Ch. 4 Today is the day
People started filling in their seats. There were not a lot of people there, just the kids, Terri from the jewelry store and Barbara Jean's church, Brock, Mike Holliway (Terri's brother), some people from church, and some of Reba's other friends. Nick didn't have many friends and his family was unable to come so the church was filled with mostly people Reba knew.
Barbara Jean was already fully dressed and decided to step out into the lobby to see if Brock was there, she needed to talk about this feeling they had... before it's too late. She looked around a little and spotted him by the door. "Brock! We need to talk."
"Hi Barbara Jean! You look really... beautiful."
"You lost the right to call me beautiful when we got divorced... but I know." She shot him a joking smile, "Anyway I have to talk about this feeling we have about N-I-C-K..."
"Barbara Jean, you don't have to spell his name out he isn't around, he is busy getting ready." Barbara Jean smacked his arm and continued her thought.
"Brock, be serious, Reba could be in trouble!"
"Is that a thing all my ex-wives do... hit me? Barbara Jean just give it up, there is nothing wrong with Nick I was just jealous that Reba is getting re-married."
"Give it up? You can't be serious? My best friend could be in danger and you just want me to stand here with you and do nothing? You have lost it!"
"Hey what has gotten into you? You are the one that told me to let it go and that I was just being silly, so that's what I did... I let it go. I have accepted the fact that Reba is getting married and I am being replaced by my ex-friend who makes her happy. If Reba is happy, well then I am happy."
"I told you that you still love her..." Barbara Jean smiled and Brock gave her and irritated look, "Brock I was making that stuff up. I knew that if you thought Reba was in real trouble you would do something stupid and mess everything up, then Reba really wouldn't be able to forgive you after ruining her wedding and she probably would never talk to you again. She would be completely out of your life... would you be able to live without her everyday?" Brock just stood there, he knew the answer even though he didn't want to admit it to himself. "I didn't think so. So what are we going to do about it?" Barbara Jean continued.
"Ohh Mom! You look really great!" Cheyenne said as she saw her mother walk out of the bathroom with her dress on. It was a simple knee length off the shoulders dress with lace all down it. She had a pair of white heels on and a golden bow on the bodice of the dress. Great was an understatement, she was stunning.
"Thanks honey! You should go get in your seat with Jake, Kyra, and the kids. Van should be coming back here to get me at any minute and then the wedding is starting."
"Ok mom, good luck. I love you!" Cheyenne said as she was walking out of the dressing room.
Once her daughter had left, Reba was all alone. Barbara Jean and Lori Ann were waiting in the lobby ready to walk down the aisle. The room was quiet and that made Reba even more nervous than she already was. She sat down and put her face in her hands, she was getting married... again. Reba just sat there wondering if she was doing the right thing. She loved Nick and wanted to spend the rest of her life with him, but something was nagging her and she didn't know what. She couldn't shake the feeling of disaster and fright. Maybe it had something to do with Brock leaving her and their kids, maybe she was afraid Nick would do the same... or maybe she was just afraid of being alone.
Before her thoughts overtook her Van walked in wearing his best tuxedo and matching maroon tie.
"Wow Mrs. H you look really Hot!" Reba glared at him "Sorry you do! Are you ready to go?"
Van looked at the way Reba was sitting and realized something was bothering her so he sat down on the bench next to her and placed one hand over her shoulders. "Mrs. H you aren't having second thoughts are you?" Reba was quiet.
"You don't think I'm making a mistake do you?"
"What are you talking about?"
Reba lifted her heavy head and looked at Van, "Do you think this is a mistake, me getting married again? Do you think I am honestly doing the right thing or am I better off by myself?" Reba started crying softly, "I just don't want to get hurt again."
I might bite my lip, look down at my shoes.
I might clench my fist or just leave the room.
But, I'm not gonna cry, not one single drop.
Cause once I get started out, I may never stop...
"Oh Mrs. H! So you think that's what's going to happen? You think Nick is going to leave you for some younger more attractive woman?" Reba glared at him,
"How is this helping?"
"Look, Nick loves you very much and I don't think he will leave you. Even Mr. H says he made a mistake by leaving. My point is you are loved and no matter what happens you are surrounded by people who love you even if you mess up terribly, terribly, terribly bad, we will always be there."
Reba laughed and hugged Van and he wiped the tears away from her face, "Now can we start this wedding?" Reba nodded and they got up and headed for the aisle.
Reba was wrapped around Van's arm and the pair started walking down the row toward the altar. When Brock saw Reba his mouth opened and he took a sharp breath. Man he wished he was the one standing at the altar. Brock didn't think it was possible that Reba could look so perfect, but yet here she was... She captured all of his attention just by walking in, confident and self assured. In the moment their eyes met everyone in the room became... INVISIBLE.
From Nick's point of view everyone else was INVISIBLE, like a pane of glass he could see right through, he could only see Reba. His whole world revolved around her, she made a beautiful bride. There was so much more to her than meets the eye. He could not wait to marry her and have her all to himself.
The rest of the reception was beautiful and the vows made Barbara Jean cry... for more than one reason (1-They were so in love. 2-That feeling she has about Nick.) Brock was happy he didn't eat before the wedding because he knew if he did he would be unable to keep it down, all this dumb lovey dovey stuff he was not apart of made him sick. And the kids were happy they were able to share a moment like this with their mother. It was an unforgettable evening.
I will post Reba and Nick's wedding vows if enough people review and ask me too!
Even though it was semi short, this chapter was a feel good happy-ish chapter and I hope that makes up for my lack of writing!
This story is not even close to being finished so stay tuned!
