"OMG! Tatum what happened?" Mel laughed at her brother
"She spat her food at me Haha!" Tatum replied also laughing, while covered in baby food
" Oh! no, you were supposed to be ready, I'm here to walk you down and mom will walk you down the aisle." Mel said
" I'll have to take a shower first, the ceremony isn't for another 30 minutes," Tatum said non-plussed
"Wow! You're going to cut it close, I'm not telling Andrew you're going to be late, he still scares me!" Mel exclaimed
"What? How can you be scared of a man that literally crawls around pretending to be a pony?" Tatum asked surprised
"It's when he stops pretending to be a horse and stands up that my knees start shaking, he is intimidating! " Mel replied shaking her head. "Only you and Anastasia think he is adorable and sweet, to everyone else he is Andrew Pearce billionaire extraordinaire."
"Uhm, and he is kind of scary with the scars and how straightforward he is, he even gives mom a run for her money," Mel added as an afterthought
"No one could scare mom! O-kay maybe Andrew can...Haha" Tatum laughed
"Shhh now, go shower, while I look after this most gorgeous princess! Come here Aunties angel." Mel said ushering Tatum to the bathroom.
"Issa! tah uggie?" Anastasia bubbled at her aunt
"Yes beautiful girl, Auntie Issa will give you lots of huggies." Melissa said cheerfully
"I can't believe it's been a year since you were born little one, and today your daddies get married." Mel beamed at Anastasia
"Such a sweet family you three make, and I love you very, very much, gimme a hug." Mel giggled
"Uggie! Uggie" Anastasia opened her little hands
"Tatum?! Have you taken your suit into the bathroom with you? "Mel asked loud enough to be heard over the shower.
"I took everything except my shoes; Anastasia was crawling around in them," Tatum called out
"Okay, I'll find them for you!" Mel called back
"Thanks, Sis!" Tatum replied
"Hey you little princess, where did you hide daddy's shoes? He can't get married barefoot you know." Mel said to Anastasia
"Toos?" Anastasia queried
"Haha yes sweetie, shoes. Let's look for them." Mel smiled
Anastasia crawled off under the bed and came out dragging Tatum's shoes by their laces.
"Oh! What a clever girl you are!" Mel exclaimed
"Hehe! Uggie!" Anastasia held her arms out
"Yes, sweet girl you get a hug. Such a little cutey. Tatum! We found your shoes." Mel giggled
"Thanks, Mel! I'm almost done." Tatum called back
"You better be, I can't imagine what he will do if you are late for your wedding." Mel dreaded Andrew's intimidating gaze
"Haha! Probably send out a search party or maybe the military. Ha-ha. I'm coming gout sis!" Tatum laughed
"Wow! My little brother cleans up nicely! You look so beautiful, Tat!" Mel exclaimed appreciating Tatum's wedding suit.
"Andrew won't be able to keep his eyes off you," Mel said smiling
"It's not his eyes I'm worried about." Tatum blushed
"Haha, Oh yeah! He is a very possessive guy. At least Anastasia visiting us for the next week while you are on honeymoon" Mel exclaimed
"Hmmm, I'm looking forward to it, but I'm going to miss my princess." Tatum mused
"Hehe, addy!" Anastasia giggled at Tatum
"Yes, Daddy's talking about you angel." Tatum smiled at Anastasia
"I'll be surprised if you can walk after the week away," Mel smirked
"Mel! Haha, behave!" Tatum blushed while laughing
"No, you shouldn't behave, that's the whole point of a honeymoon," Mel exclaimed
"And you and Andrew have delicious chemistry," Mel said smiling
"We have to get going, I'm sure your future husband is pacing the garden by now," Mel said
"Haha, most likely." Tatum agreed
Outside in the garden, a beautiful ceremony and reception area had been set up for the wedding.
"Do I look ok?" Andrew asked
"Yes mate, you look swell, as pretty as a peach!" Jonathan chuckled
"Fuck off, Jonathan" Andrew smiled slightly
"But seriously mate, Tatum will be happy even if you wear a sack, as long as you are here waiting for him he will love it" Jonathan said
"Do you have the ring?" Andrew asked for likely the 10th time
"Yes, mate." Jonathan sighed
"Are you sure?" Andrew asked
"Bloody hell Andrew, I have the ring!" Jonathan said impatiently
"No wait! *patting his pockets* Yes for the 10th time, I have the ring," Jonathan said
"*Sigh* I don't know what's wrong with me, I keep thinking he is going to run away" Andrew sighed
"He loves you and your daughter way too much, stop stressing. He hasn't even been a little skittish since you found him." Jonathan stated
"I can't stop stressing, I've never loved anyone like this, and it's overwhelming," Andrew said worriedly
"Does it scare you?" Jonathan asked
"YES!" Andrew exclaimed," I'm always afraid, I'll wake up and it was all a dream."
"No worries mate, Tatum is definitely marrying you today, that kid loves you to death," Jonathan said encouragingly
"I think it's the other way around, he is the air that I need to survive," Andrew stated bluntly
"Damn, Andrew! Since when have you been corny?" Jonathan blurted out
"I don't know, I woke up one morning and realised I loved a man," Andrew stated poker-faced. "I think that was the moment I knew I'd die rather than live without Tatum."
