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fallen around her face.
    She kept her makeup light because she didn’t want to look like she was trying too hard. Wearing just a little blush, mascara and lip-gloss, she gave herself one more look in the mirror. She was satisfied with the results, so she threw her lip-gloss, powder, license and debit card into her leather clutch.
    Heading out to the kitchen , she took her phone off the charger, grabbed her keys and headed out the door. She glanced across the street to see Nan and Abby standing in the window. Abby was waving wildly while Nan gave her enthusiastic thumbs up. She blew them a kiss and jumped in her car. Before she pulled out of the drive way she sent Zach a quick text.
     
    Journey: I’m on my way. I should be there in te n 
     
    Zach: Great! C u soon. Text me when u get here and I’ll meet u out front.
     
    Journey: K.
     
    Journey pulled into the entrance of Springwood Country Club. “Wow,” she breathed. The clubhouse was beautiful; it was a large brick structure with white columns at the entrance and overhang. The landscaping was lush with colorful flowers lining the walkways. The scent of the gardenias invaded her senses as she got out of her car. She grabbed her phone and texted Zach that she was there.
    Her palms started to sweat as she made her way to the doors. People were milling around outside, a couple looked her way, but she just kept walking. She made her way through the doors and smiled when she saw Zach. He looked so handsome in his dove grey suit. The blue pinstriped shirt made his blue eyes even bluer. When he reached her she tilted up to accept the kiss he leaned down to give her.
    “Wow, you look beautiful.” Grabbing her hand, he led her towards the open double doors that led into the hall.
    “Thank you.” Her cheeks heated up and she got a warm feeling low in her belly and followed him into the hall. “You look great too. Did I miss much?”
    He pulled her hand up and kissed the back of it . “No, they just finished the speeches and everyone’s having cocktails before dinner. Let’s get you a drink. Then I’ll take you around and introduce you to everyone.”
    “A drink would be good. I’m nervous; what if they think I’m too young for you?” She hated admitting that, but he was eleven years older than her.
    “Don’t worry, beautiful. They’re all going to love you.” Giving her a reassuring smile, he handed her a glass of champagne from the bar.
    As they enjoyed their champagne , Journey listened and smiled when Zach told her about the wedding ceremony. She couldn’t wait to meet Dustin, Stacy, and their little girl, who was the same age as Joey. Maybe she’d make some friends and Joey could have playdates with their daughter. Someone announced over the microphone that dinner would be served in fifteen minutes.
    She needed to slow down, as she was on her second glass of champagne when a couple with a beautiful little toddler came towards them.
    “Oh great, here’s some of the people I wanted you to meet.” He waved them over. “Hey , guys, I want to introduce you to my girlfriend.” He squeezed her hand when he called her his girlfriend. That warm feeling spread through her again.
    “Journey Cummings, this is Luke and Bellamy Carter. The little peanut is their daughter Carrington, otherwise known as Care Bear. Guys, this is Journey.”
    She froze for just a second at the last name Carter, but shook it off. Dylan looked nothing like Luke. She covered her mini-freak out quickly by reaching out and shaking both of their hands.
    “It’s really nice to meet y’all. Your little girl is beautiful.”
    Bellamy beamed at the little girl and Luke. She learned that she was the baby sister of the groom and best man, whom she had yet to meet. They talked for a few minutes and then they walked off to talk to an older couple.
    “Wow , Zach, I can see why you’ve been hiding this one. You’re gorgeous, doll.” The guy who spoke up as he reached them had light brown