Chapter 54
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SOPHIE
S ophie stretched, waking with the slow, tingling realization of what the day held. Rolling over to the empty side of the bed, she grabbed her cell phone and dialed Gavin. The line rang four times before his voicemail picked up. She disconnected and tried again.
“Darlin’?” Gavin answered hoarsely.
“Hi, baby. I wanted to hear your voice before everything got too crazy. Sounds like you had fun last night.”
“Yeah, sure. Got drunk with half of Dublin.”
“Did you cuddle with Conor last night?” she teased.
He laughed. “I didn’t get that drunk. He’s in his room and I’m in the guest room.”
“The fans who ‘ship’ you two will be so disappointed.”
“They’ll survive,” he said.
“Are you going to be able to meet me this afternoon?”
“I’ll do my best. You’ll be the one in the white gown?”
“Yes, that’ll be me.”
“Guess who Conor’s date today is.”
“Who?”
“Sondra.”
“Really? Are they back together? When did this happen?”
Gavin laughed. “I don’t know. I think he gets romantic notions in his head now and again. He doesn’t really want to be with her the way she wants. Hopefully she’s going in with her eyes open.”
“You never know. Weddings are awfully romantic.”
“Especially for the two getting hitched.”
“Are you nervous?” she asked.
“Just worried you’ll change your mind and won’t show.”
“Keep you on your toes.”
“Give me a little hope, won’t you?”
“Well … I do have this really nice dress and nowhere else to be today, so I think I will be there.”
“Brilliant. I can’t wait to see you, Sophie.”
“Me too, baby. But I better go now. I’ve only got seven hours to get beautiful for you.”
“More beautiful? Didn’t think it was possible.”
“Keep that up and I just might marry you, mister.”
“I love you, sweet girl.”
“I love you, Gavin.”