Page 36 of Perfect Enough

Sighing, I said, “Neither did I.”

It wasn’t a minute later, and the music started as the wedding party walked down the aisle. It was a beautiful and quick ceremony, which I was thankful for, because the wooden chairs we sat on were extremely hard. Josh must have shifted a dozen times in an effort to get more comfortable.

Even my mother leaned over and whispered, “My butt is asleep.”

It took everything I had not to giggle.

Once my cousin Lori was on her way down the aisle with her new husband, Jamie, we all got up and went to the reception. I laughed as I noticed my mother walking funny.

“What’s so funny?” Josh asked.

“My mother leaned over and told me her butt was asleep. I think it still is. Look how she’s walking.”

Josh let out a soft laugh.

As we walked to the ballroom for the reception, numerous family members and friends stopped us, wanting to meet “the new man in my life.”

Once we finally made it, I closed my eyes and said, “I need a drink.”

Josh took my hand and walked us up to the bar. He ordered himself a drink and then turned to me.

“Vodka and cranberry,” I stated.

“It’s called a Cape Cod, Sophia. How many times have I told you?”

My cousin Karen appeared and smiled at Josh like he was her favorite flavor of ice cream. “Mr. Shaw, we haven’t been introduced yet,” she purred.

Josh reached out his hand. “Josh Shaw. It’s a pleasure to meet you…?”

“Karen Mitchel.” She giggled as she shook his hand. “I’m Sophia’s cousin. Her mom and my mom, Lynn, are sisters.”

Josh smiled politely.

Turning to me, Karen’s smile faded some. “Why did I not know you were dating someone? I figured after that horrid thing with Drake, you’d be swearing off men.”

Giving Karen a killer smile, I replied, “I didn’t realize you were privy to my personal life, Karen.”

She stared at me, without responding, then turned back at Josh. “So, tell me about yourself, Mr. Shaw.”

He gave me a look, then politely said, “Well, there isn’t much to tell.”

“What do you do for a living?”

“I work as a firefighter here in Hamilton, as well as on my family’s ranch.”

Karen’s eyes lit up. “A firefighter, how sexy.”

Letting out a loud sigh, I said to Josh, “Should we find our seats?”

Josh quickly paid for our drinks. “Yes, let’s find them.”

“I do hope we’re all sitting at the same table!” Karen exclaimed. “I’d love to hear more about your work, Josh.”

I raised my brow and glared at my cousin. Was she really flirting with my date?

“I’m shocked Sophia brought a plus one. She may have told you, she’s recently left a toxic relationship. He cheated on her.”

She did not!

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