86. CHOICES

~ Violet ~ “Damon, I have to talk to you!” Violet raced down the stairs in her beautiful lily-white silk dress. The rehearsal dinner was starting and guests were filling up the estate. Damon was already dressed in his dark three-piece suit. He looked mighty handsome, as always, and he was walking down the steps, greeting the incoming guests. Wait, who are all these people? “Wow, you look amazing,” Damon gaped as he turned around and watched her glide down the stairs. He put a hand to his chest for added dramatic effect. “Thank you, but listen, I need to ask you something—“ “Sure, but hold that thought for one second,” Damon cut her off and pulled her hand, guiding her to the man and woman who were standing at the bottom of the staircase. “Violet, I’d like you to meet the Duke and Duchess of Kent,” Say what now? “Oh, please, call me Edward,” the man laughed and gestured for the beautiful woman next to him. “This is my wife, Francesca,” “It’s very nice to meet you, and congratulations to