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Sophie:
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Layla? Layla! What a surprise!
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Layla:
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Sophie! Long time no see!
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Sophie:
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How are you? What are you
doing here? I thought you'd moved.
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Layla:
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Yes I have, but I was just
visiting my grandmother. She still lives around here.
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Sophie:
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Oh yes, that's right. Is she
well?
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Layla:
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Yeah, she's still very active.
But how about you? What have you been up to?
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Sophie:
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Hmmm, where should I begin?
It's been so long! Well, do you remember my boyfriend, Mathew?
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Layla:
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Yes, of course. Are you still
together?
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Sophie:
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Yes, and now he is my fiancé.
We're getting married in two weeks.
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Layla:
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That's wonderful news! I'm
so happy for you. Are you nervous?
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Sophie:
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No, not really. But I'm a
little worried that all the preparations won't be finished in
time.
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Layla:
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What do you have to do?
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Sophie:
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Well, I have the final fitting
for my dress this afternoon. I'm getting it made by a friend
of the family. I also need to have my hair cut, and I have to
get the catering organised ...
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Layla:
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Oh, my goodness, you do have
a lot of things to do, don't you?
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Sophie:
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I know. But enough of me.
How are things with you?
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Layla:
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Life's great, Sophie. I've
just finished my degree. In fact, I graduated last week.
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Sophie:
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Congratulations! Well done!
What was the degree?
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Layla:
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A Bachelor of Science.
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Sophie:
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Mmm. What's next? Do you have
any plans?
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Layla:
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Yes. I'm going to travel around
Europe for three months before I start my new job at a research
laboratory. But I have a few weeks before I leave, so I'm enjoying
my free time.
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Sophie:
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Sounds wonderful! Hey, would
you like to come to the wedding? I wanted to send you an invitation,
but I didn't have your new address.
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Layla:
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I'd love to! Thank you, Sophie.
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Sophie:
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And bring someone with you,
if you like.
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Layla:
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OK, sure. I'll bring Lee.
He's a good friend of mine from University. Hey, are you too
busy for a coffee? There's a coffee shop near here that sells
great cakes.
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Sophie:
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That would be great. We can
catch up on all our lost years. But I'll have to pass on the
cake if I want to fit into my wedding dress!
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