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With a quick kiss goodbye, I head inside. I walk past the bathrooms and straight up to the front desk. The woman on the other side of the counter looks friendly enough, so I smile sweetly and hope to get some information out of her.
“How can I help you, ma’am?”
I rest my arms on the counter. “I was wondering if you could tell me any details about the Rivers wedding.”
She types a few things into her computer, then frowns. “It appears that information is confidential, per request of the groom.”
“Okay, then could you at least tell me how many rooms Mr. Rivers has booked?”
“I’m sorry, miss. I’m not allowed to disclose that information.”
I sigh, thanking her for trying. As I turn around, I’m faced with Bree and Skylar. Their arms are crossed and they’re looking at me like I’m in trouble.
“Well, aren’t you sneaky.” Bree quips.
Running toward them, we envelop into a group hug. “Oh, my god. Yo
u guys are seriously here?!”
“Hey. Where’s ours?” A voice calls out.
I spin on my heels to see Caleb, Jason, and Dawson. My jaw drops and suddenly, I feel so complete. One by one they each come up to embrace me. First is Dawson, then Jason. Lastly, Caleb smiles brightly as he picks me up and spins me around.
“Alright, be careful with my fiancé.” Holden appears beside us.
Caleb puts me down and I grin at Holden. “You did all this?”
He smirks. “I told you I had it all figured out.”
I step closer and wrap my arms around his neck. “Thank you.”
“Thank me by marrying me tomorrow evening.”
My breath hitches. Knowing I’ll officially be Mrs. Kayleigh Rivers by tomorrow night causes me to feel things I never knew existed. This place is gorgeous and I’m here with all my favorite people in the world. It can’t possibly get better than this.
“Aw, we missed her reaction.” Emily pouts to both Jo and Brandon.
Holden and I watch as they all greet each other. It isn’t until Jo reaches Jason that everyone goes alarmingly quiet. I don’t think they’ve seen each other since September. The mix of emotions is written all over Jason’s face.
“How are you?” He breathes.
She looks down, smiling shyly. “I’ve been okay. How about you?”
“Same. You look good.”
“Thanks. So do you.”
The two of them look like middle school kids talking to their first crush. All of us stay completely still, but it’s clear we’re all thinking the same thing. I just hope forcing them together for this wedding does less harm than good.
THE REHEARSAL DINNER THAT Holden arranged is perfect. Both our parents, plus all our closest friends, all gathered around the same table – I’ve never been happier. We’re all sun-kissed from spending the rest of the day out by the pool. Who knew the end of December could be so warm?
At six o’clock, Holden leans over and softly whispers into my ear. “Happy Anniversary.”
My eyebrows furrow. “Babe, you’re about six hours early.”
He shakes his head. “Time difference. It’s 12:00 AM on the east coast.”
“You’re such a sap.” I joke as I kiss him.
