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to its best advantage. Hopefully Jason would
    like it.
    Hours later, her phone rang. She checked the caller ID and answered it.
    She was determined not to sound like a hysterical idiot. “Hey there.”
    “Hi, sweetheart. How did the closing go today?”
    She sighed. “It went well. It’s all done. I’ve sold the only home I’ve ever
    known.” She dashed the tear off her cheek as she said the words. She’d
    planned to sell the house anyway. It wasn’t his fault, so why was she half
    mad at him for it?
    “You doin’ okay?”
    “Not really. I’m in the middle of an emotional crisis. I keep asking myself if
    I’m doing the right thing.”
    “And how do you answer yourself?”
    She laughed. “I don’t know. That’s the problem. I can’t figure that out. It’s
    not that I don’t want to marry you. It’s really not. It’s just that I’m moving so
    far away from Texas. And I’m going to be having sex with a man I barely
    know.” She put her hand over her mouth as soon as she realized what
    she’d said. She hadn’t meant to bring that up.
    “Is that the problem? Are you worried about the wedding night?”
    She blushed. “That’s part of it.”
    “Why does that make you so nervous?” he asked.
    “Well, it’ll be a new experience, and I don’t feel like I know you well enough
    yet. Not really. Maybe we could get married, but wait a week or two?”
    He’d figured she was a virgin, but she hadn’t come right out and said it until
    now. “It’s going to be okay. I’m not willing to wait, but it’s not going to be
    some horribly traumatic experience. I promise. You’ll enjoy it.”
    She sighed. “I hope so. I know it’s not fair to even ask you to wait. I’m
    sorry. I’m just a little messed up right now. Too many changes too fast.”
    “There’s no need to be sorry. Once we’re married, everything will settle
    down, and things will be easier,” he promised.
    “I hope so.”

    *****
Amanda’s eyes searched the airport on Friday afternoon. She was glad
    that Jason wasn’t going to meet her. She needed some time with
    Stephanie before she had a mental breakdown.
    Most of her things had been sent ahead, so she only had her overnight
    bag, one suitcase, and her wedding dress with her. Everything else was
    already here. Jason had told her the night before that the moving truck had
    arrived and where he’d put everything. She picked up the only suitcase
    that she’d checked and searched the people around her again.
    She was looking for Stephanie, so was surprised to be caught in a bear
    hug by Jason. She pulled back and looked up at him her eyes showing her
    happiness at his presence. “You made it!”
    “I couldn’t not meet you with how freaked out you sounded the other night.
    My friend, Steve, is dealing with the tractor.”
    She grabbed him in another hug. “I’m so glad you came.”
    He tucked his forefinger under her chin and lifted her face up to his. His
    lips descended slowly, kissing her softly. “I missed you.”
    “I missed you, too. I can’t believe that we’re going to be married at this
    time tomorrow.”
    He picked up her suitcase and started toward the truck. She carried her
    garment bag and her overnight. When they reached the truck, he stowed
    them behind the seat and they climbed in. He immediately caught her
    hand and pulled her close, kissing her passionately this time. They were
    both panting by the time he broke off the kiss. “I’m looking forward to not
    stopping at a kiss,” he whispered.
    She blushed. “I’m really nervous about that.”
    He smiled, stroking her cheek. “Don’t be. It’s going to be beautiful.” He
    kissed her one more time before putting the truck in gear. “You hungry?”
    “I’m not sure I could eat. Too nervous,” she admitted.
    “We’ll wait ‘til we’re closer to home then. Stephanie is expecting you for
    dinner anyway. She has a few last minute details about the wedding she
    wants to go over.”
    The drive went