It was framed in a bright red heart.
Below it, the message read:
“Congratulations! It’s a boy and a girl! A match made in heaven!”
Someone close by let out a sharp breath.
Another person muttered, “No way…”
Inside the cake was an edible image.
I switched the screen again.
The same image on the cake appeared above us, larger and impossible to miss.
Stephanie made a sound I hadn’t heard before, like something cracking.
I turned back to the mic.
“I’m calling off the engagement.”
The shock had some of the guests crying, especially those who’d believed Stephanie and thought we were a “forever after” type of couple.
Stephanie made a sound I hadn’t heard before.
Stephanie shook her head, tears running now. “Nick, please—”
I cut in, calmly.
“You can keep the engagement ring. It seems you and your man really need the cash.”
Some people shifted uncomfortably.
I looked around the room.
“Enjoy the food and drinks, everyone. I have some packing to do.”
No one laughed or clapped.
I set the mic down on the stand, then walked away and didn’t stop.
***
“I have some packing to do.”