I stand in front of the mirror in the bridal sweet with Erika putting the finishing touches on my hair. Tears in her eyes.
Erika: Your so beautiful Willow.
I touch her hand over my shoulder and smile. Noticing the unusual glow and emotions.
Willow: Not as beautiful as a glowing mother to be.
Her eyes widen mouth drops in surprise.
Erika: How did you....
I turn facing her. Holding her hands in mine.
Willow: You have the tell tell glow of an expecting mother. It radiates off of you.
She looks away with mixed emotions.
Willow: Erika what is it.
She resales a deep breath still looking away.
Erika: I didn't want to say anything until after the wedding.
Willow: Why does Tom not know yet.
She glances shyly at me biting her bottom lip.
Erika: He does. It's just. I didn't want to cause you any sadness on your beautiful day. Knowing about everything that had happened to you in New York.
I squeeze her hands and smile wider holding back the tears. Not of sadness but of pure joy.
Willow: Erika, I couldn't be more happy, this is an amazing gift. I might not be able to have kids of my own but now I get to be an aunt and spoil the shit out your baby.
I take her into a tight hug when there's a light knock on the door.
Bryan enters the room looking dashing as ever in his tux.
Bryan: Ready?
My two brides maids Page and Lilly shuffle in behind Bryan to take Erika to their places. I give them a group hug and usher them out the door.
Bryan closes the door and struts over hugging me from behind and kisses my temple. Looking over my shoulder at my reflection in the mirror.
Bryan: Your dad would be beside him self.
I smile desperately trying to hold the tears back
My father passed away from a sudden heart attack a few months ago. He left the company to Bryan as he had always promised and now Bryan takes his place to walk me down the isle.
We share a moment of silence.
Bryan looks over my shoulder in the mirror with a smile.
Bryan: you are beautiful.
He turns me to him cupping my face in his hands with a look I've never seen.
Bryan kisses me.
Standing still wide eyed in shock I gasp as he pulls back.
Bryan: I love you Willow.
Willow: I love you too Bryan but what the hell was that!
He takes a step back shoving his hands in his pockets and looks away.
Willow: Bryan!
Bryan: I've been in love with you since college.