"Here I am but I have a problem.” "What now?" He asks in an annoyed tone. "I don't have anyone to invite to our wedding" I try to say it slowly so he doesn't make me repeat myself. "What? What do you mean you have no one to invite? What about your family?" The abruptness in his voice made me jump in my place. "They must not know about this Nathaniel" I said sharply. "Why?” "It's personal, don't worry, I'll figure out who I'm inviting.” "We need to talk, Polly" His demanding tone gave me to understanding that I couldn't give him any more trouble. "We'll talk some other time, I'm tired now, bye" Before he protests I hang up the call. I lie down on my bed and look at Mary, it's amazing the love I feel for her, I won't let anyone come between us, not social services, not N

