! I sent it to all my friends too!!!!!
Ophelia: I’m so happy!!!! ???
— October—
[Group Chat: Valentine Sisterhood]
October 5 — 9:02 PM
Parveen: Guys, Ophie and I emailed the first Christmas menu to everyone. Let us know what you think!
Rosalind: It’s barely October!! ??
Courtney: Got it.
Courtney: Also, what’s the plan for Thanksgiving?
Ophelia: It’ll be tight for us to host, we’re still not done with furnishing and decorating!
Rosalind: I’m spending it with Prue, she invited me to Cali!!
Rosalind: [GIF of cat on a beach]
Courtney: Lucky girl.
Courtney: We might skip this year tbh. Beck has to work, and we don’t make a big deal of Thanksgiving.
Ophelia: Nicolas and I were thinking of making a trip to Quebec City, this way I can see the Christmas Market this year!
Parveen: Ooooh, you totally should!! ?
Parveen: Alright, I’ll let Simon know it’s just us and Jordan this year then!
Courtney: Until then… SO excited for Halloween. ??
[Private Chat: Nicolas]
October 12 — 10:12 AM
Ophelia: Thank you for the celebratory cinnamon roll, honey!
Ophelia: [Picture of herself at her desk with the roll]
Nicolas: 100 preorders are worth celebrating.
Ophelia: I still can’t believe it!
Nicolas: Let’s do something bigger on your release day.
[Group Chat: Hansel2 & Wifeys]
October 26 — 7:25 PM
Emi: [Picture of them with Kenzo in a pumpkin costume]
Emi: We’re so ready for Halloween!
Ophelia: Awwwwww so cute!!
Nicolas: He’s adorable.
[Private Chat: Nicolas]
October 27 — 9:19 AM
Nicolas: [Link to cat Halloween costumes]
Ophelia: HONEY, NO!
Ophelia: You know they’d both hate it!
Nicolas: We won’t know for sure until we try.
[Group Chat: Valentine Sisterhood]
October 31 — 7:02 PM
Parveen: [Picture of the children in Halloween costumes]
Rosalind: Omg LOVE it!! ??
Rosalind: [Picture of herself and her girlfriend in costumes]
Courtney: [Picture of their family in costumes]
Courtney: Happy Halloween, babes.
Courtney: Can’t wait for the kids to be candy-high for 3 weeks.
Ophelia: [Picture of the cats in Halloween costumes]
Rosalind: OMG NO WAY.
Parveen: They’re so CUTE!!!
Ophelia: We got one good picture before they tore them off!!!
Courtney: Love it.
— November—
[Private Chat: Nicolas]
November 4 — 9:48 PM