Tris POV
I arrive at the dress shop and see Evelyn waiting for me. I get out and go to greet her.
"Nice to see you, Evelyn. Thank you for coming"
"It was my pleasure, Tris. Anything for my son and my daughter in law"
I smile at her words. "Shall we?" I say.
"Yes, let's see you in that dress!"
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Half an hour later I'm standing in front of the mirror admiring my dress.
"It looks beautiful, Tris. Tobias is going to love it" says Evelyn.
"Thank you. I can't wait for him to see it. I just want to be married to him."
Evelyn chuckles. "He's, no doubt, just as anxious and excited as you are."
I smile down at her.
"Tris. I wanted to thank you for letting me help you with the wedding plans"
"It was the least I could do, Evelyn. You're his mother and only family. It wouldn't make sense not to have you be a part of it."
"I appreciate you saying that, Tris. I'm sure your parents would be proud with this step you're taking in your life."
I smile and hold back tears. I can't deny that planning this wedding has been bittersweet. I would give anything for my mother to be here with me and for my father to give me away. Evelyn notices the expression on my face as I remain silent trying to stare at my reflection in the mirror.
"Enough of the sad stuff", she says, breaking the silence. "You are going to look radiant and everything will be perfect."
"Oh, I hope you're right."
"You know I am because you and my son were meant to be together."
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I arrive back at the apartment to find Tobias watching TV. I go over and sit in his lap and he puts his hands on my waist holding me in place.
"So, how did it go?" He asks.
"Better than I expected." I say with a smile. He smiles back at me.
"I'm happy to hear that" he says and I peck him lightly on the lips.