As Cecilia confronted me in front of everyone, I suddenly felt a little out of place and embarrassment washed over me.

After all, she wasn’t wrong, it was her birthday party, she had the right to decide who would stay or leave.

And she clearly didn't want me on the guest list.

Before I could say anything, Derek glanced at her and made up a story on the spot. “I begged her to come. Took me forever to convince her to come with me. Are you just going to kick her out like ...