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“Yay! Thank you so much. I’m so excited about that!”
“So let’s just get this out of the way first so there’s no misunderstanding later. This reception is all on me. I won’t take a penny from you and Luke and there will be no argument over that. This is my wedding present to you.”
Allie’s hand flew to her mouth. “Oh, but Pippa we never expected that. You really don’t—”
“I know I don’t have to do it, but I want to. And I’m going to. So that’s the end of that.”
Allie nodded and swept a tear away from her cheek. “Thank you. This means so much to us. But if you don’t mind, there’s one more thing. Will you be one of my bridesmaids?”
Pippa grinned. “Of course. I’d be honored.”
“And I would be asking you to be my maid of honor, but I already have one.”
“Hmm. That’s kind of mysterious.” Pippa’s eyebrows shot up with a slight bit of shock. “Who?”
“Molly. She asked if she could be my maid of honor. I have no idea if she knows the difference in the maid of honor and a bridesmaid but I figure it just doesn’t matter. Luke got annoyed that she asked, but I told him to chill.”
“Well I think that’s the sweetest thing ever.”
“Me, too. So it’s going to be Molly as maid of honor, and three bridesmaids. You, Jackie, and Danielle.”
“A family wedding party is the best kind. I love it. So what color are we wearing?” Allie could see the wheels turning in Pippa’s head. She hoped she didn’t have to overrule some hair-brained fashion deal but she would if she had to. She wasn’t willing to have them dressed in crazy dresses for her wedding!
“I was thinking we could go to Billings for a day of shopping. I’m thinking blue the color of bluebonnets will be the perfect choice. I hope we can find what we’re looking for.”
Pippa was beaming. “Oh Allie! It’s going to be perfect! I can hardly wait!”
“The wedding will be amazing. I know that. What I’m really looking forward to is the marriage. Your brother is the love of my life and I want to make him happy every day of our lives.”
“I hope he knows how lucky he is.” Pippa’s eyes brightened because everyone could see that Luke was walking on air since his Christmas proposal.
“I think he knows. We both do.”
Just then there was a knock on Pippa’s office door. “Hey Sis! I need to talk to you. You busy?”
“Well, looks like Luke has found us.” Pippa murmured. “Come on in!”
“Hey, I was just wondering—” His eyes grew wide when he saw his fiancé there with his sister.
Allie got up to give him a smack on the lips. “Hey there husband-to-be. Your sister just agreed to host our wedding reception. All we have to do now is figure out the menu. Cool, huh?”
“Very. Thanks, Pippa.”
“Well, I’m thinking some shopping in Billings tomorrow is in order. I’m about to invite everyone else. I’ll text you the details, Pippa. Will that work?”
“Absolutely. I can hardly wait.”
“And I’ll see you,” Allie pointed at Luke, “tonight for dinner at your place. Okay? Molly’s helping me roast a chicken. Don’t be late!”
And with that, Allie rushed out to get the rest of her plan put in place.
* * *
Pippa looked warmlyat her brother. “So what are you here for?”
“Just wondering if you’d make a really special treat for the wedding. You know those black forest brownies they make at the Sweet Everything Bakery in Rocky Ridge? Allie loves them. We brought some back one time when we visited the cousins and she went nuts over them.”
“Oh I remember that. And those things are the most decadent dessert I’ve ever had. I’ll call and see if I can get the recipe. Or maybe I get just get them to send some. Either way, I promise we’ll have some for your wedding reception.” Pippa couldn’t seem to stop her smile. “This is going to be so good and so much fun!”
