Page 27 of Hers to Marry
Chapter 8
Drew and Kat reached the bakery and sat toward the back near the kitchen. Susie offered them a selection of some of Kat’s creations left over from the early morning rush and the lunch stragglers. Kat tried in vain to convince him to dance, but he was adamant that with two left feet, he didn’t want to embarrass Parker.
“That’s why you learn,” Kat insisted. “So you won’t embarrass her.”
“Embarrass who? Me?”
They looked up with cake in their mouths at Parker, who grinned. “Eating more cake, I see.”
“Just dessert. You missed the food tasting,” Kat said while Drew continued to chew.
“Oh, well. I hope the two of you picked out some good meals. The food is the most important part. If we get that wrong, people will talk about how terrible the food was at our wedding, and nothing else will matter.”
“We picked some great selections. Even a vegetarian option.”
“Good, because I don’t want any meat.”
Drew’s brows slammed together. Parker wasn’t eating meat? “Since when?”
“You never told me you don’t eat meat,” Kat said.
Her cat-like eyes pinned him with an annoyed look. “Since you proposed, Andrew. How else am I supposed to fit into my dress?”
Drew and Kat shared a glance after studying Parker’s perfectly slim form. He sighed inwardly, thankful they chose at least one dish Parker would be willingly to eat at the reception.
Drew stood and planted a swift, dutiful kiss on her cheek. “You look amazing, as always.”
She grinned lovingly up at him. “I know I do,” she said with a laugh. “All because I don’t eat meat or all this cake.” She looked at Kat. “We’re still on for cake testing tomorrow, right?”
Kat nodded.
“Good. I’ll do that, but no more.”
“Parker, who are your bridesmaids?” Drew asked. “Kat needs to get in touch with them.”
Parker eyed Kat. “Why?”
“Your bridal shower?” Kat quickly asked. “To make sure they know what’s happening on the big day.”
Parker blinked. “Oh, right. I’ll let you know.” She turned to Drew and tugged on his arm. “Can we go now, please?”
“Sure. I want to stop by the bank first.” He checked his watch. “Still have a few minutes.”
“Fine,” Parker consented with a dramatic sigh. “See you, Kat. I’ll…get with you on the wedding details later.”
“Of course,” Kat responded and smiled politely.
Drew waved goodbye to Kat and stepped out of the shop with Parker fussing behind him. “I’d really like to get back to the hotel now.”
“It shouldn’t take that long. I’ve had this appointment for a few days now.”
She let out an annoyed breath. “What’s it about again?”
“You know I’m setting up a few projects here, and I want to make sure all the funding is going through. Plus, I have an extra one to work on.”
“Another one? What is it this time? Drew, this is going to set us back—”
“I want to do one for Kat.”
