Adrian.
I have always hated speeches, school, formal events, and anything else that would require having to stand in front of a mass crowd and say a few words. Thankfully my job required more bullets and fists than words. Today though, it was completely unavoidable.
Sensing my discomfort, Nicole reached for the deep blue tie she had made me wear with this tux—not my favorite outfit, but hey you only had your birthday once in a year. She smoothed her slender fingers over the fabric, "You'll do great."
I was not so sure about that, but I kept that thought to myself. She must have read my mind, because, with a lighter tone, she added, "Did I ever tell you you look sexy in a Tux? You should wear it often."
Not happening, I wanted to tell her, but words could not be formed when I was bu
