Deceived 4 - The Wedding by Carter Eve

Author:Carter, Eve [Carter, Eve]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Eve Carter Romance
Published: 2014-02-12T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

“Is this your first time in Las Vegas?” the store clerk asked as she handed me another dress to try on.

“Yes, is it that obvious?” I said with a smile.

She took the other dress I had just removed through the half-open dressing room door. “No, a lucky guess,” she said handing me a very sexy looking dress on a hanger. “Here, try this one. It’ll look good on you. You young girls still have the figure for it.”

I took it off the hanger and rubbed my fingers over the sparkling sequins on the fabric. “It’s very…sparkly. Do you think it’s too much? Too wild?”

“It’s Vegas, dear. You’re allowed to be extra sparkly here. You’ll probably want to get some glittery heels to go with it.” She smiled. “When did you get here?”

“Today,” I confessed. “I lost my suitcase so I need something to wear tonight.”

She gave me a sympathetic look and closed the dressing room door to wait outside. I stepped out of the small dressing room to get a better view in the three-way mirror. It was located in an area with a couch and chair where others could wait and view the merchandise while you wore it.

“How does that one fit you?” she asked.

“Wow, it looks…gorgeous on you.” I turned around and gazed into Patrick’s eyes. I hadn’t noticed him come into the store. “She’ll wear it now,” he continued and handed the clerk a credit card.

She took the plastic and ran it through the cash register on a large counter. We followed her to the check out where a display rack of sparkling bracelets caught my eye. I liked this Vegas style with its go all out, over the top, get wild attitude.

“Are you staying here at the hotel?” she asked.

“Yes, we are staying in one of the suites,” Patrick said.

“If you like…” She paused and read the name on Patrick’s credit card. “Mrs. Collins, I will have the clothes you were wearing sent to your room.”

“Oh, we’re not married, yet.”

“Sorry, I saw the ring…” Her face brightened. “Are you here in Vegas to get married?”

I nervously twisted my engagement ring as I spoke, “Um, well no. We’re here for one of us to kind of get…unmarried.” She looked puzzled. “It’s a long story. Anyway, that would be great if you could send my clothes to the room.”

“Perfect,” she said. “If you will just sign here, sir, and write down your room number, I’ll make sure they get sent up.”

Patrick had an unfamiliar look on his face as he signed the slip. A look that made me regret what I had said to the sales clerk. This weekend was supposed to be fun; there was no need to bring up stuff that created negative energy.

I took Patrick’s arm and we walked through the casino floor toward the restaurant. As we went, I sensed Patrick’s mood lighten.

“I hope you fancy some great Italian food,” Patrick said as we strolled between the ringing slot machines. The constant repetitive sound gave the illusion that at that very moment, everyone was winning jackpots.

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