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hair and eyes. His smile made him look like he was up to no good.
    “Dude, seriously. Journey, this idiot is one of my best friends, Skeeter Samuels. Yes, his parents hate him to give him that name. Ass, this is Journey, my girlfriend.”
    Skeeter gave her a mischievous smile and wink then stuck out his hand. She placed hers in his and couldn’t help but laugh when he brought her hand to his lips, kissing like Zach did earlier.
    “It’s nice to meet you, Skeeter.”
    “If you get tired of this dick, come find me and I’ll treat you right, sugar.”
    She kept hold of Zach’s hand as they made their way towards their table. Right before they reached their seats, he halted her.
    “Oh , here comes the bride, groom, and the best man.”
    It was like a movie. She turned to meet the newly married couple and felt her heart stop. It was him: it was Dylan. Journey tried to school her features, even though her insides began to quake. Her body felt like it was instantly covered in a fine sheen of sweat. He wasn’t paying attention as they walked towards them because he had a tall, leggy Katy Perry look-a-like snuggled up to his side. She was going to be sick. She’d played out their reuniting over and over in her head, but it was never while he was wrapped around some other woman.
    Of course , she had Zach, and he didn’t seem to notice the death grip she had on his hand. Maybe Dylan would keep walking and not see her, but dang it, she needed to speak to him. She needed to let them know that they had a son. Not here, though. She wasn’t going to do it around a bunch of strangers and his family. The bride and groom reached them and she tried to put on what she hoped was a genuine smile.
    “Hey , Zach. Who’s this?” the bride asked.
    “Hey , Stace. I want you guys to meet my girlfriend. Guys, this is Journey Cummings. Journey, this is Dustin and Stacy Carmichael.”
    Carmichael ; he lied. When they had met, Dylan told her that his name was Dylan Carter. She felt the tears start to well up in her eyes as the truth crashed through her like a tidal wave. She meant nothing to him. While she was stupid and falling in love, he was probably biding his time until he could be rid of her. The tears almost kept her from seeing the look of surprise cross Dustin’s features.
    She quietly congratulated the couple and tried to back away. Zach looked at her in confusion. “Babe, what is it?”
    “I , um—I need to find the restroom.” Out of the corner of her eye she saw Dylan stiffen and slowly turn towards them.
    “Journey?” He took a step towards her, but she backed away. “Journey, don’t go.”
    She felt so exposed with them all staring at her . Why? Why did it hurt so much? He looked the same, except for maybe a little leaner and his hair was longer than two years ago. He still had those piercing blue eyes that had always seemed to suck her in.
    Her mouth started moving before she could stop it .
    “It’s nice to see you again, Dylan , but I thought your last name was Carter?”
    Stacy turned to Dylan and gave him a perplexed look. She felt Zach turn her until she was facing him. Both of his hands cupped her face, she could see the realization hit him. “Joey?” Journey could only nod as a tear slid down her cheek.
    “I’m sorry , Zach, but I have to go.”
    She felt his touch on her arm and turned to Dylan .
    “What’s going on? ” he asked. “Who’s Joey?”
    No, no, no. She couldn’t do this here, not in front of virtual strangers. They were all going to judge her. Plus she didn’t want to ruin anyone’s evening. What she had to tell him wasn’t something to do at a wedding reception, and especially not in front of his girlfriend.
    “Journey, what are you doing here?” Dylan was trying to get into between her and Zach. Why couldn’t he just walk away? He was going to make her say it here, in front of everyone. She shook her head.
    “Dylan , you need to back off,” Zach said.
    “Stay out of it, Zach