Standing in the mirror running my hands over the silky beaded bodice of my perfect wedding gown I thought back on the times Rafael and I had shared together. The mistake that his sister, Louisa, made by accidently getting me pregnant, our first kiss, when we moved in together, when we got engaged, and more recently, the house he just bought us to start our new lives together. It has been a crazy and bumpy 18 months, but it was so worth it. Before Rafael and the pregnancy everything in my life had been planned out and I was in total control of everything. Nothing ever surprised me, I knew exactly what to expect out of school, my family, job, and my relationship with Michael. With Rafael it's nothing but surprises. He pushes me to be brave and to chase my dreams, no matter what cost there are. When I was with Michael it was safe and comfortable, he never made my heart race like it does with Rafael. Michael would have been the easier choice, but life isn't easy. Michael was my plan and Rafael was my dream-"always chase after your dreams Jane" I heard Rafael say in my head. Looking up I saw my father, which has also been an amazingly wonderful unexpected surprise, admiring me from the doorway.

"Hi, dad"

"Oh Jane, you look so beautiful. You remind me so much of myself, especially when I got married to Blanca on The Passions of Santo's-season 2. I always knew my genes were outstanding, but looking at you right now makes me realize just how much you look like me."

Even though he was my dad his ego was about the size of Europe. He always did know how to compliment himself. It was something that really bugged me when we first met, but I have realized that it's just who he is and I love him even with this rather annoying quality.

"Thank you, dad. Are they almost ready for us out there?"

"Si, I was just coming back to get you, are you ready for this?"

"Of course I am, I just want to see mom and Abuela first. Can you get them for me?"

Turning on his heel he agreed and walked out of the door to get the rest of my family.

Within seconds my mom, Abuela, and Sofia came through the door.

With a worried look on both my mother and grandmothers faces my mom spoke, "Jane, you asked for us, are you ok?"

"Yes, of course I'm ok. I just wanted to spend a few moments with my family before I get married. We have been 24 years all living in the same house, just us girls, and now we have a new little girl and a couple of new men in our lives. I just wanted a minute to soak in this moment and to tell you both that I love you so much. I wouldn't be the person I am today without the two of you. You both raised me to be the woman I am proud to be and I can only wish that I can continue making you proud."

With tears in their eyes they both came over and gave me a hug, the type of hug I was familiar with and the type of hug that said more than words could ever say. My grandmother finally pulled away and looked at me with loving eyes," Jane, there is nothing you can ever do that would make us change how

proud we are of you. You are the greatest gift in both of our lives and now you have a little girl all your own. Just because you're moving and getting married won't change our bond. We, my dear, will always be bonded more than just a normal family. We are Villaneuva women and that means more to me than anything else. I love you."

Trying to hold back the tears so I don't ruin my make-up I give my grandmother and mom a huge hug and tell them, " I love you both so much."

Mom-"Okay okay, let's go before we all start crying and ruin our make-up for good and by the way Jane, you look absolutely breath taking. I'm so glad you're my daughter."

With that being said we all walked out of the door towards the tall double doors that I was going to walk through that would most certainly change my life forever.