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“What are you doing, Lance? Have you lost your mind? You’re acting like a mad person…”
I press a finger to her lips to silence her, which thankfully she does, then I fall to one knee in front of her, watching as her eyes almost pop out of her head in surprise while she tries to work out what’s happening…
“Millie Jones, I have been in love with you for what feels like forever,” I tell her sincerely. “I honestly can’t remember a time when I haven’t been head over heels in love with you. During the time when I don’t think either of us were convinced that we could work, it was awful. I was utterly gutted because I knew that me and you had something special and I didn’t want to let it go. I knew that you didn’t either.”
She chokes back a sob and nods in agreement with me. “I didn’t. I never would.”
“Well, now we don’t have to. We have overcome every obstacle thrown in our way and now we only have a positive future to look forward to. There are so many things that me and you have to look forward to, and I want one of those things to be a wedding. I want me and you to get married, because I would love nothing more than to be your husband, to have you as my wife because… because I love you, Millie. I love you more than anything else in the world. I want to spend the rest of my life making you happy. Also, we had a family reunion a while back and you didn’t completely lose your mind, even when I nearly did which is a miracle.” We both laugh together at this wild and happy memory. One of the best in my life actually. “So, what do you say? Will you spend the rest of your crazy life with me? Will you agree to by my wife?”
Happy tears stream down her face and I can feel them pricking in my eyes as well. The emotion is really clinging to me, getting the better of me, turning me in to a mushy, vulnerable mess.
“Yes, Lance, of course I will,” Millie answers me, looking happier than I ever knew possible “Yes!”
I slide the diamond ring on to her finger before sliding up her body to greet her. Our lips crash together, hungrily, excitedly, eagerly as we finally take our relationship up another notch. Millie Jones is now my fiancée, which is the best news ever. My brothers are going to be so happy for me, but no one can be happier than I am.
Finally, I have it all.Chapter 20 – MillieEighteen months later…“Are you okay?” Ben asks me as he lifts me to my feet, before straightening mess dress around me. “Sorry that it’s only me here to help you. Everyone else is at the church, getting the wedding all set up for you.”
I smile gratefully at Ben. “I don’t mind. I’m glad you’re here. You are my favorite brother in law.”
He laughs at me, knowing that I say that to all the Wilsons when they do something nice for me. It’s become a bit of fun between us all, a family bond that I didn’t even know I craved. I have always been an only child because of my mother dying when I was young and my father never meeting anyone else, and that was okay for me. I didn’t crave a big family but being a part of Lance’s is lovely as well, to be honest.
“Your dad will be here in a moment with the car. Do you want me to help you down the stairs?”
I glance down at my massively swollen belly and nod. “This is a bit crazy, isn’t it? Still getting hitched when I’m so pregnant? Do you think that we should have changed the date until after the baby?”
“Nah, not at all.” Ben smiles and holds out his arm for me to take. “You’ll be too tired for anything like a wedding when the baby is here. Plus, you know how long it took me to get everyone here at once.”
“That’s true… organizing a schedule around the Wilsons and their significant others is one hell of a challenge.” I pause thoughtfully for a second. “Actually, I’m really grateful to everyone for being here for us.”
“Everyone is happy to be back in our home town for a visit. And you know that they would do anything for you and Lance. We all can’t wait to see you finally married at last. It’s about time.”
I grin and stroke my belly while silently begging my baby to stay inside my belly just for today. My child could come easily, we’re very near to my due date which wasn’t in the plans when we first started organizing our intimate wedding ceremony for family only, but it doesn’t have to be today. Tomorrow would be fine. Or even better the day after when I have had a bit of time to recover. Any time but today…
