The girls finished readying the food and drink on the table. Zina set up a few deck chairs under the pergola. Melissa thought Nadia’s mum looked pretty in her floral dress and bright red lipstick. They’d got to the waterfront early and nabbed a prime spot right next to a set of the park’s free barbeques. They’d chopped lettuce and tomatoes to make salad, buttered bread and set out plastic plates, cutlery and napkins.
‘Can you get hold of Kyle and tell him to bring some ice for the Esky?’ Zina asked.
‘Sure.’ Nadia picked up her phone to text him. Melissa heard a car horn toot. Her family had arrived.
‘They’re here!’ She rushed over to welcome them. Narelle gave her a big hug and so did Daniel.
Nadia grabbed Michael, who leant awkwardly against the table. She smothered him in a dramatic
