Rayne I am standing among the lights and balloons in the garden, people wishing me happy birthday looking around for Jayden and I politely ignore the looks they are sending my way, knowing what they all want to hear, but I act dumb and don’t react. My mother strolls over to me and puts an arm around my shoulder. “How are you feeling Rayne?” I smile. “Good, it’s my birthday.” I wiggle my eyebrows and she laughs softly. “Yes darling I know but how are you feeling?” I understand the question and I sigh. “Good.” I answer honestly avoiding the real question that was asked. She studies me intently and nods. “Happy to hear that.” She glances around. “And where is your better half?” I look around and shrug. “No idea, guess he hasn’t arrived yet.” She nods “Will you two be announcing toni

