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Chapter Six

I woke up far too early the next morning. I made sure I got out of bed without waking Nathan. I made him breakfast and planned on serving it to him in bed. I put the plate filled with eggs, French toast, bacon, and hash browns on a tray. I got two cups filled with milk and walked back into our bedroom.

Nathan was sitting up, talking on the phone. "Sure thing, dad. I'll talk to you later. Bye," he finished his call as I walked in. He grinned at me. "Hey, you. What's all that?"

I smiled at him. "I felt like making you breakfast in bed," I explained. "Got a problem with it?"

He shook his head. "No ma'am! Looks like you made all my favorites."

I nodded. "Of course I did! They're mine as well," I replied and kissed him lightly. "Enjoy!"

We ate in a comfortable silence. I didn't realize how hungry I really was until that first bite. I ended up eating some of Nathan's food, who sat and watched me with a smile on his face. "Good?" he asked.

I nodded and leaned forward to kiss him. "So very good," I replied on his lips.

He moaned and moved the plate, pulling me on top of him. I placed my hands on either side of his face, trying to get as close as possible.

"Knock, knock!"

I groaned and rolled off of Nathan. "Great!" I exclaimed and stood. "You always have to interrupt, don't you?"

Brooke just shrugged. "It's a gift I guess," she replied. "You should thank me for taking this long! Are you mad at me, Haley? I didn't mean to hurt your feelings! You know me, I don't realize I'm doing something bad until the last minute!"

I sighed and crossed my arms. "Brooke, you knew how important that dinner was for me! You knew how crazy I got worrying about Nathan's mother meeting me and hating me but all you did was laugh along with her!" I yelled. "You certainly weren't acting like a best friend would!"

She gave me a sad look. I knew I was hurting her feelings, but she hurt mine! "I'm really sorry, Haley. I don't know what else to say," she said and lowered her head.

Lucas came further into the room and stood next to Brooke, wrapping his arm around her shoulder. "Come on, Haley, she didn't mean it," he said.

I sighed. "I know she didn't," I said softly. "Listen, Brookie, I know you're sorry and I-"

"Hello? Anyone here?"

I looked at Nathan curiously. He shrugged. I walked out of our bedroom, all three of them following me. There she stood. The devil herself in all her glory. "Haley, dear!" she exclaimed and pulled me into a hug, kissing both my cheeks. "How are you?"

I was so confused. Didn't she hate me? "Just fine, Deb," I replied. "How are-"

"That's fantastic, dear! How go the wedding plans?" she asked, taking a seat.

There's the catch! She wants to see how horrible my wedding plans are! What an evil, evil woman! "Oh, they're going," I replied with a slight laugh.

She gave a tight smile. "Do you have anything planned for today? I thought you, Brooke and I could go get some lunch and talk about girly wedding things! Doesn't it sound like fun?" she asked, looking at both Brooke and I.

Brooke gave me a look and then began to protest. "I'm sorry, Deb, but-"

I quickly grabbed her hand, pulling her to my side. "She'd love to come with us! We'd love to have lunch with you!" I exclaimed with a smile.

Brooke gave me a strange look. I pinched her and she smiled at Deb. "Yes, we'd love to spend the entire day with you, Deb," she said.

Deb clapped her hands and stood. "Wonderful! I'll be waiting in my car! Don't be too long, ladies, we have a big day ahead of us!" she exclaimed. She walked over to kiss Nathan and Lucas before exiting the apartment.

"Okay, how did she get in here?" Nathan asked as the door shut.

"Here's a better question, why am I coming along, Haley?" Brooke asked. "I don't want you to hate me again!"

I shook my head. "This is your chance to redeem yourself, Brooke. You'd better take it," I said. "Now let's get going." I started towards the door before I realized I wasn't dressed. "Oh my god, look at me! I'll never be ready in time! She's going to hate me! I can't do this!"

"Calm down Tutorgirl," Brook started. "I'll have you ready in10 minutes." I just nodded and followed her into my bedroom, curious as to how our afternoon would go.

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"We're going to have such fun, girls!" Deb exclaimed as we reached the car. "Haley, how about you sit up front with me? We didn't get much of a chance to talk at dinner the other night."

I nodded and moved to sit up front. "So, where are we going, Deb?"

"Well, I was hoping we could go see your dress! Nathan's said you picked it out already and it's already had its alterations for you," she explained.

"I thought we were going to lunch," Brooke cut in.

Deb nodded. "We are, I just want to see her in her dress first, Brooke. Be patient, dear!" Brooke shrugged and turned to look out the window. "Do you have your dress yet, Brooke, dear?"

Brooke nodded. "Yes, I do. Haley's sister, Peyton, and I are both wearing the same dress."

"Fabulous! You'll show me yours as well! Wonderful!" she said as we pulled in.

I didn't really want to show her the dress. Personally, I loved it and so did Brooke and Peyton, but I wasn't sure what Deb would think. I didn't want her to criticize it because I wouldn't want to wear it anymore.

I stood in front of the mirror, picking out all my imperfections that she would surely comment on. "Haley? Don't dawdle! Come now, we want to see you!" she yelled.

I sighed. "Here goes nothing," I muttered and stepped out.

Brooke gasped and clapped. "It looks even better now, Haley! Fabulous!" she said and gave me a thumbs up.

I grinned and then turned to Deb… who didn't look happy. "This is the dress you loved, Haley?" she asked. I nodded. "Well, its… not flattering on you! Dear, really! You need to take that off and look for another one! That just simply won't do!"

I frowned. "I spent months looking for this dress," I replied. "I love it."

"Yeah, Deb, it looks great on her. I don't see how you can think any differently!" Brooke defended.

Deb scoffed. "And you call yourself her friend? How could you not tell her how horrid that dress looks on her? She looks fat!" she exclaimed, making every customer look my way.

I sighed. "listen, Deb," I started.

"No, you listen," she interrupted. "My entire family will be at this wedding, Haley, and you will wear what I tell you to wear. I won't have my son's new wife looking like a cow walking down the aisle!" she yelled.

I huffed. That was the last straw. I grabbed my dress and stomped over to her. "I have tried to be nice and I even ignored the comments you said to me, but not anymore. I am marrying your son whether you like it or not! I knew this entire outing was for you to pick apart all my ideas, but guess what Deb? This is MY wedding, not yours! Nathan and I get to decide what we have at our wedding, not you! I get to pick out the dress of my dreams, and guess what? It's this one! So back off, lady!" I yelled.

It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone was so interested in us. Deb stared at me for the longest time before she laughed. "Is that what you really think? Guess what, Haley; I'm paying for this wedding! Do you know what that means? I get to decide what you have and don't have! Give me attitude one more time, I dare you, and you'll see what happens next," she said and walked out of the store.

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