Matty took in the powdery blue dress with its slight V dip showing off the line between soft-looking breasts down to the cinched waist that then flared out. Reese’s curvy shape was even more mesmerizing than usual. The bouncy curls of her hair sat on her shoulders,looking very inviting to brush back with Matty’s fingertips. The dusty pink-painted lips called to be kissed and before she realized it, she grabbed Reese’s hand, lifting it to her lips, where she pressed a kiss on the back of it.
The flush that took over Reese was both hot and adorable, and Matty forgot completely about falling. “God, you’re beautiful.”
Reese’s eyes were wide, and her free hand went to her chest. “That’s so sweet.”
Matty ducked her head, reluctantly letting go of her hand. She missed the feel of it instantly. “Just the truth.”
“You look great as well. As much as I like the T-shirt and jeans, I have to admit you’re even better in a dress shirt. And the pants.” Reese’s eyes lingered on her hips and thighs, making Matty wonder if she was trying to imagine the back view of her. She smirked in triumph. Fitted pants for the win.
“Thank you. It feels a little weird wearing nice clothes.”
Reese’s eyes lit as she looked between their outfits. “Oh, look, we match well together. How fun is that?”
Matty honestly didn’t care about matching clothes, but she loved the excited look on Reese’s face. “That is cool. We’ll have to get a picture together. Um, we should get going. I think the brides are going to be late and asked us to stall.”
“Oh, that’s awful. I would be so panicked.”
“Yeah, I think that pretty much sums them up right now.”
She walked Reese around the truck to open the door for her. “Ladies first.”
“Thank you,” smiled Reese.
She made sure Reese was fully inside before gently closing the door.
“This is Kerrie’s truck, right?” Reese asked when she got in.
“Yes, but Kenny and Kerrie will both say it’s his truck. He just lets Kerrie use it.”
Reese laughed. “Noted. So, where is this taking place?”
Matty backed out of the driveway. “Have you heard of Claira’s Garden and Venue on the other side of the golf course?”
“No, I haven’t, but I haven’t been here too long, and I’ve been sort of self-isolated to the house and work.”
Matty could relate to that last part. “It’s a really pretty place. The garden is just starting to bloom. They picked the outdoor site. There’s a water fountain and a large shelter with a roof and a concrete floor, but it is open on all four sides. We’ve spent most of the morning decorating. There’s also a dance floor and a section for the food.”
“That sounds pretty.”
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Reese’s hand resting on her thigh, and for a brief second she thought of taking it into her own but didn’t. She was still reeling from the fall and then being forward with kissing her hand. Where had that come from?
The drive across town went quickly. They made small talk that didn’t feel forced. They were very much in the getting-to-know-each-other phase, and Matty was thoroughly enjoying it.
The venue’s parking lot had a decent amount of cars already. She began to search for Bette’s SUV, worried they would not be there, but then she finally spotted it on the end of the lot.
“Looks like they made it,” she said, nodding her head in the vehicle’s direction.
“Oh, good.”
She pulled the truck into a parking spot and shut it off.
“Is it weird I’m a little nervous? I haven’t been out in a long time. I wonder if I’ll know anyone?”
“It’s been a long time for me, too. I think you’ll know some. I’m pretty sure Tyler will be here. You know Kerrie and me, and I wouldn’t be surprised if there weren’t a few more at least from the rehab. I think I saw Elsie’s car.”
“That makes me feel a little better.”
“Ready to go?”
