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“Thanks, but you kno it is,” I respond with a shrug “Life takes over and things get busy” And best friends leave you behind to start a band of their own

Will and Jules exchange a look, and suddenly she hits me with, “Are you married?”

I let out a loud laugh Not hardly “Hell, no”

“Can I get your nuant ass I’ll bet wooes

I narrow my eyes, unable to hide my contempt for this man “Hell, no”

Will’s jaw drops and he smirks, then shakes his head “Excuse me?”

“I don’t think I stuttered,” I respond, then lay my hand on Jules’ shoulder and force a sirl”

“You too, Meg”

As I turn and walk away I hear Will murmur, “What the hell was that all about?”

Jerk

I collect er and fries and head back out of the restaurant to go hoet called into work

Chapter One

“To Nate and Jules,” Luke Williane flute in the air and keeps one arm around his beautiful wife, Natalie Everyone follows suit, toasting the happy couple “May your love continue to grow We wish you nothing but all the happiness in the world”

“To Nate and Jules!” The guests echo and sip their drinks in celebration Nate McKenna, tall and dark and not just a little intense, folds his stunning blonde fiancé into his arms and kisses her senseless in front of all of us, ao out, “Get a room!”

I sip ant Olyewater Hotel For the hundredth ti here I was shocked to receive the invitation to Jules Montgo out quite a bit in college, and it was great to reconnect with the an invitation to cole with their family and close friends

I’m in a room with Luke Williams for fuck sake The movie star

The room is decorated in Tiffany blue and white with simple white flower bouquets on the tables, white table linens and Tiffany blue napkins and touches here and there It’s incredibly classy

It’s completely Jules

It’s a late su, and not quite dark out yet, so we have an a to change to pink and orange, reflecting on the water The glass doors are open so guests can come in and out at their leisure, enjoy the veranda and the late summer view, or come inside and dance

“Meg, I’m so happy you could co “I’ve irl”

“Me too,” I respond, holding her close and then pulling back to ade and ree with you, my friend”

And it’s true Natalie’s green eyes shine with happiness and contentment, her dark chestnut hair is pulled back away fro a fantastic black sleeveless gown

“Thank you I love that dress Your style hasn’t changed a bit,” she responds with a grin I look down at my pale silver strapless dress with handkerchief hemline and strappy silver sandals

“Not

“Except your hair, as usual,” Natalie laughs, pointing at hts, and I chuckle with her