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Mason rolled his eyes. “Great,” he moaned sarcastically.
Once business started picking up and everyone got busy, I made my way over to Sarah’s. I was excited just being able to go somewhere alone. It was the first time in months, but since we knew Chris was still in the hospital, there didn’t seem to be any threat.
I picked up Sarah and Alissa and we started our drive to the local formal dress store.
“So, I know I haven’t asked you guys yet, but you will be my bridesmaids, won’t you?”
Their claps and cheers was enough of an answer.
Before we made it to the shop, Sarah asked about the night before. Alissa hadn’t heard about it which surprised me given that she was with Dane. I figured he would’ve seen all the action from the grill.
I gave the girls a rundown on what happened and told them about Mason almost killing Chris.
“I wish he would have,” Alissa said when I finished my story.
“So, you are okay?” Sarah asked.
I parked the Jeep and turned to face her. “Well, I have this horrible bruise on my neck,” I pulled my sweatshirt and hair away to give them the full view. “But yeah, I’m fine.”
Both of them took a sudden breath, their gasps filled the interior of the Jeep.
“I’m fine. Chris will be out of the picture for awhile and I plan on living my life the way I want instead of living in fear and having to have a babysitter. Now, let’s go find your dresses.” I fixed my shirt and hair before stepping out of the car.
We shopped most of the day. I picked them out cream-colored lace dresses. They looked amazing in them. The dresses ended just below their knees and I knew they would look adorable with brown cowboy boots. It only seemed fitting since we were having the wedding next to the pond in our backyard. I made an appointment to get the guys in for their tuxes before we left the store.
“I can’t believe you two are finally getting married,” Sarah gushed from the backseat.
I felt my face heat up with excitement. “Me either. God, I never thought it would happen. It feels like everything has been against us.”
“But, you’ve made it through it all.” My eyes found Sarah in the mirror, she had a wide smile with a dreamy look in her eyes.
“Okay, you two, stop it. You’re making me sick,” Alissa said while adding in a vomit noise.
“What’s your deal? Are you and Dane not in the honeymoon phase anymore?”
She rolled her eyes. “I don’t want to talk about it.”
I didn’t press the issue. I never did when it came to Alissa.
I dropped them both off and stopped at my dad’s. I knocked on the door and waited for a minute before Kathryn answered. She pulled me in for a big hug. “I’m so glad to see you. I just took cookies out of the oven, go have a seat with your father and I’ll bring them in.”
She didn’t give me time to respond before she pulled me in the door and shoved me in the direction of the living room.
“Hey, Dad,” I said as I took a seat beside him on the sofa.
“Hi, sweetheart. How are you doing after last night?” He brought his green eyes to mine.
“I’m fine.” I tried blowing over the question. I knew he would want to know about the night before, but I just wanted to forget it. Finally, Chris was out of the picture and Mason and I could live our lives without worry.
“Are you sure? Did you go to the hospital and get checked out?” His voice was laced with concern.
“No, I didn’t need to. I know when I’m hurt and I’m fine.” I didn’t need to mention that my throat was a little sore, but other than that, I felt great. Chris was finally out of the picture, I was actively planning a wedding, and the shop was up and running. “What’s been going on around here?”
I could tell by the look on his face that he wanted to say more, but he let the subject drop. “Oh, not a lot. I finally retired.” He beamed his best smile.
I couldn’t help but laugh. “That’s great!”
He waved me off. “Yeah, I think Kathryn is about ready to kill me.”
