Chapters (11)
“If by weird you mean awesome, then yes,” I said, grinning at her before looking back at Chloe. “I love that you’re getting emotional at my wedding, though. I feel like I’ve unlocked a life achievement.”
Chloe dabbed her eyes and sniffed into her tissue. “God, what the hell is wrong with me? This is all just so... sweet.”
“Did the BB finally... break you?” George asked with dramatic awe.
“I will smack you with a hammer,” she told him with a glare. “Even in that fancy suit.”
“This is awesome for me.” Sara came up behind Chloe and hugged her. “Usually I’m the one crying.”
“Because you’re constantly pregnant,” Chloe reminded her, reaching back to gently pat Sara’s enormous, round belly, carrying Baby Stella Number Two.
“It sure feels that way.” Sara kissed Chloe’s cheek. “But look.” She lifted her chin, meeting my eyes in the mirror. “You’ve distracted Hanna from being nervous.”
“What on earth could you possibly have to be nervous about?” Liv asked, pulling a pin from my hand and giving it to George to tuck into my hair. “You and Will are both thoughtful, intelligent, and conscientious. You guys are going to be great at being married.”
Our eyes met, and when she smiled at me, I had to bite my lip to keep from getting a little emotional myself.
“If any man ever looks at me the way Will looks at you,” George added, “I’ll propose, marry, and ask for his babies right there on the spot. Will can barely wait for this wedding. I’m surprised he hasn’t convinced you to run off to Vegas.”
Liv looked at him over the top of my head “I’m not. If he’d ever suggested that, our mother would have cut off all his favorite parts.”
In unison, we all turned to look across the room at Mom, who was standing quietly near the window, watching the whole conversation. She gave a decisive nod, and I just about burst out laughing.
George held up an authoritative hand. “Alas, I’m afraid I can’t let that happen. I’ve agreed to let Hanna marry the man of our dreams today, provided she shares all the intimate details. We need those parts.”
I was getting married today. Me.
I’d pinch myself, but if this was a dream, I never wanted to wake up.
I looked toward the door, in the direction of Will’s room, and felt the same tug in my chest I’d felt last night.
“Is it still a surprise where you guys are going tonight?” Sara asked.
“Yes—do you know?” I looked at her anxiously but she only shook her head.
“Oh, no,” she said, grinning. “Even if I did—which I don’t—you wouldn’t get it from me. Aren’t you the one who told him to surprise you?”