Chapter 10
She opened the envelope and took out the white, textured card. It read:
You are cordially invited to celebrate
the wedding of
Sarah Elizabeth Channing
and
Christopher Weston Trotter
On Saturday afternoon
July the 4th
at four o’clock
Channing Ranch
Houston, Texas
Wow. Fourth of July. Really?
Nia took her phone out and pressed through until she reached Jake’s last message. She typed: Yes.
She smiled. Then she drew some hot water for her feet. He responded right away.
Sender: Jake Carlton
Recipient: Nia Jones
Date: June 29, 2015
Subject: Re: The Wedding
Nia,
Good. Wilson will pick you up on Saturday at 3 p.m. He will notify me when you have arrived.
Jake
Nia’s eyebrows furrowed as she c****d her head to the side. What?
Sender: Nia Jones
Recipient: Jake Carlt
