I was practically floating as we headed to the counter with our goodies.
Leaving the flower shop had me in a bright, cheery mood. Feeling the warm sun mixed with the cool fall breeze, while holding a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and walking with Drea to one of the best bakeries in the city, I was in blissful heaven.
The only thing that would have made the moment even more perfect would be to feel her hand in mine, but I knew we couldn’t risk the chance of seeing Cara.
When we got to the bakery, the aroma of baked pastries and bread swarmed my nose and made my lips form into a smile. It smelled heavenly.
“Okay, what’s our first choice?”
I placed my finger on my chin, contemplating this tough decision. “Well, it goes without saying, cookies area must. Chocolate chip, and maybe macadamia nut. Oh, and these red velvets look incredible!”
“Got it. What else? Do you want any bread? The banana bread looks amazing. Fallon would love you for that too, by the way.” She winked.
I smirked with no ulterior motives in mind. “Banana bread it is, and maybe a few of those almond croissants. I think that should be good. We don’t want too much.”
We walked up to the counter and after Drea paid, I looked questioningly at the small box the woman had given her. “What did you get?”
She held the door open for me and stopped once we were outside of the bakery, handing me the box. “Red velvet cookies.” She shrugged.
“You didn’t have to do that, Drea.”
She took my hand and forced the box into it. “You liked them, so yes I did. They’re just cookies. It’s not that big of a deal.” She laughed.
I grinned, desperately wanting to wrap my arms around her and never let go. “Thank you. For everything today, seriously.”
It was a big deal, at least to me. All I did was mention that they looked good, and she thought of me enough to get them for me. It had been a long time since someone had thought of me enough to do something like that.
“You’re welcome. I think we had a successful day.”
“I think so. I am very happy with how this day has turned out.”
“So, while we are on the happy train, I was wondering how you feel about weddings?”
I paused, almost dropping my delicious-looking cookies. “Drea… I mean, I like you, sure, but… marriage? Isn’t that a little?—”
Her dying laughter cut off my ramblings. “Oh, for fuck’s sake, love. I’m not proposing. I was trying to ask if you would go to Fallon and Mackenzie’s wedding with me.”
I picked up my heart from the floor and exhaled sharply. “Oh. Sure, that sounds fun, but … won’t Cara be there? It might look weird if we show up together.”
She shook her head. “No, Cara will not be attending. Considering she technically dated both brides, that would be weird. And we don’t have to make it a big thing.” She paused for a moment before she added, “Unless you want to.”
I frowned.“I don’t know what you’ve told your friends about us, whatever we are, but I’m okay with going as just your friend or as your date.”
“Date. I like the sound of that. I told them I was asking you as my friend. I didn’t want anything getting back to Cara, but I like the idea of calling you my date.” She nudged my side.
“Then it’s a date.” I grinned in return as we left the bakery.
Chapter Twenty-Four
Drea
Mother Dearest: Our flight just landed, darling. Are you on your way?
I groaned and tried not to roll my eyes as I looked down at my phone. I’d told my mother a dozen times what time I’d be at the airport. My mother and my sisters just flew in from Portland, and I was literally getting out of my car to pick them up when she texted me.
Me: I’m walking in from the car park as we speak.
Mother Dearest: Okay, dear. See you soon!
