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“Come on now, girl. You know better than that.”

I laughed. “You’re right. I don’t think our wedding party itself will be big. I’m fine just having one person stand up with me, and I think Damon was going to ask Matteo. Okay. I’ll talk to you later.”

“Bye.”

I pressed the end call button on my phone and rejoined Rose on the bed as she was fixated on the movie.

While still looking at wedding stuff, I picked out invitations for the wedding and was glad Damon sent me the guest list so quickly.

Rose quickly fell asleep toward the end of the movie. I quietly moved to make a pillow fort so she wouldn’t fall over Damon’s side of the bed and slid back in next to her as my eyes suddenly felt heavy.

Chapter Nine

KARA

Today was a brand-new day. After resting, I was ready to tackle the day to get most of everything on my to do list done.

“What’s on your agenda today?” Damon asked while we got dressed.

“I’m going to meet with the wedding planner, then I’m going dress shopping. After some research yesterday, I found one that was highly recommended and she has worked with some high-profile people in the area.”

“Is anyone going with you?”

“No. Olivia is still a new mommy so I couldn’t ask her.” I was bummed I was going by myself.

“Take Tony with you, just to be cautious. And don’t argue with me.”

“Fine.”

Looked like I was on my own with a driver and a security guy thanks to Damon demanding it.

We pulled into a coffee shop and I went inside to order a latte and grabbed a table. Not long after I sat, I spotted a brunette and assumed it was my wedding planner. “Kara Ricci?”

“Yes, that’s me.”

She reached out her hand. “I’m Starlin Price, the wedding planner.”

“It’s so nice to meet you.” I shook her hand. She had a powerful look to her. Her brunette hair was cut into a slightly lopsided bob, she wore a black blazer, a pink top, and she had on black dress pants and super high heels.

“You, too. Let me grab a coffee and we can get to work.” She plopped a big binder down on the table.

She joined me after getting her coffee. “Okay, Kara. Let’s go over the details.”

Starlin and I chatted over an hour, planning everything from the flowers I wanted, how I wanted the reception decorated, my bridal bouquet, and the food that would be served. Lastly, Damon and I would need to go over what kind of cake we would want. All I had to do was get my dress, the shoes, and maybe a dress to change into for the reception.

“It was really nice talking with you, Miss Price.”

“Please call me Starlin. I will have my team get started on ordering the flowers and the decorations. And I’ll book the catering company as well for you.”

“Thank you so much.”

Damon had already put my name on his banking account, so it was easy to write the first check for Starlin’s services.

After our meeting, I headed to the dress shop that specialized in maternity wedding dresses. After today, I was gonna be dog tired but at least I had some things started.

Entering the dress shop, a sales woman quickly greeted me. “I’m Dominique Reynolds and I’ll will be assisting you as well as a few of my colleagues.”

I looked around. “Wait. Did you close the shop just for me?”

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