Lesson 2 Tying the Knot
Mike: Hmmm. . .What’s this card? “Join us!Matt and Allison are tying the knot! Take the plunge with themSaturday, June 22nd, at their Engagement/ Beach Party. There’ll be no chance to get cold feet at this sizzling hot summer party! Takes place at Turtle Beach. This party is no stuffy ceremony, so join in if you want to see the couple let their hair down one last time before the walk down the aisle! RSVP by Friday, June 15th. It’ll be a blast!”Wow.Matt and Allison are gettingmarried! Didn’t see that coming. Allison: Mike! You’re here! So glad you couldmake it! Mike: Wouldn’t miss it for the world! Matt: Hey, buddy! How are ya? Mike: Great! Congratulations, you two! Matt and Allison: Thanks! Mike: Looks like a good turnout! Matt: Yeah,we’re happy somany people could come. Mike: So you two are finally gonna get hitched.Who popped the question?Was it you,Matt, or did you propose to him, Allison? Matt: I decided to be the romantic one. I took Allison to the park where we had our five-year anniversary picnic, and asked her there . . . She was in a bad mood that day . . . I almost lost my nerve—I thought she was gonna turn me down! Allison: He’s right . . . I almost left himin the park. I had a terriblemigraine. Stress at work. And he’d been acting so strange, I guess getting ready for the big question. Mike: Have you guys settled on a date yet? Allison: We’re close . . . Sometime next July. You’ll be around,won’t you? Mike: You can count on it. Allison: Oh, I just sawmy aunt arrive. Sorry to bail on youMike, right when you get here! Mike: No, no problem;we’ll catch up later on. Allison: Great. See you both in a bit. Mike: Okay, can I ask you something direct? Matt: Ha! It’s not like you’ve ever been one to beat around the bush. Mike: Fair enough. Give it to me straight. Did she bully you into this? Matt: No, seriously . . . I really want this. Mike: I tell ya,when I got the invite, it really threw me for a loop. You’ve done a complete 180. Just a couplemonths ago, you were tellingme how you kind ofmissed playing the field. Matt: I know. But things have changed. I guess I’ve settled down. Mike: I guess so!What happened? Matt: Well, remember that car accident Allison had?When I found out, it was a real wake-up call. I remember thinking I didn’t know how I would live without this woman. It hit me—she was the one forme. I decided I should eithermarry her or stop seeing her. Mike: Wow. Matt: Really, and since I’ve proposed, everything has been perfect. I feel like amillion bucks. It was the right decision. Mike: I have to hand it to you. It seems like you’re really getting your life on track. You’re a luckyman. She’s a great person. You deserve a great woman. Matt: Thanks, I appreciate that. But come on, this is supposed to be fun. Let’s grab a beer and join the party. Mike: Great idea. 1. To tie the knot. To get married. |
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