Wedding Bells (published after completing)

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I have to force a wriggling one year old Rose into a white frock with tiny embroidered red roses bordering the neckline. Once it's on and I've fastened the buttons at the back, I let her sit up and place a few of her stuffed toys in front of her.

While she's distracted I take a shower. I'm drying my hair with a towel when I hear the bedroom door open and then William's voice reaches my ears as he talks to Rose.

I put on my clothes and go out to meet him.

"When do we have to leave?" He asks, kissing me.

"The church is booked for 5 o'clock. If we don't leave in another hour then we'll be late." I reply, sighing at the kiss.

"Okay. I'm going to take a quick shower and then get changed." He kisses my forehead and then goes into the bathroom. I go into the wardrobe and change into my dress. By the time I come back out holding my heels, Rose is slumped over, fast asleep.

I lift her from the bed and put her in the crib. Once she's comfortable, I do my make-up and am finishing my hair when William comes out of the washroom, dressed in a white shirt. He goes into the wardrobe and comes back out holding his suit coat and a tie the exact same shade of pink as my dress.

"You're looking beautiful." He comments, coming to stand behind me in front of the mirror.

I turn around to face him but his lips mine half way. He wraps his arms around me as I lean into him. We pull away, gasping for air.

"We should get going." I say.

"Yes." He agrees, knotting his tie and then lifts the sleeping Rose from her crib before carrying her out the door and I follow them. We descend down the stairs and out of the main entrance. Our car along with several escort cars wait, ready to leave.

While William buckles Rose into her car seat, I have a quick conversation with Helen about a conference scheduled for tomorrow. Then we get into the car and set off.

We reach the church. It's nothing big but elegant enough for the occasion. Ella chose it and mom agreed to it, so we had it booked. Rose is awake by now so I carry her up the steps then step her down so that she can walk in herself.

William takes his daughter's hand to help keep her steady and we walk in together. Ella is already there with Leo and Jessica, her one month old daughter. The other family isn't here yet.

"Hi!" Ella greets us, coming over to embrace me.

While she kneels down and hugs Rose, I do the same with my nephew.

"Hey Jess." I coo, kissing her cheek.

Leo and Rose run around while we wait for Liam and his family to arrive.

"Is mom here yet?" I ask Ella.

"Mhmm." She points towards a door on the side.

"Let's go check on her." I say, getting up from the chair I'm sitting on.

"Jess..." She starts but before she can continue I take the baby from her and thrust her into William's arms, who is talking on the phone to Harrison.

"Cassy!" She exclaims.

"He's used to handling Rose. Come on!" I tug on her arm just like I used to when we were little. But back then it used to be because I wanted her to play with me or buy me some candy. Now it's because I'm eager to see my mother before she marries Liam.

I push open the door and it opens into a cozy little room. Mom is sitting on a couch opposite the door. She looks stunning in her white dress. We tried getting her to buy something fancier given the occasion but she insisted on the plain white silk dress she's wearing.

She may be a grandmother to three children but right now with her in a loose bun and wearing make-up which I haven't seen her in since dad died, she looks as young as if she was Ella and I's older sister.

"Mom you look stunning!" I cry out, sitting next to her and giving her a hug.

"Thank you." She sighs, as Ella sits in arm chair on her other side.

"Nervous?" I ask.

"Not really. A bit sad, I guess." She replies.

"Sad?" I ask, my heart melting because I already know what she'll say.

"Your father..." She starts but this time Ella cuts in. "Mom, he's gone. He has been gone for more than five years now. Don't torment yourself about him."

"Liam makes you happy, right?" I ask, taking mom's hand.

"Happier than I've ever been." She replies, tears appearing in her eyes.

"Then that's all to worry about!" I smile at her. "You're going to say your vows and then it'll be you and him for the rest of your lives. Nothing to worry about."

"Okay." She smiles back at me.

There's a knock on the door and then William steps in, Jess still in his arms. "They're here."

I go out to meet the other family, leaving Ella with mom.

Liam looking as dashing as any man my father's age can look. His first wife died from cancer when his son was only two years old. So, asking mom to marry him was equally gratifying for him as it was for my mother. His son is here with his wife. They knew William and I were going to be here but the couple keeps staring at us. I take Jess from William, allowing him to talk to Liam's son.

"Where are Leo and Rose?" Liam asks, coming over to me.

"There they are." I spot them as they appear from behind some chairs, running at me.

"Never imagined becoming a grandfather like this." He sighs and I smile at the baby in my arms.

The vicar of the church appears on the pulpit from a door behind a curtain.

"Shall we begin?" He asks Liam who nods and joins him at the front.

I join the other couple and William who have sit down on chairs in the front row. Ella comes out and sits with us after taking Jessica from me. Rose is with mom so Leo is forced to sit down.

The priest announces mom's maiden name which is her cue to come out. I feel Ella take my hand as the door opens and mom steps out with Rose in front of her. Rose walks to her father who lifts her onto his lap, leaving mom to walk to Liam alone.

I can't bring myself to look away from my mother's face.

The joy and love is evident as she walks over to her husband-to-be and takes his hand and the priest begins asking them for their vows. I feel a bit sad about having to share this woman who I've had to myself for past few years, having to share her love with someone else. William must have felt my emotions shift because he takes my other hand.

The vows finish before my brain can register it and Liam pulls in mom, planting a light kiss on her lips. We clap for them and are on our feet to congratulate the new members of our family.

I'm met first by Liam's daughter-in-law, then Ella gets ahold of me and finally I get to hug mom. She clutches onto me and kisses my cheek as I let go.

"How's my youngest daughter?" I turn around to look at Liam, who wraps an arm around my mom's shoulders, just as William reaches my side with Rose in tow.

"Happy for you two." I smile at them, my emotions getting the better of me and I have to wipe away the tears which spill out. William wraps an arm around my waist and kisses my forehead. I give him a small smile then lean down and lift Rose into my arms, to give myself something to do.

Ella walks over to my other side, holding Jessica. "Time for pictures!"

The first one is a family picture with all of us, then the three of us, me, Ella and the son take turns with our parents. Then it's one of the three children, who are difficult to keep still. After an hour of photography we leave the church. Mom will be going back home, packing up everything before moving in with Liam.

Ella and I will go over tomorrow morning to help her out. On the way back to the palace, I think of all the memories I have of that house. It's the home I've known since I was born.

"What are you thinking about?" William asks, pulling me out of my thoughts.

"Just pondering over how much our lives have changed over the past few years." I reply, looking out of my window.

"Aside from marrying me and becoming a mother?" He asks, laughing, making me laugh too.

Rose adds something in baby language from her car seat behind us.

"Yeah baby. Me too." I coo, leaning back and taking her hand which she's waving in the air. Her smile makes me smile as I face the front again.

Life is good.



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