Her eyes go wide. “What?” She laughs.
“I mean what’s his size?”
“That doesn’t sound much better.” Her red lips curve upward.
“Shoo.” I stomp. “His ring size.”
“Oh. Like fourteen I think.”
“Okay. Thanks. I’ll be back.” I squeeze her shoulder.
I rush to the elevator, holding my dress up as I run and pray I don’t trip in my heels. I’ve never been big on wearing them, but I need them with the length of the gown. When I step off the elevator Hayley and Liam are in the lobby. They are so darn cute together. She’s wearing a white slip of a dress that is similar to mine and Liam is in a suit looking like sex and danger with his tattooed hands and lip piercing.
He’s brushing his fingers along her cheek and she’s blushing. I hate to interrupt, but they can sort their shit later. I’m on a mission. “You’re with me, hot rod.” I grab his other hand and start tugging him toward the gift shop.
“Hey,” Hayley calls out after us, but I don’t stop.
“Where’s the fire?” Liam chuckles, attempting to keep up with me as I sprint faster, working up a sweat. I’m probably ruining my makeup.
“I don’t have a ring for Killian, and we need to get something fast.”
“Okay. Calm down. We’ll figure it out. Just breathe. Nothing will stop Killian from marrying you today.”
“You’re right. I know. So…what’s going on with you and my cousin?”
“I don’t know what you mean.” He glances away sheepishly.
“Don’t play dumb with me. Are you with Beth?”
“It’s complicated.”
“That’s so not an answer.”
“Well it’s the only one you’re going to get.”
“Rude.” I pout, and he shakes his head at me.
The gift shop doesn’t have the biggest selection, but they have one that’s perfect. When the salesman takes it out of the display, I know it’s fate. The band is silver but has a dual inlay of blue that matches my dress and my ring. “See if it fits you.” I practically shove it on Liam’s ring finger.
“Eager?” The man behind the counter asks.
“Very.” I smile as Liam holds his hand out for me to inspect. “We’ll take it.” I hand over my card. Theo can bitch me out for it later. I want today to be perfect.
Liam tucks my purchase in his pocket promising to keep it until the ceremony. I warned him I’d cut off his balls if he loses it. By the time we finish up it’s time for us to go to the chapel. Us girls ride together in a limo, and the boys took a cab.
My cell phone buzzes from inside my clutch. I pull my phone out in case it’s Killian. It’s my mother. Crap. I was hoping I could put her off until after I say I do. I know if I don’t answer she’ll keep calling. I was supposed to fly to Chicago from Phoenix this morning.
Hayley glances at my screen. “Don’t do it. She’s going to put you in a bad mood. Today is all about love.”
“I know, but you know she will keep at me. I don’t want to worry her. I’m supposed to be in Chicago.”
“It’s your funeral.”
I swipe accept. “Hello.”
“Where are you? I’ve been worried sick.”
“I know. I’m sorry for worrying you. I’m with Killian. We’re um…we’re eloping.”