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“Not wearing it?” Maya asked coyly,back in to readjust my veil

“We figured it was best, “As I spoke, my hand unconsciously went to the vacancy left by the collar

I would have worn it, but we agreed that, considering the venue, it would be better if I didn’t, but I definitely felt its absence The stunning set of hands he had ordered from a jeweler in Wales would just have to suffice for now

“Ready?” Maya asked, as the organ started

“Absolutely”

“Atta girl”

We hugged for my last time as an unmarried woman, and headed out of the tent into the chill of the vineyard

I wasn’t sure how much of the service Daddy would have understood, despite his best efforts to learn English Thankfully, he had Maya there to translate It ht not have been the norm for a Maid of Honor to step off to the side once the main event had started, but Maya was never particularly known for being predictable

And it certainly wasn’t the first tradition Hugo and I had broken

It ree white tent set up for the reception in the middle of the field Only in that case it was full of family and friends as opposed to lions and elephants Sah

“You invited your staff?” I asked, recognizing many of the faces at one table in particular

“And the distributor I’ve gotten to know them really well over the years They’re more like friends”

I sle that threatened to bubble up to myself It wasn’t the notion itself that tickled me We knew better than anyone how close professional relationships could get, after all It was just so like him to make friends with his e the

“Speaking of surprising guests - ”

“Oh My God”

They had co, like in a film The best laid plans and all

Hugo was speechless Hishis cheeks in kisses, both of the

“I don’t think he can breathe,back a few tears of his own