I swallow and nod.
“I know, but it’s just us and them.” I point to his sister and Tobias.
Of course, Tobias is watching us with a scowl. He’s probably ready to get the hell out of here, and after the moment Griffin and I just had, so am I.
“And the wedding planner,” Griffin whispers.
Before I can respond, he turns to her and asks, “What options do we have for flowers and dining? We should probably check this all off now so that we can book it before it’s too late.”
My attention falls back on the dancing duo behind me.
They look like they are having fun.
Fun.
Cassie and Tobias, that’s absurd. How could Griffin even think of that?
“Hello, hello!” A familiar voice floats through the room, putting a smile back on my face and pulling me to the entrance like a magnet.
“Grandma Betty!” I pull her into a hug. She squeezes me tight and then looks around the room.
“This place is so beautiful, Natalie.”
I hear the hesitation in her voice.
“But …” I encourage her.
“Doesn’t it feel a bit big?”
“That's what I said.”
“Natalie,” Griffin calls. “Hi, Betty.”
“Griffin, it’s lovely to see you.”
“Hi, Grandma,” Tobias comes up and hugs her as I drift back to where I’m needed.
“Here is the menu and the flier for the local bakery and flower shop,” he says, handing them to me. “I’m going to go look at our options for room blocks.”
“Okay,” I say to his retreating back. I glance down at the pamphlets; the pictures of the cake alone are making me hungry.
Cassie starts to follow her brother, leaving me, Tobias, and Grandma Betty alone in the room.
“Don’t you need to go with them?” Tobias asks.
I glance at the entrance doors.
“Nope. I’m good right here,” I say, walking back to chat more with Grandma Betty.
“Are you okay?” Tobias asks softly.
“I’m good.”
But really, I’m not so sure I am. I should be running out behind Griffin to pick out all the wedding things, right?
Instead, I'd rather stay right here.
Listening to Grandma Betty scold Tobias for his untucked shirt and listening to him laugh when she teases him.
