Chapter Thirty-Five #2
“Is that a sex joke, Maddie?” Lennon asks.
I chuckle. “Ha, yep!”
Nothing about having sex with Liam embarrasses me. I want the whole world to know he’s all mine. I’ve only been waiting since I was seventeen.
“Lord. I can’t take either of you anywhere.” Sophie grins and shoos us inside.
As soon as we’re at the counter, one of the workers walks up and introduces herself as Mel.
She smiles as she types on a keyboard, then tells us she’ll grab our items. Mel walks us into a private area with mirrors and dressing rooms, then asks Sophie if she’d like help putting on her wedding gown.
Sophie’s adamant she can do it herself so Mel hands us our garments and it takes no time for me and Lennon to slip into ours before Sophie begs for help.
“If it's hard getting into it, don’t you think it’s gonna be even more difficult to take off?” I ask with a cheeky grin as we step in and notice she’s frazzled, trying to reach the beautiful buttons that go up the back.
“Mason will find a way, trust me.” Sophie drops her arms, giving them a rest. “It’s almost worse than putting on a sports bra after taking a shower and being damp.”
“Let me help,” Lennon gently tells her, using her calming mom voice.
“The only thing worse than putting on a sports bra is taking it off after dancing for three hours. It literally rolls up my back and—”
“Almost done,” Lennon interrupts, changing the subject as she clasps each button.
Sophie looks at us with tears in her eyes. “I just noticed your dresses. They’re beautiful. You both look so good.”
“Because we take after you.”
“The red is perfect,” Lennon states.
“It’s gonna be a Hallmark wedding, for sure!” I clap my hands, excited to celebrate Christmas soon.
It brings back so many good memories from last year after I first moved into the house. Sophie and I would bake cookies and have all night watch-a-thons together. Eventually, after she and Mason get married, they’ll move, and I’m going to miss that special bonding time we had together.
“What?” Sophie notices my change in mood.
I shake my head. “Nothing. I’m just gonna miss you at home.”
“Don’t you dare start that. I’m already getting emotional.” Sophie fans her face as if that’s ever helped stop the tears.
“You two better stop,” Lennon chimes in. “Look at you, Soph. You’re gorgeous.”
We stare in awe. The cream-colored dress has a crystal beaded waistband, illusion sleeves, and a plunging neckline showing just enough skin to be sexy but not scandalous. “You look like a Disney princess,” I whisper.
“Because I am.” Sophie snickers, then looks back and forth between Lennon and me. “I wish Mom were here.”
“She would’ve come.” Lennon moves Sophie’s long brown hair off her shoulder, showing off the sheer sleeves.
“I know, it just seemed ridiculous to have her travel here for a wedding dress try-on and all that. Plus, I have you two.”
“You’ll always have us, Soph. Always. Now, let’s FaceTime Mom so she can see us all.
” We move out of the dressing room where there are more space and mirrors, and I grab Sophie’s phone to call our parents.
There are too many pictures to be taken with mine.
After we say our hellos and I flip the camera around so they can see Sophie in her beautiful wedding gown, I hand the phone to Lennon and pull out mine.
It’s such an important memory to capture, and I make sure to snag all the best angles.
I swear any time my sisters have big life events, I become the family photographer, but I don’t mind.
If for some reason dancing doesn’t work out, I may have found an alternative career.
“I want to see all three of you together,” Mom says and Mel comes over and takes the phone and holds it so all of us are in the frame.
“Wow, my girls. I’m so proud,” she says, and I can tell she’s choking up.
“You’re gonna make the most beautiful bride, Soph.
We can’t wait,” Dad adds with a big toothy grin.
My heart is so warm as I look at my sisters laughing and chatting.
Moving to Sacramento to be with them is still one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life.
It sits right next to being relentless with Liam.
After final checks are made on measurements and everything seems to fit perfectly, we’re all given the talk to maintain our weight before the wedding. “Last minute alterations cause unnecessary stress,” Mel reminds us as we sign our paperwork and the gowns are released to us.
“So that means no getting knocked up, Lennon,” I tease.
“Me?” she screeches. “You’re one to talk. Are you on even birth control?”
“Oh my God,” Sophie groans, shaking her head. “Can we just agree everyone waits until after the wedding to get pregnant?”
“I’m waiting like ten years, so fine by me,” I say. I love my niece and nephew, but I’m way too young to be thinking about having kids. Though I really want the marriage and babies life with Liam, we have plenty of time and don’t need to rush for that.
On the way out, the three of us are nothing but smiles.
