MELISSA
My mother managed to whisk me away from the crowd after Damien’s toast.
To be honest, I couldn’t stop blushing as I walked down the hallway.
“Melissa!” My mother called out and I realized that I had stopped walking.
I hurried my steps until I got to where she was standing. She pulled open a door that led to a room.
Immediately I stepped in, she turned to face me.
“I have something to give you. It’s very important.” My mother said softly, moving to the corner of the room. I noticed her belongings were perched to the side.
She picked up a box, then she picked up her steps.
“I’m really happy that you’re finally married.” She said, “God, your father would be so proud of the woman you’ve become.”
The minute she got closer to me she positioned herself on the bed, shoving the box
