Finding the Missing Piece: Book 2

Chapter Fifty-Three

Katniss POV- (About a week later)

I had our wedding invitations made this last week so Peeta and I are going to pick them up now.

"I really hope you like them since you didn't really have a say in what they looked like." I tell him.

I keep my eyes on the road ahead of me.

"I'm gonna love them no matter what. I don't care what they look like, that doesn't matter. The only thing that matters to me is that I get to marry you." Peeta says and I can hear the grin in his voice.

I come to a stop sign and stop.

I look over at him and give him a slight smile, he returns it and I go.

About two minutes later, we get to the photography shop.

"Hello, kids!" A man says from behind the counter, he looks about 45 or so and is kind of short.

"How can I help you?" He says holding a hand out to Peeta, then to me.

We both shake his hand and I speak, "I designed a wedding invitation last week and they were suppose to be ready today. There was about 30 I think." I say softly.

The man gives a welcoming smile, "Everdeen-Mellark?" He asks.

I nod and he walks to the back and retrieves a manila envelope.

"Here you go." The guy says handing me the pictures.

I smile, "Thank you. How much is it?" I ask.

The man looks at his computer, "This is for your wedding, right?" He asks Peeta.

I nod.

"Our wedding." Peeta says.

"It's free." The man says.

I look at Peeta and then at the man.

"Oh, no. We-" He cuts me off.

"Consider it a wedding gift from us. I'm a friend of your father's." He says with a wink to Peeta.

"Sir, that's very kind but we can't let you do that." Peeta says surely.

I hate when people do things like this, especially small businesses. It's extremely kind but it makes me feel so bad.

"I'm the owner of this store and I insist. It's free. Your father gives me a lot of business." The man pushes.

Peeta gives me a nudge to let it go, "Thank you so much. We really appreciate it, sir." He says gratefully.

I can't believe this man is just going to give us our wedding invitations for free, I was expecting the expense to be at least $100.

"I've seen you around town together. The two of you made me believe in true love again." The man smiles.

I look up at Peeta and grin.

"You should come to our wedding. I'm sure my father would be glad to see you there." Peeta offers.

The man smiles and shakes his head, "You don't have to do that. I know your father but I don't even know either of you."

"We insist. Bring your family and you have dinner. It's the least we could do." I butt in.

The man smiles, "I appreciate the very generous offer but I will have to turn you down." He says.

This man is as stubborn as Peeta and I put together.

"Well, you two better get going before the snow comes." He says, walking out from the counter again. We thank him again, shake his hand and walk towards the door.