When I open the door, my smile fades. Gina doesn’t seem to be at all well. “Hi, sweetheart. I’m early, I know…. I need to talk. Is that all right with you?”
“It’s totally fine. You look funny, though. Is something wrong?”
I invite my friend in. Gina sits on the couch and sighs from the bottom of her soul. “Ethan, Andrea, and I were having brunch. Andrea made it clear that there would be someone called Valentine at your wedding. Ethan’s eyes began to shine. He said it was great. That he was looking forward to it. I stayed calm, but… I’m worried. Who is this Valentine? She’s invited to your wedding, but I’ve never seen her… an ex of Ethan’s?”
I reassure. “Sweetie, you’re imagining things. You did the right thing by not reacting, there’s no reason to be jealous. They are the caterers is th
