CHAPTER HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SEVEN

“How have you been?”

“Honestly?” Aly nodded, looking concerned.

“I don’t know, Aly. There’s too much and nothing going on at once. I was at Jared’s place yesterday.” Her eyes widened with shock and hope.

“Nothing happened. I was drunk…” Whatever hope she might have had was squashed to pulp.

“But you don’t drink.” I pressed my fingers into my chin and sighed.

“I even threw up in the car. God, I was so embarrassed.” Her nose wrinkled and I almost laughed. I would have if I wasn’t absolutely mortified.

“How is he though?” He was also her friend, which meant that he’d see her sometimes and Aarav too. Aarav must have been disappointed in me.

“Honestly?” She re-echoed my words.

“Not too good Aly. Aarav has tried to get him out of his office and into life but he’d rather drown in paper work and you seem to be doing the same.” The sadness in my chest inflated as I ran my hands through my hair.

“Aly, next week was supposed to be our wedding.”

“I know. I’m the chief and only bridesmaid.” She ga