The Girl's Guide to Getting Hitched: A charming feel-good read by Sophie Hart

Author:Sophie Hart [Hart, Sophie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: 2015-07-16T23:00:00+00:00

21

‘Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, and half-shut afterwards’ – Benjamin Franklin

It was Saturday morning, and Debbie was slowly getting herself ready to face the day. She was curled up on the sofa in her dressing gown, nursing a cup of coffee, whilst on the TV James Martin demonstrated how to cook the perfect pulled pork.

‘Bathroom’s free,’ Stevie called from upstairs.

‘Thanks,’ Debbie shouted back. She knew she should get up and go for a shower, but it was so nice relaxing against the cushions, with the heating turned up and Scamp curled on the settee beside her. Outside, the first signs of spring were in evidence, as daffodils and crocuses pushed their way up through the earth, but despite the pale sunshine, the weather remained chilly.

Debbie was still sitting in the same place when Stevie jogged downstairs a few minutes later, freshly washed and smelling of shower gel.

‘Are you staying in your pyjamas all day?’ he wondered, as he bent down to give her a kiss.

‘Maybe,’ Debbie teased. ‘It depends what I feel like. Nah, I’ll move in a minute. I was just thinking about what to do today. It’s so nice not to have any plans.’

‘Mmm hmm,’ Stevie replied, a twinkle in his eye that Debbie didn’t notice.

‘Maybe we should take Scamp for a long walk this afternoon – we could drive out to South Walsham and check on the reception venue while we’re there. They might have a wedding on today, so we could see it when it’s all decked out.’

‘Maybe.’ Stevie’s tone was non-committal.

‘Then I’ll batch cook this evening – something like vegetable stew that I can keep in the freezer, and eat with brown rice instead of dumplings.’

‘Come on then, chop chop, no time to waste,’ Stevie insisted, clapping his hands to chivvy her along.

‘What’s wrong with you?’ Debbie frowned. ‘It’s the weekend, I’m having a lazy morning.’

‘Yes, but you never know what the day might bring, and it’s best to be prepared.’

‘What’s going on?’ Debbie was instantly suspicious.

‘Nothing.’ Stevie was clearly lying, unable to keep a straight face. ‘You might want to have a shower and get dressed, that’s all I’m saying.’

Debbie broke into a wide smile, wondering what he’d got planned. He looked very pleased with himself, she thought, her excitement growing. Maybe he was going to take her for a romantic lunch at a country pub? Or shopping to choose some sexy new clothes?

‘Okay then,’ she agreed, playing along, as she made her way up the stairs. She stripped off and stepped into the shower, noticing as she soaped herself how much her body had changed these last few months. The skin on her thighs was tighter, her stomach flatter. Her hipbones and waist were clearly defined, showing off her hourglass shape. Seeing the difference was the biggest motivation she could ask for; proof that all her hard work was paying off, that she was getting ever closer to her target.

Debbie climbed out of the shower, wrapping a towel around her and scooping her hair up into a turban.

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