Chapter 74. On the Wedding Day

Alyssa swirled in front of the mirror, the sequins on her beautiful, sky blue, sleeveless dress catching the lights around the room. Nicholas bought it for her to wear to dinner at his granny’s house.

“Beautiful! It looks as if it’s made for you,” said Nicholas, standing behind her and appreciating her through the glass.

“Who else will be there tonight?”

“No one. Only you and I with mom and granny. I specifically asked them not to go overboard.”

“Yes, I need a quiet moment with them.” After a few minutes, they drove over to his house and, as always, aunt Claudia welcomed her in with open arms.

“It’s been so long since you’ve been here, my dear,” she said, hugging her close. Alyssa too hugged her back, feeling guilty for not visiting them often as she had promised. Granny too came forward to give her a hug.

“Sorry, aunt Claudia. I was so busy job hunting that it escaped my mind,” said Alyssa apologetically.

“So, have you found y