Escape With Me (Love With Me 1)

Cassie liked the idea of him coming to the wedding. She liked the idea of having Wyatt as her wedding date and getting to spend more time with him.

She just wasn't sure if it was such a great idea since he wasn't going to be a permanent presence in her life. This was a vacation fling, right? This was just something for the week she was here. In just a couple of days, she'd go home and back to her real life far from the warmth of the Caribbean.

“Ask him,” Janessa counseled as if reading her thoughts. “I'm fine with him coming. If he says no, then that's fine, but you'll never know unless you ask.”

“It might be against hotel rules,” Cassie said, looking down at the sand as they walked.

Julia shrugged. “So? You'd have to ask to find out.”

“Okay, I'll ask him.” Cassie felt nervous and excited about it at the same time. It felt like a relationship step. It felt like a real date and not just a vacation hook-up.

It had a feeling of seriousness to it.

Which Cassie found both thrilling and terrifying.

Chapter Fourteen

Cassie

Dinner was just like old times. Cassie, Janessa, Julia, and Brianna all sat around the table making jokes and laughing as they reminisced and told stories. They remembered their late nights and early mornings, the boys and the heartaches, the adventures and the support they gave one another. They'd helped raise Janessa and Brianna's children as surrogate aunts. They were family, not just friends.

Cassie loved being able to spend time with her college roommates. Time had changed them, but it hadn't changed their friendship.

Brianna was still full of fire and quick sass. She was always ready with a sarcastic comment. Even though her last relationship had gone down in fiery chaos, she still believed in love. It helped that Janessa and Kyle had a great relationship showing her that love was still possible.

Julia was softer, but still just as energetic. She was passionate about her job and seemed to be putting in even more hours than Cassie. Cassie suspected it had something to do with a very attractive boss, but Julia wasn't giving any hints.

Janessa grinned the entire dinner. She was getting married to the love of her life tomorrow. She kept glancing over at Kyle and smiling without realizing she was doing it. Cassie caught her several times, and it made Cassie's heart warm.

True love existed. Love was real. Janessa and Kyle had it. They'd been high school sweethearts, but it had ended in college. Janessa got pregnant with Katy while still in school. She'd been a single mom for a long time. It was only when Katy wanted to purchase a new car that Kyle and Janessa had reconnected. It had all fallen into place from there.

“I'm going to bed early,” Janessa announced as they finished dessert. “I want to get lots of rest for my big day tomorrow.”

“You're still hung over, aren't you?” Brianna asked, popping a piece of fruit into her mouth,

“Yup.” Janessa nodded.

“At least it means you'll sleep tonight,” Julia told her. “Instead of being all nervous energy and staying awake all night.”

“As long as Brianna doesn't snore again,” Janessa teased.

“I do not snore!” Brianna crossed her arms and glared at Janessa.

“Right. Tel

l that to my poor busted eardrums,” Janessa replied.

“Do you need to come back to our room?” Cassie asked Brianna.

“No!” Brianna and Janessa both told her in unison.

“No. You get another night to yourself,” Brianna said. “Or, mostly by yourself.”

Julia and Janessa snickered, and Cassie rolled her eyes but thanked her friend.

They all stood and said goodnight to the other dinner guests. Janessa and Brianna waved, heading off to their room and leaving Julia and Cassie at the table.

“I want to see this guy,” Julia said, turning to face Cassie.