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The street was truly in the middle of nowhere in Beverly Hills. The winding road ended in a steep incline up to a pool house that definitely didn’t have a real address. And even with the super-secret trunk sale, there were still a dozen girls loitering outside the large garden with a domed covering.
Greenery exploded everywhere and orchids of every color bloomed from every spare corner of the space. There weren’t really any trunks at one of these things, just ridiculous rolling racks full of endless shades of white.
Or so she’d thought.
Denver couldn’t hide a smile when an honest to God trunk sat in front of a gorgeous fountain. Inside were carefully wrapped tiaras and veils. Flanking the pretty vintage trunks were sturdy rolling racks with dress bags and sold tags.
She wandered to another display in an alcove. Denver touched the vanilla-colored ballerina dress with silvery thread woven into the layers and layers of tulle.
“Isn’t it gorgeous?”
She turned to the voice, a smile plastered on her face. “It’s gorgeous. A bit too much for me.”
The woman with the blond chignon clipped a sold sign on the shoulder. “Handy, since this one is unavailable.” She brushed her hand over the skirt of her lilac dress. “Are you a bride or wedding party?”
“I’m just looking.”
“Ahh, so you’re a bride.” The woman gave her a soft smile. “I recognize the deer-in-headlights look. And you know, the shirt.”
Denver laughed and glanced down at her shirt. “Overzealous maid of honor.” She scanned the room for her friends, and caught them all with Molly, who held a stunning white dress up against her chest as she checked herself out in the full-length mirror.
“That’s not your style either.” The blond held out her hand. “I’m Suze.”
“Denver.” She shook her hand, happy to find a firm grip.
“Interesting name.” Suze tilted her head. “Suits you.” She pressed her lips together then opened her arm. “Why don’t you come over here?”
“Look, my friends brought me here on a lark. You know, just to say I touched a Vera dress. It’s really out of my price range, so you shouldn’t waste your time or commission on me.”
“Nonsense. Every bride is important. And to prove that fact, I want you to come with me to a special little area we have set up.”
“Is this the discount area?” Denver asked with a twitch of her lips.
“No. I only show it to a few people.”
Denver laughed and rolled her eyes. “If you say so.” She followed Suze out of the beautiful domed building into a smaller room streaming with sunshine.
She moved to the rack and flicked the hangers aside until she came up with a single dress.
Denver’s breath caught at the perfect skirt of champagne and ivory lace over tulle. It was a strapless dress with a long ruby red sash across the bust then looped around the cinched-in waist. She touched the skirt with trembling fingers. “No way can I even try that on.”
“Oh, you will, and you are.” Suze waved at another girl. “Nikki will help you change and I’ll find your girlfriends.”
“Wait.” She blew out a breath, but Suze was gone. “Does she do that a lot?”
Nikki grinned and snagged a strapless bra from a smaller rack. “Not really, to be honest. She must really like you.” She unhooked the gown and walked—well, floated actually—to the small alcove. “Get yourself situated and I’ll help you get into this. Thirty-two C?”
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p; Denver glanced down at her breasts. “Um, yes.”
Nikki grinned. “I’ve been doing this for years.” She handed her the bra. “Don’t be shy. I’ll be right back.”
“Right.” She shucked her jeans and traded her comfy bralette for the form-fitted bra.
“Ready?”
She heard Lauren’s bawdy laugh as her girls came into the smaller sitting area. If the burble of a fountain didn’t scream money, the sweet scent of lilies and roses would have sealed her fate.
