Claire Takes Over
My phone buzzed with a message from Claire, my best friend: Don’t worry about a thing, Katie. I’ll be there, like your family. Her words warmed my heart—Claire had always been like a sister to me. We ended up talking for hours, making plans and sharing laughs, and knowing she’d be by my side on such an important day lifted my spirits. In that moment, I realized Claire might understand me better than my own family ever had.
Claire Takes Over
Making Contact With Family
I picked up the phone and began dialing extended family members, hoping they’d still attend despite the drama. “Aunt Carol, it’s Katie,” I said when she answered, keeping our conversation light and skimming over the messy details. “Of course, we’ll be there,” she assured me warmly. Each call felt like a small victory, a reminder that not everyone was swept up in Madison’s whims. Their enthusiasm reignited my hope and strengthened my determination to make this day truly memorable.
Making Contact With Family
