"Why did it take you so long to open the door." Carol almost screamed at her son, as she angrily marched into the room closely followed by her entourage, who all had something to say.
"Where is.... Ah! You are not dressed!" Carol's eyes widened in horror. She was stunned to see Jasmine dressed in a plain gown instead of her wedding dress. "Jasmine? What's wrong?" She hurried over to Jasmine's side, her panicked eyes scrutinising Jasmine's forced smile.
"Are you all right, cupcake?" Mrs Malcolm came from behind and took a seat beside her daughter.
Other family members came in, each showing their concern and checking on the beautiful bride.
"I mistakenly spilled chocolate ice cream on my wedding dress." Jasmine pouted, pointing to the brownish stain on the lower part of her wedding dress. She said this as a way of unburdening herself and channelling all her worries to that very mistake, before facing the real problem at hand.
