Page 65 of I'd Never Date my Best Friend's Brother

I continue up the steps and push the door to Jessica’s room open. On her bed, a green robe and matching lingerie are spread out.

“Oh these are beautiful!” I pick up the lace lingerie and notice the holiday patterns on them. A smile breaks across my face. “This is completely Jessica.”

I change into the lingerie and cover up with the robe. I head back downstairs to get pampered. When I get to the bottom of the steps, Jessica turns and looks at me with a massive grin on her face.

“Jess.” I gasp. “You look breathtaking.”

Jessica’s chestnut hair is styled in an undone french twist. Loose strands of hair frame her face. She looks absolutely stunning. I feel tears sting the back of my eyes just as hers get glassy.

“Snap out of it, you two.” Lenny claps her hands to try and distract us, but when she glances at me I can see that her eyes are glassy too. “We have a long night ahead of us and we don’t want to be touching up our make up the entire time.”

“Evie, why don’t you grab a cup of tea and then head over next to Penny so you can get your hair done at the same time.” Here is my mom doing what she does best, getting everyone back on task.

I walk over to her, take the tea cup, and kiss her on the cheek. “Thanks, Mom.”

I take Jessica’s seat as she moves over to another station to get her makeup done. I glance at my best friend and notice a glow surrounding her.

I let out a breath. My ‘work’ part is done and now I get to enjoy being a part of the wedding. My staff will make sure that everything gets to the venue all in one piece.

My mom looks at me with a raised eyebrow and I shake my head back and forth then smile.

The stylist comes over and starts brushing my hair. I relax and let her do her thing as I enjoy the tea.

A few hours later there’s a knock on the door.

“That must be the car,” Lenny says as she opens the door to not one but two vintage Rolls Royces, one cream and the other silver.

The driver for the silver Rolls Royce is holding the door open for my mom and Lenny. I can hear them giggling from here as they both slide in and wave back at us before the driver closes the door.

“Ready?” The driver asks as he holds his arm out to Jessica.

“You have no idea,” she responds, and Penny and I chuckle while the driver grins.

“I think I do.” He winks at her and gently walks her to the car.

I’m walking behind her, holding up the train so that it doesn’t drag on the ground. When she’s in the car, the driver closes the door and then leads me and Penny to the other side.

The engine hums to life as we head to the church. I look out the windshield and am treated to a sorbet colored sunset of vibrant orange, pink, and purple as the sun is almost fully setting.

“Couldn’t ask for a prettier picture than that on the way to the church, could you?” Penny says in awe.

When Jess doesn’t say anything I look over at her. “You okay?” I grab her free hand and squeeze.

She nods. “I’m just so happy, Evie. I didn’t think it was possible to be any happier than I have been, but I was wrong.”

“I can’t wait to see the look on Sean’s face when he sees you,” I whisper.

Her hand suddenly tenses in mine. “What if he doesn’t like how I look?” She asks tightly.

“Are you serious right now?” Penny’s eyebrows are raised to her hairline. “I’d be surprised if he can stay upright when you walk down that aisle toward him.”

Jessica turns to me with slightly wide eyes and a tiny bit of worry that I haven’t seen in forever.

“Jessica, you could be wearing a plastic bag and Sean would think you look beautiful.” I squeeze her hand and smile. “He’s going to be completely speechless. I’m with Penny on this one. I wouldn’t be surprised if he has trouble standing up.”

“Jamie and Liam will help him, right?” She says, panic in her voice.

“No one will let Sean fall, Jessica.” I chuckle. “Promise.”

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