Natalie jumped up and hugged me. “Thank you. Casey said you worked on this last night and this morning. I wouldn’t have noticed the changes if you hadn’t called us.”
“I didn’t want to spring it on you the day of your wedding. I hated to do that today, but I didn’t think it was fair.”
“Omar said you placed the order, and they didn’t deliver what you asked for. It’s not on you.”
“Yeah, but it is. They’ve done this before, though not this bad, so I knew it was a possibility. Usually I get notice in advance.”
“Places can just not send what you ordered?” Omar asked.
I shrugged. “If the flowers don’t exist, they can’t create them. There are greenhouses that stock most retail stores, but sometimes plants don’t work out the way we hope. It’s why I’ve been working to expand my greenhouse. The more I can grow here, the less I need to order in.”
“And you have enough business for that?” Omar asked.
I chuckled. “I’m getting there. My two employees are exceptional, and they’ve drummed up some new business for me with local places that want to have potted plants in their offices. Between the walk-ins, the regulars, and the businesses, I’m going to sell out everything in the greenhouse this year. We’d go bigger if I had more space.”
“Wow. Good for you. That’s amazing. And if you need anything from me, please let me know.”
I chuckled. “Your wedding is enough. I’m getting more business from others getting married in the area who thought they had to go farther away for their wedding flowers. It’s good to have the mayor, and the local paper, spotlighting my business.”
“You deserve to be highlighted,” Casey said.
“Thank you.”
“When did you two get together?” Natalie asked.
“And that’s our cue to go. See you both tomorrow. Casey, see you later tonight. Thanks again to both of you,” Omar said, dragging Natalie to the door.
Casey and I followed them out, laughing at Natalie arguing and Omar not letting her go before they were outside. He stopped and kissed her in the rain until she stopped fighting him, then they disappeared from view.
Casey laughed. “They loved what you came up with.”
“It sounds like they loved what you came up with.”
She shrugged. “We make a good team.”
“Yes, we do. Thank you for your help. I was panicking today, and when you showed up, I knew it would all work out.”
“Now, we need to put everything together so it’s ready for tomorrow.”
“Thank you. So much.”
“You’re welcome. But now you have one more thing you need to teach me.”
My body flashed hot, and my dick hardened. “You’re a tease.”
She chuckled and looked back at me over her shoulder. “Who said I’m teasing?”
I groaned and followed her, wishing I was laying her out on the table instead of the flowers.
With Casey’s help, I finished all of the centerpieces on Friday before she left to get ready for the rehearsal. I hated that I wouldn’t see her again until the wedding, but I loved that I was going to have her all to myself for the night.
Saturday morning, I loaded up the truck with everything for the wedding and headed to Mountain View Retreat. Natalie’s summer camp was open for weddings and other town events throughout the year. The location was what brought Natalie and Omar together when it was donated and she took it over to use for the camp.
Natalie used Blossom & Grow plants outside the camp and around the office, and seeing the place lit up and decorated for the reception was a full circle moment.
There were people working in the gathering hall, getting things put together for later. I found who appeared to be in charge and asked if I could set out centerpieces. She volunteered to help, and we had the truck unloaded and everything done in record time.
My next stop was Daisy’s house, where all the women were getting ready.
