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Jules

“I’lass lifted in the air, toasting ratulations”

“Congratulations,” everyone says happily, toasting the couple gloith happiness Lia and Wyatt got engaged a few o, and I wanted to host a party for the our whole faether these days isn’t an easy task

But I was finally able to arrange for everyone, and I age As, Wyatt’s parents and two brothers, and all of my crazy brood

I think there are more than thirty people in our home

And I freaking love it

I would noranize a party of this size, but I really wanted to do this for Lia, and I’m pleased with the outcome

“By the way, everyone,” I continue after Wyatt dips Lia down for a passionate kiss and everyone applauds, “the food is ready and set up, thanks to McCollu, and it looks absolutely delicious”

“That’s where I’m headed,” Will, my football player brother, immediately says

“Me, too,” Archer, Lia’s brother says, high-fiving Will

“And,” I say, giving boththem halt in their tracks, “we have an array of cupcakes courtesy of our very own Nic”

“Thank the good Lord,” Sa us all laugh

“I have a azebo, so feel free to raid that Have fun, everyone”

The crowd disperses, rin Alecia co smile on her pretty lips

“Hey there,” I say and wrap her in a hug

“This party is seriously a in her lazed donuts? Jesus Christ, I think I just had an orgasm”

I giggle and reach for one ofas it practically melts in my mouth “Girl Get lad you approve I was nervous about taking it on myself”

“You didn’t needis so beautiful, you don’t need a lot of fluff The food is delicious, and speaking of which, how did you find this caterer?”

“Nate and I have an inside joke,” I reply with a chuckle and s his arm around his wife’s waist “I’ve called this caterer hisWhenever we came here, he’d call ahead and they would co up before we arrived, so it just sort of ically happened I love them”

“Well, I need to get thenext summer, and I could use them”

“I thought you weren’t planning weddings any full ti a mimosa from my husband, Nate, as he joins us Alecia smiles as he passes one to her as well

My husband is larger than life, and still sets my skin on fire as soon as he comes in a room I want to clioes away

“This one is for a friend,” Alecia says with a s “I couldn’t tell her no when she asked for my help”

“My tesoro spreads herself too thin,” Do Alecia’s temple His voice is still thick with an Italian accent, despite living in the States for many years

“I’m fine,” Alecia insists “And this is a hell of a party And speaking of parties, don’t forget we’re hosting one at the vineyard in a couple of weeks”

“I wouldn’t forget it,” I promise and reach out to pat my brother on the shoulder “We’re so proud of you, Dom”

His lips curl up into a smile, and he leads Alecia away I take a sip ofthe scene

“Everyone’s fine,” Nate whispers intobeautiful in this dress”

I glance down at the silver shift dress, cinched at the waist with a Gucci belt, and grin up at him “It’s the heels, isn’t it?”

I ot him hard when I took them out of the box yesterday He’s barely taken his eyes off of them

“I’ but those shoes,” he pro My ankles will be wrapped around his neck later tonight, and I’ll be wearing these shoes