We moved slowly across the floor.
I could hear our friends singing along.
I could see Megan wiping her eyes.
I could feel Daniel’s hand steady against my back.
Near the end of the song, he spun me gently.
My skirt moved in a wide circle.
The photographer caught the moment.
And for those few minutes, I stopped looking toward the doors to see whether Mom or Khloe had returned.
When the song ended, Daniel kissed me.
The applause was louder than before.
Then the band began another song, and our guests joined us on the dance floor.
My wedding continued.
But my family wasn’t finished.
An hour later, Lorraine appeared beside our table.
She looked pale and angry.
Khloe followed.
Tyler stood behind them.
Dad came last.
I was eating a piece of wedding cake.
Mom didn’t even say hello.
“We need to discuss what you did.”
I carefully set down my fork.
Daniel turned toward her.
“Lorraine, tonight isn’t the time.”
She ignored him.
“You humiliated your sister in front of everyone.”
I stared at her.
“Mom, you interrupted my first dance with an event I explicitly refused.”
She waved her hand.
“Ten seconds of smoke!”
