“That’s what couples do. They color coordinate.”
I put my phone in my clutch then turned to walk to the door. “All right. Let’s go face my worst nightmare.”
Nathan grabbed my arm, stopping me from walking past him. “Everything will be fine. And who knows. Maybe he’s single just like you are and you two can hit it off again.”
I swallowed. “Doubt that. I haven’t seen him in eleven years.”
“I know, and you’re both grown-ups now. I’m just saying that if you two want to rekindle that old flame, I’m perfectly fine coming back here and finding my own party. We’re in Vegas after all. This town doesn’t sleep, and I don’t plan on it either.”
I gave him a warm smile. “I doubt that will happen, but if it does, hang a sock on the door.”
Nathan opened the door for us to leave. “I’m not bringing them back here. Everyone knows not to take a hookup back to your own turf. They won’t leave when you want them to.”
I laughed, and we walked out into the hall. “I’m not holding my breath. A lot can happen in eleven years.”
“But true love lasts forever.”
I laughed harder. “What are you, aHallmarkcard?”
“I’m just saying that I won’t stand in your way if you rekindle anything.”
I was done going in circles with him. Nathan didn’t know what he was talking about. “If you say so.”
Not gonna lie,I was nervous. I hadn’t seen Joss in so long, and as the cab pulled up to a two-story house, I wasn’t sure how our reunion was going to be. Luckily I wasn’t going in alone. I wasn’t sure if I would have come without Nathan, but Joss had been my best friend for many years, and growing up I always thought I’d see her get married, just like she’d see me. So here I was walking up the walkway to her house.
“What ifheanswers the door?”
“Then I’ll grab your hand, baby girl. I’m good at faking shit.”
“I owe you.” I took a deep breath as I rang the doorbell. My heart stalled in my chest as we waited. The wood door swung open, and it wasn’t Joss or Seth who answered. “Oh,” I stammered and looked at the house number next to the door. Did the cab drop us off at the wrong place?
“You must be Cat,” the stunning pregnant brunette said with a smile.
I hesitated slightly. “I am.”
She stuck out her hand. “I’m Autumn, Joss’s friend.”
I shook her hand. “Nice to meet you. This is my boyfriend, Nathan.” Lord that sounded weird to say on so many levels.
“Pleasure,” he said and stuck out his own hand.
After we greeted each other, she stepped back and motioned for us to enter. “Joss is upstairs still getting ready, but she said for you to go on up. It’s the last door on the left.”
“Thanks,” I replied and looked to Nathan.
“I’ll be fine. Go see your friend, honey.”
I smiled, took a deep breath, and walked up the stairs. With each room I passed, I looked inside to see if Seth was there, but he wasn’t in any of the rooms. When I got to the last door on the left, I walked in to see Joss in front of a standing mirror. Her back was to me, and the first thing I noticed was how beautiful her lace gown fit. It was a form fitting, spaghetti strapped, backless sheath dress with a lace train. My breath caught at the sight of her.
“Joss,” I whispered, still hung up on how beautiful my friend had grown up to be.
She turned and rushed to me. “Oh my God, Cat!”
“You look so beautiful,” I gushed as we wrapped each other in our arms.
“I’ve missed you so much. Thank you for coming.”
We pulled apart, a lump forming in my throat. “I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”
