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We’d had our , but since then I’d decided to give hiured out exactly ere Shit I didn’t knoe were Perhaps sex only complicated us I didn’t know What I did knoas that he had a ton of pressure on him, and I didn’t want to mess with his head like Bianca had

Thankfully there hadn’t been any more crazy incidents or flowers left on h There was no video footage from the stairwell, just views of the library entrances and exits Caer Pa--and scary If the culprit had planned it, itfor me to finally make a trip down to the basement My hope was that it was a harmless prank decided on a whiirl in herbrown hair rushed toward us froushed with a sheepish grin She stuck her hand out "I’mire with WBBG Channel 7, and I also freelance with the Atlanta Gazette for their Lifestyle section Millicent asked ement"

"Of course" I shook her hand and introduced Mio, and I’d agreed I was seeing this darn thing through to the end for him

We went inside the mirrored double doors and one of the shopkeepers e smile on her face Of course, Millicent had prepped the owner of the boutique of our arrival

After air kisses and introductions, wearea surrounded by a wall of ne that was offered by the sales girl Carrie declined

"Miss Blaine, would you like a drink?"

I shookof the ceiling, the beautiful gold filigree wallpaper, and the wraparound leather seating This place was insanely beautiful And the dresses were a sea of billowy soft whites and creahts of the diamond-drop chandeliers

It wasn’t real, I re back tears--God, it was so entirely stupid to get eether, I alking a tightrope with e to fall and break into a htne, I’d be happy to run to the back and grab you a water or a soda?"

"I’m fine, but thank you"

She nodded and ushered for us to sit down

"Based on the phone interviee had, Miss Blaine, we’ve put together a few styles we thought you ht enjoy" With a clap of her hands, a ed from doors inset inside the mirrored walls

I sucked in a sharp breath at the visions in white Elegant dresses with sweetheart necklines, strapless ones with pearls and beads, and a couple of quirky styles with lace and chiffon bell sleeves One of thehtcrystals had been sewn into the ined pairing it with a purple and pink bouquet and bridesmaids dressed in slinky silver dresses "They’re beautiful," I whispered

Each model did a pirouette in front of us and then walked back to stand in a line

"Gorgeous," Mi for your mom but she eloped"