Chapter 28

We were freaking out and thinking the absolute worst—how is either of us going to get anything done? Listen, Rena, we are going to be just fine. Even if this place isn't packed, it will not be empty, and we will successfully open this business, do you understand?" She snaps impatiently, giving me the stink eye.

"Fine, let's say you're right and people end up showing; what happens when they start to ask questions? You know Corey's friends are going to be rich people like him, and you know how they can be. What if they start to ask about my life, what I studied in college, and all other bullshit questions concerning my background? How am I supposed to deal with that? Do you know how scary it is that I have to face them without Corey with me, which means they're going to try to come up with a hundred and ten reasons why I don't deserve to be married to him? Do you have any idea how scared I am?" I ask in a shaky voice, hoping she will