Outside the Lines You Drew
"Today is the day I leave for my new assignment."
The other end went quiet for a moment.
Simon sounded as if he hadn't heard clearly, or as if he was trying to process the sentence.
"What did you say?"
"I said," I repeated, word by word, "today is the day I report to Havenmist for my new assignment.
"As for the wedding, it's canceled. Simon, I'm not marrying you."
"Are you insane?"
His breathing was heavy, as if he was desperately suppressing his anger.
"Maren, do you know what canceling the wedding means?