Chapter 56: Chapter 56
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Soulmates... Two halves of the same soul joining together in life's journey.
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To get the full value of your life, you have to have someone to divide it with.
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Megan's POV
"Don't you even dare” Naomi said, running a brush over my closed shut eyes. It tickled so much, I can't wait to be over with this ordeal.
"You look gorgeous Megan. Naomi is really good at this” Kristen said, I could feel her standing beside me.
"I know right and it's my first time applying makeup on a bride, I'm so damn talented” she said touching my cheeks.
"I'm sure you are Naomi. Can I open my eyes now?”I ask holding the seat tightly.
"No way. 10 secs more Meg. Patience” she said.
I heard the door open up and someone entered inside and screamed. My eyes pop open and I turn around to see a well dress Darlene, standing looking amazed. "What?”I ask scared. I'm on edge now, any thing that goes wrong I might just get a heart attack.
"You look so beautiful Meg. You're the most beautiful bride ever” Darlene says in awe looking at me her eyes filled with appreciation.
I sighed and turn back to look at the mirror, my jaw dropped in surprised, I didn't look like the girl who drove a motorcycle delivering newspaper to the whole neighborhood before 6am. I didn't look like the girl who always smelled like chicken and had grease all over her. I didn't look like common me. I looked like a princess, a lady fit for royalty, I was practically glowing. "Naomi...”I called looking at my beautiful self in awe. My brown eyes were highlighted by the makeup around it, my eyebrows were perfect, my cheeks glowed, my lips looked really kissable... Even to me. And my head was in a perfect bun with some falling perfectly over my face.
"Yes. I know, you're highly grateful” Naomi said hugging my shoulders. I nodded looking up at her. "Thanks, ".
“Time for the main thing” Kristen said making us turn to her. "The wedding gown!”We laughed as she displayed the perfect white gown in front of her. We laughed, I couldn't stop smiling. It’s really happening. Kristen and I were friends now, we shared a mutual love, Sam and I totally adored their baby girl. Once you see past all the rich bimbo-ness you'll find out she's a really amazing person that Samuel was lucky to have.
"God, Javier doesn't stand a chance” Darlene said looking at my gown. She too looked really beautiful and grown up. She had makeup on, a really beautiful white gown with killer heels. My baby was ready to get the attention of a cute boy today.
I wore my gown with the help of Naomi and Kristen. I put on my heels and I looked perfect. "Something's missing” Kristen says, I look at myself, then her wondering what's missing.
"Yeah like a crest or something. Something ancient given to you by someone like your family or something, “Naomi said, looking at me with her hand on her chin.
"I don't have any...”I mutter clutching my gown.
"I do...”Susan says coming into the room. "Oh Meg you look beautiful."
"Thanks Susan” I say leaning down to hug her.
"So, I have something for you. Tada.”She reveals a shining beautiful hair pin. It’s silver and had sparkling rhinestones. "It's my family's heirloom. I've had it with me ever since my wedding day” she smiles looking at it. “it costs bucks yet I didn't sell it when things were really rough. I'm selfish aren't I?"
"Uh, really selfish.”I tell her jokingly. She smiles and places it on my hands.
"I want you to have it Meg” Susan says.
"No, no Susan I can't. It’s a family heirloom. You should give it to your daughter” I say.
"I'm already doing so. Keep it Meg, I don't have nobody else to give it to. Take it as my way of saying 'thank you' for being an amazing God sent daughter to me all this years."
"Hey hey, no crying you'll ruin my masterpiece” Naomi scolds me.
"Ok ok I won't cry” I say. "I'm going to take it ok. I going to put this rare valuable on me” I say before showing it to Kristen as a way of showing off. She laughs and I do to. I'm so childish.
"Darlene, I can't put on the tie!”Dylan shouts from one of the rooms.
Darlene smiles, "excuse me ladies, bride.”Then She leaves. I check the time and I see that It’s 10 minutes before the service begins.
"Come on we're going to be late” i say grabbing my gown and attempting to hurry out. I almost trip.
"Hold on there speedy” Naomi says as she and Kristen helps with my train and I walk out gracefully.
