April 25, 1942
Ben took Cindy to Charlottesville for her birthday. It was Saturday, and Ben got off work early, so he went over to Mr. Burson's house to pick up his bride-to-be.
"I'll have her home by 10, Sir." Ben said.
"That sounds good, Ben. Thank you. Have a good time, you two."
"Thanks." Cindy smiled. "Don't wait up for me Daddy."
"Thanks for the offer, but I'll stay up until you get back. You're still my little girl."
Cindy smiled. "See you tonight, Daddy."
Ben helped Cindy into the car and they were off to Charlottesville.
"Happy birthday, Beautiful. 17, huh? You'd better get married soon."
Cindy laughed. "Thank you, Sir. It just so happens that I am getting married in a few weeks to a wonderful man."
"I'm sorry I'm too late."
"I am too. You seem like you would've been a great guy."
"Maybe I'll find a sweet girl somewhere."
"I hope so."
Ben and Cindy laughed. Ben put an arm around Cindy and gave her a side hug. "I'm so glad I have you Cindy."
"I'm so glad I have you Ben. I just can't believe it. Three weeks from today, I'll be Mrs. Walton!"
"Cynthia Ann Walton, that's just about the most beautiful name I've ever heard. Maybe we'll have a daughter one day and we can use that name for her too."
Cindy smiled. "I want a house full of babies."
"So do I." Ben agreed.
Ben took Cindy to the Charlottesville Diner. The two of them grabbed burgers and milkshakes before heading over to the theatre to take in Roxie Hart.
After the movie, Ben took Cindy home.
"Oh Ben, I hate having to leave you like this. I wish I could be with you all the time."
"In three weeks, we'll be able to be together as long and as often as we'd like."
Cindy grinned and kissed her fiancée. "I love you Baby."
He kissed her lips.
"See you tomorrow." She whispered before going up the stairs to go inside.
"I'll be here at 8:30 to walk you to chuch."
"I'll look forward to it." She smiled. "Goodnight Dear."
"Goodnight Beautiful." He smiled.
Once Ben saw she was inside, he went back to his car and drove home.
April 26, 1942
The next morning, Ben walked over to the Bursons to walk Cindy to church.
"You're welcome to join us, Mr. Burson." Ben said with a smile.
"I'll come a little later. I'm sure you two want to be together."
"All right. We'll see you there." Ben said. "We'll save you a seat with us."
"I'd like that very much. Thank you, Ben." Mr. Burson smiled.
On the walk to church, Ben and Cindy took in the fresh Spring mountain air.
"I just love this time of the year." Cindy smiled. "Spring is one of my favorite seasons. Spring and Fall. I like the milder seasons. I've never been one for the extreme heat or extreme cold."
"I agree." Ben grinned. "I like all the seasons except Winter."
"And just think, in three weeks, we'll be going to church for the first time together as Mr. and Mrs."
"We will." Ben smiled. Then his smile faded. "Cindy, I'm so sorry I can't take you on a honeymoon. Maybe if we were older and I had more money…"
"Baby, don't worry about it, please. All I've ever wanted since we began dating was to marry you and spend our lives together. I don't have to live in a castle. I don't have to have a honeymoon. I just want to be with you."
Ben grinned and hugged his fiancée. "I love you, Sweetheart! I seriously got the best girl in the world!"
"I got the best guy in the world." She smiled.
April 27, 1942
The next day, Ben went over to Cindy's house to walk her to school. She was finishing her senior year. She had only two weeks left. She was graduating on May 10 and getting married on May 16. She had an exciting next few weeks to look forward to.
May 8, 1942
A couple weeks later, Ben walked to the small country school on his wife's last day of high school.
He picked her up and hugged her when she came out of the school. "Congratulations, Senior!"
"Thanks Baby." She smiled. "Graduation Sunday, wedding a week from tomorrow. I'm so excited!"
"I can't wait either." Ben smiled. "Cindy, I'd marry you right now if I could."
"It's best we wait. I have graduation rehearsal tomorrow, graduation ceremony on Sunday, then we have the entire next week to finish wedding plans."
"I can't wait to marry you Cindy!"
"I can't wait to marry you Ben!"
