The party was still in full swing. I finally got a chance to see the furry celebrant. The orange cat wore a pink dress and had a crown on her head too.
Kelly's mother clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention.
"Everyone, guess who's joining us today!" She announced with a bright excitement that only rich people seemed capable of sustaining for hours.
Her father added proudly. "We invited Vonn. He should be here any minute."
Kelly dropped her spoon and it clattered on the plate. "What? Why would you do that?"
Her mother rolled her eyes as if Kelly's reaction was too dramatic for no reason. "Sweetheart, he's in town and we thought it would be nice. You two always got along so…"
"No, we didn't!" Kelly snapped, a little too loud, causing a few people to turn their heads.
Her father waved a dismissive hand. "He's a good man from a good family. You and Vonn have always gotten along."
"Dad, no." She countered immediately.
