Page 143 of You Kissed Me First


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The photo changes to one of Nessa grinding on him while she holds up her drink.

“As much as she had fun getting to know him.”

I can hear Nessa laughing. They had no idea what I was going to say, but they knew I was going to do a picture slide show from the cruise.

“Every single day spent with them showed me what it means to truly be in love with someone who is your other half. How grateful you should be when you find that person.”

The photos switch through a couple of them together and smiling. Then it switches to one of all of us.

“We had a lot of fun together, but this trip was more than a vacation away from reality. This is the trip that changed my life. Not only because I was able to travel to places I’ve never been, but because I got to spend it with someone special.”

Now there’s a picture of Katie and me on the screen. I hear her gasp.

“For fourteen days, I was lucky enough to spend almost every waking minute with someone I admire. Someone who I fell head over heels in love with. Someone who I can’t wait to get to know more.” Turning to her, I take her hands in mine, forgetting the mic. “Katie. Not one second of this was ever fake to me. It might have been an impulsive decision to claim you as mine, but I haven’t regretted it a single second. I don’t want you for a good time, baby doll. I want you for a long time. I’m thinking forever if you’ll have me.”

Katie’s eyes are teary as she looks up at me. She’s not speaking though.

My heart is pounding, waiting for her answer.

Then I hear it.

“Oh fuck.”

27

WEDDING

“Oh fuck.”

My eyes dart to my sister as soon as I hear the words. Then I see it. She’s puking into Grant’s lap.

He’s rubbing his hand down her back, letting it happen.

I glance back to Dominic. “To be continued?”

I offer him a tentative smile before I take off toward my sister. Everyone is looking at her with concern.

“Um, how about everyone takes a walk outside while we clean this up?” I hear Dominic call into the microphone.

“Nessa?” I ask her as I get closer.

“Oh, man. That’s so embarrassing,” she hisses.

“It’s okay. Let’s get you to the bathroom and cleaned up. Grant can get changed, and I’m sure Dominic would be willing to clean all of this up.” I look over at the man in question.

My heart is still racing from his words. I was about to jump into his arms and tell him yes. I would be happy to be with him, but then Nessa had to go and throw up.

Okay, it’s not her fault. I’m sure she couldn’t stop it, but still.

“I got this. You take care of her. Grant, I have some clothes in my car.”

As they move into action, I take hold of Nessa, leading her into the bathroom. After making sure it’s clear of everyone, I lock the door behind her.

She’s over the sink now, rinsing out her mouth.

“Are you okay? Was it something you ate? Or have you drank too much?”

She shakes her head. “I’m pregnant.”