Cold Feet

Chapter 42

VIOLA

I need a wedding whisperer. I haven’t used one since the story about using a wedding whisperer blew up and destroyed my business the first time round.

The bride has cold feet and I don’t know what to do.

Even worse, I am the bride. I am the one with cold feet.

Rick, the man of my dreams is waiting to marry me but I’m afraid.

I know he hasn’t really dated seriously and I wonder if he knows what he’s getting into. He’s only dated me seriously aside from Christine, if his time with Christine could even be considered as serious dating.

Before that he was a hit and run man. I know why. He told me why and I can understand it. I also know that he’s moved on from that. He has changed for the better and he has ultimately chosen me over Christine. After everything came to light about her who wouldn’t have chosen someone else?

But being nasty is not going to solve my problem now.

Will he stick with me or will he get bored and run away?

There’s a knock at the door and a voice says, “Can I come in?”

I recognize the voice. “It’s Ashley. My wedding whisperer.”

“Yes,” I say.

Ashley enters and closes the door behind her. I stand and hug her. I haven’t seen her in forever and I’m glad she accepted my wedding invitation.

“It’s good to see you,” she says.

“Likewise,” I say.

She wastes no time. “You know why I’m here?”

I nod.

“Look, you of all people know about love. You’ve arranged so many beautiful weddings for couples before. You deserve the same. And this is your day. Think of all the times that the universe has pushed you and Rick together?” There’s a reason for that. It’s because you’re made for each other. I’ve been listening to people all day and they all say it. You deserve each other. If ever there was a perfect couple, it’s you two. People have been saying you deserve a day like the one you create for others. You have no idea how many of your past clients have sent you wishes for today. We’ve got a whole video of clients wishing you well and all the best. They all say it’s the best thing you could do.”

I sigh and look at my hands. “What if I screw it up?”

Ashley laughs. “You screw it up? You couldn’t screw up a screw up if you tried. You’re so dedicated to all that you do and the way you feel about love, I know there’s no way you’re going to fail. Any marriage is hard work but you can do it. And you’ll have one of the best damn marriages ever. And that’s all you’ll ever have to show anyone after today instead of using a wedding whisperer.”

Ashley makes me feel much better and I smile at last. Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

I think of everything that Rick and I have been through. I think of how many times I pushed him away only to find myself pushed to him again. There has to be something in that. This is what I want. I know it is. And I know what Ashley is saying makes sense.

At last I nod. “You’re right. I deserve this. I deserve Rick and I deserve happiness.”

“Damn right you do,” Ashley says.

“Lets go get married,” I say as she puts her arm around me and we leave the room for the wedding car.

You go girl! My inner voice speaks up at last. It’s been surprisingly silent all day.

Damn right, I think.

I get in the car and feel the excitement return.

I can’t wait to say ‘I do’.