Thursday
I stared at my reflection in the mirror as the woman clipped another veil into my hair.
"Penny..." my mom said. "Sweetie, you look so beautiful."
I immediately burst into tears. Oh God. I had made a mistake. I needed to call James. My dress felt tight and uncomfortable. I didn't want any of this. I never wanted a fancy wedding. James had told me he didn't either. He said he had already done all that. He wanted to get married in Vegas. But I had said no. I had told him I wanted my family and friends to be there. Why were we doing this? Why was I making him do something he didn't want to do? I didn't need any of this.
Melissa grabbed a tissue and handed it to me. "Penny, that one's perfect. The diamonds match the straps on the dress. It's absolutely gorgeous."
I nodded. They t
