Page 50 of The Backup Bride Proposal

“That’s true,” Honor said. “Plus, we’re all in the wedding, so there are a lot of details to be handled related to the event while the rest of us try and do our other jobs.”

“I have the list,” Mae said, grabbing the book for Brenna and Finn’s wedding. “I think we’re on track so far, though you all have mani-pedi appointments tomorrow at ten, so you need to make sure you’re all available for that, along with your mom.”

“I’ll remind her right now,” Erin said, sending a text with one hand while juggling JJ.

Mae perused the list. “Jason said he’d pick up the tuxes tomorrow after work. Brenna, your mother is picking up all the dresses and shoes tomorrow afternoon.”

Brenna nodded, marking things off of her master list.

“I’ve spoken with the caterer, the florist and the deejay,” Honor said. “Everything is in order there.”

“And tomorrow I take over everything from all of you,” Mae said. “Starting then, you’re bridesmaids and I’m the wedding planner. No arguments.”

Honor looked over at Erin. “She’s so pushy.”

“Kind of perfect for a wedding planner, actually,” Honor said. “Especially since she has to corral all of us. Plus Mom and Dad. And all the guys.”

Erin nodded. “True. And don’t forget dealing with Brenna.”

“Hey!” Brenna glared at them. “I am the most relaxed bride ever. I’ve totally got this.”

Erin snorted. “Right. That’s what I said. Until the day of. Trust me, the panic will set in.”

Brenna shook her head. “Nope. I’ve got the man. Everything else is cake.”

Mae made her own mental note to keep a close eye on Brenna over the next couple of days. Sometimes the most calm, confident brides were the ones who totally lost it on wedding day.

Her list was getting longer. She was going to be incredibly busy.

But she still couldn’t wait for Brenna and Finn to get married.

Chapter

sixteen

Kane looked inthe mirror, adjusting his tie and making sure his hair looked good.

He sat and put on his dress boots, then checked the mirror again.

Suit looked great, and he had to admit he could dress up well. He’d been to enough premieres to know how to do it. But this was a wedding, and he wasn’t the star tonight. Thankfully.

Still, he had a date, even if said date had already told him she was going to be busy working.

Finn had already invited him to his and Brenna’s wedding, which Kane appreciated. But the text from Mae asking if she’d be his date for the wedding had been even better. They’d hardly had any time together other than filming a few scenes, and he missed talking to her, touching her, and oh, man, did he miss kissing her. He knew he wouldn’t get a lot of time with her tonight, but even a little was better than none.

He put on his cowboy hat and headed up to the wedding area to see that guests had already started to arrive. It was anice fall day, the sun shining and the weather warm enough to have an outdoor wedding. Each row of chairs was decorated by flowers. Dropping his hat low over his eyes, he took a seat in the back, hoping to be as invisible as possible.

He sat back, crossed his arms and watched as the chairs were filled with happy, smiling people.

Finn and Brenna were really popular. It made him wonder if, when he got married someday, there’d be anybody to show up for him. His parents. His grandpa for sure. Definitely his aunts, uncles and cousins. Alexis. Everly. They were as close as family to him. Some of the Hollywood types would show up for the photo op. But who else could he count on?

He watched as the groomsmen all walked up to the arbor. Finn, Jason, Owen, Clay.

He’d made friends with genuine, honest guys while he was here. But were those lifelong friendships or just temporary ones? He didn’t know the answer to that yet. All he knew was that he was happy for Finn.

The arbor was decorated with flowers, and Kane imagined that—if he were the marrying type—this whole day would make him pretty happy.

The bridesmaids started walking down the aisle. Erin, Honor, Alice, then everyone stood while Brenna was escorted by Johnny. All eyes were on her as she made her way to where Finn stood waiting for her. Kane caught sight of Mae, dressed in a beautiful burgundy dress, standing off to the side as she watched the wedding ceremony take place.

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