She didn't really taste the food on her plate or the wine in her glass as she consumed it. She continued to speak with those who were close to her, but she didn't really know what they were talking about or even what she was saying because it was all done by memory. The man with the green eyes across the table had captured her attention, and she yearned for his embrace once again.
After the speeches were finished and the coffee was being served, Cassie felt someone tug on her arm and looked up to see Nathan. She suddenly felt insecure without Brian there after he had left the table to go to the men's lavatory.
Nathan said, "Come for a walk with me."
She took a sip from her glass and replied, "I don't think that's a good idea, Nathan."
"Come on, Bae," he urged in a kind voice. "Are we s
