Thirty-Six

“What do you mean I’m getting married today?” I ask Annie, unable to wrap my head around the words.

“James said that you wanted to get married so him and Georgie went to see that spiritual man we told you guys about and they’ll meet us there,” she explains as she comes over to me. “So, what are we thinking hair and makeup wise?”

“I.. I thought James and I were fighting,” I admit, ignoring her question. “He just left suddenly.”

Annie frowns, “he didn’t tell you his plans for today?”

“No.”

“Well.. surprise!” She says uncertainly.

I nod, “yeah truly.”

Annie puts her hands on my shoulders and gives me a pointed look, “tell me now if I need to start the car and help you escape. I’ve got a go bag ready, we can disappear to a beach somewhere and live in a shack drinking rum and eating pineapple.”

I give her a half smile, “sounds great let’s go.” Annie’s hand finds mine and she starts pulling me towards the door but I stop her, “no I can’t.”

She stops and asks, “are you