A sharp knock at the door interrupted me, and Eva immediately jumped up, her attention completely diverted.
"Oh my God, that must be Ryan! I'm not even ready yet – what will he think?"
She started rushing around the room in a panic.
"Can you help me with my shoes? And my hair isn't finished! "
I stared at her in disbelief. Here I was, finally trying to tell her about the most traumatic experience of my life, and all she could think about was her appearance for Ryan. The message was clear – in that moment, her relationship was more important than whatever I was going through.
"Never mind, " I said quietly, the words dying in my throat.
I heard Mrs. Grey's excited voice downstairs as she greeted Ryan.
Of course she would be thrilled – he was famous, successful, everything a moth
