Chapter 4

I gripped my phone a little tighter, keeping my voice steady. "It's fine. Jessica's about my size, so she can help me try it on. I already got my measurements and picked out the style, so as long as it fits, that's good enough for me."

"Come on, that's your engagement party..." Curtis sounded hesitant.

"I've got to do acupuncture for a patient, so I'm hanging up," I said. Without giving him a chance to object, I hung up.

Seconds later, Curtis texted me.

[Alina, you're still going to marry me, aren't you?]

Then, he deleted the message.

Right after,…