Rent a Bridesmaid by Jacqueline Wilson

Author:Jacqueline Wilson
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781448171798
Publisher: RHCP

Chapter Twelve

‘ANOTHER REQUEST, DAD. Someone else wants to rent me!’ I said triumphantly, waving the letter like a flag.

I read it quickly as Dad drove away. ‘Oh, Dad, I absolutely have to do this wedding!’

Dad sighed heavily. ‘No! I’m not letting you carry on like this, Tilly. I’m not having my daughter renting herself out!’

‘But look what a lovely day we’ve had with Mr and Mrs Flower.’

‘That was different. It was just a very small informal wedding for two dear old people,’ said Dad.

‘Dear old people who have become like family to us now.’

‘Yes, they have. But it’s highly unlikely that this lady will be like dear Iris,’ said Dad. He gave a quick glance at the letter as he drove. ‘What’s her name? Something Smith?’

‘It’s a man, Dad. Simon Smith.’

‘He’s the one fixing up bridesmaids?’ said Dad. ‘Are you going to be a secret for his bride?’

‘He hasn’t got a bride. He’s got another bridegroom,’ I said.

‘Oh Lord.’

‘He’s marrying Matthew Castle. It’s not in St John’s or any other church. He says they’re not religious so they’re going to a registry office for their wedding. Oh, Dad, please can I be their special bridesmaid?’

‘Absolutely not,’ said Dad.

He wavered a little when we got home and I made him read Simon’s letter for himself.

Dear Tilly,

I love your advert! You’re very good at drawing. Your dress looks truly beautiful. No wonder you’re determined to wear it at a wedding.

My partner Matthew Castle and I are getting married in a couple of weeks. We’ve been together nearly twenty years! We’re not religious so we’re having a simple registry office ceremony in the Guildhall, with fifty of our family and friends attending. However, we’ve had a peep at the venue and it does look a little too much like an office. We’re going to bring flowers and we’ll be wearing our Sunday best, so to speak – but we thought a special little bridesmaid would be the finishing touch.

It would be perfect if you could come. You will need to discuss it carefully with your parents, of course. They might not be happy about the idea. But if they agree, perhaps your mum or dad might like to ring me on my mobile – 07779 54321 – and then we can meet one evening and discuss arrangements.

With best wishes,

Simon Smith

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