Chapter 65: The Unexpected Visit

The following week, I was neck-deep in finalizing details for the grand opening of my gallery’s new branch in New Haven. The space was almost ready, and the excitement was palpable. Saturday was the big day, and Jason had promised to be there despite his hectic work schedule. One evening, Jason called me while he was wrapping up a particularly long day at the office. “Hey, how’s everything going at the gallery?” he asked, his voice warm and tired. “Busy but good,” I replied, smiling. “Just a few more things to sort out. How about you?” “Same here. But I have some news,” he said, a hint of excitement creeping into his tone. “My parents are coming to the opening on Saturday.” I blinked in surprise. “Really? That’s wonderful! I can’t wait to meet them.” “They’re really looking forward to it,” he said. “They can’t wait to see everything you’ve been working on.” We talked for a bit longer before hanging up, and I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves. Meeting Jason’s p