18. FLOWERS

FLOWERS:

An important element that makes up the whole wedding. Flowers must go with the theme, and must always match or compliment the motif.

I found my mother in deep conversation with my aunt. When she saw us coming, she turned away, but not before I saw that her eyes were glistening with tears.

I raised a brow at my aunt, but she merely shrugged.

We went back to the hotel. Uncle Reynolds and Ryder had coffee in the living room and I figured it was time to speak to my mom and aunt privately.

“What’s going on, Mom?”

She shook her head.

“Mother, I’m not a child anymore. Tell me what’s wrong.”

All of a sudden she launched into a fit.

“Oh my God, Mom!” I said, hugging her.

“Your… father is having an affair!” she burst out.

“What? When?”

“It’s