Page 77 of Valentines In The Presidential Suite

Morgan danced in a circle. “This is so exciting! I think Simon would be pleased, too.”

Brad caught her arm and twirled around with her. “He was an exceptional man. No doubt he knew this was the perfect place for us to marry. I wouldn’t put it past him.”

“Let’s hope everything works out,” said Morgan, slowing to wrap her arms around Brad’s waist.

“I’m sure it will. Everyone is willing to make it happen,” said Brad. “Let’s go down and have dessert and do a little more dancing.”

“Really?” she said.

“Well, it’s more about the dessert than the dancing,” Brad admitted with a grin.

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When they returned to the party, a huge dessert buffet had been set up. Brad took one look at it and filled his plate with treats.

Morgan chose a strawberry tart and a small piece of chocolate candy.

As she ate her dessert, she realized she had no wedding dress. She’d have to ask the owners about that.

“What’s up? Why are you frowning?” asked Brad.

“I’m realizing all the things that need to be done in such a short time,” she said.

“That’s the best part of doing something like this. All you really need to do is show up for the wedding,” said Brad. “Everything else will be taken care of.”

“Yes, but I want to choose flowers, and I have to buy a dress…”

Morgan was interrupted by the arrival of Ann and Rhonda.

“Second thoughts?” asked Ann.

“Not at all. I just wonder how everything is going to be prepared. I don’t even have a wedding dress.”

“Not a problem,” said Rhonda. “We’ll take care of all the arrangements through our wedding planners, and Ann will introduce you to the best clothing store in town to help you with a dress.”

Morgan sighed. “You make it sound so easy.”

“It is,” said Rhonda. “Trust us. We’ll meet in the morning and take care of everything.”

“Thank you,” Brad said. “I appreciate it.”

Ann and Rhonda looked at one another, and then Ann said, “Each wedding is special…and different.”

“Yeah,” said Rhonda in such a way that Morgan knew some were not easy. She became determined to enjoy her own celebration and make it easy for everyone to join in.

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The next morning, Morgan got up early, too excited to sleep. Careful not to wake Brad, she padded to the living room and out to the balcony overlooking the side garden. As she watched the ground crew tend to the plants, Morgan made her choice. This would be the best spot for a wedding. It wouldn’t be too hot or too cold if they held it in the late afternoon.

She knew Ashley would be awake. She lifted the phone to call her. Before she could punch in the numbers, her cell rang. Ashley.

“Hi, Ashley. I was just about to call you. What did Mark say?”

“That’s why I’m calling. He said he’d arrange for days off with no problem. His partner had just come back from a vacation and would take over. No problem with the kids. I just have to find a dog sitter for our pups. I have one in mind.”

“Oh, I hope it works.” Morgan let out a long sigh. “That means so much to me. You know how much I want you all here for the wedding.”

“Are your parents coming?” Ashley said.