DAHLIA 

“Hello.” 

“Hey, girlfriend. How’s it going? Are you there yet?” This was the second time she’d be calling me in ten minutes.

I laughed, pleased I had her in my life. “You asked me this ten minutes ago. He’s not here yet, I guess I arrived on time. Or maybe he’s late. I don’t know. I’ll just be here. Waiting.” 

“Are there any invitees there yet? Any celebrities? Hey, I saw Sophia Dollopin’s name on the list. Is she there yet? My favorite actress!” Cassie all but squealed. “After you, of course.” She added. 

Another chuckle escaped me, easing the nerves that had been knotting ruthlessly within since I’d...