I remember hoping that the moment would never end. I always loved those moments with Ashley, when it was just the two of us doing absolutely nothing but soaking up each other’s presence. There weren’t many of them, we seemed to always be fighting or surrounded by other people. But I knew that I’d never forget those few perfect moments. No one could ever take them from me and none would ever compare to them.

                Hugh interrupted these thoughts by walking into the kitchen with a huge smile. I put on my best fake smile as he pulled me into a soft kiss. I hoped to God that he wouldn’t cover the taste of Ashley that still lingered on my lips and I pulled away after just a second just in case. He didn’t notice though, he just dug around in his pocket.

                “I told my parents today and my mother gave me something.” He said, catching my attention. Erica rolled her eyes and left the room. When I told her that I was engaged she somehow realized that I was less than thrilled about it and hadn’t left me alone about it sense. He pulled a black velvet ring box out and opened it to reveal a huge emerald cut diamond on a gold band. I had to fight a frown as he explained that it had been his great grandmothers. It was gaudy and didn’t suit me at all, I had always been a silver person and diamonds didn’t do much for me. I always thought they looked better on older women, call me Holly Golightly but that was just my opinion. It was heavy on my finger and just a little bit too big but I put on a big fake smile and he was satisfied.

                Ashley’s words from earlier were still ringing in my head as I finished making the pasta and divvied it up onto three plates. I knew that she was right; Hugh deserved to find that woman who would totally his and he hers but I couldn’t bring myself to break up with him. He was so perfect, and he was one of my best friends. I know that I was being incredibly selfish but I didn’t want to lose him. I would let him go before the wedding but right now I needed him.