Page 80 of Love Potion
“Just the Parisian one,” Salem says. “He might be an even bigger deal here than he was there.”
“I think that’s true,” Stewart says. “He has a new write-up in the paper or a magazine every month.”
“It’s cool how his and Oakley’s work blew up,” Kit adds. “They deserve the recognition.”
“Yeah, they do,” I chime in. “And today is the payoff.”
“Isn’t it weird how calm Lowen has been through this whole thing?” Jerryn asks. “I think I expected some diva behavior.”
We all laugh at that, with Indy adding, “I think we all did.”
“That’s how you know it’s right,” Stewart says softly. “He’s not stressed about it because he knows he’s made the right choice this time.”
Kit lifts Stewart’s hand and kisses it. “Well said, Prof.”
Jerryn walks over to where I’m sitting, and I scoot over a little on the small loveseat to make room for him. We’ve been in this room for almost an hour, waiting for the coordinator to come in and direct us to our spots. We haven’t seen Lowen all day, but I know when we do, it’s going to be amazing.
The door opens and Oakley enters, looking dapper in a champagne gold tuxedo. He got a fresh haircut and beard trim for the big day, and there’s a serene smile on his face.
“Hey, guys,” he says. “Almost ready?”
“Are you?” Ridley asks. “It’s your event.”
“I’ve been ready.” He chuckles. “Almost since the day I met him.” He walks over to Indy and holds out his hand.
Indy, looking slightly confused, shakes the offered hand. “What’s this for?”
“I’m not sure I ever properly thanked you for having the idea that brought you all to Willow Bay. Without you, I never would have met Lowen.”
Indy chuckles. “You’re welcome, dude.”
“There are people outside,” Jerryn says. “Security has it under control, but it’s a big group.”
Oakley nods. “I saw.”
“Does Lowen know?” I ask.
“He does. He’s mildly perplexed but taking it in stride.”
We all exchange glances. Lowen taking something in stride? Wonders never cease.
Not surprisingly, he went from wanting a small, private ceremony to the grand event we’re having today, deciding it wasn’t fair to him and Oakley to downplay their incredible love story. It’s been in the works for a little over a year, and while lotsof NDAs were signed just in case, word still got out to the media, hence the fan club out front. Who knew so many people were into design?
I rub Jerryn’s back and he smiles at me. Our own wedding took place just six months after I proposed, attended by our families and our closest friends, in the backyard of the mansion. It was sweet and absolutely perfect. The two weeks we spent in France were epic, thanks to Lowen calling in some favors on our behalf. We had the best of everything at a fraction of what it would normally cost.
I watch Jerryn, simply admiring him. He catches me, and his cheeks turn pink, just like they always have.
“What?”
“Just looking at you, sweet thing. Sometimes I can’t believe how lucky I am that you’re my husband.”
He smiles, reaching over to rub my thigh. “I feel the same way.”
“I know.”
“Can you believe what the last five years have been like?” Indy asks. “We’ve built quite a life together, haven’t we?”
Kit nods, glancing at Stewart. “An amazing life.”
