Chapter 10:
Tate closed the door behind him and wrapped his arms around Violet's waist, kissing her softly. She put her arms around his neck, and kissed him more. He knew where she wanted this to go but didn't want to right now, he had something else on his mind. He pulled back.
"Don't be mad. I love you."
"I love you too.."
"Violet, from the minute I saw you, I wanted nothing more than to be with you. It's me and you together for always."
"Tate, what are you.. what's going on?"
"Shh, shh. Just listen."
"I don't know if I want to the last time you said that you tried to get me to commit mutual suicide." she laughed.
"Violet, do you want to be with me forever? Honestly."
"Yes. More than anything. No one gets me like you."
He took a big sigh before getting on one knee and pulling out a ring.
"Oh my God, Tate."
"Violet, I love you more than anyone or anything ever will. I want to adopt kids with you and play with Beau with you and we can be together for all of eternity. I'll try my best to give you whatever you need. Will you marry me?"
Violet started crying. "Yes! Of course."
He picked her up and kissed her and they both smiled and cried.
"Tate how did you even get that?"
"I stole your little trick. I got a credit card too. I got Beau a new red bouncy ball too but that's not important right now. We need to tell your parents!"
"My parents?!"
"Don't worry your dad gave me his approval before dinner."
"What about Constance?"
"We can tell her too. We can tell everyone!"
"Okay!"
They made their way to Ben and Vivien's room.
"You know Vi, I haven't seen a smile from you like that in ages. What's going on?" Vivien asked.
"Mom, Dad, sit down I have some big news." Violet responded.
"Well, she can't get pregnant." Ben added. They all laughed.
"Tate and I are getting married." she finally said.
Vivien looked concerned and then excited. Ben was excited the entire time and gave Tate a thumbs up.
"Well, welcome to the family kid." Vivien said to Tate.
"Thank you." Tate responded.
The rest of the night was spent talking about the wedding.
8 months later.
Violet was getting into her wedding gown. Her hair was pinned up. Moira, Constance, and Vivien were doing her makeup while adding in comments about how beautiful she looked. While Vivien was teaching Moira about the digital camera, Constance walked up to Violet.
"Violet, there's something I'd like you to have."
She pulled out Addie's hairband.
"Constance.. That's Addie's.."
"And you were her best friend. She'd want you to wear it.. May I?"
"Yes. Of course."
Constance put the hair band in Violet's hair which seemed to fit just perfect. She even hugged Constance.
"Welcome to the family, Violet."
Violet walked downstairs and into the living room where Tate, a priest, chairs, and even people were seated. Ben walked Violet down the isle and told her he was proud of her. Tate told her she looked beautiful and grabbed her hand. As usual, they went over the vows and said "I do". When the priest said "You may kiss the bride", Tate reached in and gave Violet the most breathtaking kiss she'd ever felt. Everyone clapped. Vivien stood up to tell people snacks were prepared in the kitchen for the reception. They all ate, drank, and danced at the reception. Tate ran up behind Violet, and wrapped his arms around her.
"How are you, Mrs. Langdon?" he smiled, rocking her from behind.
"I'm great. How are you Mr. Langdon?"
"Amazing."
She turned to him and put her hands around his neck, then reached up to kiss him.
"This is the beginning of forever."