Chapter 68: Aaron or Awards?

|| Veronica || 'Therefore, this is my plan!" I announced it to Juliette, whom I called over to discuss my plans for Aaron on his birthday. 'Everything is perfect, but…" Juliette trailed off. Her gaze refused to meet mine, as if she was hesitating to say something. 'What is it, Julie?" I urged. 'Is something wrong with my plan? You can tell me. You know, I take criticism well." She fidgeted quite some more and finally breathed out, 'The date is the problem." 'What, you want me to cancel the whole date?" I shrieked. 'No. I mean, the day-type date. Mr. Aldridge's birthday is on the same day as the Astro Life Awards show." For a few minutes, my mind went numb. 'Ma'am? Ma'am, please respond." Juliette poked my arm to snap me out of my momentary-coma state. 'Please tell me you are kidding," I mumbled. I felt like crying. This can't be happening. 'I wish I was, but I'm sorry." She lowered her head and patted my shoulder. I sucked in a deep breath. I needed to make a choice between