Right behind you.
I turn and see Ryder standing right behind me. “Guests will be arriving soon. You know what you need to do.”
Spike and Doc and Dbag arrive. “I’m gonna go upstairs with Emma. You boys got this?”
Ryder replies, “We got this, Honey.”
I reluctantly turn to leave. It is so hard to let go, but they know what to do. I need to trust that they got this.
When I get to my room, I hear Emma crying.Oh no, what’s happened?I open the door and rush in. “Emma, what’s wrong.”
“Nothing, everything’s perfect,” she says through her sobs.
“Then why are you crying?” I ask.
“I don’t know,” she wails.
I can’t help but laugh. Brianne just finished her hair and is getting ready to do her makeup.
“I know.” She’s still crying.
I pat her on the shoulder, and her tears seem to subside. “You need to stop crying, hun, so Brianne can get your makeup on.”
She nods, wipes the tears from her eyes, draws her shoulders back, and looks in the mirror. “Okay, Bri, I’m ready. No more tears.”
Brianne begins, and I watch her beautiful face become flawless. She looks like a china doll.
When Brianne is done, I say, “Look at you. You look beautiful.”
She’s always been beautiful, but there is something about a bride on her wedding day that makes her radiant.
I look down at my watch. It’s six thirty. “Ready to get dressed?” I ask, pointing at my watch. “Guests are arriving, and you have a half an hour before the ceremony begins.”
“Has anyone seen Caden?”
“Yes, he arrived about an hour ago and went straight to his room. Rebel and Sainte are with him.”
She takes a deep breath. “Good.” Was she actually worried he wouldn’t show up? I wasn’t worried, and surprisingly enough, I didn’t hope for it either.
Tara goes to the closet and grabs Emma’s dress. Tara and Ari help her get it on. Emma could not have picked a better dress for herself. She decided to go with off-white. It’s a silhouette A-line princess style with a V neckline and no sleeves. The fabric is silk and tulle, with beautiful appliques around the bodice and down the front and a sweep/brush train. It’s simple and elegant and oh so stunning. When they get it on her, she takes my breath away.
“Beautiful,” I say.
“Thank you, Honey. Thank you for all you’ve done for me and Cade.” She looks around the room. “All of you, thank you.”
“It’s been my pleasure, Emma. I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.” I’m so glad I was able to work through all my shit. Jealousy is an evil thing and can completely destroy someone. I’m so thankful Sainte helped me to realize all the feelings I had been harboring were a waste of time.
“Brianne, hurry, you need to get dressed now. It’s almost time.”
“Oh yes, I almost forgot I am the maid of honor.”
We all giggle as Brianne rushes to get dressed. Ari and I are bridesmaids, but we’re already dressed.
A few minutes go by, and there is a knock at the door. I answer it, and there is an older couple standing there. “You must be Emma’s parents.”
Mr. Baylee smiles and says, “Yes, may we come in?”
I look around to make sure Brianne is dressed and then open the door. “Mom, Dad,” Emma says.
