Abrianna “So, are you excited about your wedding this coming Saturday?” a beautiful young woman named Penelope asks me. Gabriel said we were going out on a date, but he meant that he would have a meeting with the men while we girls visited. When we arrived at Alex Amato’s home, I was initially intimidated when introduced to Alex’s fiancee, Penelope. Her beauty reminded me of the actress Natalie Portman, but taller and filled out. However, her effortless charm and welcoming attitude eased my nerves. “As much as could be expected.” My answer must have conveyed something because she gave me a knowing smile. “What about you? I was told you will be wed by the end of this year.” Nikki, who recently was married to Frank, a high-ranked soldier, asked. Nikki appears to be a year or two older t

