#Chapter 58 Shopping for the Gala

Judy’s POV “He didn’t invite me to the Gala, Irene,” I told her, my brows furrowed. She grinned even wider. “Oh, but he will,” she told me. “Trust me. He just asked my father for an invitation for you.” My chest tightened at her words. “He asked Gavin?” I asked, but then remembering who was present, I cleared my throat and tried again. “He asked your father?” She nodded. “Yeah, and he’s getting you both a ticket,” she confirmed. “We’ll be going together as a double date. You and Walter, me and Ethan.” Ethan. Of course, I would be stuck being around Ethan for the entire night. It didn’t seem like there was a way for me to get out of this and my stomach started to twist and turn uncomfortably. This also meant that Gavin would most likely be there too, so on top of being around Ethan and Walter all night, I would also have to be around Gavin. Could things get any more awkward? “I don’t really do Galas, Irene,” I told her, biting my lower lip. “I’ve never done thi