More Than Us by Renee Ericson

Author:Renee Ericson [Ericson, Renee]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2016-06-12T16:00:00+00:00

SEVEN

Foster

After one minor incident that involved lost swimwear, a tasty lunch, and a little more swimming, everyone is back at the resort and in their rooms, getting ready for dinner.

Since starting this trip, this is the first moment that I’ve spent without Evelyn. I miss her company already. She was right. Tonight, without each other, is going to be an acute brand of torture. Absence is supposed to make the heart grow fonder, but I’m already so fond of her. Now, I simply want to be with her.

Straightening my tie, I give myself one last look in the mirror and then slip on my glasses since my eyes are too tired for contacts from a day of sun and sand. I find my jacket in the closet, toss it over my shoulder, and then head over to Evelyn’s room to escort her to our final moments together before we are bound to one another forever.

My room is on the other side of the resort, a strategy on her mother’s part to ensure we won’t see one another before the nuptials, so it’s a bit of a hike before I’m knocking on Evelyn’s door. Of course, I don’t even have a key. We were given strict instructions about protocol.

“Coming,” Evelyn singsongs.

She opens the door, and the sight of her is absolutely breathtaking. Her blonde hair is draped to one side, flowing down over her shoulder. She’s wearing a blue dress that leaves just enough to the imagination for me to…imagine things. And, oh, do I imagine.

“Glasses tonight? So sexy, Fozzie.”

“I’m glad you approve. Are you ready to go?”

“Almost.” She widens the door. “Let me grab my bag. Why don’t you come in?”

I don’t budge. “That’s not a good idea.”

“Why not?”

“Too tempting. I’m trying to be good and stick to the rules.”

“It’s not like I asked you to come in for a quickie.”

“No, you didn’t. But it’s not like I wouldn’t try to get one. Trust me, it’s safer if you, me, and a bed aren’t in the same room.”

“Since when do you require a bed?”

“Will you just grab your bag?”

“Bossy.” Evelyn disappears into her room and then meets me at the threshold with a purse slung over her bare shoulder. “Is this marriage foreshadowing? I’m kind of getting off from your commanding nature.”

“Of course you are.”

With her by my side, we walk through the maze of the resort to a restaurant high up on a cliff that overlooks the water. Our friends and family greet us with warm smiles, hugs, and affectionate kisses. The champagne is poured, and the appetizers are placed in front of us when my father rises from his seat to address everyone.

“This is the time when tradition calls for a word from the groom’s family. First, I would like to say hello to everyone and welcome you all here tonight in celebration of Foster and Evelyn’s wedding. I’m Clayton Blake, father of the groom, and I’m thrilled to be a part of such a joyous event.”

My father rounds the table to where Evelyn and I are seated.

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