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Her foot eased off the gas pedal. “You’re such a party pooper. First, no strippers, and now you won’t even let me speed.”
“You’ll thank me when you don’t have a speeding ticket,” I eyed her.
“Oh, whatever,” she turned the blinker on, making a hasty turn, “you’re still a fun sucker.” She grabbed a pack of gum from the center console and unwrapped the stick, tossing the wrapper into the back of her car. “You want a piece?” She held the pack out to me, already snapping away.
“No thanks.”
“So, besides getting married, what else did you do while you were gone?” She asked, getting on the interstate.
Make memories. “Oh, you know,” I shrugged, “Just had fun.”
“Come on, girl. You’ve got to give me more detail than that.”
“We went bungee jumping,” I replied, looking out the window.
“Bungee jumping? Like, where you jump off a bridge?”
“Yeah, that.”
“You’re insane,” she gasped in disbelief. “I would never do that. I’d be afraid I’d die.”
“I didn’t want to, but it was worth it,” I shrugged. I knew there was no point in keeping the information from her, after all they’d be at the wedding, so I found myself saying, “Trace found my grandparents.”
“What?!” She exclaimed. “Lik
e, Derek’s parents?”
I nodded. “Yeah, they’re…great. I met my uncle too. He looks so much like Derek that for a moment I thought my mom had lied and he was still alive.”
“Wow…that’s intense.”
“They’re coming to the wedding,” I explained. “I hope my mom doesn’t get mad.”
“Why would she?”
“I don’t know,” I shrugged.
“You worry way too much, Livie,” Avery shook her head. “Just chillax.” Straightening her shoulders, she said, “I’m excited to meet them.”
“They’re really amazing,” I smiled proudly. “Margaret, my grandma, and Douglas, my grandpa, own a store in their town. It’s the cutest place ever. She loves to make things, especially origami. She taught me how to make origami stars and even gave me a jar full of ones made by my dad. It’s like I finally have a piece of him.” After I’d showered last night, I’d taken the jar out of my bag and sat it on the coffee table in the living room so I could look at it every day.
“Wow, that’s really amazing,” Avery smiled at me and I knew she truly meant it. “I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I am that you’ve met them.”
“Thanks,” I fiddled with a piece of hair to busy my fingers. “So, where exactly is this place in Tysons?” I asked. I’d lived in Winchester for four years and had only been in the city area a few times. Tysons was close to Washington D.C. and had a bunch of fancy shops. It was a nice area, but not exactly my cup of tea. I preferred simplicity.
“I’m not sure. Lily gave me good directions so I doubt we’ll get lost, plus I have a navigation system if that happens. I think it’s near the mall though.”
“Is it going to be super fancy?”
“Um…we are shopping for a wedding dress so probably,” she laughed.
I wrinkled my nose. “I’m warning you now, Avery. I do not want some fluffy dress that looks like it belongs in a museum, not on an actual bride. I want something simple and flowy, since the wedding will be outside at the Wentworth mansion. Understand?”
She frowned. “At least try one on.” She waved a single finger in front of my face. I smacked her hand down.
“Not happening,” I crossed my arms over my chest. “I’m not wasting my time trying on a dress I’ll never wear.”
“You suck,” she stuck her tongue out at me.
