"I can't believe I let you losers convince me into coming to this thing," Alex muttered as they all grabbed a glass of champagne from a passing server. "Isn't it way too soon for one of these things anyway?"

"Losers?" Gemma repeated in an affronted tone.

"It is definitely a little early," Vero agreed with a laugh, ignoring Gemma. "You know how Emily is though, always eager to throw a party or organize an event."

Alex sighed and looked around the room in ...