Stars

Chapter 3

*All sizes in this chapter are from an Australian size chart*

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I Turn to Mitch. He's on one knee.

'Mitch?' I say a bit confused

'Melanie Jane Piker, I love you so much. Your funny, beautiful, clever. What more could I ask for? So, will you marry me?'

'Yes! Yes I will' I yell as I hug him while everyones clapping 'Theres only one thing' I say

'What is it?'

'We have to push back the road trip' I tell him

'Okay, but why?'

'I just want to be married before we leave. Just so our families and friends can be there'

'Sure. Whatever you want as long as you still marry me' he says as I smile at him 'If were going to go out for dinner we better get going. The place I made reservations doesn't like late people'

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We enter the restaurant. It was beautiful. There was a dance floor that had beautifully dressed tables surrounding it. We were led to our table and given three menus.

'Who else is coming Mitch?'

'You'll see' yet again another surprise. Just then my most best friend from primary school came in. I hadn't seen her since year 5 because her family moved over seas.

'Jenny!' I said as she walked over

'Melly!' she replied. I hugged her and we sat down. 'I have some good news… I'm moving back her with my boyfriend and, were having a baby' she told me

'Really? Wow, congrats Jen'

'I also have some news' Mitch said 'Jenny is coming on our road trip'

'Is that who you were texting on the way up here?' I asked

'I sure was. But she still doesn't know about what happened tonight'

'Oh, Jenny, Mitch and me are getting married!' I told her

'Really?'

'Yep'

'Oh my god. I'm so happy for you'

'And I want you to be my maid of honour' I tell her

'What?! Oh my god yes, of course I will!'

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The waiter comes over to take our orders. Mitch ordered a steak and salad, even though I'll end up eating his salad, Jenny ordered a chicken schnitzal and salad and I ordered the chicken parmigiana and chips. I'm not a girl who wants to be a size 0. I'm actually a size 8. Were eating when Jenny starts to look pale.

'Are you all right Jenny?'

'Yeah, I just- I just-' at that point she collapses.

'Jenny!'