To True Love

Wedding Rehearsal (The Next Day)

I stood near the back, a bouquet of ivory silk roses in my hands.

The officiant clapped his hands. “Alright, from the top. Bridesmaids and groomsmen—pair up.”

Caleb was up front, grinning just wide enough, not too much— glancing in my direction ever so often. A subtle reminder of his illicit proposal.

His best man, Judd, was beside him. Like the obedient dog he was