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‘ B y the way, we thought that it would be good for the two of you to get together before the whole circus starts with last moment rehe arsals and such. It was Tom’s idea really, so don ’t try biting off my head , ok?’ S he looked at Kate , who sat resigned on the chair, her eyes doubtful. ‘T homas really likes him. They haven’t been in touch lately because of his trip and all, but now that he ’ s back things will change most likely. So, ’ she took a deep breath and Kate knew what was coming, even before she heard it spoken out loud , ‘ we gave him your number, so he can call you and discuss whatever it is that the best man and maid of honor should talk about.’
    ‘Alice, if this is another of your attempts to hook me up with someone, I will positively strangle you , ’ Kate said , recalling a few other instances where her older sister had tried to make her meet men. She was twenty-eight , not sixty - eight , and she had plenty of time to meet someone without her family butting in, she fumed, her good mood gone.
    ‘No way, don’t worry . ’ Alice shook her head decisively. ‘ He isn’t even remotely interested, Kate . Had some bad experiences in the past and has signed off the whole dating business for a while. That’s what Thomas said, anyway. So you see, I couldn’t have found you a better partner, sis. Admit it already .’ S he looked so hopeful and happy with her scheming that Kate had no heart to disappoint her.
    T he man sounded lovely, she thought with self - deprecating humor, as she bid her good - byes and left . S he promised very solemnly and official ly to not spook him in case he did actually call.
    She had to smile to herself as she sat in her car, her key already in the ignition. They would make a grand couple for sure —t he mystery man with emotional scars and her with her burnt - feet attitude. A perfect recipe for a romance, no doubt.

Two
    She was still smiling when she reached her house, a handsome townhouse with red brick façade and dark - framed windows and doors. She had rented it out to a friend when she moved to Australia and dreaded returning to its four walls almost all t he way on her return flight home. But to her immense surprise and even bigger relief , the house welcomed her with open arms, and she settled back in much easier than she anticipated. Or maybe it was the fact that her sister loved cleaning almost as much as she liked gardening . B oth her home and the little back garden that went with it were immaculate and perfect.
    She opened the door, making a mental note to remember to talk to Mrs. Markowitz from next door. The older lady was overjoyed when her young neighbor moved back in . She told her just this very morning , as Kate was rushing away , that she had some forms for her to fill out. If Kate didn’t mind , she would drop by her place to make sure she really received them. Which translated into her making sure Kate didn’t just dispose of the precious memos from the townhouse complex board meetings. Either way, she could hardly reject the offer, knowing that the older lady was dying with curiosity about what she had done with her place so far. The townhouse was part of a housing community with shared responsibilities and meetings.
    She would attend to the memos o nce Mrs. Markowitz brought them over. It could happen at any moment, since the older lady was certai n to have seen her walk in. She had no time to waste, Kate decided , dropping her bag with the bridesmaid dress in her bedroom. First things first, she mused as she started browsing the Internet , checking her emails. She was still in touch with her friends in Sidney, her input and advice sought by her followers. She didn’t mind doing a bit of counseling from here, the sense of belonging and tight - knit community she had been a part of not something easily shaken off.
    Yet , after a moment , she realized that she couldn’t properly concentrate. The image of the dress still folded in