The Story Hannah Had Been Told Was Completely Different

Then something unexpected happened.

Hannah started crying.

Not guilty crying.

Confused crying.

She sat down.

“Mom told me you canceled your wedding.”

Claire looked at her.

“What?”

Hannah wiped her face.

“She said you and Marcus were having problems and decided to postpone.”

Claire slowly turned toward Diane.

Their mother didn’t say anything.

Hannah continued.

“She said the deposits couldn’t be refunded, so we could take over the date.”

Claire couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

“You knew this was originally my venue?”

“Yes, but I thought you gave it up.”

“And the decorations?”

“Mom said you didn’t want them anymore.”

Now both sisters were staring at the same person.

Their mother.