"If you feel it's too much, you can always tell me to stop," Diya said.

She fed me details about how she wanted her wedding to go. It was three days away, and the bridal shower was tomorrow. I was her maid of honour, and the majority of her duties rested on my shoulders. Though we had planned for it, she was sceptical of my role. She worried about my ability to deliver, considering everything going on in my life with Aaron, Zion, Daniel, and work, especially since the semester was ...