“I hope the weather holds up for the engagement party.”

“We’re renting industrial tents just in case, right?” Vanessa said.

Patricia clicked the compact shut.

“I told the vendor to put silk draping inside the tents,” Patricia said.

“Plain canvas is far too rustic.”

Vanessa dug into her oversized leather tote for her keys.

A folded sheet of heavy cream paper snagged on the key ring.

It came loose and fell onto the patterned rug in the lobby.