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prayed that Rhi and Brody weren’t about to appear through the tent flaps hand in hand. “She sang a great set, but she was pretty tired when it was over. She, uh, said to tell you she’d see you tomorrow.”
    Max’s eyes were fixed on two girls kissing in the shadows outside the marquee. “Is this, like, a lesbian wedding or something?”
    â€œYes,” said Polly. When would Max get the hint? “See you tomorrow, OK?”
    Max obediently turned round and headed for the street. There was still a puzzled look on his face. Polly breathed a sigh of relief.
    â€œNow what?”
    Polly spun round, her hand on her heart. “Ollie! You gave me the fright of my life! What are you doing, sneaking up on me like that?”
    â€œI followed you,” Ollie said. He was looking hurt. “I wanted to know what was so important that it took you away.” He gazed after Max’s disappearing back. “So what were you doing out here talking to Max when you’re supposed to be dancing with me?”
    â€œIt was Rhi and Brody,” Polly explained. “I had to get Max out of the way before he saw them together.”
    â€œRhi and Brody?” Ollie repeated. “Rhi’s going out with Max, Polly. What’s Brody got to do with this?”
    â€œMax isn’t right for Rhi,” Polly said in a rush. “He’s a cheat and a liar. I want her to be happy. She and Brody are perfect for each other.”
    Ollie was beginning to frown now. “Max is my friend, Polly,” he said. “I know he’s a handful, but what gives you the right to meddle in his life?”
    Polly was determined that Ollie should understand. “I want Rhi to be happy. She’s had too much sadness in her life, Ollie. Doesn’t she deserve someone better than Max?”
    His eyes sparked. He looked angry. “First you have to be there for Eve. Then you have to set up Lila and Josh. And now you’re sabotaging Max and Rhi’s relationship?”
    It didn’t sound too good when Ollie put it like that, Polly realized. Maybe he wasn’t the only insensitive one.
    â€œThey’re my friends,” she said feebly. “I’m just trying to take care of them.”
    Ollie’s expression softened. “Someone should take care of you for a change.”
    His face was very close out here in the moonlight. Polly felt a little breathless.
    â€œAre you volunteering for the job?” she asked.
    Ollie pulled her closer. “If you’ll have me,” he said. “Yes.”
    A strain of music floated out of the marquee, into the dark gardens of Heartwell Manor.
    â€œCan we have that dance now?” Ollie said.
    Polly laid her head on Ollie’s chest, snuggling into him. He folded his arms around her back. The music was dreamy, almost otherworldly, spilling into the warm night around them. As if it were being played for them alone.
    â€œI always loved this song,” Ollie murmured, his lips close to Polly’s ear.
    â€œMe too,” Polly whispered back.
    Ollie’s lips were trailing from her ear across her cheek now. Little warm kisses, one after the other. Polly’s skin tingled all over.
    Nothing else matters , she thought. Ollie’s going to kiss me …
    There was a clattering sound, the crunch of shoes on gravel. Polly jerked back, her mouth inches from Ollie’s.
    â€œThere you are, Polly!” said Eve, putting her hands on her hips. “I’ve been looking everywhere for you.”

TWELVE
    â€œCome on,” said Eve briskly. “You’re needed.”
    Polly’s face was aflame. She wanted the ground to swallow her up. Couldn’t Eve see that she’d interrupted a really important moment? Didn’t Eve feel any embarrassment at all?
    â€œHey,” Ollie said indignantly. “We’re busy here, Eve. Do you mind?”
    â€œSorry, Ollie, but this can’t wait.” Eve seemed