52. Callie
CHAPTER 52
CALLIE
A ll of Sadie’s doubts appear to be gone when she walks down the aisle, and the love in her eyes when she looks at Adam is only rivaled by what’s in his eyes as he looks back at her.
Every detail is perfect—the setting, the flowers, the music, everything—and Sadie is right, Mom’s aggressive attention to detail seems to have been worth it.
I hope Mom is enjoying it too, but she’s currently crying—tears of joy, no doubt, and maybe relief that it’s all finally happening.
Max is several rows back from Mom. At least, I think it’s Max. It’s hard to know with absolute certainty from a distance. He’s not too far away for me to see how handsome he is, though.
Adam is reciting his vows, and the “to have and to hold” line brings up memories of being in the men’s arms last night. I felt so safe and secure when they held me, like I was exactly where I was meant to be. And then there was the way they held me in the shower this morning …each of them supporting one of my legs, pinning me between them … hands and mouths everywhere …
The heat of my cheeks pulls me back into the present moment, and just in time. Sadie is starting her vows, she and Adam exchange rings, and then they are pronounced husband and wife. After they kiss, Sadie turns to me and I hand back her bouquet, offering congratulations. My sister’s smile is like the sun, and I couldn’t be happier for her.