#Chapter 24: Broken Promises

Ollie’s POV “Ollie, where are all the flowers?” Diana asks, when she herself arrives twenty minutes later. Sylvia and the quadruplets are likely here too, but they are probably in a couple of the backrooms getting ready. A very big part of me wants to tell Diana the truth – that Sylvia either forgot or purposefully did not order the flowers. Yet, I’ve learned by now that, even without Sylvia present, my old family would still rise up to protect her. I could tell Diana that Sylvia dropped the ball on this, but I am certain I would still take the blame. For that reason, I think. Fast. There has to be a way out of this that doesn’t end with me being in trouble again. “I, uh, decided to make the flowers part of the ceremony,” I say. Her eyebrows lift. “Oh?” “Yes, uh… They’ll be brought in like a great procession before the brothers come in…” I say. “Oh, how interesting,” Diana says, considering it. “Yes, that could be beautiful, and would add more effect than the boys s