–Bianca: I just saw! I can’t believe you got married without me!
–Bianca: Unless it was just fake news and they photoshopped it.
News?Disappointment and resignation settle over me. I guess some paparazzi got us after all. Damn it. I wanted to have our PR team coordinate the announcement with Sebastian’s people.
At the same time, I want to pat myself on the back for blocking my family from entering the building this morning.
–Me: Sorry for not letting you know. But there’s no mistake.
–Bianca: I wanted to be there for you! You’re my best friend!
–Me: I know, but there was Sebastian’s schedule, and Jason’s as well.
–Bianca: Who’s Jason?
–Me: Jason Choi. Remember him from high school? He’s a judge now. He agreed to marry us.
–Bianca: Oh. Well that was nice of him, but jeez.
Her texts are brimming with peevishness. I have to smile because I know it’s coming from her desire to be there for me at all times.
–Me: I’m really sorry. But I didn’t want to bother you while you’re dealing with your family crisis. That’s more important than this. By the way, how are you holding up?
–Bianca: Okay. Auntie says thanks for the lilies. It was so thoughtful of you.
–Me: It was nothing.
–Bianca: I’ll be home soon.
–Me: Don’t hurry on my behalf. Do what you need to do.
–Bianca: I don’t want to miss anything important in your life. Who’s gonna watch your back if I’m not around?
Bianca is the most loyal bestie a woman could ask for. My life would’ve been so much harder without her on my side.
–Bianca: BTW, how’d you get Gabriella Ricci to make that statement?
My belly burns at the mention of Sebastian’s ex. What did she do, and what kind of PR disaster am I in now?
–Me: What statement?
–Bianca: That she dumped him and there was no man-stealing. She was pretty convincing.
That must be Sebastian’s doing. I make a mental note to check it out later.
–Bianca: Anyway, I’m happy she said that. I’d hate for people to continue to think badly of you.
–Bianca: Also, just checked the flight schedule. I should be there by Thursday at the latest.
–Me: Then you’ll be back in time for the reception! I’ll make sure you’re on the guest list.
–Bianca: Thank you! Totally forgot about the wedding reception! OMG, it’s so exciting. And I already made a guest list. I did it for your wedding with that cheating dickhead, but you can use it for this event, too. Same family and all that. It’s on the company intranet. I’ll text Julio and let him know.
–Me: You’re off the clock. I’ll tell him. Just take care of yourself. And if you need more time with your family and relatives, you let me know, okay?
–Bianca: Will do. Love you.
–Me: Same. :heart-emoji:
