Subtle Love ~ C.E. (FIRST BOOK)

The Perfect Dress

After a few months, everywhere I went I had either my body guard, Chris, or the girls along with me. I haven't seen Nick anywhere thankfully but, the press just seemed to love that day. I got a call from Krystal telling me that a picture of me punching Nick's face was all over the internet. Luckily, not many people are blaming me but, they're definitely questioning. Some even said that I gave a hell of a punch because he definitely went home with a broken nose. The world knows I used to go out with him so, maybe they'll figure I had good reasoning.

"Morning babe." Chris said wrapping his arm around my waist while giving me a kiss to the cheek. "Good morning." "Looks like the news is loving you." He said now with both arms around me. "Yeah. Just what I needed." "Don't worry, it'll blow over soon enough. No one thinks you're the bad guy." "Let's hope so. What do you feel like eating later?" "Uh.....I kind of want WingStop. Can you get Korean barbecue and mang-" " "Mango Habanero, I know." "You know me so well." He smiled as he gave me a kiss. "Okay, I'll go around-" "Woah, can't you just order delivery?" "Babe, you can't keep doing this. I haven't seen him ever since that day." "I know but, I don't want him to find you once you're finally alone. I think you should put a restraining order on the guy." "If I do, will you let me go out by myself?" "Mm.....okay." "Then, I'm definitely going to do that." The room filled with laughter as I grabbed my phone off of the nightstand."Are you excited to pick out a dress tomorrow?" "Excited and nervous." I said coming down the steps along with Chris. "Why nervous?" "I don't know, I just want to make sure I get the perfect dress." "Don't worry bug, you'll have the best team along with you. Scarlett, Liz, Krystal, and our moms. You have all the support you can possibly get." He said before he kissed me and opened the fridge. Our mothers were staying for a few weeks and they were both such a help with all the wedding stuff. "Y/N honey, do you want me to make breakfast?" "Oh, you don't have to Lisa-" "I insist dear. It's the least I could do since I've been crashing your place." "Trust me, you're not crashing at all. It's been such a pleasure having you around." "Well, I'm glad that you feel that way. I love finally getting to know you! Did I tell you about the time Chris told me when he lost his virginity?" I held my mouth and gave out the most ugliest laugh then, Chris quickly shot a embarrassed look to his mom. "No, you did not. Please tell me more." I asked as I motioned her to the couch. "Oh god, here we go." Chris said shaking his head.

*Next Morning*

"Okay, did you send out the invitations?" Scarlett said making a right turn. (Looks like this)

"Yep. Official date is July 6th." "Booked a florist, caterer, DJ, and photographer?" Scarlett asked,"Yes." "Good, I booked the hair and makeup stylists along with getting all the decor." Liz answered, "I booked the venue that you and Chris chose. An outside wedding is going to be so beautiful." Krystal replied, "We're getting the bridesmaid dresses a week from today. Now all you have to do is get the dress, do engagement photos, dinner rehearsal, bachelorette party and book the place for your honeymoon." Chris's mother said before the whole car "ouuuuuued" like middle schoolers. We all snicker and my mother asked, "So, where did you guys choose to go?" "Fiji." "Oh wow, you guys are going all out. Anyways, we're here." Scarlett said as we all got out of the car.

Hours has passed by and I put on a fashion show while putting on multiple dresses. There was champagne and music so, it seemed like the right thing to do. "I'm about to come out...again! I really like this one." I come out with the dress and veil on with the biggest smile spread across my face. "What do you guys think?" I asked.

The whole room stood still while everyone just, stared. "What? Does it look bad?" I asked. Next thing I know, both Chris and I's mothers began crying. "You look beautiful dear." Chris's mother cried, "Look at my baby all grown up." My mom said as she stroked my cheek. "Mom, you gotta stop crying otherwise I'm going to cry." I said trying to hold it in. "You look like an absolute princess y/n." Liz said holding in tears as well before the rest of the girls nodded in agreement. "Okay so, I guess this is definitely the one then?" We all chuckled and I paid for the dress. We all decided to head home after a lengthy day and catch up next week for the fittings of the bridesmaid dresses. When our mothers and I came home, Chris was asleep along with Dodger laid out on his bed on the ground. "Aww. How sweet." my mother whispered. "I'm going to go rest. I'm all worn out." "Same here, I will not be awake until tomorrow morning.". Both of the women laughed and went upstairs just as Chris had woken up.

He looked to me with his eyes barely opened and said, "Hey bug, back all ready?" as he motioned me to sit on his lap. "It's been 5 hours since we left." I snickered. "Oh has it? Did you find the perfect dress?" "I did actually. I think you'll love it too." "Too bad I have to wait a whole 4 months to see it." "It'll be worth it love." I said getting comfortable while pulling the blanket over us. A few minutes later, "Why do we just so happen to always have this blanket here?" he asked sleepily. "Now that you asked that, I really don't know. Glad it's here though." After I spoke those words, we drifted asleep.