"So put this here and here” Rita says practically running around the limo. She stops when she sees, she looked dazzling too. "Phew. Thank God all the waiting was worth it. You look great Meg. Your limo awaIt’s princess”she says bowing. I chuckle and get into the limo. Accompanied by all others including Dylan who looked so different. He definitely got good genes like his sister.
I'm so nervous, my feet's were bouncing on the limo and my hands couldn't stay still. How would Javier look? Hot as always that I know for sure. Would he like the way I look? What would be his expression? If I'm late I hope the doesn't get tired of waiting. How many guest would be at the party? Genesis took over the guest list helped out by Rita. Kim and Joyce did the planing and arrangement. Javier and I picked the church. Naomi and I takes care of feeding. The twins helped in decorations. Although they were people ready to do all these. They insisted in doing it. I'm surrounded by amazing people. Dammit! How is Javier?.
I reach the church and everyone starts going into the church building. I'm helped out of the limo and I look around but I don't see Javier. What i do notice is that there are a lot...and I mean a lot of guest. My nervousness kicks into overdrive. What if I trip? I'm not with my watch anymore, we might be terribly late. I start walking to the church building when I hear police sirens. They stop when they reach the church premises. The car parks and an officer comes out.
The door is opened and my mum comes out wearing an orange jumper with cuffs. "Mom” I walk to her hearing Darlene groan behind me. "You made it."
"I'll ruin you're reputation Meg” she says letting me hug her.
"You're here that's a that matters now, “I say, she smiles at me. Tears falling off her eyes.
Now It’s time, it's time go walk in the aisle. Time to see Javier. "Ready Mon amie?”Sam's ask presenting his hands. I nod linking mine with his.
The bridesmaid and maid of honor start getting in. I gulp, this Is like a fashion parade where I'm the main item of the day. "Don't let me trip” I whisper to Sam clutching his hand tightly.
"Never” he whispers back and we start walking in. I look up at the end of the aisle and I see Javier standing there, Clyde beside him. I really can't explain the look on his face as our eyes meet. Priceless.
Suddenly it's just two of us in the church, every other person disappears. His eyes scan me appreciably and I can help but blush. He looks back at my eyes, smiling and I smile back. Now I can't wait to meet him. How many more steps?
"I'm handing her over to you man, “Sam says as we stop close to Javier who took a step down to receive me, "I know how to use a gun."
"Noted” Javier says his eyes leaving me for a second to look at Sam then returns almost immediately. He takes my hand into his and we move up to stand by the priest. "You're so beautiful Megan."
I blush, "you're dazzling yourself.”He moves so quickly and places a kiss on my cheek. "Hey, they didn't say 'kiss the bride' “I say laughing.
He shrugs, "i do my own thing.”The priest clears his throat and we turn to face him. He starts talking and Javier turns to smile at me. He mouths, "I love you."
"I love you too"
Javier- "From this day forward, you shall not walk alone. My heart would be your shelter and my arms your home."
Megan- "Once upon a time I became yours and you became mine and we'll stay through both the tears and laugher because that's what they call happily ever after."
"I do"
"I do"
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Javier's POV
"So you're not going to go to work?”Megan asks me.
"Uh uh” I answer for the second time today, then turn to look at her smiling and putting a fry into her mouth.
"It's been a week, won't there be complications in the office?”She ask concerned.
"The company can fold for all I care. I'm not leaving your side, “i say stubbornly.
"What if the baby doesn't come until a month time” she ask sipping her drinks.
"The doctor said three days from now” I argued, putting her fry into my mouth.
"That's mine, stop!”I grin at her, she laughs, "doctors could be wrong. I could carry my baby for ten mouths, it happens."
I shrug, massaging her legs that were resting on mine, "then I won't go to work for the next mouth."
She laughs, "that ridiculous."
"Daddy isn't going to miss your birth. No he isn't. No he's not” I coo rubbing my nose on Megan's big tummy. She laughs, her hand going to my hair. I look up at her. She's so beautiful, especially when she laughs. Her eyes glowed and she looked so happy. Megan's the most beautiful pregnant woman ever and I made sure to tell her that every morning. Everything as increased, including her amazing beauty.
