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“I don’t know, but I’ve never seen Liam smile as much as he did around Darren. Maybe they’ve just become really good friends these past months?”
“Talking about Darren…” Faith said with a look of pride. “Logan and I were invited to be part of an exhibition in his gallery.”
“Do tell.”
“Cia just moved back to Seattle with her husband and she has asked if she could paint our portrait.”
“Why?” Adam asked.
“Why not?” Faith said. “I talked to her on New Year’s Eve and she was fascinated with our love story. I actually think you two coming together got the ball rolling, because now she’s painting a number of portraits like the one of you two and the one of Christian and Melody.”
“What do you mean?”
“You know, like paintings of couples who found love against all odds. Opposites attract and all that. We said yes and so did Jake and Violet. There’s even going to be a portrait of herself and Gabriel.” Faith wrinkled her forehead and looked to Logan. “What was the title of the exhibition again?”
“I cannae remember, something like smashing colors?”
Faith shook her head. “Not smashing, it wasclashing. Yes, that’s it, the name of the art show will beClashing Colors– and I can’t wait to see our portrait.” She reached over the table to merge her fingers with Logan’s.
“May I have your attention please?” A loud voice made us all look up to see Onava standing in the middle of the tables.
The forty-some people gathered by the lakeside fell silent, all looking at Onava.
“In half an hour the sun will set over this wonderful day. We have much to celebrate and be grateful for, as we have all done good work that will benefit our community.”
People cheered.
“But this night is about to get even more special, because tonight we’ll perform the ancient ritual of uniting a man and a woman in marriage.”
Chatter rose as heads were turning to see who she was talking about.
“Our very own Adam Black wishes to marry Chloe Olsson and she has accepted his proposal.”
All eyes turned on Adam and me, and when we looked at each other and smiled, wild cheers broke out. Adam looked the happiest I’d ever seen him, and his friends hurried over to congratulate us.
“I can’t believe it, man, this is awesome.” His friend Rick was the first one to pat Adam’s shoulder, and smiled like the sun
My own family was attracting my attention, wanting to hug and congratulate me too.
“You could have warned us,” my mom said and pointed to her casual clothes. “I would have liked to wear something nicer than this to my daughter’s wedding.”
“Why? This is much more fun.” I grinned.
My mom turned to my dad and creased her brows. “At least button up your shirt and take that awful cap off.” Her hands brushed over his chest and shoulder as if trying to iron his green shirt.
“Mom, it’s okay. We knew it would be a casual wedding. Dad looks fine.” I started walking away.
“Where are you going?” Faith called out to me.
“I’m changing into a white dress, of course.”
Thirty seconds later both my mom and Faith were by my side walking the hundred feet to the main house. “We’re coming with you,” Faith said and hooked her arm under mine.
“Two weddings within a month, who would have thought?” My mom turned her head to Faith. “You’re still getting married, right?”
“Yes, Mom, in Scotland on August 20th.”
“Good, because one surprise like this is enough.”
