Billionaires Runaway Bride

Sienna

My alarm went off at four that morning, and my eyes sprung open wide awake. I thought of the fun times I’d had with Parker the day before. Granted, the goal of the day was to get a dress, and we accomplished that, but being with him felt like it had before he got engaged to Rachel. He was more carefree and fun, like he used to be. I hoped I’d be able to show him how to have fun again so maybe he would start to see a difference in how his life was with and without Rachel.

And the dress we picked out was breathtaking. I loved how I looked in it, and I loved how much Parker liked it. I needed that boost in confidence from him. I trusted his opinion, and he was always honest with me. The silky fabric of the dress was incredible, and I’d be happy to spend the entire day of his wedding in it. I never felt more beautiful than I had in his eyes.

At the diner, I found Tony smoking again. Annoyance flourished inside of me as I got out of the car.

Tony had the sense to put out the cigarette before I got to him. I wondered how bad his life needed to get before he figured out that I was right.

“You’re going to die, you know,” I said moving past him to the door.

“Everyone dies, Sienna.”

“The whole black lungs and cancer can be avoided, you know.”

“How was dress shopping?” he asked.

“It was fine.”

“Did you find something?”

“Yes,” I said, opening the door and holding it for him.

“Is it pink?”

I coughed a laugh. “Do you know me at all?”

He shrugged. “I wasn’t sure if Rachel wanted to torture you.”

“Well, it's a good thing I’m not on her side of the party. Parker let me pick the color and style.”

“Let me guess: black and covers everything.”

“The first part is right. The back is covered with lace. And there's a little bit of cleavage.”

Tony’s mouth popped open. “Cleavage? You slut.”

I laughed. “It’s classy cleavage.”

“I didn’t know there was such a thing.”

“Well, Parker liked it.”

“I’m sure he did.”

“What does that mean?”

“Well, he has a super-hot best man. I’m sure he’d want to show you off.”

I wrinkled my nose at him. I had issues when guys called me hot. I knew I wasn’t ugly, but I didn’t think I was in the same category as Rachel. I almost didn’t want to be, either.

Tony and I went to work on prepping the opening of the diner. With my mind on autopilot, I thought again about my day with Parker. I hadn’t realized how much I missed him.

Our first customers of the day were the Lamontes. Tony seated them at their table and didn’t bother with the menus since they ordered their usual. I brought their food out and greeted them.

“We missed you yesterday,” Harriet said as I refilled her coffee.

“Oh, I had the day off. I’m sorry I missed you, too. I went shopping for a dress for my best friend’s wedding.”