I pressed my lips together, resisting the urge to groan as Grace added the "finishing touches" to my makeup. She had been adding those "finishing touches" to my makeup and dress for the past hour.

"Grace..." I groaned, unable to stay silent any longer. "What are you still doing?!"

"Finishing touches."

"Finishing touches."

We said it simultaneously, and Grace burst out laughing. "Relax. Didn't you say you wanted to be late? I'm just making good use of your lateness."

"Yes, I wanted to come late, Grace, but now I'm way too late. I bet the event's over by now."

Grandma Doris had sent me the invitation, and it was well...