Her thoughts were suddenly disrupted when the crowd suddenly applauded and cheered realizing that the groom has kissed the bride. Being roused from her daze she joined in the applause and went and congratulated the newlyweds. After that she made a beeline to be out of sight and discreetly signed to her friends to meet her in front. She didn't want to be caught between the people wishing the couple the best of luck or having a confrontation with anyone at the moment.

Fortunately, she didn't wait long for her friends to arrive. "Oh the wedding was lovely!" Izzy commented. "Oh I'm not sure about that… you've been crying the whole time for God's sake!" Christina scoffed. "Yeah I saw that!" Maggie snickered. "Ok you two ice queens! What's wrong with that? It's just but natural! Haven't you seen people crying at weddings before" Izzy defended. "Well yeah and I get that… if you are family of course or close to the couple! But you're not! What's up with that?" Christina countered. "Yeah what's up with that?" Maggie added. "Whatever!" Izzy just sighed exasperated as the two just chuckled. "Anyways, back to the present… off we go to the reception right? So Mags where's the reception? I'm famished!" Christina asked. "Oh yeah! It's inside the hall…" Maggie answered. "But uhmm… I don't think I wanna go in just yet… can we like look find our room first to freshen up or rest for a while?," Maggie suggested. "Hmmm… in short you want to hide," Christina said matter of factly. "I thought you already got over this? What happened to bringing the sexy back?" Izzy said trying to lighten up the mood. At that Maggie laughed… way to "Well… yeah it's different when you are finally here and really seeing the people here… I just need some time to kinda… uhmm reboot! Reign it in together, you know?"

"Reboot?" Christina asked. "Very computer literate of you!"

"Oh you know what I mean!" Maggie spat back.

"Ok… let's just go to the restroom and freshen up as you said. But don't take long. I'm sure David and Anna will be looking for you." Izzy suggested.

"Yeah" Christina agreed. "They might think you're hidin which technically you are but don't give them the satisfaction. You are Maggie Stone! You are not afraid?! Show em!"

"Wow! I feel good already!" Maggie beamed at her two friends. "Thanks you guys!" she said.

After a few minutes of hiding out in the restroom, Maggie has mastered enough courage to go out again and face the world or in this case Pine Valley. Taking a deep breath, she was ready to go with her friends behind her. I'll just be my charming self she mused. Upon exiting the restroom, a little girl bumped into her and her heart jumped at her throat recognizing that the little girl is in fact Miranda!

"Hi!" Maggie tentatively said. Miranda on the other hand just looked at her.

Maggie moved to a kneeling position so as to be eye level with Miranda. She didn't know what to do. She so wanted to just take the girl in her arms and kiss her but she held herself back not wanting to scare the little girl. Instead she just looked into the girl's eyes and smiled.

After a moment, she found her voice again and asked "You're Miranda right?"

No answer.

Not sure if Miranda remembers her she decided to introduce herself "Hi! I'm Maggie" she said smiling while holding up her hand for a handshake hoping against hope that the little girl will finally respond to her. "Miranda! I told you to wait for…" Bianca stopped as she round the corner and found her daughter with no less than Maggie. "Bianca…" Maggie started as she saw her. "I was just trying to talk to Miranda," she continued hoping that Bianca will not find it inappropriate. Recovering from her initial shock "Hi… Hi Maggie," was all Bianca could say. Miranda looked at Maggie and at her mother then back again at Maggie. Maggie thankfully smiled at Bianca and turned back to Miranda. She looked into her eyes and saw what she believes a flicker of recognition flash in Miranda's eyes. After being stoic for a moment, Miranda's eyes suddenly began to tear up. "I... I don't like you anymore! I hate you! I hate you!" she screamed before running out the door…

TBC…