Page 41 of Before You Say I Do
“Remember Abby. Give the camera those come-to-bed eyes!”
From being impressed with Delta, she wished she was just a little sadder and heartbroken right now.
Jordan climbed up onto the sofa, holding out a hand to Abby.
She took it, taking in Jordan’s sun-kissed hair, and her dazzling smile. In that moment, Abby knew just who was making her weak at the knees.
Their eyes met, and Jordan gave her a beaming smile, her hand wrapped around one of the boat’s white poles, her pose relaxed.
Desire hit Abby square in the gut, almost winding her. She styled it out, giving Delta what she wanted, with much whooping from the group as she slotted herself in front of Jordan. Abby could hear them, but they weren’t as loud as her heart, that was beating like a drum in her ears as Jordan’s arm encircled her, their bodies melding.
Abby stared out at the ocean, just as the boat hit a wave. She wobbled to one side. Jordan saved her. She righted herself.
“You okay?” Jordan’s concerned eyes were on her.
Abby nodded. “More than okay.”
“Okay, now let’s have the money shot! Arms up in three, two, one!”
Jordan stepped closer behind her, both arms now holding her in place.
Abby almost forgot to breathe. She leaned back into her, relishing the moment. “I’m the king of the world!” she shouted.
Right then, at that moment, she believed it.
More whooping from behind, just as the boat hit another wave.
Both Abby and Jordan were knocked off balance. Jordan fell sideways, bringing Abby down on top of her. They landed on the sofa with a cushioned thud.
When Abby opened her eyes, her lips were inches from Jordan’s.
Electricity crackled between them as Jordan opened her eyes.
Was she feeling this, too? This connection? Abby would love to ask.
But now wasn’t really the right time.
Delta appeared at their side. “I didn’t ask for that extra bit at the end, but it’s going to make a cracking video for my bridesmaid speech. I thank you!”
Abby had forgotten she was being recorded. “Fantastic.”
Jordan was still staring at her.
* * *
Even though thesun was high in the sky at 4pm, the water was cooler than they’d imagined. Abby climbed down the aluminium ladder on the side of the boat, then flung herself backwards, floating in the sea. For a moment, she was at peace. Just her, the sea and her thoughts.
Until Delta jumped in with a yelp, breaking the moment.
The salt water stung Abby’s eyes and she spat some out of her mouth as her perfect moment was ruined. “You’re a real pearl, you know that?”
Delta grinned. “It’s been said before.” She took Abby’s face in her hands and kissed her lips. “Cheer up sweet cheeks. You’re on your hen weekend, on a gorgeous boat ride, and you’ve got a hot woman at your beck and call.” She paused. “That’s me, just in case you were wondering.” She gave Abby a wink, kissed her cheek, then swam towards the others.
Abby shook her head, her eyes still stinging. When she turned left, Jordan was there.
“Race you,” she said, for the second time that day. The first time, Abby had lost. She was determined not to do so again.
They were in front of everyone else. Abby kicked her feet, clear water ahead as they entered the cave. Up above were incredible rock formations carved from the teeth of nature. Without the sun overhead, the temperature dropped considerably, and they were plunged into semi-darkness as they raced for the far side of the cave.
