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A sly smile crossed his soft-looking perfect lips. “You can never be too sure these days.”

“So, you think that because I came with my friend to a wedding because she didn’t want to come alone, that we’re lesbians?”

“Like I said, you can never be too sure these days.” He winked.

“Well, I can assure you that I’m not. I have so much man drama in my life that sometimes I contemplate it.”

Other guests sat at our table, and we did the round of introductions. Kami was the brunette’s name, and she didn’t look too happy that Jackson was talking to me. Right before dinner was served, the bride and groom stood up and gave a speech.

Chapter Six

Emily

“Simon and I would like to thank all of you for attending and celebrating our wonderful day with us. We both feel so honored that you took the time out of your busy schedules to share the most important day of our lives.”

“The next important day will be your divorce,” I whispered.

“Right?” Jackson looked over at me with a small smile.

“We are so excited to start our lives together as husband and wife. A union made before God of two people who will love each other for eternity.”

“Until the marriage goes south and one of you cheats,” I spoke in a very low, soft voice.

“And it will happen.” Jackson winked.

I couldn’t help but steal small glances at Jackson as we ate our five-course meal. His comebacks to my snide remarks intrigued me. It was almost as if he felt the same way about marriage as I did. Pulling my phone from my purse, I set it down beside my plate. Suddenly, several dings came through at once with text messages from Brad, Louis, and Daniel. Jackson glanced down at my phone and then raised his brow at me.

“It seems you are very popular with the boys.”

“It seems you are quite nosy.” I smirked.

“Couldn’t help but be when your phone blew up, and all those little dings pierced my ears.”

Evelyn left the table to talk to the bride, and Kami left as well to talk to the groom. I picked up my phone and held it up to Jackson.

“This is the man drama I was talking about earlier.”

“It seems like you have your hands full.” His brow arched.

“I do, and it’s exhausting. I’m taking a break from the dating world for a while.”

“Pity. I was going to ask you out.” The corners of his mouth curved up into a striking smile.

“You were not.” I lightly smacked his arm.

“Okay, maybe I wasn’t. I don’t want to add to your man drama.”

“Thank you. I appreciate that.” I finished off my wine.

“May I get you another glass of wine?” he asked.

“Sure. I’ll walk with you.”

As we headed to the bar, it was time for the bridal dance. The bride and groom took their places in the middle of the oversized dance floor, and “All of Me” by John Legend began to play. Jackson handed me my wine, and with his scotch in his, we stared out at the happy couple as they shared their first dance as husband and wife.

“I bet five years from now, the expression on their faces will totally change,” I spoke.

“I agree. It’s all rainbows and roses now but give it a couple of years.”

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