Sadly, for the pair, a celebrative dinner was tonight taking place in honor of Jason and Ellie's forthcoming joyous unification. It was one of those families-coming-together occasions, and Jason's family would be meeting Ellie's for the first time as the wedding was drawing nigh.
Oliver didn't want to go; Ellie didn't want him to come. Yet at 8 on a Friday evening, Oliver and Michela, along with Dave, Alice, and Dan, entered the restaurant. Jason's family had arrived a short time ago. His parents along with his sister, brother, and cousin were already seated round the table. Jack, Gena, and the happy couple were there, too.
Oliver stole a glance at Ellie while she was discoursing with Jason's father. As much as he hated her, he couldn't deny that she looked like a goddess. Her blue, stra
