The Wedding Party
“She was preparing the brunch for her mother and daughter over which she would give them the good news.“Let’s not overcook that quiche,” Dennis said.They were making brunch. They would convey the news. She mentally lectured herself to start thinking and acting as a couple. This should not be a challenge; they’d been together for years.Dennis put a sprig of mint in the festive-looking bowl of multicolored melon balls and poured four mimosas. He snapped open and refolded the linen napkins, peeked ...in the chafing dish at the ham and bacon and turned on the coffeepot. Charlene brought the warm croissants to the table, unfolded the napkins and put them in decorative rings, checked the meat in the chafing dish and turned down the temperature, then drank one mimosa. Rather quickly.Dennis noticed. “There isn’t any reason to be tense,” he said. “I’m sure they approve of me.”“It’s silly, isn’t it? But I am tense. Why is that?”“Are you afraid to get married?”“No. In fact, since we made the decision, I’ve never felt more relaxed.MoreLess
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