“Mimosas and massage time?” Lennon asks, looping one arm in mine and the other in Sophie’s.
“Aren’t you still breastfeeding?” I ask incredulously.
“I have enough milk in the fridge to last a few days, so we’re golden. I booked us an appointment at the spa for one o’clock, which means we still have an hour.”
I clasp my hands together. “Does that mean we can eat first? Pretty please?”
Sophie nods. “Yeah, there’s a sandwich place right around the corner. Shouldn’t take us too long.”
My mouth waters thinking about it. I slept in and skipped breakfast since Liam left the house so early.
Lennon leaves her car in the parking lot and rides with us.
By the time we go inside the shop, I’m ready to order one of everything off the menu.
After we pay, we sit at a table close to the windows and wait for our food.
Just as I’m taking a big sip of water, my phone buzzes in my pocket, and I pull it out with a huge grin.
“It’s Liam, isn’t it?” Sophie teases.
“I bet she doesn’t react that way when I text her.” Lennon smirks.
Liam
I miss you so much.
Sophie and Lennon’s eyes are glued to me, but I try to ignore them as best as I can.
Maddie
I miss you more.
Liam
Really? Prove it. Titty pics.
I snort, then look up at my sisters.
Maddie
I doubt Sophie and Lennon would appreciate that but hold please.
Quickly, I do a Google search and find the first picture of a tit that comes up.
I was scared of what would pop up, but to my surprise the images are completely harmless.
The cutest little photo of a neon green and bluebird is on my screen and I try not to burst into laughter as I send it over to him with the caption, cute little tit.
I can only imagine the look on his face right now.
Liam
Uhh. What the hell is this?
Maddie
That sir is a New Zealand Tit
Liam
Next time I’ll specify a nipple-pierced Maddie tit. But I do miss you, sweetheart.
While reading that last text I take a gulp of water. It probably wasn’t the smartest idea and it takes everything I have not to spit it all over my sisters who are watching me incredulously.
Maddie
You’re in big trouble. My sisters are glaring at me.
Liam
Tonight, you’re all mine. I have something special planned for us.
Maddie
Something special, huh? You trying to get laid or something?
Liam
Well, since I had to leave early and miss out on our morning sex routine, figured I’d mix things up a bit. Plus, now I’m imagining you sitting on my face and am rock hard.
Maddie
Proof?
Liam
I’ll prove it plenty when my cock is in your mouth later.
My cheeks heat when I imagine it.
Maddie
You’re getting me all flustered.
Liam
Good, that means you’ll be wet and ready for me Have fun with your sisters. I’m almost done here and should be home in an hour. I love you!
Maddie
Love you too. See you soon!
“Oh God, it always ends in that expression when she’s texting with him. I can only imagine what he said.” Sophie groans.
Lennon chuckles. “She’s got the love bug. Look at her.”
“Learned it from you two,” I playfully throw back at them. “Anyway, enough of that.”
“Mads,” Lennon says, then glances at Sophie nervously before focusing her attention on me. She lowers her voice. “So tell me, are you on birth control or not?”
I was actually wondering when they’d give me the talk. “No.”
“No? You need to be unless you want to get pregnant.” Lennon gives me a stern look.
I shrug. “I just haven’t gotten around to it yet.”
They’re both shocked.
“And you’re not pregnant right now?” Lennon just comes out and asks.
“No!” I whisper-hiss. “Jesus. I want kids eventually, but most definitely not for a long time.”
“Does Liam want kids?” Sophie asks.
I shrug. “He doesn’t mind practicing making them, but we haven’t had the conversation yet. We just started dating.”
“Well, maybe you two should talk about it so you’re on the same page.
I love my babies, but it’s better to be prepared for it.
It’s a life-changing experience and once you’re a mother, it’s up to you to make sure a baby human is taken care of.
Mads, you need to be responsible and make an appointment. ”
Thankfully our food arrives and interrupts the conversation, but only temporarily.
“Mads,” Sophie says, grabbing my attention from the wrap I was devouring. “I’ll go with you. I mean, if you want to. It’s better to be safe.”
“Thanks, Soph. And I know. I just haven’t had time with everything going on lately. But yeah, I will set something up and go see a doctor.” I take a huge bite of my wrap to end the subject.
Thankfully, Lennon starts talking more about the wedding and the venue that Sophie chose.
We’ve only seen photographs, but it’s going to be absolutely beautiful with the large windows that overlook the lake.
Considering it’ll be December, she’s hoping snow will lightly dust the surroundings to make it even more magical.