Free (Sequel to Through The Dark) Complete

Chapter 82

The following day, the girls spent all day getting massages and their hair done, manicures and pedicures, and every other thing you could put in a day that involved girls being girls together.  After all the pampering, Amanda took Julie out to eat at a cute little restaurant.  She ordered them both a glass of wine prior to the meal.

"I'm quite proud of you, today."  Amanda raised her glass towards Julie.

"Yeah, I managed pretty well being a proper girl today."  Julie clinked her glass with Amanda's and took a drink.  "I can't believe tomorrow is the rehearsal dinner and then you get married the day after already.  I swear we just met Niall.  I have no idea where the time went."

Amanda chuckled into her wine glass.  "JJ, you're a liar.  Think about all that's happened in the 2 ½ years since we met Niall.  SO much has happened it actually seems like it's been longer."

Julie shrugged her shoulders and looked over the menu.  "Maybe, I mean a lot did happen, but seems like it happened so fast.  Just doesn't seem like it's been that much time."

"Yeah, I guess it can seem both ways sometimes."  Amanda agreed.  "I already know what I'm getting.  Their Guinness Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings is amazing."

"How about you share that with me, and I'll get the Sheppard's Pie and share with you."  Julie propositioned Amanda.

"Sounds great."  Amanda nodded.  "Wonder what the boys are up to?"

Julie's answer was delayed when the waiter came over and took their orders.

"Hello, my name is David, and I'll be your server today.  What can I get started for you tonight?"  He asked with a smile.

Amanda ordered for both of them and asked for a glass of water for each.  She thanked him and then looked at Julie.  "So, what do you think they are up to?"  Referring to Harry and Niall.

Julie shrugged.  "Not sure I want to know.  Let them have their fun while they're rid of us.  Not sure about Niall, but Harry probably needs a break from me.  Luckily, he's used to very little sleep.  I keep him on his toes."

"Niall probably needs a break from me, too.  I've sort of been wedding obsessed for quite some time."  Amanda laughed ruefully.  "He's probably refrained from telling me to shut up a million times."  Amanda took a breath and then looked at Julie.  "I really wish you didn't have all those nightmares, JJ.  It just gives me another reason why I hate Johnny."

Julie gave Amanda a small smile.  "Yeah, I wish they'd go away, too.  I just need to figure out what I'm suppressing that's causing them.  I just don't know what it is."

"So, you think you're not dealing with something that's causing you the nightmares?"  Amanda thought about it.  "I don't know.  You've faced a lot lately.  I don't see what you could be suppressing."

"Yeah, me neither, otherwise I'd just deal with it.  But my therapist seems to think there's something I'm not dealing with."  Julie looked up when David appeared with more drinks and appetizers.

"So, what are two beautiful women like yourselves doing out alone tonight?"  David asked them as he set down the water and the appetizer.

"Celebrating her last couple days of being a free woman."  Julie replied gesturing towards Amanda.  "She's gonna become the old ball and chain shortly."

Amanda laughed at Julie.  "Yeah, I'm getting married day after tomorrow, but I doubt I'm considered the old ball and chain."

David smiled.  "Ah, I see.  I'm sure you'll make a beautiful bride."  He checked out Julie's ring finger.  "What about you?  You ready to take the plunge?"