"What?”She ask looking at me after she stops laughing.
I bite my lip looking at her, then I start moving up, making sure to give our baby enough space. "Javier” Megan calls but I cut her off by placing my lips on hers, kissing her softly and longingly. I can't ever get enough of this woman. She kisses me too her hands going to my face and neck.
I hear the door open and I pull away form her. "Oh don't stop on our account” Dylan winks getting in with his sister behind him.
"You guys staying for dinner right?”Megan ask them. The twins didn't live with us but this was practically their second home. As much as Megan wanted to be with them Susan refused insisting that we couples needed our alone time. So they lived with her and their grand father.
"What's happening during dinner?”Dylan ask.
"The Montenegro's are on their way here. We would have dinner together” I said switching the channel. Megan pouted and I tuned it back for her. Clyde also wants to be around to see my baby, so since he has a business date here in New York he just had to come over.
"Ethan?”Darlene asks excited immediately, Megan nodded as they did their silent girl talk.
"Where are you going?”I ask Megan as I see her getting up. I specifically told her to stay put and use me as messenger god.
"I feel cramped, wanna walk a little” she says standing up. I get up immediately to assist her, when suddenly water comes down her leg and she's standing on a puddle of water. She looks up at me eye wide. "My water just broke."
I looked at the wet floor then her face, "your water just broke."
"Shit, Meg's water just broke.”Dylan says.
Darlene gasps, "Meg's water just broke."
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"Grab the suitcase!"
"No, not that one, the red one."
"I'll grab the cameras!"
"Mom, Rita, Megan's about to drop!"
"Babe calm down it's gonna be alright” I say putting the luggage in the car.
"I am calm” Megan says.
"Do we need food?”I ask Darlene who's coming with a stack of cameras. I'm practically panicking right now.
Darlene shrugs panicking too. "I don't know."
"Grab food” I say taking the cameras off her hand. And throwing them into the car.
"What food, the fridge is packed” Darlene asks confused.
"I don't know, grab the fucking fridge!”I say running a hand through my hair. "Baby calm down ok, It’s ok. Don't be afraid."
"I'm not afraid. I'm very calm pretty boy.”Megan says smiling.
I nod and help her into the car, the twins join us shortly. "Megan breath in” I demonstrated. "Then out.”She sighs but still do as I say. "Play good music for her."
"Guys I'm fine really. I'm ok “she says.
I place my hand on her tummy smiling. "It’s fine. It going to be ok."
We arrive the hospital and our doctor gives us a room, checks Megan and tell us to wait. One by one, everybody starting arriving the hospital and Darlene was filming everything with her cameras.
"So Rita, thats Meg she'll drop anytime soon. A hundred bucks it'll be a boy, “Darlene says talking to her computer. Rita was in college, so she couldn't make it. "There's Javier trying so hard to make a ponytail."
I glare at her, my hands still on Megan's hair. "Pretty boy let me help you, “she says bringing her hand up. I gently smack it away.
"Keep your hands to yourself Missy” I see her smiling and I smile too. After about one hour of staying in the room Megan Starts feeling pain and the doctor comes in.
"We're in labour people” Dylan says exiting room.
"Uh, I'm not supposed to be here” Sam says coming in and going out immediately.
"Yeah right!”I shout after him.
"Megan I'm here for you” he says through the door.
The birth process begin and I hold unto Megan's hand all through the process. It was both scary and exciting. One the loud cries of a baby fills the room and the soft ones of Darlene.
"It's a baby boy” Megan says weakly, her eyes tearing up as the nurse hands our baby to her.
"Our baby boy” I say too looking at him in awe. He was so tiny and beautiful.
Megan looks at me, I nod in understanding. And we turn to our baby. "Welcome home, Aaron-lee."
He stops crying for a minute then resumes again. Megan hands him to me. I chuckle feeling so overwhelmed with emotion. "I think he likes the name."
Megan chuckles too. "He is going to be just like you."
"And you too.”I say. I'm a father. ”I love you Megan."
"I love too Pretty boy” she says smiling at me. I lean down and kiss her, I pull away our baby between us.
"Grow old with me. The best is yet to come."
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