I stared at the small piece of paper in my hand, reading it over and over again. Why couldn't I put it down?

I was startled when Tony suddenly wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his chin on my head. "What you go there?" he asked.

I sighed. "My sister's wedding invitation. It's today."

"Oh," Tony said. "You told me you aren't planning on going, right?"

"Yeah, but... I think I have to," I said. "I hate the way she's been acting and I hate how my family is acted but... she's my sister, Tony. I can't miss her wedding. I have to go, Tony."

Tony kissed the...