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“Really, that’s too bad.” She feigns interest.
“Evan and I made up. We’re seeing each other again.” I place my mug on the Keurig.
“Oh?” Her voice gets an octave higher as she lifts her head from the paper. I take a deep breath.
“We’re getting married next weekend.”
“What?” she shrieks. “Oh my goodness, that’s fantastic news,” she gushes. I show her the ring, and she jumps up and down like a child. Then a frown crosses her face. “Wait, next weekend?”
“We’re going to Key West. A small ceremony on the beach. I’ll be back in time for work on Monday.” I focus on stirring my coffee.
“Why in such a rush?”
“This is all Evan. I think he’s worried I might change my mind.”
“Well, would you?” That’s a good question. I know I love him, I always have. It’s just a different feeling than what I had with Chase. There are no butterflies with Evan. I don’t think there ever were. I feel comfortable with him, like we’ve been together forever.
“No, I don’t think so. This is how I envisioned my future before all of the drama. I hope that I can get past his indiscretion.”
“He made a mistake. One mistake. Don’t punish him forever. We all make stupid mistakes.”
“I know. I’m trying.”
“Oh! You need a dress! We can’t get a dress in less than a week!”
“I’ll get something simple. You know I don’t like frilly.”
“Let’s go to the mall today. We can look at dresses you won’t need to get altered.”
“I’m not sure we’ll find something at the mall,” I murmur.
“There are a few boutiques in town we can hit too. Okay?”
“Fine. Can I have breakfast first?”
“No. I’ll take you to the diner. We can talk. We never talk anymore.”
“Okay. Let me get dressed.”
“Fine, but hurry. We have lots of shopping to do.”
Why do I get the feeling this isn’t going to be pleasant?
After trying on endless dresses, we decide the mall is not the right way to go. I knew we wouldn’t find anything there. I find a dress in a little boutique on Main Street right in town. It’s perfect for a beach wedding: strapless with a beaded bodice, and an empire waist, belted with a flower. It’s made of chiffon, flowing to the floor with numerous layers. And, it fits without having to be altered. I find just the right pair of sandals to go with it as well.
I bring everything to my mom’s house, figuring I’ll keep the outfit there hanging in my old closet. I don’t want to transport it too much. I send Evan a text.
*Mom bought me a dress*
Evan sends a text back immediately.
*:)*
I’m about to put my phone down when he sends another text. It’s a picture with a link to a webpage. The picture is of a grand hotel on a beach. I click on the link, and it takes me to a hotel webpage. The Casa Marina, a Waldorf Astoria Resort. I get another text from Evan.
*Weekend booked, flight booked :)*
Wow, that was fast. I decide to call Bren. I don’t want to, but I know if I don’t, she’ll kill me. I dial her cell; she picks up on the second ring.
