Time to Party

The last couple of weeks have been crazy. We have spent most of our time with Aaron and his parents. But his dad is up and about and even asking for steak and wine...haha.

Now that things are finally returning to normal, Emma wanted to throw that engagement party for us. Aaron and I were so excited to get some celebrating time in. We hadn't really had a chance to celebrate with friends, so this was something we were definitely looking forward to.

We both got ready at my apartment and headed out. I wanted to make sure I took my time getting ready. I figured there would be lots of picture being taken with various friends, so why not look cute..hehe. I went with a brown strapless dress that had the cutest diamond broach and satin trim at the waist line. It was adorable, and looked amazing with my satin brown heels. Aaron looked good enough to eat. He had on khaki dress pants and a striped button down shirt. I just love him in those button downs.

When we got to Emma's place the place was already packed. We were having so much fun. Emma had taken the time to make picture boards of pictures of both Aaron and I growing up, and as a couple. I was so touched that she had gone through so much trouble. People were making toasts and sharing funny stories. The wine was flowing and everyone seemed to be having a great time.

I was raising my glass of wine when Emma came over to me. She asked if she could talk to me, and I have to admit the tone in her voice kind of made me worry.

"So?," she asked. "Are you guys having a good time A.?"

"The best Emm.", I said leaning in to her to give her a hug. "Thanks so much for doing this."

"I love you, it's my pleasure. But...don't get mad at me okay. But I kinda invited Meg. And, she kinda brought Pat with her," she said and closed her eyes bracing herself for what she assumed would be a horrible reaction on my part.

"It's okay," I said. "I know the problem is between Meg and me. It has nothing to do with you. I won't lie and say I wish she wouldn't be here, but whatever she's here now and I am having to good of a time to let her ruin it for me."

I went back to Aaron and continued to enjoy myself. I saw Meg out of the corner of my eye, but I was determined not to let her ruin it for me. She had ruined enough. Yet, in the back of my mind I couldn't help but want to run up to her and fill her in on everything that had been going on in my life. I wanted to show her my ring and have her squeal in excitement with me. I wanted her to want to help me plan my dream wedding.

I was in the middle of a group of girls, with my hand extended out as they all squealed over my ring and asked how Aaron had proposed, when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around and came face to face with Meg.

"Can we talk?," she asked.

I wasn't really sure what to do. I looked over to where Aaron was and noticed him looking at me. He was ready to head over to me, but I held up my hand to him to stop him. I nodded my head and excused myself from the group. Meg and I walked in silence until we reached Emma's bedroom.