Final Guest Leaves
As the reception came to an end, the final visitor left. Now that Karen was out of sight, Jake and I both sighed with relief. I answered, “We made it through.” He laughed and embraced me comfortingly. We had taken every precaution to avoid any drama. However, Karen hadn’t figured out our little surprise, so there were still some surprises in store for our evening. We were happy for the moment, looking forward to the evening.

Final Guest Leaves
Chaos After the Party
As the arena began to empty, we began packing things. Elaine came over looking concerned. “Karen wants to know where her belongings are,” she muttered. Although my heart skipped a beat, I maintained my composure. I said, “Just say they’re safe.” Karen’s journey was about to begin. I knew I had to maintain my composure, but I still wanted to witness what happened. It all came down to time and the ideal distraction, after all.

Chaos After The Party