"Leslie what?!" Mom is outraged. "What do you mean engaged and getting married? Are you hearing yourself? Am I hearing it right, Jamie? Your daughter is engaged and she wants to get married!"
Dad massaged his temples and exhaled. Instead of answering my mom, he looked at me standing in front of his table. "Leil, let's come down. If something is bothering you, take a breath. Don't decide abruptly. I don't even see a ring in your hand.
"It's here." I showed them my necklace. "I'm not just wearing it because we haven't told you yet. But now I am. Apollo will be here with me. He's on his way and I want to tell you about it already so you won't blame him if I am making it too fast. And I really am serious. We want to get married."
"But that's so soon. Within two weeks? You're just turning as
