Parker is waiting at the front of the winery as I pull up. He motions for me to stop and I roll down my window.
“Do you want to follow me to my sister’s house? It’s not far.”
“Sure.” I give him a quick kiss as he leans into the car. “Lead the way.”
My sister is holding her hands to her heart and smiling when I glance her way as I wait for Parker to get in his truck. “I’m so happy you finally found someone who makes you happy.”
I did, and that’s the part that sucks because I know it’ll end soon. Especially after his comment at dinner a few weeks ago about being friends after all of this is over. I don’t know if I can only be friends with him. Not when I know what it feels like to be adored by him.
“Yeah. Happy ever after’s all the way around.” I force a smile on my face as we follow him up the driveway.
It only takes a couple of minutes to get to Piper’s house. He was right about her living closest to the winery buildings. A part of me wonders if they were given specific plots or if they chose what piece of land they wanted to live on.
Piper is on her porch bouncing on her toes when we put the car in park. She’s too bubbly for this early in the morning. Or, maybe my coffee hasn’t kicked in yet.
“I can’t wait to see the dress.” She claps before pulling me into a hug, and then doing the same to Daniela. “If you want to store the dress here until the wedding, that’s totally fine. I have an empty closet in the guest room.”
“That’s so sweet, and I’d love that.” She points to the massive bag in my backseat. “It takes up so much room.”
“It’s settled then.” Piper nods. “I’ll help you with the dress, Jasmin. My brother will take you to the guest room where all the things are.”
The smile on my sister’s face makes all of this worth it. Even if it means I’ll leave the wedding broken hearted. Daniela grabs the bag holding her makeup and hair tools and follows Parker inside.
“Thank you for this.” I open the back door and grab the hanger. “It’s one less thing for her to worry about.”
She waits for me to pull the top part of dress out before grabbing the bottom of the bag. The dress is heavy and I have no idea how my sister is going to be able to carry it by herself.
“It’s no problem.” She starts walking us toward the house. “I’m glad it’s making things easier. I sent my boyfriend to the winery to grab one of the golf carts. Parker will get another one when we’re situated. It’ll make getting around the property easier for us and Daniela.”
“You are an angel.” I’m trying to figure out how I’m going to fit her and her dress in the backseat to get pictures at the gazebo in town. Unless she does photos at the one by the pond. I’m hoping that’s the case. There’ll be less chances of her dress getting something on it.
“I do my best.” She laughs as we walk into the house and the first room we see.
“I’ll be back in a bit.” Parker gives me a quick peck before rushing out the door. Clearly, he doesn’t know how long it takes my sister to get ready. But, she does have me and Piper to help her today.
Daniela is already sitting at the vanity plugging in her hair tools for them to heat up. Her makeup is spread out on the top. I hang the dress on the closet door for easy access.
“I’m so happy I get to be a part of this with you. My sister will eventually get married, but she likes to keep things simple. My family will be sick of me when I finally walk down the aisle.”
I can’t help but laugh. “You can’t be that bad.”
“Pfft. You should ask my brother’s. I have a tendency to be dramatic when the situation calls for it.”
“A woman after my own heart.” Daniela giggles.
“Please tell me you’re coming to game night.” Piper directs her question toward me.
“I planned on it after I take my sister home.” It’ll be a nice break from all things wedding.
“Daniela, you’re invited too. Bring your fiancé. It’ll be a blast.” Piper looks between the both of us.
“I don’t think we have any plans tonight. Let me text Jacob. Then I can ride home with him. And it’ll be fun to blow off some steam after pictures.” She looks at me through the mirror. A silent message that she’ll do anything to ensure me and Parker have more alone time together.
“Perfect.” Piper beams. “Now, let’s get you dolled up and ready to take some amazing bridal photos.”
“I’ve got the pizza!” One of Parker’s brothers comes through the front door. Piper’s house isn’t large and I’m surprised it fits so many people. I have no clue how I’m going to keep everyone’s name straight.
Every available seat is taken and some people are sitting on the floor. I guess I didn’t realize how crowded it could get with people bringing their partners. I think one couple even brought their teen. Not that I’m complaining. I’m a guest here.
