A Thing of the Past
A few weeks before our wedding, Rodney Luther's stepmother, Jessica Flaine, posts a photo on her social media.
In the photo, she's wearing the wedding dress I picked out, holding a bouquet of red roses, and shyly leaning toward Rodney, asking for a kiss.
The caption reads—"Dreams fulfilled."
I don't call Rodney in tears or throw a fit like I used to. I simply like the post and leave a comment.
"Screenshot sent to Rodney's father."
Not long after, Jessica deletes the post, and Rodney's phone call follows immediately.
"Ivana, you're being so petty! The rest of my days belong to you. It's only today that I'm fulfilling a small dream of Jessica's. Hurry up and explain things to my dad!
"Come on, be good. I've got a gift for you."
A scoff escapes me.
"Rodney, do you hear me clearly? Go explain it to your father yourself!"