Hotel Staff Confusion
Jake and I first made a call to the front desk. We told them it was a premeditated mix-up and reassured them that everything would be fine. They agreed to continue the uncertainty if Karen came up to them, which was a relief. I laughed when Jake commented, “She’ll be fuming soon,” while watching TV. I knew that this day and night would be full of unanticipated adventures that went beyond the typical newlywed experience.

Hotel Staff Confusion
Handling The Tension
In the middle of everything, our apartment felt strangely peaceful. We made the decision to take advantage of the quiet and enjoy some downtime. I inhaled deeply as the stress of the day dissipated. Jake turned on some tunes. He advised that we take a vacation from thinking about Karen. I nodded, savoring each quiet, vibrant moment as it came. But I had a sneaking suspicion that things weren’t quite over yet.

Handling The Tension