Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0036

The old me would have been outraged and hurt by Amanda’s dress, but the current me was only annoyed. Was she trying to pull something to embarrass me, or was it just an attempt to get David’s attention for herself?

There was no way I could know unless I asked her. That would be a mistake, though. I didn’t want to accidentally reveal too much. Amanda was already suspicious of how quickly I had changed, and I couldn’t let on that there was more to it.

Still, I couldn’t walk down the aisle wearing a dress almost identical to Amanda’s maid of honor dress–it would look strange.

“What’s wrong, dear?” my mother asked.

I turned my attention to her. She had been helping the caterers set up the kitchen to begin cooking, and I hadn’t heard her approaching.

“Nothing,” I said.

“Don’t lie to me,” she replied. “I can tell something’s bothering you. What is it?”

I twisted my hands together as I tried to think of what to say. I was never good at lying to my mother. Besides, was a problem I had to address, and it might be easier with her help.

“There’s an issue with my dress,” I said.

She frowned deeply.

“Doesn’t it fit correctly?” she asked.

I shook my head. “The dress fits fine. The problem is that it’s too similar to Amanda’s ”

this

“Then we tell Amanda that she has to wear something else, my mother said, glancing toward the staircase with a displeased look on her face.

“We can’t do that,” I replied quickly. “She would never be able to find something else in time, and I simply can’t have the wedding without her. She’s my best friend.”

My mother looked thoughtful. “This is a problem,” she said “You’re the bride. You must stand out today. We want to make sure that all eyes are on you. Besides, it will look strange if you and Amanda are wearing matching dresses.” +

“I thought so as well,” I said, “but I’m not sure what to do about it.”

“We’ll simply have to get you another dress,” she said matter–of–factly.

mother in surprise. She said it like it was a simple matter, but finding another wedding dress

we do that?” I asked.

the forehead. “You leave it to me,” she said. “Nothing’s going to ruin my baby girl’s big day.”

confident version of my mother.

was going to do

you, Mom,” I said

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done? We’re running out of time, and we need to

nodded in agreement. She had no idea how right

I said. “The tables are all set up, as are the chairs.

prepared,” my mother added. “The cake should

to prepare?” I asked, reaching for the list I had in

bride,” my mother said with a smile.

I laughed slightly. “I know my hair and makeup will take some time, but I

of that,” she

know that you are, but it’s my wedding, and I feel like it’s my responsibility,”

smiled and pulled me in for a light kiss on the forehead. “When did you become so responsible and grown up? “she asked fondly.

I replied in

was true, though. For my mother, it must seem like I woke up one day and was a completely grown–up version of myself. She had no idea of

feeling, having to keep everything about the original

all of our bases,” my mother said, and I hate to see you so stressed out on a day that’s supposed to be about celebration. I think you should take a little break. Have you had anything to

asked.

“All I’ve had

and clicked her tongue. She put her arm around my shoulders and started leading me toward the kitchen.

have a little something to eat so you can keep your strength. I’ll make a

into the stress as I had in

truth was, the first time around, I had gotten drunk so easily because my stomach had been completely empty. My nerves had been too much for me to even consider taking the time to eat, and so after only a

that to happen again.

working around the room–chopping vegetables, frying meat on the stovetop, and mixing large bowls of

a comer of the countertop filled with breakfast pastries and a coffee pot standing next to it, smell of freshly

that corner and pointed at the delicious–looking

with the