In the bridal suite, Elena, Valerie, and Natali were getting ready. The carried on a pleasant enough conversation as their hair and makeup were done. The morning seemed to be running smoothly. Valerie had promised Damon to try to have fun.
When it came time to put on the dresses, Natali and Valerie helped her slip into the dress. Then started the endless routine of buttoning. Valerie's fingers worked on what felt like a hundred buttons. Elena was a beautiful bride. Valerie made sure to comment on that fact anyhow. Once she was prepared, Natali and Valerie excused themselves to the adjoining room to get dressed.
Valerie helped Natali into her dress. Natali complained the whole time, “Pink, Valerie, why did it have to be pink, and how did I get roped in as a bridesmaid?”
“Relax,” Valeri
