Chapter 44. Tonight Is Special

Cassandra’s POV

We opted for a simple pre-wedding party instead of separate bachelorette and stag parties. It was better that way and everyone agreed. It was very enjoyable indeed, with lots of games, food, and gossip. As Amelia, Anna, and I were expecting, mom organized a very simple, fun party at noon. Claire brought Carolyn and Max just adored her. He had liked Avery’s baby before and now, after being with Carolyn for a longer time, he just couldn’t leave her alone. He followed Claire around just to be near Carolyn, who couldn’t take her eyes off him.

We played musical chairs which Adrian won, and chased Azura around for a kiss, which he claimed was the only prize he needed! Gran pulled him by his ears and made him sit beside her. Azura went to hide behind Mom. Aunt Emily glared at Adrian as I and Amelia smothered our giggles. Everything in our family was melodramatic and weird, and Aunt Emily seemed to have difficulties with our rowdy ways. She was a little backdated