“The point is—everyone missed your wedding day, including you. Have one now to celebrate God’s union,” Kim encouraged.
“It’s too embarrassing. I don’t want to tell everyone I don’t remember my wedding day.”
“Then don’t tell them that. Say you eloped and now you’re having a ceremony with friends and family. People do it all the time.” At Beth’s look of uncertainty, Kim added, “At least think about it and talk to Bryce.”
Beth agreed to… but she knew she would never find the courage to ask Bryce for a real wedding.
Stifling a yawn, Kim stood up. “I have got to get some sleep.”
Beth playfully latched onto one of Kim’s legs. “No! Don’t go—I haven’t even gotten to hear about your time in Belize yet!”
“I know, but I’m dead on my feet.”
“So, sit on the couch!”
CHAPTER 13
Grinning, Kim tugged Beth up next to her and together they flopped onto the couch.
“Okay fine! But only because I have a few bombshells myself… but nothing as dramatic as all of that!” Kim playfully waved her hands around Beth’s whole body.
Beth snuggled into the couch, fully content to hear whatever Kim had to say.
“Do you remember Pablo?” Kim asked.
“Of course! How is he? He was, what, sixteen when we were there?”
“Yes, he turned twenty-one during my trip. He got married eighteen months ago, and they’re expecting their first child inJuly,” Kim shared.
“Oh wow. Did you see him, or did the Taylors just tell you about him? Please tell me he went to college—he was such a smart boy,” Beth said eagerly.
“I saw him. And yes, he did! He studied online and got a degree in ministry. He’s now on staff at the orphanage.”
Beth’s eyes lit up. “That’s incredible! Did you meet his wife? Is she sweet?”
Kim’s expression turned playful. “Yes, I met her. You have too.”
Beth frowned. “I have? Wait… did he marry another child from the orphanage?”
“In a way. He married Miss Sarah, formerly known as Sarah Taylor.” Kim grinned, waiting for Beth’s reaction.
Beth’s jaw dropped. “Oh my goodness! I remember them telling us their youngest was getting married before the older two, but I don’t recall them mentioning she was marrying Pablo! How old is she?”
“Nineteen,” Kim said. “I can’t imagine being married with a baby on the way at that age, can you?”
Beth let out a breathy laugh. “No, which is probably why, at our ages, we’re both still single.” The words left her mouth before she could catch them. At Kim’s pointed look, she shrugged. “What? It’s still new.”
“Well… I don’t exactly fall into that category anymore either.” Kim’s grin widened, showing off all of her straight, white teeth—even the back ones.
Beth sat up. “You don’t?”
“Oh girl, I have so much to tell you! First things first—the hospital is short-staffed, and the mission board has asked me to take a long-term position down there!” Kim nearly shouted the last part, jumping off the couch and bouncing in place.
Beth gasped, then clapped her hands in delight. “Oh, Kimmy, this is wonderful! I think I might cry again. How long do I have you as my BFF before you leave?”
Kim rolled her eyes. “Oh, you goofball, you’ll still have me as your best friend long after I leave… though I suspect your husband will be filling that role soon enough,” she winked.
Beth ignored the comment. “How long do we have before you go? Where will you live? What visas do you need?” She fired off the questions so fast, Kim laughed.
