CHAPTER 23
November – Five weeks before the wedding
"The dress doesn't fit."
I stood in the bridal boutique, staring at myself in the mirror.
The beautiful lace gown we'd chosen three months ago didn't zip. Not even close.
"I told you we should have waited until closer to the date," the seamstress said, measuring my expanding belly. "You're growing fast."
"Can you alter it?"
"I can try. But honestly, Ms. Martinez, you might want to consider a maternity wedding dress."
"A what?"
She pulled out a catalog. "Dresses designed for pregnant brides. Empire waist. Flowing fabric. Very elegant."
I looked at the pictures. They were beautiful. Designed to accentuate the bump, not hide it.
"Okay," I said. "Let's do it."
Maya walked over. "You sure? You loved that lace dress."
"I love our d
