Before I could even process what was happening, my cousin Audrey appeared at the party. The moment she spotted me standing next to Simon, her face twisted in distress, and tears began to spill from her eyes.
"Bianca, Simon, I heard you’re getting married soon. I didn’t bring a gift, but I wish you both all the happiness in the world..." she stammered, her voice breaking every word.
Before she could finish, Audrey turned and bolted, sobbing as she ran off.
"Look at what you’ve done, Bianca," Simon muttered under his breath, giving me a furious glare before rushing after her without another word.
When they came back, their fingers were locked together, tight as ever. Audrey's lips were swollen and red, and there was a hickey on Simon's neck.
The whole room was watching, waiting to see what I’d do.
In my previous life, if I saw another woman getting too close to Simon, I’d make a scene to make sure everyone knew I was still his.
Simon stepped forward, positioning Audrey behind him like some kind of shield, his face wearing this weird, expectant expression. But I didn't give him the reaction he was clearly hoping for.