I push the door open.
Aunt Lucy is serving supper. Garry and Pepper are seated around the table quietly.
I am quite pissed at Aunt Lucy. How could she tell Grammy? It was up to me to tell her. But anyway, I can't miss a meal just coz I'm mad at her. So I decided to join the table and serve myself some food.
She has made some spaghetti.
I dig a fork into the spaghetti and shove it in my mouth silently.
I don't know why no one is speaking. It's just the clinking of forks on plates. I glance at Aunt Lucy and I can see the excitement on her face. I wonder what she wants to tell me.
"Becca," Aunt Lucy says. "Garry just proposed!" She shows the stunning ring on her finger.
I choke on my food.
I'm startled.
"We are getting married soon," she adds, stretching out her hand t
