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“Thank you,” Aurora grins happily. “Gosh, can you believe I’m actually getting married in a month?”
I let out a chuckle. “You deserve this, Ra-Ra.”
More than anyone. Be happy for the both of us.
When the dress fitting is done, Aurora comes to sit next to me, handing me a glass of champagne.
She holds the glass up and toasts, “Tousfindingourhappily-ever-afters.”
I’m afraid that’s not in the cards for me, but I clink my glass against hers.
She stares at me for a moment, then says, “Out with it.” I shake my head, widening my smile, but it has her giving me a concerned look. “I can see something’s bothering you.”
After I take a sip of the bubbly liquid, I set the glass down on the coffee table. “Nothing’s bothering me.”
Aurora tilts her head, her eyebrows drawing together. “Since when do we lie to each other?”
Knowing she won’t give up until I tell her something, I throw Nikolai under the bus. “Nikolai asked me to go home with him for a vacation.”
Her eyes almost bulge out of her head. “What?”
I find her reaction amusing as I murmur, “I didn’t give him an answer.”
Aurora grabs my arm and shakes me. “Why? Say yes!” Her excitement doubles by the minute. “Jesus, Abbie. When did this happen? Are you dating? Tell me everything!”
I wish I could enjoy this moment, but instead, my heart lies heavy in my chest.
I shrug while I shake my head. “Don’t get excited. We’re just friends. There’s nothing romantic between us.”
Instantly she frowns. “Then why would Nikolai invite you to his home?”
Hell, if I know.
Her face lights up again. “The man has the hots for you. There’s no other reason.” Her grip on my arm tightens. “Have you slept with him?”
My heart skips a beat before it speeds up, and I pull my arm free from her hold. The words come too fast from me. “Can we change the subject, please? I’d rather talk about your wedding. Do you know where you’ll go for your honeymoon? Are you still going to attend St. Monarch’s after you’re married? Where are you going to live?”
I bombard her with questions to get her attention off me, and luckily it works.
Aurora leans back against the sofa, a happy smile curving her lips. “The honeymoon is a surprise. Misha is keeping it a secret.” Then she pouts. “I have to complete my training at St. Monarch’s. My father won’t budge on it.”
“That sucks,” I murmur.
I hate being here. Nikolai is the only thing making it bearable, and soon he’ll leave.
“Misha has a house in Russia and here in Switzerland. We’ll probably move between the two depending on his work.”
I force a smile to my lips. “I’m happy for you, Ra-Ra.”
A knock on the door draws her attention away from me, and as she goes to open the door, I stand up.
Misha steps inside, barely noticing me because he only has eyes for his woman. “Are you done with the fitting?” he asks.
Aurora wraps her arms around his neck, staring deep into his eyes. “Yes. The dress is gorgeous. You’re going to love it.”
“I’m sure I’ll love ripping it off you –”
“I’m going to let myself out,” I interrupt Misha.
