ALEXANDER
I stared at Rubby as she made to talk, ready to chip in something if the need arose. But before she could form a single word, Nolan quickly cut her short.
"Mom, Dad," he began, sounding hurt.
"Don't be upset with Rubby; I think she's only been confused lately; the whole wedding plans are so overwhelming; it's my fault for putting so much pressure on her."
I widened my eyes in shock, and so did Rubby.
"Nolan, you are pathetic...."
"I mean," he interrupted her again, his voice suddenly breaking as though he was about to cry.
"I understand how she is feeling. I haven't been around much lately because of work, and now someone else is gradually taking my place," he made the last sentence and pointed at me, much to my frustration.
I stiffened in my chair as I fought hard to s
