Chapter 24: Ann and Pa

It was my happiest night yet! I smiled my thanks to everyone as they congratulated me and commented on my dress. Then I saw Hailey!

"Hailey?" She was smiling at me and we hugged.

"Congratulations, newest bride. You are really glowing." I blushed slightly.

"How did you...? Everything happened so fast, I..."

"Forgot about me?" At my guilty expression, she laughed. "I understand my friend, but your husband sent me a horse and a travel guide."

"He did?" Julien really couldn't stop amazing me. First Pa and now Hailey; it really was my happiest night. I studied Hailey as she played with her fingers looking down and I knew she had a troubling issue on her mind.

"Hailey..." I placed a hand on her shoulder. "You really have to tell me what is wrong. Did Sammy harass you? Did you fight with your ma again?"

"No, it's not that..."

"Then what? Tell me, I will do something about it." She smiled weakly.