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We get to the Little White Chapel and it’s flooded with people taking photos under the iconic sign. It’s hard to tell if the guys are here so we decide to head inside and wait for them. It’s close to one, which is when the ceremony starts, and I can tell Kate is freaking out. She’s checking her phone and even resorted to texting Austin despite their strict no contact before the wedding rule. But it’s when he doesn’t pick up that she’s even more worried than she wants to let on.
I can see everything unravel before my eyes. Within seconds, Kate’s eyes are wide, face flushed, and her hands are shaking. No one wants to be the phone in her hands. So I jump into action as fast as I can.
“Kate, come sit over here, it’s in the shade.” I gently guide her elbow but keep a tight grip until she’s fully seated. I flash my eyes from Grace to Dakota and back again. Grace gets the hint, coming to sit beside Kate. She immediately distracts Kate and I make my way to Dakota.
“Hey, can you call Austin?” I know my voice is full of fear.
Dakota nods and pulls out her phone, putting it on speaker when she hit dial.
“Hey.” Austin answers on the third ring.
“Where the hell are you?” Dakota hisses into the phone.
Austin sighs and I watch Dakota roll her eyes. “We’re on our way.”
“What the fuck is taking so damn long?”
There’s silence for a minute and I feel Dakota’s anger rising with mine.
“Austin,” she demands.
Again, he sighs. “Look, we went to the wrong chapel.”
Dakota and I balk at each other.
“How—how in the hell did you do that?” I screech, unable to hold back.
“It was an honest mistake. I’m sorry, I was flustered with everything.” Austin sounds downright distraught. “But we’re fixing it. We’re waiting on a new Uber. It’s just taking the driver forever to get here."
"Where is here?” Dakota asks.
“The Neon Chapel.”
They both stifle a laugh and I feel like I’m missing out on something. I get Dakota’s attention, giving her a questioning look.
“You’re kidding, right?” Dakota asks while still holding her laughter back as much as she can.
“I told you, I got flustered. It wasn’t a big deal at first. But now, we can’t seem to catch a damn Uber out of Fremont. We’re seriously considering walking.”
“Walking?” Dakota and I exclaim together, instinctively looking at the blazing sun cooking us well past well done.
“Yeah, it’s a suicide mission though,” Austin replies but sounds distracted. “What?” He calls out to someone on his end of the phone. “You’re not serious, are you?” He replies to them, keeping us on the edge of our metaphorical seats. “Son of a bitch.” He’s finally returned his attention to us.
“What,” Dakota states, now over it all.
“The Uber driver canceled on us so Grant has to get another one.”
“Twenty minutes!” We hear Grant’s voice in the background.
“Till you’re here?” Dakota asks for the both of us.
“Twenty minutes until the driver gets us. But it’s better than anything else right now,” Austin deadpans. “Look, just let Kate know that we’re on our way. Tell her she doesn’t have to worry.”
“Seriously, Austin?” I retort. “It’s damn near one pm and you’re telling me to tell your bride to not worry about where her groom is when he’s supposed to be waiting at the front of the chapel?” I scoff.
“You’re right. I know. But I’m trying, Violet. I really am.”
I take a deep breath. “I know.” I let my eyes close while Dakota ends the call, making sure I focus on my breathing.
