My Brothers Best Man (editing)

Eighteen

Riley

A week after getting the fabric for Marilyns maternity shoot dresses, I finally finished.  I took her measurements after the mall run and got to work that night. I would've been done sooner but I still work as a waitress. But hopefully soon I can't quit and focus on designing.

For now I have to use my sewing machine to make the dresses. Eventually I can pay to get them made for me. Marilyn is on her way over with James. We told him about my plan and he seems to be on board. He wanted to see in person a design of mine so I don't mind him coming to check it out.

Since Marilyn insists that I charge her, the price I'm charging her for two dresses is $400. The material is really good, but not the high quality I'm aiming for so that's why it is cheap. The time I put into designing and measuring is also part of the payment.

The dresses she was going to get before were like $1,000 each! So this is a steal. Plus, i made it with love and just for her. One of a kind.

A knock on the door startled me, I quickly placed the dresses that I have hanging on my two mannequins under a big sheet to conceal it.

I opened the door to see three people instead of two.
James and Marilyn brought Axel.

I look like crap, I haven't showered today, my hair is in a wild bun on the top of my head. I have a tank top on with no bra, I'm glad it's a black tank top. Big sweatpants and I'm pretty sure I look like a zombie.

"Come in! Hey guys!" I grin trying not to glare at them for not giving me a heads up. They are oblivious, they both hug me before walking in.

"Hey Riley, you look cute." Axel grinned as he walked into the apartment. Ignoring the rising heat in my cheeks, I slam the door and spin around, "so what's up guys? Are you ready to see the dresses?"

Marilyn is staring at the covered mannequins jumping slightly with excitement. "Yes! Please."

" okay, the men can go to the kitchen while she gets dressed in the guest bathroom and then she can show you like that. Sound good?" I look to James and axel. They both look at each other then nod, "sounds good." James gives Marilyn a kiss before following Axel to the kitchen.

"How do you know where her kitchen is?" I hear James ask Axel. Well, I don't wanna be present for that convo.

I walk over and remove the sheet, Marilyn gasps quietly, "oh Riles! These are so beautiful! Better than I imagined."

"I hope they fit too! You know where to go. Take this one first," I hand her the baby pink butterfly dress. She decided to change it from blue to pink which was no trouble at all.

"Oh Riley," she sighed, my palms started getting sweaty as I waited for her to step out. The door opened, and she stepped out. My breathing stopped, it fit perfectly. She looks gorgeous, her belly looks amazing in that dress. She looks up and smiles, her eyes watery, "I'm so in love. It's beautiful. I never wanna take it off. I think I'm finally realizing I'm really having a baby. This is really happening."

I walked over and wrapped my arms around her, "you will be the best mommy ever. You look stunning. I'm soo happy it fits like a glove. Can you breathe in it? It's not too tight?"

"No not at all. This fabric has a good stretch to it. James! Come look!" I stepped aside while James and Axel stepped out.