I have been dreaming about this day since I was ten years old. I wrote my first name with Auggie’s last name more times than I’m willing to admit. We want a small ceremony, one with Cooper but not my parents or Margaux. Our ceremony will be joyous with no distractions. My parents have not come around about my relationship with Auggie since I left the city. In fact, I haven’t seen or heard from them since their unannounced visit to the Perk. Deep down I was hoping they would come around, but they haven’t.
I choose a lace gown with a V-neck. The back is sheer with covered buttons. It’s fitted at the waist, flaring slightly over my hips, with a medium-length train. Billie finishes the buttons on her custom-designed dress while Savannah and Noelle look on.
“Ready, Caro?” Billie asks.
“Almost. Could you bring Nana to me?”
“Sure.”
I hug Savannah and Noelle before they take their seats. We opted to skip the bridal party, mostly so Auggie didn’t have to choose between his brothers for his best man.
Shortly thereafter, Billie brings Nana into the bridal suite.
“Oh, my sweet girl. You look beautiful,” Nana exclaims.
“Thank you. I asked you here to thank you. Not once did you ever question my choices. You have always been willing to hear me out when I had a problem. On a deep level, given your love for Papa, you understand Auggie is the one for me. I’ll never be able to repay you for your confidence in me and your unflinching support. Will you give me away?”
Tears instantly flow down her cheeks.
“Don’t cry, Nana. You’ll ruin your makeup.”
She laughs softly and blots her tears with her handkerchief. “I would be honored.”
Arm in arm we walk through the house to our backyard. There are rows of chairs and an arbor adorned with white calla lilies. I started making progress with my dislike of flowers mostly because I know deep within my soul Auggie will never betray me.
“Ready, sweet girl? He’s been waiting for you since you were ten.”
“Yes. I was waiting for this moment too.”
Nana escorts me down the white runner. When we’re halfway, I look up at Auggie. He pushes out a huge breath and maintains eye contact with me until we reach the arbor.
“Who gives this woman to be wed to this man?”
“I do,” Nana says proudly and kisses my cheek before addressing Auggie. “Young man, the two of you have something special not many couples have, a deep foundation of friendship and love. I wish you a lifetime of happiness.”
“Thank you, Nana.” He kisses her cheek before taking my hand.
Sam rises from his chair and escorts Nana to hers. Our ceremony is short and sweet. We exchange our vows and rings.
“I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.”
Auggie draws me against him and brings his lips to my ear. “I love you, Mrs. Morgan, always have, always will.” Pulling back to look me in the eye, he wipes away the single tear falling from my eyes before kissing me breathless. We turn to our family and friends and walk down the runner toward our future—together.
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