3: Out

ek, fitted gown with a mermaid silhouette. The fabric clung to her curves before flaring out dramatica

at Grace, who was perched on a

Noelle. After a moment of silence, she gave a firm shake

oward the dressing room. "I was thinking the sa

d out as Noelle disappe

t billowing out like a cloud of tulle. Noelle step

ving her hand dismissively. "You loo

aughing. "Frosting

say? I have a gift for meta

ate lace sleeves and a high neckline. Noelle stepp

too modest. You're marrying Adrian Blackwood, for heaven's sake. We need somethin

h she couldn't help but chuck

race shot back with a wink.

ty remark. Some were too plain, others too over-the-top. One dress had a tra

Grace sit up a little straighter in her seat. "Try t

e delicate lace and soft satin. It was simple yet elegant, with a sweeth

rself in the gown. It was perfect. The fabric hugged her figure just enough to accentuate her shape without feeling overwhelming. The lac

er hands clasped toge

le asked, turn

er voice soft. "It's yo

ss her face as she twirled slightly, watching the skirt

cue, the door opened catching their attention. Noelle looked up in the mirr

the world. And Adrian who truly was seeing her as the most beautiful woman, froze in p

thed, his voice bar

ith her cheeks flushed red. "A

r. His eyes never left hers as his expression showe

give them some space. "Well, I'd sa

son in the world. He stepped closer, gently taking her hands in his, his touch warm and s

His lips curved into a playful smile, one that betrayed how completely overwhelmed he felt in the mome

rds. Nervous laughter bubbled up as she gave him a playful push on the chest. "Wh

"Two weeks feels like an eternity, Elle," he murmured, his voice low and earnest. "S

is voice, but she shook her head, her lips cur

mall chuckle. "But I mean it. You

"Alright, lovebirds," she lightly teased but laced with mock exasperation. "As muc

rk tugging at her lips. "Noelle still has to finalize the alterations on her dress. And you, mist

s amber eyes. "Bad luck? Grace, do I look like the

Noelle might be. And honestly, I'm not about to let you jin

he two. "Grace has a point. Besides, Adrian

ne, fine. I'll go. But don't think for a second that superstition is what's keeping me awa

, his voice warm with promise.

dn't help grinning. "Alright,