"We can’t help who we fall in love with. I know. It's just hard. He's always been my best friend, and I feel like I'm losing him."
"Because you’re pushing him away. Instead of being happy for him and supporting him, look at what you’re doing. Do you want this to be how you remember your wedding forever? There’s still a chance to change it. Mandy has already said you’ll never live it down. You have no chance of ever winning an argument because this is her trump card."
He smiles then, "Like I had any chance of winning an argument, anyway."
"Not with her. She’s a great person. When she stayed with me last night, it felt like I had a sister. So don't screw this up because in the event of a divorce, I pick her."
"Gee, thanks for the support." he rolls his eyes.
"If you had supported West and me, I'd have your back, but payback is a bitch."
"I really am sorry."
"I know, and I’ll forgive you. But right now, I just need this wedding to be over so I can go home and get some space and think."
"The cake cutting is next. If you want to duck out after that, I’ll cover for you."
"Thanks." The song ends, and I give him a hug.
Though I had planned to stay mad at him for at least the rest of the night, I never could stay angry at him.
After they smash cake in each other's faces, Nate shoots me a wink, and I sneak out and back to my room to change. Then I call down to the lobby and request a ride.
I manage to get to the airport before getting a text asking where I am. Ignoring it, I head to my flight. I’ll have an hour to kill, but I have some good books on my phone to read.
I thought getting space would help me breathe, so why am I still gasping for air?