The Reception

They spent the evening getting acquainted with the others in the wedding party. They met Ken's aunt, uncle, cousins and assorted friends. Amy laughed and joked with all of them and thoroughly impressed the family. As the night wore on everyone started passing around cocktails and shots and hitting the dance floor. Amy stood off to the side as Ken danced with a bunch of friends from high school. She had a couple too many shots and was feeling a little loopy on her high heels. She watched Ken dancing with a girl named Marissa who was taller and bigger boned than Amy. Ken seemed to be enjoying himself, Amy thought he could have had a real chance with this girl if he didn't have to concoct this complicated lie. They still looked very care free. She missed John and wished she wasn't in this whole scheme. She looked over and some of the couples were dancing right up against each other. They had obviously been drinking and she noticed a few wandering hands. She felt a rush of heat at the thought of John touching her like that. It'd be a lot more fun than the evening she was having. She felt a presence saddle up next to her.