Sweet, really, Al? Maybe she needed to spend a little bit more time around Chase to see what sweet really meant, because Teddy was certainly anything but sweet.
“I was still confused though, I didn’t want to hurt Tyler and end up tearing the band apart. When Tyler gave me a nod and shoved me back into Teddy’s direction, I knew we had his blessing. I think it hurt him a little, but he has such a big heart and he knew that we weren’t really working out. Can you please be happy for me, Leah? It would mean so much.” She looked at me pleadingly and I could tell my defenses were starting to waver.
“Al, I just don’t want him to hurt you. I know how he can be. I don’t understand the rush, why do you have to get married now? Can’t you have a long engagement or something?” Maybe then Teddy’s true self would start to creep through again and Ally could finally wash her hands clean of him.
“I don’t know, Leah. It just feels right. And what cheesier way to get married than in Vegas? I think it’s perfect for me and Teddy.”
I huffed out a breath and pulled her up, giving her a hug. “Okay, well if this is what you want, I’m all for it. What about your parents though, Al? They’ll be heartbroken if they miss this.” They probably wouldn’t be surprised that Ally was getting married. The James’s knew how impulsive their daughter could be and always stood behind her with whatever decisions she made, but I knew they would be disappointed if they didn’t get to see her get married.
“They know all about it actually. Really, you and Chase are the last to know about this. I wasn’t sure how you would react, so I figured I would just lay it all out there once you got here and I couldn’t tell Chase because I knew he would blab it to you. We figured we would do a big reception this summer after the guys are done with their tour.”
“Okay, well then, what’s first on the agenda? Do you need help with anything?” I plastered a smile onto my face. I was going to make sure this was a memorable weekend, just like Ally had done for me when I had gotten married. Even if I was totally against it.
“We have everything all set.” Remy stood up and pulled open the closet, tossing piles of dresses onto the bed, along with pink feather boas. “Now, we just need to get ready for the party tonight. Tomorrow will be the big day,” she added in a singsong voice. Reminding me all too soon of what was to come. Oy Vey. And Chase thought this was going to be a relaxing weekend?
Chapter 21
Chase
“Dude, why didn’t you tell me?” As soon as the girls left the room, I immediately cornered Teddy. He was my best friend after all. I knew we weren’t like girls, gossiping about every detail in our lives, but I thought this would have been sort of important.
Mark smirked and nudged me in the side with his elbow. “We were all sworn to secrecy. At first, he didn’t want to bother you with it since you and Leah had so much going on.”
“Exactly,” Teddy added. “And then Ally threatened to beat the shit out of me if I told you. She figured Leah wouldn’t come or would try to talk her out of it. That’s why I couldn’t say anything.”
“I get it, I guess.” I shrugged my shoulders and kicked off my shoes, looking around the swanky suite that they had been put up in. They looked to be doing pretty well for themselves. “Is this the kind of place you guys get put up at in every city?”
“Pretty sick, huh? It just depends, if we’re in the sticks we just stay on the tour bus, because it’s nicer than the shitholes they have in the town. If we’re in a big city, we get a place like this. It’s nice to get off the bus every once in a while.”
“That’s cool, Ted. So, I guess we can say that you finally took my advice with Ally, huh? It feels pretty good to be right.” I leaned back against the headboard with a cocky smirk.
I had been telling Teddy for months to start something up with Ally, besides just a sexual relationship. The two of them were so much alike, I think they were too stubborn to admit their true feelings for each other. It kind of reminded me of two other people that were now getting to a happy place in their marriage.
It was still a little baffling though to think that they had just gotten together officially and were now getting married, but Teddy liked things to move fast, even faster than me. I had known him since elementary school and knew pretty much everything about the guy.
“Alright, Chase. I know you’re waiting for it, so I’ll just come out and say it. You were right all along. Ally was made for me. She’s just about as crazy as me and we mesh perfectly. I should have listened to you sooner.”