Stella’s smile widened, and she clasped her hands together as if she were about to announce a surprise party. “Nicolas and I have set a date for our vow renewal.”
I blinked, momentarily stunned. “Really?”
“Yes! She giggled, her cheeks flushed with excitement. “Everything is just coming together. It feels almost perfect between Nicolas and I. It's a dream come true.”
A dream. For her, maybe. For me, it felt like a nightmare. My mind raced as I tried to process her words. Nicolas hadn’t mentioned anything about our weekend getaway. Was he planning on not showing up?
“That’s… amazing, Stella,” I managed to say, my voice a little too high-pitched.
“I know, right?” She reached across the table to grab my hand. “I wanted you to hear it from me first. You’re my best friend, Melissa. I couldn
