Faking it with Damian Black Novel Chapter 63
Faking it with Damian Black Novel Chapter 63 – -MILLIE- A bride walking down the aisle in a princess–like white dress had become an eyesore since my engagement with Hunter ended. It’s ironic, I know. Being excited about attending and planning weddings was nothing but a distant memory. Bitter, that’s what I am. I could hear Andrea saying, ‘Now you’re getting it. Weddings are nothing but a waste of money and time. Yet here I was, drinking a glass of wine at Natasha and Jonah’s wedding reception, torturing myself by faking a cheerful smile every time Natasha would look my way. The bride was too sweet for me to decline her invitation. She almost teared up when I hesitated to answer her request. Looking on the bright side, though, I don’t have the responsibility of making sure everything at this wedding was spot on. I got endless free drinks, and the food was great, too. That’s the perks of being a guest. I have the luxury of enjoying the beautiful arrangement and decorations their wedding planner’s team had done with the place. This wedding was blessed with pleasant weather. They were able to execute a garden wedding without hassles. Lanterns float above the tables, circling a space in the middle of the garden, which they turned into a dance floor. The newlyweds were the epitome of a joyous couple. The band played a rendition of Ed Sheeran’s Perfect for their first dance. Then guests approach them one by one, attaching dollar bills on Natasha’s wedding dress and Jonah’s tux. As the song ended, Benjamin Franklin’s face replaced the flower embroidery on Natasha’s signature gown. Jonah’s grandma even made a sash out of 100–dollar bills and draped it over Natasha’s shoulder like a Miss Universe sash. “I was thinking of hiring an event organizer for the farm,” Dad said as we swayed to “The Way You Look Tonight. Natasha was dancing with her father, an arm’s length away from us. “Are you asking for my opinion or informing me?” I narrowed my eyes on my father, There was a catch to his statement. I can feel it. He lifted our joined hands and made me spin, catching me like he used to do every time we danced since I was three. “Both,” he murmured, pulling me back into his arms. He lowered his voice and added, “It’s been a nightmare working with demanding event planners.” He looked at the buffet table. Vivian, the wedding planner, was speaking with one server; her hands were parked on her hips, and her mouth moved without pause. The server looked like she was about to empty the pitcher of water over Vivian’s head, A giggle fell from my lips, Dad frowned at me, suppressing a smile. “She’s a handful, isn’t she?” I commented. I don’t personally know Vivian. From what I heard, she’s a freelance event planner. But witnessing how she’s micromanaging the event from the band to the server, I understood where Dad was coming from. I know Dad’s chef, and the food was nothing short of delicious, yet Vivian had so much to say about everything. “But not all event planners are like that,” I mumbled. Dad hummed, making me spin again. “I know someone sweet and smart and knows how to work with people.” “Yeah?” I feigned interest, tilting my head to the side. “She sounds interesting.” “Yep. She’s my daughter,” he chuckled. The vibration rippled through me. The little girl inside me will always feel elated to hear Dad’s praises, I guess. I sighed, my shoulders falling a little. “I don’t know, Dad. I can’t just leave Effortless Events. Candice would kill me. It’s our baby, you know.” “Your mom said you might say that, but hear out your old man.” This sounds more like a business proposal than a casual father–and–daughter conversation. “You don’t have to leave Effortless Events. We can be partners.” I mulled over his words, considering all my options. Dad could be convincing if he wanted to be. How else would he win over the heart of this place? “You don’t know how many bookings Sasha had turned down this year,” Dad added. Sasha was the villa’s manager. “Your mother had scolded me for letting the opportunity pass, said she could do the planning herself, but I want her to enjoy her time now. In fact, I was planning on taking her on a cruise next year.” Ugh, he’s not using that card on me, is he? He knew how much I wanted them to enjoy their time together. I pushed them to focus on themselves ever since I graduated college. “Really?” I shriek, excited for my mother nonetheless. “Don’t tell her yet. I want to surprise her.” The song ended, and the guests on the dance floor moved back to their seats. “So, what do you think?” Dad asked as we settled back to our table. “You told her?” Mom asked. The two of them were clearly teaming up against me. Chapter 62 Dad draped an arm on the back of Mom’s chair. “Yeah. She said she’ll think about it.” He winked at me. […]
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