Tasha scrunched up her eyebrows, “That was a really ass backwards compliment. Couldn’t you have just said I looked nice?”
Sabrina was no longer focused on Tasha but looking around her. “Don’t be so sensitive. You know you’re gorgeous. Anyway…Tim should be here any minute. His flight landed about an hour ago. I had the driver take him the long way home to make sure everybody was here; not a moment too soon either. His crazy ass family is here and they are driving me insane. ”
“You didn’t tell me they were in town for the party? Are they staying here?”
Sabrina couldn’t look Tasha in her eye, “Well…it’s actually just his sister and her family. Craig couldn’t make it. I didn’t know for sure who or even if they were coming. Since they decided at the last minute, yes, they are staying here.” Sabrina laughed animatedly, “I’m not used to having little kids running around destroying everything in their path either.”
Tasha gave her a serious look, “Given your relationship with his family, staying here probably wasn’t the best idea.”
“Stop worrying. Everything is fine. We’re all having a good time and it’s probably like Jenny’s on vacation not having to pick up after all of them. There were no incidents that you or Tim need to be concerned about.”
Tasha shook her head, “If you say so, it’s your funeral. I can’t be worried about that.”
“My god…Tasha is minding her own business? We should definitely celebrate that!”
“You’re really funny tonight Sabrina. Believe me, I don’t want to be in your business but you seem to always want to drag me into it kicking and screaming. Anyway, I need to go find Eric. Did you happen to see which way he went?”
“Yes, I saw him heading over towards the bar. He had a pissy look on his face. Is that the only look he has?”
“Don’t start okay? Please. Not tonight.”
“There are entirely too many sexy and rich men here for you to give a damn about upsetting Eric.”
Tasha could tell that Sabrina had already had a few drinks. That was never a good thing. “I’m not interested in anyone but him. And…can you try to be on your best behavior? It is Tim’s birthday party after all.”
Sabrina gave her a devilish grin, “There you go, in my business again. But, I’ll be on my best behavior…tonight anyway.”
Tasha rolled her eyes, “I’ve got to go.”
“Well…don’t stray too far because I’ll need you, Jenny, and Daniel up front when he gets here.”
“Tim hates Daniel you know.”
“I know but since Craig couldn’t be here and Jenny can’t stand me, Daniel will have to do.”
Tasha nodded as she left to make her way over to the bar.
*****
Tim was in the limo about a half a mile from his house on the phone talking to Craig.
“I have a half a mind not to even show up. I told her in no uncertain terms I didn’t want her to throw this party. Now, I have to go inside and pretend like A. I’m surprised and B. We’re this happy couple.”
“Well, she did throw it and you can’t pull a no show. All of your business associates are going to be there. I would be there too but with Karen being this late in her pregnancy, I just don’t want to risk anything happening.”
“It’ still hard for me to believe you’re going to be a dad. Does it feel real to you?”
“It’s definitely surreal. But, Karen’s been great. I haven’t had to deal with any of the horror stories some of my buddies have told me about. She’s an incredible wife but she’s going to be an even better mother.”
Tim felt a stab of jealously. He’d hoped to be a father by now. But, when he saw the face of the mother of his child it wasn’t Sabrina’s that came into view.
It was impossible to keep the sadness from creeping into his voice, “Well, now Jenny’s kids will finally have a cousin to play with. I doubt Uncle Tim will be able to help out with that anytime soon.”
“Mom used to always say, everything always happens the way it’s supposed to happen. When was the last time you talked to Tasha? Is she going to be at the party tonight?”
“What? What made you bring her up? I’m guessing she’ll probably be there.”
“You used to talk about her a lot. I mean a lot and suddenly you stopped. I always wondered what happened. Is she still dating Eric? He was a piece of work.”
Tim was uncomfortable talking about Tasha to Craig. Especially, since he had had a major crush on her. “Yeah, I believe they are still dating.”
“I’m just going to say it…I always thought you and Tasha were going to hook up.”
Tim starting coughing uncontrollably, “What…what would make you say something like that?”
“I mean I had a thing for her but she wasn’t really into me.”
Tim laughed uncomfortably “That’s a crazy idea but how would you have felt if we had?”
“Like you stole my opportunity.” Craig laughed, “I’m just kidding. But, seriously it really was a good thing we didn’t. If we’d have hooked up, I may have missed my opportunity with Karen and she’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. Why is that a crazy? I noticed how you would light up when you talked about her. I wasn’t sure if you’d figured it out yet or not. But, then when
