Alex's wedding to Fiona...
In her pale green bridesmaids dress Stevie stands in the shade of the willows as the horses graze nearby.
Using all of her strength she tries to hold back her tears.
Again and again Fiona's words circle around in her head .
" Look at him he's so happy. You can try to break us up but he'll believe me now I'm his wife. Go on just try and you'll lose his friendship ...he loves me not you."
Inhaling Stevie holds the fence and her tears.
" There you are aren't ya gunna say goodbye mate." His voice deep and low calls to her.
She doesn't turn but distracts herself with the horses and fence replying." You'll be back."
...
He stands looking at her.
The gown soft and light against her tanned skin.
Her beautiful curls caressing her shoulders.
" I'm sorry you didn't get the bridesmaid gig." He pushes.
" Yep." She replies her emotions unable to be disguised.
...
He walks the few steps between them and taking her shoulders turns her to face him.
His head tilts slightly as he sees her tears.
" Hey." He whispers.
She turns her face downwards.
Gently he lifts it back to look at her.
...
" I know things are gunna change Stevie but you're my best mate ya know! My life finally has direction." He explains before hugging her.
Stevies emotions bubble up and before she realises what she's doing the words have left her lips." I love you."
She feels him freeze and his breath stop.
With his hands on her shoulders he looks at her.
...
Tears flow unabated." I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that."
"No ! No you shouldn't have. Stevie?" He questions in disbeleif.
" She's lying Alex she's not pregnant, I tried to warn you."Stevie gushes.
He lets go of her like he's been scalded.
...
" Hey baby it's time to go!" Fiona calls as she walks towards them.
Fiona wraps her arms around his waist.
"Unless you want to skip the honeymoon." She comments.
Alex rubs her arms but looks at Stevie." As if that's going to happen."
Stevie looks sad and angry.
Alex and Fiona begin to walk off.
Alex turns back.
She gone.
"Stevie!" He mumbles under his breath.
Fiona wakes him up as their plane lands in Argentina." Alex wake up we're here."
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