"What about next time? On our wedding day, if she tells you she's sick and wants to have a wedding with you, will you drop everything for her?"
"Aurora! Enough! You're acting like a harpy. How many times have I told you that Rebecca and I are just friends? Is it wrong for me to help her out?"
Is she your only friend? All your old classmates are around. Why does she always come to you?
But before I could say more, Jackson's phone rang. His annoyed expression shifted instantly to one of tenderness.
"Rebecca, don't worry. Take your time and tell me everything."
I could hear Rebecca's cries coming through the phone.
"Jackson, I'm in so much pain. My head feels like it's going to burst, I think I have a fever. I'm feeling terrible and I'm really scared. Can you come over and be with me?"
"Hold on, I'm on my way!"
I watched Jackson's every move with a detached curiosity. How would he handle this?
He turned to me, full of apologies. "Aurora, stay calm. I need to step out for a bit. Don't wait up for me."
"Next time, I'll be with you to try the wedding dresses next time."
He said this and rushed out, practically running.
I couldn't believe a word he said anymore.