The Best Man's Baby by Karen Booth

Author:Karen Booth
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-08-02T16:00:00+00:00

Nine

Julia opened the door for Belle’s Bridal Boutique to one of the most unfunny pieces of music she could imagine right now. Electronic chimes played “Here Comes the Bride,” announcing her arrival. Ding ding ding-ding. Here comes the bride. Ha ha ha.

The woman working behind a tall counter near the entrance looked up and gasped. “Your sister said you would be coming.” She hurried out from behind her post and thrust out her hand. “I’m Tiffany. I’m the manager. I told myself I wouldn’t get too excited, but I can’t believe you’re in our little shop.”

Julia smiled and nodded. “Well, your little shop is just darling.” Her eyes glazed over at the racks of white dresses surrounding them. It was hard to imagine she would ever find herself in this situation of her own accord—picking out a wedding gown. That would mean she’d not only managed to find the right guy, she’d managed to hold on to him, and the entire world knew she was incapable of that.

Her father, sitting in the center of the showroom in a fussy white upholstered armchair, waved her over. He’d been stationed in an area with a carpeted pedestal and three-way mirror. “Hey, Junebug. Where’s Mr. Baseball?”

“He went with Carter to pick up the wedding bands. He’ll be back in about a half hour.” Julia plopped herself down on a love seat, thoughts of her talk with Logan still tumbling around in her head. He’d asked how she felt, but he hadn’t offered his own take on much of anything beyond their painful past. She wasn’t ready to slap a label on anything, but that kiss had sure given her something to chew on.

“Your mother is in the back with Tracy and the tailor. They should be out any minute.”

“Can I get you something to drink?” Tiffany asked. “Your mother and sister are enjoying a glass of champagne.”

Not for me. “Water would be wonderful.”

“I’ll be right back. Surely you remember Ms. Sully from your first fitting.” Tiffany’s drawl was so thick that the seamstress’s name came out as one word—Mssully. “She’ll bring out your dress as soon as she finishes up with your sister.”

Right on cue, a billowing white skirt peeked out from behind the expanse of mirrors. Tracy floated into view. Julia didn’t even have a second to process the vision before the tears started. She loved her sister to the very depths of her heart, even when Tracy was being a pain in her backside. Seeing her in a stunning off-the-shoulder gown that would’ve made Cinderella jealous enough to spit, all she could do was cry. Her mother wasn’t doing much better, hand held to her mouth, shaking her head, a blubbering mess.

Julia rose from her seat and went to Tracy as she stepped up onto the platform. “You are the most gorgeous bride I have seen in my entire life.”

Tracy gleamed into the mirror, turning side to side and smoothing the dress. She looked down at Julia with pure elation on her face.

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