One Hundred And One Sleepless Nights

There's nothing like a shotgun wedding. No one knows it's a shot gun wedding. Alan, Vic and I have all been sworn to secrecy. Now the one month countdown has started. I didn't even realise it had come around so quick. Jemma phoned me last night and filled me in.
There are thirty days to sort everything other than the venue. The venue was apparently arranged the first day of the new year. Jemma has a folder titled wedding and everything. I tried telling her that maybe it's a little soon, even though she's with child. But she doesn't want to risk anyone thinking she's just gained a little weight.
I am on my way to wedding central. Considering I am the Maid of Honour I don't feel very in the know. I have no idea what colour the flowers are. Does that make me self centred? Maybe. I got out of my car and headed for Jemma and Austin's door. I knocked a few times and waited. A second later Jemma answered, looking slightly frantic.
"Zee!" she exclaimed.
"Hey." I said reluctantly.
I followed her inside and saw Jess and Laura sat on the couch. They gave me a worried glance and I raised my eyebrows. "What's going on?" I asked, joining them.
"Hen night planning!" Jemma exclaimed.
"When?"
"Soon." Laura nodded.
"Where we going?" I asked.
"Vegas." Jess grinned.
"Oh sound like fun. We went there for Kate's. The Tower Hotel is a really nice place to stay, it's right in the life of Vegas."
"My parents have a house in Vegas." Jemma explained.
"Right in there?" I asked excitedly.
"Yeah, it's great." she smiled.
"So, who's on the invite list?" I asked.
"There's us and I've just invited a few other people." Jemma shrugged.
"Like who?"
"Oh... No one special."
"Jess?" I asked.
"Polly." Jess told me guiltily.
"Are you serious?" I laughed humourlessly. "Polly? Why her?!" You traitor, Jemma!
"Zee, she's Vic's fiancée. I couldn't not!" Jemma said.
"She's really not that bad." Laura said.
"When you get to know her she's lovely." Jess added.
"All you need is some time with her. This weekend will be perfect. Same goes for everyone." Jemma told me kindly.
"Everyone? So that means I can invite anyone and they'll be fine. You'll give them a chance." I shot back.
"Of course I will."
"Great, so I'll invite Leah, Hannah and Charlie."
"What?" Jemma stopped.
"Give them a chance." I mocked.
"Fine! They can come."
"Great, I'm sure you'll be best friends." I rolled my eyes. I feel like I'm playing dirty.

On my way home it struck me that Leah actually doesn't like Jemma. It all started when Leah and I were going for drinks and I forgot I promised I'd have dinner with Jemma. We met Leah afterwards and the clash in their personalities was terrifying. Jemma is sweet and honest and genuine and nice. Leah is blunt and deceiving and smart and a complete bitch in the most loveable way. Let's just say that by the end of the night they weren't best buddy's.
On my way home I called Leah. She's never going to go for this. "Hi Zee." Leah said.
"Hey, I have a big favour to ask."
"Go on." she urged.
"I'm going on a little weekend away and I'm going to invite Hannah and Charlie. You down to come?"
"Where to?"
"Vegas."
"Sure, how is it a favour though?"
"It's... for someone's hen weekend."
"Who's Zee?" she asked, firmer now.
"Jemma."
"No!" Leah exclaimed. "No fucking way."
"You already said yeah." I tried.
"She's ridiculous, Zee! She's innocent. She's too nice. She's. . . She's . . . Ugh!"
"You're the only person that will listen to me complain about Polly!"
"Complain to Jess."
"You owe me Leah."
Back when Leah was dating Vic she told everyone about my pregnancy. I've used this for blackmail many many times. I strongly believe that Leah is sorry and regrets what she did. In the past she's set me up on dates, changed my tyre and brought me a Vera Wang with her old staff discount all because she owes me.
"I do this and we're even. I don't owe you anything anymore."
"Deal!" I promised.
"If I kill your friend you're coming to jail with me." Leah said flatly and hung up.
I smiled as I parked up outside mine. I headed inside and stopped at the top of the corridor. Polly was waiting outside my apartment. I narrowed my eyes and walked quickly to her. Polly looked at me and smiled. I didn't return it.
"Hi Zandra." she greeted me.
"Polly." I simply replied. Remember what Jack said. Be sweet.
"I need to talk to you."
"You could have called." I tried to not mock. I opened my door and walked inside, leaving it open for her. Polly followed me inside and I turned to face her, my arms folded across my chest.
"Shall we sit down?" Polly offered.
"I don't think so," I said and frowned. "I mean I need to go back out soon." I rushed. Damn it. I can't do sweet.
"I'm really sorry about what I said. I really am. I didn't mean it. You're a great mother." Polly said quickly.
"Thank you." I replied.
"You mean so much to Vic."
"I do?" I asked.
"Of course. Even now he still talks about you all the time." she told me.
"Wow, I- I didn't know." I smiled.
"Look, forget everything I said. Forget about the custody."
"Okay, sure." I nodded. Polly smiled widely and relaxed slightly.
"I'll see you soon. Thank you for understanding." she said and turned, leaving me alone. She's not sorry. I still don't trust her.

Notes

Hey! What did you think? What will happen in Vegas? Will everyone get along? Tell me if you like Leah as Zee's friend, you'll be seeing more of her! Do you trust Polly? :)