Page 85 of Acid

When we get into the office, and the door is shut, I turn and demand, “What did he say?”

Natalie takes the dress from me and helps me out of my cut before unzipping my waitress uniform.

Cass blinks some more, stuttering, “T-that a kiss like that means we’re n-not over….” I grin wide, but she groans. “Dammit.” She knows he won’t give up.

Natalie snorts, and I step out of my dress before Cass walks over and gently pulls the wedding dress over my head. The dress fits me like a glove, the material soft against my skin, and I suck in a breath.

This is really happening….

“Okay, sit, let me do your hair,” Natalie commands, pulling out the armchair in front of Dad’s desk. I listen while Cass removes my sneakers, replacing them with silver wedges.

I swallow as Nat unties my hair but take deep breaths, knowing I can trust her, and I mutter, “He misses you,” to my sister.

I feel Nat tug it a little, making me tense before she combs it, and I relax a little. The breathing exercises Ollie taught me help. Honestly, seeing a therapist is not a bad idea, and I can’t wait to start next week, even if I dread it a little. I want to be better; I want to live a happy life with Ollie.

We both deserve it.

“I don’t think he does, little sister. He just wants answers aboutthatman.”

I swallow hard. She’s so consumed by the betrayal, that she doesn’t realize he loves her.

Doesn’t help that Faith is still hanging off his arm, though….

Cass stands and grabs the mascara, and I ask, “You didn’t bring her?”

She looks at me sadly as Nat squeezes my shoulder, knowing what I’m talking about. Cassidy whispers, “You know I couldn’t. I wish I could, but Steal….”

I grab her hand and squeeze it before replying, “I know. We’ll just have to do a little re-do just for her.”

She smiles sadly but nods, then kisses my forehead before applying my makeup. She whispers, “I wish Aurora was here,” and Nat and I nod in agreement.

It seems wrong to get married without her, I just hope the club can find her. Maybe they need to look closer to home first, starting with Axe….

After about ten minutes, Natalie has my hair down but pushed back to one side, a pearl clip holding it in place, while the rest is in waves, and Cass has done my makeup.

Together, they guide me to the mouth of the hallway. Music starts as we get into position, and Natalie walks ahead as my bridesmaid. Cassidy gives me a wink and follows Nat as my Matron of Honor, and I grip Steal’s arm.

“Thank you,” I whisper, and he kisses my head.

“Dad wished he was the one here to give you away, but storms stopped all flights, and his was canceled,” he admits, and I grin up at him.

“I’m not alone, though, am I?” I ask, and his gray eyes soften.

“You never were, Pez,” he admits, and I nod before kissing his cheek.

I murmur, “Don’t give up on her,” causing him to smile before “Sweet Child O’ Mine” echoes through the speakers, and my eyes tear up.

Ollie really does want to take away all of my pain….

“Let’s go get you married, darling,” Steal rasps, and I tighten my grip on him, nodding. We walk out of the hall to a room full of bikers and their old ladies, but my eyes instantly go to Ollie, whose eyes look just as teary as mine.

Piston lifts the rope as we get to the top of the steps, while Steal helps me inside the ring. My soon-to-be brother-in-law kisses my cheek, whispering, “You look beautiful, Pez,” and I smile before walking over to Ollie, who, when in reach, wraps his arm around my waist and kisses me. And I melt.

“You’re supposed to do that after the I do’s, brother!” Anchor shouts and everyone laughs, while I smile against Ollie’s lips.

“I love you,” I whisper, and he replies, “I love you, too….”

I grin. “You’re crazy.”

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