The days were counting down, i was about to become Mrs Steven's the nerves and excitement were kicking in! of course I was nervous to see Grace, that's if she turns up! But I must remember this is mine and Leytons day, she won't ruin it. We all spent the day at the beach, soaking up the sun and some family time before the chaos started tomorrow.
Yes tomorrow! Our wedding was tomorrow! I was calmer than I thought I would be for a bride, but probably because I have Leyton with me, when he leaves tonight, I won't be so calm.
"Is your mum coming?" I ask hesitantly. "I believe she is, but either way she needs to behave herself, she has been warned. No matter what, this is our day, and having you as my wife is my main focus" he smiles caressing my hand softly. I just nodded in agreement and focused on building sandcastles, or playing in the sand with Alfie and Aubrey.
Friends and family were arriving this evening, I couldn't wait to see everyone. My mum, dad, and sister were arriving first, and Maggie shortly behind! We hired out this beautiful island filled with private beach houses for everyone, were fortunate enough we can do that.
"April?! Honey!" My mum called out. I jumped slightly! "Mum?!" I called back.
I left my beach house and saw my family walking up the beach!
I shrieked when I saw their faces and ran to them all, embracing everyone in a group embrace, the warmth was warming. "Oh my darling! How are you?" Mum smiled. "Fine!! I'm so glad you're all here! ... hi daddy!" I beam a grin towards him, who embraces me again with his strong arms kissing me lightly! "My darling girl, so grown up!" He says with pride.
"Sissy!" Jenny exclaimed. My second bridesmaid.
"Let me show you to your beach house, Leyton and the twins are waiting for you!" I smile walking them up the beach, they were two away from us.
All eyes were drawn to the beauty of the house, and the view. "Susan, John, Jennie! Pleasure to see you again!" Leyton smiles. Embracing my mum and sister and hand shake for my dad. "Leyton darling, you look well!" My mum replies. She's always had a secret young crush on him. It was cute really. "Oh my!!! My beautiful grandchildren!" She beams, tearfully scooping them both in her arms.
We spent the next hour altogether catching up, talking about the wedding. The guests. I missed out the part about Grace, it was something my family did not need to know.
"Ok, well ... my time to leave now, please behave, April" Leyton winks. "I'm always behaved ...." I pulled him in for an embrace. "Or you'll have to punish me" I whispered softly so no one could hear but loud enough for him to hear. His grip tightened, sexually. "Don't mix your words, I may have to" he says back. We kissed softly, like our last kiss depended on it.
"See you up the aisle"
"Prilly!!!!" Megs! "Meg!!!"
We only saw each other a few weeks ago but it felt a life time. "Where's everyone?" She asks. "Through here, come say hello!" She was super close to my family, almost like another sister which was great, because she practically felt like one. The most important people were here with me and I couldn't be happier;
My mum, took the twins for the evening, she offered to have them tomorrow for the ceremony too. I mean she hasn't really seen them so it's only right; although I couldn't let them sleep away from me, I missed them too much!!
We was all woken by the crack of dawn by room service, Leyton had ordered everyone breakfast, to fuel on before the day ahead as he would explain. Thoughtful and beautiful it was.
We sat outside enjoying the sunshine and the view, drinking coffee and eating the delicious food.
The nerves were becoming a lot now, we was getting married in five hours. I didn't know whether I felt sick or needed to be sick, it was nervous sick. I'll be fine.
"Honey, your makeup artist is here, let me have the twins and you go get ready, where are their clothes?" Mum smiled. She was a saint. "Thanks mum, their in the suitcase in the room, will you be ok?" "Of course! I'll see you in a few hours!"
This was it the countdown was beginning, Jennie myself and Meg were in my beach house getting our hair and makeup done, my dress had arrived, no one has seen this so it's even more special. I was excited, now the excitement was real.
"How you feeling, April?" Jennie smiled as she sat in the makeup chair, looking beautiful as always. "Fine. I'm ok. Nervous is normal ... I just can't wait to become his wife! ... any one know how he is this morning?" Meg nods "he's nervous; I went over this morning; but he is excited"
That made me feel more at ease.
"Ok ... April! Dress, you ready?" Kia was here in hand incase anything went slightly wrong, she has been amazing throughout the whole wedding planning.
"I am ... let's do this"
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My dress was elegant, a little sparkle, straight but a long train, it was everything I ever wanted for a bride, for myself. My mum bought Alfie and Aubrey to see me before it began, my little angels looks perfect, we embraced together in a loving hug and pressed kisses upon their lips. My mum as per was crying at the sight of me in front of her. "You look stunning darling, good luck! I love you, your father is waiting for you" she smiled. "Thanks mum, I love you" she exited the house and walked towards the ceremony.
This was it. I was about to become, Mrs Steven's.
"Oh darling, my darling April. You look beautiful ... he is one lucky man!" My dad beamed as I walked towards him. "Thanks daddy ... I'll always be your little girl" I reassured him. "Let's get you married!"
As we both walk together, round the back of the beach houses. In the distance, I could see beautiful lights glistening, lanterns floating softly in the light sky, everyone waiting .... and most importantly Leyton, at the end.
We arrived at the aisle our music played, eyes turned to focus on me, Leyton turned slightly, our eyes met, my tears fell. His face was all I could see right this second, my dad walked me up the aisle, giving my hand to Leyton, "you look amazing" he whispered.
As we gathered together, the minister started our ceremony, surrounded by our loved ones, I glanced over and saw Grace sitting with Leytons dad. She came.
Our vows exchanged, rings exchanged .. "I am glad to announce, you are now husband and wife, you may kiss your bride"
Without second thinking Leyton scooped me in his arms, and kissed me hard but passionately.
Cheers filled the space around us, confetti was thrown ... the view was beautiful.
This was perfect.
I was now his wife, I was now Mrs Leyton Steven's, my life, my new life begins now.