You Had Me at Merlot by Melissa Brayden

Author:Melissa Brayden [Brayden, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2024-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

“Things are starting to disappear from the list,” Clarissa said as she scrolled her wedding registry on her phone. “And did I tell you that RSVPs are starting to roll in.”

“Can you even believe it?” Jamie said from her spot on Clarissa’s couch. “I can’t, and I’m not even you.”

“Jamie. I’m going to be a bride. And my mother will be forced to attend a lesbian wedding. That’s the best part, honestly. I love watching her pretend to be comfortable.”

“She’s trying. That’s important.” Jamie lifted her shoulders to her ears. “Just think of it. You. A married lady.”

“I’ll need to learn to knit, probably. Don’t married people do that on weeknights in front of the TV? I can’t have a cold wife. She’ll need scarves and gloves.”

“I agree. Knitting is a matrimonial requirement. It’s your announcement to the world that you’ve settled down and no one else gets to take your clothes off. I bet Marjorie would teach you.”

“Did you know she’s a bistichtual?”

Jamie blinked. “That might be my favorite thing you’ve ever told me. Define this word. My dad would love it.”

“Marjorie asked if she could be in our queer club if she was bistichtual, and laughed. Apparently, it means you both knit and crochet. Two kinds of stitching.”

“That’s amazing.”

“She was incredibly proud of herself for that one.” Clarissa sat upright on the couch. “Oh, somebody snatched up the PlayStation? Tara is going to sob with joy. She tossed that on to the registry just for fun.”

Jamie shrugged. “People get tired of buying plates and towels. I’m actually kind of sad I missed it.”

Clarissa’s brown eyes went wide. “You’re handling the coffee station and doughnut bar at our reception. I hardly think there needs to be another gift. In fact, I forbid it. No, no, no.”

“You’re not the boss of me,” Jamie said with a grin.

Clarissa then proceeded to lunge for her, WWF style. “You better stop it right now. I’m the bride. The chooser of all things. Say I’m the bride.” She had Jamie in an unconvincing headlock that she easily slipped out of.

“This woman was no match for Jamie,” the voice-over said.

She toppled Clarissa and pinned her. “You’re the bride, but you will never best me in a wrestling match. Do you hear me? I practice alone at night. Rigorous and determined.”

“Of course you do.”

Jamie released her. “Never know when you’re going to meet a criminal in a dark alley. I have to be ready.”

“I forgot you believe you’re Supergirl.”

“Aspiring. Don’t be too generous.”

Jamie slid back onto her spot on the couch next to Clarissa, looped their arms, and snuggled in. “I can’t wrap my brain around the fact that you’re about to get hitched. I’m literally going to be the only lesbian in New York unattached.”

“You could always race back to Mo. I hear she danced on top of a van in front of a Pinkberry last night.”

“That tracks. It’s also one of the reasons I likely should not rush back to Monique, but I do admire that carefree vibe.

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