The Nothing Girl
“We stood and they argued over Indian or Chinese, settling on Chinese, which had the advantage of being just around the corner. They bickered amiably amongst themselves as we ate. I nibbled bits of this and that. Thomas wandered around looking at the décor and the other diners, obviously determined to extract maximum enjoyment from our night out. The most exciting bit however, was yet to come.
There was a toast to our future happiness. Tanya wanted to see the ring. Andrew wanted to know when.... And where. We were obliged to disappoint both of them.
Andrew sighed and pulled out a notebook. ‘We’ll make a list.’ ‘I am very sorry,’ said Tanya. ‘I have told him this is not acceptable behaviour in public. Usually he only does this in the privacy of our home. I am mortified.’ ‘So,’ said Andrew, unheeding. ‘Rings. Register Office. Flowers. Guest list. Reception. Honeymoon. Pay your vet. How much of this have you actually already organised, Russ?’ The silence spoke for itself.MoreLess
There was a toast to our future happiness. Tanya wanted to see the ring. Andrew wanted to know when.... And where. We were obliged to disappoint both of them.
Andrew sighed and pulled out a notebook. ‘We’ll make a list.’ ‘I am very sorry,’ said Tanya. ‘I have told him this is not acceptable behaviour in public. Usually he only does this in the privacy of our home. I am mortified.’ ‘So,’ said Andrew, unheeding. ‘Rings. Register Office. Flowers. Guest list. Reception. Honeymoon. Pay your vet. How much of this have you actually already organised, Russ?’ The silence spoke for itself.MoreLess
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