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stomach. Inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly, she waited only moments before that rich baritone voice wafted through the phone.
    “Jonathan Damon.”
    “Jonathan, this is Ivy Hart.” Why she said it like that she’ll never know. Of course he knew it was her, the receptionist probably already told him.
    “Do you have any events scheduled for three weeks from now?”
    “Sounds familiar, but let me check.” Jonathan pulled up his meeting calendar on his computer. “Saturday’s booked solid, but we do have the Embassy Ballroom available on Friday night. Maximum capacity is one hundred people.”
    “I’m not sure if the bride is set on getting married on Saturday. I’ll have to find out. Do you have some time to meet with me and the bride this afternoon?”
    “How’s two o’clock?”
    “Excellent.”
    Suddenly there was a pregnant pause. Ivy wondered if Jonathan wanted to say something. All she could hear now was his breathing. She couldn’t say anything personal to him, since her sisters were watching.
    Finally, Ivy spoke. “See you at two.”
    “Look forward to it.”
    Ivy ended that call and quickly pressed line one.
    “Lauren, Saturday’s booked. Would you consider getting married on Friday evening?”
    “Friday may work out better.”
    “Have you heard about Magic Moments Banquet Hall on Broadway?”
    “I’ve seen their ad in the Chicago Wedding Magazine , but I’ve never been there.”
    “Can you meet me there at two o’clock today?”
    “Really? You are awesome, and quick, too. I’ll be there?”
    “Wait, wait, one second.” Ivy stopped her before she hung up. She needed to give to her the address and directions. She hadn’t met a bride yet that let her giddiness cause her to forget important details.
    “Do you need the address?” Ivy asked.
    Lauren giggled. “Oh, yes, I’m sorry, I got so excited. It’s actually in the magazine, but you can give it to me.”
    “Do you have a pen so you can write down the address and the phone number? I don’t want you to get lost.”
    “I’m ready.”
    “Where are you coming from?”
    “Alsip, Illinois.”
    “Take I-80/94 east to the Broadway South exit. Drive about one mile and Magic Moments is located on the left side of the street. The address is 8215 Broadway.”
    “I have GPS on my cell phone, so I shouldn’t have a problem.”
    “Lauren, I look forward to meeting you at two o’clock this afternoon at Magic Moments.” Ivy repeated the name of the place and the address one more time to be sure the young woman was clear as to where they were meeting.
    After she hung up, she stood. “This young lady is going to need everything.”
    “I don’t mind last-minute weddings when they’re simple,” Rose commented.
    “Once I meet with her over at Jonathan’s, we’ll know if it’s going to be simple or a problem,” Ivy responded, gathering her things.
    “Speaking of Jonathan, when are you going to put him out of his misery?”
    “What are you talking about, Rosie?”
    “Marc told me that Jonathan has asked you out and you keep saying no. When are you going to go out with him?”
    Ivy’s stomach dropped. She hoped the horror she felt didn’t show on her face. Jonathan was much closer to his brother than she thought. Would he truly be able to keep their secret? The last thing she needed was her sisters butting their noses into her affairs. The day had started out perfectly, and she hadn’t thought about her marriage or Jonathan other than going to see him about a bride.
    “Vee, you’re not going to answer, are you?” Lili asked.
    “The man has been sweet on Vee for years now. I know you guys had to have seen the way he looks at her,” Rose said picking up her notebook from the table.
    “Rosie, you’re always trying to play matchmaker,” Violet said.
    “Why not? Vee’s not trying to make a match or find a mate for herself, so I don’t think it’s a bad idea,” Lili commented, turning toward Ivy.
    Ivy didn’t know how to