Flare “Mom, this is too much. I don’t want a huge thing. I’m over all of that.” There are files and bridal magazines strewn all over the place, and I am feeling completely overwhelmed. My mother is planning a dang wedding when we are just supposed to have a mating ceremony. The actual ceremony doesn’t even take that long! I sigh deeply, seeing the pain in her eyes. I instantly feel guilty, but I’ve been given this second opportunity to live MY life. I just wish my mom would understand that. After an entire day of going through colour swatches and deciding on what kind of flowers we want, we join Damian for dinner. I have to stifle laughter when my mom informs Damian of all of our choices, and he pretends to be interested. With my mom staying over, Damian decides that she should take th

