Page 26 of Hers to Marry
“She did. She was there to listen and offer a supportive shoulder. I don’t know how I kept her, because I must’ve sounded half-crazy to her, but it’s why I love her. She stuck it out. She didn’t give up on me.”
Kat sucked in her lips and said nothing more. To hear Drew’s characterization of Parker was touching. Did her friend know how well he thought of her? How much he loved her?
“Anyway. Sorry to be such a downer.” Drew sighed and looked around the table. “I like everything here. I’m not sure what to pick.”
“You want to have a meatless option for any vegetarians, and not everyone likes pasta…”
Drew laughed. “All three, then?”
Kat smiled. “Parker is going to kill you. It’ll be expensive.”
“Nah. We’re having a very small wedding. Intimate. You’re invited, by the way.”
Kat forced her smile to remain, but she didn’t believe for a second that she’d attend beyond delivering the cake and passing on her wedding planner details to whoever the bridesmaids were.
Bridesmaids! Who were they? When would they be in town?
Parker hadn’t chosen them, or she hadn’t told Kat who they were. They were best friends, but Kat had been so out of the loop since Parker had been busy with work that Kat wasn’t even sure she was still in the running to be maid of honor until Parker had mentioned it at lunch.
“Do you know who your groomsmen will be?”
He nodded. “They’re flying in next week. Only three of them. Not sure if Parker has chosen her bridesmaids yet.”
“I’ll ask.”
“You’re the maid of honor though, right?”
“As far as I know. And the baker slash wedding planner.”
Drew had a thoughtful look on his face but didn’t say anything.
Kat cleared her throat. She loved that they were friends again, but their interactions were still sort of awkward. She knew how to deal with that. “How about we stop by the bakery for something sweet. We’ll taste the different cakes tomorrow.”
The corners of Drew’s eyes crinkled with his smile. “Sounds great. Can’t wait for tomorrow.”
They stood, made the order for the food, and left the restaurant.
“I’ve set an appointment for dance lessons too,” Kat added.
Drew’s smile disappeared. “Absolutely not.”
