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“I arranged for someone to collect all the parts and had it sent off to a teddy bear specialist. Does he look ok?”
“My snuggly is even more special now. Thank you, Leo.”
“You’re welcome.” I hold her for a minute while she holds the bear. Counting my blessings and shutting out the thoughts of what might have been.
“Talking of surprises, you still haven’t told me where we are going on our honeymoon!”
“That’s the whole point of a surprise.”
“Please, Leo, I need to know what clothes to pack?”
“Ahh, you won’t be needing any clothes.” I kiss her. She pulls away.
“Seriously, Leo, I need to know.” Using distraction techniques, I take off my shirt and pants, heading to the bathroom. Turning on the taps to the bath, I feel her behind me.
“You want to join me?” her hands come around my waist.
“I know what you’re doing, you know.”
“Good, then you’ll also know you won't win. So, you may as well get undressed too.” Lifting up her night dress, she is delightfully naked underneath. Together we wash away my horror of a day, a day I will never think of again, well maybe the bath part I will.
Chapter 27
Katie
“It's my wedding day!” shouting at the top of my lungs; I wake up my mum in her bed. “Come on, get up, get up.” I’m like a child at Christmas. Next, I go to my dad's room. Leo has rented a villa on the beach overlooking where we are getting married. Well, he’s actually rented two. One next door as well. I insisted on not seeing him the night before the wedding; it's tradition, I told him. He wasn’t fond of the idea, but agreed if he could be just next door, which he is. He rang me three times this morning already, and that’s since I woke up. Not counting the numerous times in the early hours of the morning. I’m sure he thinks I’m going to change my mind. The doorbell chimes, but before I can open it, in comes Leo’s Mum, Maria, followed by Alga.
“Ahh, good you're up. Alga is going to make us a nutritious breakfast, we don’t want you passing out at the altar, and I am here to ensure we stick to schedule.”
“Wow, Maria, you look beautiful.”
“I thought the bride was the only one who wore white on a wedding day?” My mum chirps up behind her. She’s a jealous cow; if only she knew what that remark could earn her. Luckily for my mum, her daughter is marrying into the family.
“Shut up, mum; I don’t mind what anyone wears.”
“I hardly think anyone could upstage this bride; plus, it isn’t white; it's ivory.” Maria goes into the kitchen to check on Alga.
“Behave, mum, just for one day; think about me.” She twitters to herself while I usher her into the bathroom and shut the door. The balcony doors are open, and I can hear voices, so I go and investigate. There are people down on the beach, setting up for the wedding. Already, it looks spectacular. Chairs and white carpets are being laid out on the pale twinkling sand. The gentle waves add the most beautiful backing sound. Excitement fills me. I look to my left and see Leo watching me from the balcony next door; he gives me a wink. Feeling like the luckiest girl alive, I run back in to hide.
“I’m going for a walk.” My dad announces, gesturing to the group of women who have arrived while I’ve been outside. The hair and makeup artists have taken over the living area. Maria is giving them their instructions. Once I have eaten Alga's delicious breakfast, my body is not my own as I’m brushed, stroked, pinned, and curled. It's nice being in the pampering seat for a change. I’ve done many brides' hair for weddings, but none for a wedding as spectacular as mine is going to be, I’m sure. When it's time to put on my dress, my mum helps me into it. Its backless, white and sparkles with my every movement.
“You look like a princess, sweetheart.” It's even more perfect than I remember. All I need now is my husband.
“Knock, knock. It's time to go, ladies.” I turn to my dad, who stands proudly at the door, looking very handsome in his fitted suit.
“You’re an angel.” He whispers, holding back his tears.
The guests are all in their places, and the music starts to play. As we make our way to the aisle, my dad stops me.
“You know Katie; I’m not sure Leo’s only business is making wine.”
“How do you mean?”
“Well, I heard some people talking earlier, and you know he does seem to have a lot of money. I’m not sure how much the wine industry makes in this day and age, but it all seems a bit extreme.”
“It’s ok, Dad. I know exactly who Leo is. I trust him with my life. He makes me so happy, Dad.”
“Yes, I can see that. Well, I’m not sure I trust him fully yet, but I trust you. Whatever makes you happy, sweetheart.”
