The Wedding Date

"What?" Cruz exclaimed in disbelief.

"Why do you look so surprised? Are you having cold feet now?" Jessica asked, acting as if her unexpected announcement wasn't something surprising.

"Of course not!" Cruz defended.

"I'm just worried about you. I remember how tense you were when I first popped the question. You wanted some time. Why all of a sudden? I hope you aren't doing this because of the pressure of the article?" Cruz wondered, worried Jessica might take a decision due to the pressure of the media like Dave had suggested.

He feared she might have overheard their conversation which was why he was more worried.

"All of a sudden? Do you seriously think I'm doing this because of the pressure? I couldn't stop thinking about that question ever since you asked and when I finally decided on a date you think it is because of the media? Were you playing me for a fool when you asked me to pick a date or are you one of those people indirectly making fun of me?" She asked angrily, tryin