Page 56 of Never Stop

“Okay, I don’t want to hear that word anymore.” I sighed.

“What word?” Bailee asked, finally joining the conversation.

“Perfect!” I snapped.

“All right!” she hissed. “Drink more champagne, sis. Everything will turn out—”

I glared at her to stop her from saying it.

“Fine. I was totally going to say fine, not the P word.” She looked at Nicole as though she needed backup.

I chuckled and shook my head as Nicole smiled.

The clerk came out of the back room, holding a dress over her arms, a huge smile on her face. “Try this on and see if you like it.”

I nodded and followed her to the dressing room. She hung it on a hook and then turned and left. I took a deep breath, staring at the white dress. It didn’t lookthatbad. Of course, theyalllooked hopeful before I put them on.

After stepping into the gown, I twirled and took it in and sighed. Then I went back to where Bailee and Nicole were sitting.

“That’s—”

“That’s the one!” Bailee shouted, cutting Nicole off.

I stepped on the raised platform, wanting to get a good look before I said anything. In the mirror, I twirled and looked at every angle. It was a floor-length, backless gown that showed what I considered to be a nice back. It had spaghetti straps and was made out of lace and tulle on the outside that didn’t poof but hung straight down making me look slender and elegant.

I met the two sets of eyes through the reflection of the mirror. “It’s totally…”

“Say it,” Nicole prompted.

I stared at the two women for a few moments, trying to cause a little angst. “Perfect.” I grinned and my heart fluttered as the whisper left my lips.

They each squealed and came rushing toward me. I was knocked back a step as their arms went around me and we did a group hug. And then the flutter in my heart turned into a lump in my throat and my nose flared trying to stop the stinging in my eyes.

“I’m getting married,” I breathed.

“And it’s going to beperfect,” Nicole exclaimed, hugging me tighter.

I smiled, thinking of Easton’s… well, everything. From his finger-length dirty blond hair to his electric blue eyes. His smile that made my entire body tingle. His chest, abs, that V and his otherthingthat made me tingle.

“First, it’s time to get our drink on,” she went on. “We need to celebrate.”

“Do married women still do that?” I teased as we all broke from the hug.

“I’m married, not an old maid. And watch out, your time is coming.” She waved a hand toward the dress I was still wearing.

“Maybe I should call Easton and tell him I want to get married right now. I don’t want to take the dress off.”

I looked at the store clerk and she frowned. “I need to get your measurements. This is a store sample.”

“I know.” I sighed. “I just feel so beautiful.”

Her frown turned up. “Your dress will look much better because it will be fitted for you.”

I knew she was right, but this was the dress. I never knew I’d look and feel as beautiful as I did at that moment.

“Let’s go to Halo and celebrate,” Nicole suggested.

“Um, yeah. I didn’t come to NYC to not go to the famous Halo,” Bailee whined.