"Yup! Corny as all hell." Jonathan laughed
"You guys make an amazing couple, your dynamic is great and he is the only person I've ever seen put you in your place," Jonathan stated
"Maybe he should teach me a few tricks," Jonathan said lightly
"Good luck with that!" Andrew chuckled
"Where is he?" Andrew started fidgeting again
"There are still 30 minutes left before the ceremony, relax his sister went to help him" Jonathan stated
"Are you sure you have the ring?" Andrew asked for the 11th time
"Aaargh! ANDREW!" Jonathan stomped his foot like a toddler
"Haha sorry!" Andrew giggled
"You made some amazing progress this year, it's like Tatum erased your entire trauma and you got a new lease on life." Jonathan pointed out
"I finished my therapy with a clean bill of health and Tatum is always there to support me, "Andrew said proudly "And Anastasia is always giving me hugs, she is very keen on hugs."
"Haha! The most intimidating billionaire has turned into a puddle of mushiness. You are a softy now!" Jonathan laughed
"Damn, right I am!" Andrew stated proudly
"Oh, by the way, Tatum's friend Ryan will be here later, apparently he is a very talented architect," Andrew said
"Tatum would like you and me to look through his portfolio for the new mall we want to build." Andrew added, "He is a high school friend of Tatum and got full scholarships for his designs."
"Oh okay, no problem, I'll make some time before you two leave for your honeymoon," Jonathan said
"Also Tatum warned me that he is deaf." Andrew watched for Jonathan's reaction
"Deaf?" Jonathan asked
"Yes, he can't hear at all," Andrew stated
"Oh! Uhm okay..." Jonathan said slowly
"Don't worry Tatum taught me basic sign language and will be in on the meet," Andrew stated
"Okay! It's time, let's go to the pavilion, Tatum should be coming down any moment." Jonathan said
Only a few people were in attendance at the wedding.
Tatum's 3 sisters their husbands and one wife as well as Tatum's mum and her date, Greg Hallet and his family.
Tatum's sister Mel was his Matron of honour and Jonathan was Andrew's best man.
And lastly, Father Mulligan flew all the way from London to marry them.
Andrew stood fidgeting, waiting for Tatum to appear.
When he finally turned the corner of the hedges and came into view, Andrew's face went from stressed and worried
To a beautiful open smile.
Anastasia was dropping little fistfuls of petals on the aisle.
"Hehe!" Anastasia was giggling as she wobbled down the aisle
Mel was walking next to Tatum, but Andrew only had eyes for Tatum.
When their eyes met Andrew swore he smelled a cascade of Gardenias wafting on the wind.
Today was the day they marked each other, bonding not only their bodies but their souls together.
And Andrew couldn't wait to hold Tatum in his arms.
As Tatum reached him, he held out his hand, Tatum clasped it and stepped in next to him.
Mel and Jonathan stood on either side.
Father Mulligan beamed at them.
…
As Andrew and Tatum laced their fingers dusk fell on the garden and the fairy lights shone brightly.
"Ah so lovely to be here to do the honours, Andrew, Will you be using traditional vows? Or have you written your own?" Father Mulligan asked
"I will declare my love with my own words," Andrew said confidently
A lump was stuck in Andrew's throat as he spoke to Tatum from his heart.
"What can I say that I haven't already said?"
"What can I provide you that I haven't already given?"
"My body, my mind, my soul and my heart."
"They're all yours."
"Everything that I have and everything that I am, belonged to you long before today."
"And I promise that it shall all be yours forever"
"I will be yours forever."
"I will follow you anywhere you go and anywhere lead me."
"Hand in hand."
"Heart in heart."
"Let's get on with this so that we can grow old together!"
As Andrew said the last words Tatum caressed his cheek.
"I Love you." Tatum whispered
…
"Tatum, Will you be using traditional vows? Or have you written your own? Father Mulligan asked
Tatum looked at Andrew lovingly.
"I Will, use the words in my heart." Tatum replied
"From this day on, I choose you, my beloved Andrew, to be my dearest husband"
"To live with you and laugh with you;"
"To stand by your side, and sleep in your arms;"
"To be joy to your heart, and food for your soul; "
"To bring out the best in you always, and, for you, to be the most that I can."
"I promise to laugh with you in good times, to struggle and support you in the bad times;"
"To offer you solace you when you are downhearted;"
"To wipe away your tears with my hands and my love;"
"To share with you all my riches and honours;"
"To play with you as much as I can until we grow old;"
"And, still loving each other sweetly and gladly, until our lives shall come to an end."
"When you're with me I won't mind the world fading away."
"You fulfil me in every way possible."
". I feel grateful that you are my fate."
"Though our paths crossed at an unexpected moment, we didn't miss one another."
"I will hold on to your precious hand forever."
As Tatum spoke his eyes filled with unshed tears, and he smiled softly at Andrew
As his last words were spoken he sniffed, and Andrew wiped away a tear on Tatum's cheek leaning in to whisper.
"You are my everything, I love you," Andrew said softly
Father Mulligan cleared his throat and suspiciously wiped his eyes.
Please give each other the rings
Mel stepped up to give Tatum the ring, which he slid onto Andrew's finger smiling contentedly.
Jonathan gave Andrew the ring wich he slipped onto Tatum's offered hand.
"I now pronounce you Mr & Mr Pearce, you may kiss." Father Mulligan pronounced
Andrew didn't waste any time, he grabbed Tatum, picked him up into a princess carry and kissed him, and then he turned to the guests.
"Thanks for coming to share this wonderful day with us..." Andrew said loudly "Now go home, so I can ravage my husband."
Everyone burst into laughter.
Tatum placed his hands on either side of his face and pulled him into another kiss.
"I love you, Mr Pearce," Tatum whispered
"Hmmm, I love you too Mr Pearce," Andrew whispered back
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