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“Ooooh, I don’t know about that. I need the lever to feel in control.”
“It’s awkward at first, but you’ll get used to it,” he grumbles like the overconfident jackass he is.
“Hmm…kinda like sex, right? Except…there are no buttons, I actually get a joy stick.” I chuckle at my own joke, and it helps my nerves.
“Can you focus, please?”
And there’s the added bonus of aggravating Noah.
“Hey, I’m not the one who wrecked a car this weekend.” I grip the steering wheel like it’s my last lifeline and wince. “Okay, press it.”
“You press it.”
“No, you.”
He sighs and presses the D. I remove my foot from the break and turn the wheel, steering us out of the driveway and onto the road.
A road that feels like it was paved overnight.
“Wow,” I breathe.
“Yep. Just keep it steady until we get on the main road. The bumps are still there, you just don’t feel them as much.”
I don’t take my eyes off the road until we reach the first red light. The car stops running suddenly and I lift my hands off the wheel. “What’s that? What happened?”
“Should have told you about that. It saves gas and is better for the planet if it shuts down when you’re at a light. We can turn that off if you like.”
“Might be for the best.”
We arrive at the cottage in one piece. My best friend takes one look at my outfit and nods in approval.
“Good choice,” she whispers, hauling me into the kitchen.
“I’m still not interested in meeting anyone, so simmer down.” The last few days with Noah have been frustrating and I just want to make a point and leave. “Please don’t leave me alone with any hockey players.”
She passes me a cocktail, ignoring my request. “I’m so happy you’re here.”
I push it aside. “Did you get the email I sent you about the bridesmaid dresses, favors and florals?”
She glances up. “Umm…yes.”
“Did you pick anything?”
“Ice blue, coasters, and white roses.”
“Coasters? It’s so…flat.”
She sucks her teeth. “Can we not talk about weddings today? It’s a party. Let’s have fun.”
She brushes past me and I twirl, stopping her. “Hey, what’s going on?”
“What do you mean?”
“You’re acting like…you don’t plan on getting married.” I chuckle. “You’re not going to run again, are you?”
She pulls her arm back. “What is your problem? It’s just a wedding. It’s no big deal. I don’t care if it’s teal, black, rice, or doves. None of it matters. So just pick something and have a drink.”
I blink. "Doves? You didn't say anything about doves. You want birds at the ceremony?"
