The rehearsal dinner was going to be a dress rehearsal as well. I particularly needed to be sure that I could walk in my dress and heels. I didn’t want to embarrass myself in front of the whole pack by tripping and falling.
I stood in front of the full-length mirror, staring at myself. The dress was just as perfect as the last time I put it on and now that my makeup and hair were done, the whole thing seemed to be more real. I actually looked like a bride. Not just some girl playing dress-up.
I couldn’t help smiling at myself and doing a little twirl. Of course, Arthur chose that moment to come in through the side door.
I gaped at him. I’m pretty sure an entire swarm of flies could have entered my mouth at that moment. That’s how open my mouth was. Arthur looked like some kind of fai
