Page 10 of Georgia-Blue & Hudson

She looks down at it, pouring over the contents as her eyes dart over the words:

Dear Hudson & partner,

Together with their families, it’s with great joy and excitement to announce the marriage celebration of

Elizabeth Mary Hewitt

and

James Dudley Harding

They invite you to celebrate their special day on

Saturday | the 31st of July

3 o’clock in the afternoon

at The Tampa Beach Resort

101 South Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, Florida

Reception to follow in the Grand Ballroom

RSVP to Elizabeth by May 30th

[email protected]

“I got the same invite.”

I stare at her for a few unfathomable moments before I can really register what she’s saying. “Huh?”

“How do you know Elizabeth?” she asks.

“I don’t know her very well, but I know James.”

She stands with a hand on her hip for a moment and then glances at Autumn, who’s sorting out the contents of her camera bag on the counter. After a moment or two, she seems to connect the dots. “They’re both originally from Stoney Creek, right?”

“Yes, again.”

My dad slaps me on the back as he looks over my shoulder to see what we’re looking at. “Sounds like you both might be going to Florida, Son.” He casts Georgia a wink on his way to grab the milk out of the fridge.

I balk at that, and Georgia looks up at me, narrowing her eyes.

“I’m pretty sure Liz was my friend before James what’s-his-face was yours.”

“Keeping score?”

She folds her arms across her chest. “Are you taking a plus one?”

“Maybe.” That’s total bullshit because I don’t have anyone to take with me. I haven’t dated in as long as I can remember.

She snorts. “Who?”

It’s my turn to narrow my eyes, totally enjoying this, even if it’s in front of my dad and Autumn. “Mind your business.”

“Fine. Whatever. I have a date too, by the way.”

This time, Autumn’s head flicks up to her friend; her eyes widen in surprise. It’s a split second but I still notice. I give GB my cockiest of grins. “Who are you taking?”

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