“Because I can take the stress out of the whole affair and make you enjoy getting married is the short answer. The top-level package means I pose as one of your bridesmaids. If you need me to write your speech, run the hen do, or get you the right bra for your big day, I can. I can even make sure you sleep well the night before.”

Abby laughed at that. “Are you a magician, too?”

“It’s been said.” Jordan gave her a full-beam smile. “If you don’t want the full package, I can just be hired on a daily basis as your bridal PA. I’m there to make your life easier, and whatever it is you want me to do, I can do it.”

Abby nodded as she took it all in.

“But say you went for the VIP treatment, our back story is normally that I’m a long-lost friend from your childhood, who got back in touch and we’ve rekindled our friendship.” Jordan tucked her elbows into her waist, turning her palms to the ceiling. “We always promised each other we’d be the other’s maid of honour, and here I am.” She sat forward, fixing Abby with her stare. “That story works like a charm. However, you’d be surprised how little I have to trot it out.” Jordan scratched her cheek. “In the unlikely event I am quizzed on our story, I’m discreet and a good actor. Plus, I get on with anybody, which is part of the job. Marcus tells me the thorn in your side is your mother-in-law. I’m the expert on those, too.”

Abby’s foot began to jig again. “Have you got a mother-in-law?”

Jordan shuddered. “Nope. If I did, I’m sure I’d find her tricky to deal with, too.” She smiled. “But I come at this with experience and knowledge on my side. I’ve got a degree in psychology and I know how to handle people. I also dress the part, and I can be there to head off tricky encounters before they even happen. If it’s her who’s giving you the most grief, you can brief me, and you won’t have another conversation before the wedding. My job is to make problems disappear, and I’m good at it.”

Abby took that in for a few moments. “That does sound tempting. However, I already have two bridesmaids. My maid of honour is sorting the hen do. So I’m not sure of the need on that score.”