Page 32 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 2
"No, that sounds good," James said and winked at Mason.
Mason pressed his lips together and shook his head.
I laughed and Mason's frown turned into a smile. He shook his head again, as if he knew James had told me he was going to pop the question soon.
"Okay, Bee and Mason and then you two," he said and pointed dismissively at Jen and Matt.
"Thanks. I feel so special," Matt said.
"You know you wanted to walk with me," Jen said.
"No bickering. Hey!" Justin said and clapped again. "James, did you want to start everything off by walking down with your mom?" He pointed at Mrs. Caldwell.
"No," James said quickly. "I'll walk alone."
Mason patted his back. No one pointed out the fact that James' parents actually weren't there.
"Whatever suits you," Justin said. "The less family drama the better if you ask me. You first then, handsome," he said to our pastor. "I almost forgot about you. And go slowly, it's not a race." He pointed to the aisle.
Pastor John laughed.
"And now the man of the hour," Justin said and grabbed James' arm. "Just wait until he's halfway down the aisle and it's your turn to shine. Wait for it. Wait for it."
"See you up there," James said. He ran his fingers gently from my elbow to my wrist. The gesture gave me shivers. Or maybe it was the fact that this was all actually going to be happening in a day.
"Now!" Justin said, like it was the most magical moment of his own life. "What's your name again?" Justin said as he spun around and pointed at Matt.
"Matt."
"Okay, Matt, hold your arm in front of yourself like you're holding a baby," Justin said and showed him what he meant.
Matt made a funny face.
"And Jen, just grab his muscle and hold on tight."
"What muscle?" she said with a laugh.
"Don't pretend you haven't noticed that I'm ripped now," Matt said.
"Mhm. Whatever you say," Jen said and grabbed his arm.
"What did I just say about bickering! Now hold this rose. No, lower. Just pretend it's a whole beautiful bouquet like you'll have tomorrow. Yes, there, perfect! Now put on a smile and follow that handsome man down the aisle."
"Ew, Matt?"
"No, James of course! The man of the hour. Have you never seen him or something?"
"He's my brother."
"Your loss, honey. Go, now," Justin said and snapped his fingers.
"Hey, Pen."
I turned around to see my dad standing behind me. "Hi, Dad." I gave him a hug, tuning out my friends squabbling and Justin giving orders to everyone.
"Nervous about tomorrow?" he asked.
"More excited than nervous."
