Clarissa,
We made a pact many years ago. If we were both single by the time we were thirty we'd just do ourselves a favor and marry each other. It seemed logical to marry your best friend if nothing else worked out. Back then, we were both so young, the whole world was our oyster, and we had such big plans. Thirty seemed so old, so far away. Of course, I'd be married with kids by the time I was thirty. Jeez, how wrong could I have...