Page 78 of Starry Skies, Stolen Kisses, and My Best Friend's Brother

I lean down and whisper in her ear.“As long as you get used to seeing me out of them as well, I promise to keep wearing them.”

TWENTY-NINE

Mae

“You want to do what?”Seth asks, his lips pursed.

My fingers twist and turn, anxiously fidgeting as I wait for his response.Does he hate the idea?I hope not.I really want this.

“It’s a drive-through wedding.J.Lo did it.So did Joe Jonas.It’s famous.If I can’t have my friends and family here, I might as well get married in a pink Cadillac.”

He looks like he doesn’t know what to say.Before he can respond, a voice calls out.“Seth, I can’t believe you’re getting hitched.In Vegas of all places.”

I spin around.A very pretty woman dressed in jeans and a sparkly top and a man I recognize from social media come strutting toward us.I have to hold in my inner fangirl.I’ve followed Adam Winslow for years.He has more money than God, and his dad owns half the Las Vegas strip.His online activity has slowed a lot since he got married, but he still posts updates a few times a year, talking about his wife and kids mostly.

“How could you not tell me you knew Adam Winslow?”I clutch at Seth’s hand and hiss in his ear before they get too close.

Seth chuckles.“Didn’t know you were a fan.He’s one of my old frat brothers.The owner of the jet we were on.You gonna be okay?”

He’s mentioned Adam before but not his last name.I’m sure I’m flushed and pale all at the same time.You know those celebrities you crush on for years, and it’s fun because you’ll never really meet them?Abi was all into the Hemsworth brothers.Terry told me the only man she’d ever leave her husband for would be Johnny Depp.But only if he were dressed like Jack Sparrow.

For me, that man is Adam Winslow.

And he’s standing in front of me right now.

His wife, Liz, throws her arms around me.“I’m so glad we finally get to meet the famous Mae.You’re about to become one of us now.”She stands back and surveys me.“Are you okay?You look a little pale.”She puts her hands on her hips.“Seth.You didn’t knock her up, did you?Is that why you’re getting married now?”

I shake my head.“Nope.Not pregnant.”They are the only words I can get out of my mouth because now Adam is coming in for a hug, and I have no idea what to do with myself.The hug is brief, but I still get a whiff of his cologne.Which is the same kind Seth wears.

He lets go and steps back, slapping Seth on the shoulder.“Liz is taking Mae to find a dress and get her hair and makeup done.We can go secure the venue and make sure everything is ready.I’ve already got you a penthouse suite at the Diamond Sky.What kind of wedding did you have in mind?”

I still can’t say anything.

Seth rubs the back of his neck.I’m embarrassing him, but I can’t help myself.Adam Winslow isn’t a real person.He’s a celebrity.Which is stupid because I spent most of the weekend meeting celebrities and talking to them.I never had any problems.Of course none of them starred in my late-night fantasies either.

“Mae said something about a pink Cadillac.”

Liz claps her hands, and her face lights up with a wide grin, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.“Of course.I’ve always wanted to go to a wedding in the Tunnel of Love.I’ve lived here for years, and I’ve never been there.Because it’s a drive-through, you can only have the witness couple with you.”

She loops her arm through mine and waves to the guys.“We’ll meet you there in four hours.Let us know if the time changes.”Then she drags me into the hotel behind us and toward the elevator, chattering as we walk.“We always knew Seth would marry you.In fact, there’ll be some serious cash changing hands once you say I do.Bets were made on how long it would take after he went back to West Virginia.Pretty sure Hayden’s going to win.I was jealous that Anna got to meet you first.Maya, Jessica, and I along with a few others were on a girls’ trip in Paris when you guys went to New York.”

“Why wasn’t Anna with you?”I’m still not functioning at a hundred percent, and that’s the only detail that stuck out.Plus, the idea of going to Paris fills me with anxiety.I’m not sure I can handle the crowds, but that’s a conversation for another day.I know Maya is Tristan’s wife, but I don’t recognize the names of the others.

“She was, but she went home a couple of days early because her kid was in a play.”

“I’ve never been to Paris.”I wonder how these trips work.And I knew Seth was close with his friends, but this feels more like family.

“Oh, it’s fabulous.We go at least once a year.But the next girls’ trip is to Dubai.Jessica wants to show off her place, and she claims the shopping is better than Paris.I’m not one to shop much, so that doesn’t matter to me.The food in Paris is to die for though.I’m not sure how it is in Dubai.Do you like to shop?”

Maybe Seth should go on this girls’ trip instead of me.

I hold back my chuckle.“Not really.”

“Oh good.Then you can hang out with me and Dani while the others shop.We can go hunt for good food.Or go on adventures.Dani and I went and toured Versailles while they all shopped this time.I’ve heard there’s a building we can bungee jump off of in Dubai.We should do that.”

Is she crazy?No way.But I don’t tell her that.

“How many guys in this little group are married?”I ask.Seth has mentioned heading to several weddings, but I never really paid attention to the exacts because there are too many names to keep track of.

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