Alice's POV
"Thank you husband." I grinned as Danny handed me a glass of champagne.
"Welcome wife." He then raised his glass, "To us." I raised my glass to his, as we drank to our future. I grinned at him before sealing the toast with a kiss.
"Trevanions." Dupe smiled, walking up to us, Caroline was on his arm. They looked so happy, I guess this must remind them of when they got married.
"Hey" Danny smiled, moving a step closer to me, god, could we get any closer?
"Listen," Dupe began he had a glint to his eye. "I caused a lot of problems and always will… but this place will never be at risk again." Dupe and Caroline smiled at each other as Danny and I looked to one another in confusion. "Alice, I want you too take my share as a wedding present. You and Danny take it forward and beyond limits, let it reach new heights, you two can do it."
Oh my god, no way was Dupe giving us Leopards Den!
"Dupe we can't…" I began but he cut me up.
"No. You can, and I can go gambling without worrying." Dupe laughed, Caroline laughed too as Danny smiled at me.
"Thanks Dupe." I whispered giving him a hug.
"Your still staying though right?" Danny asked quickly as I returned to my original position of under his arm and in his chest.
"Try getting rid of me, besides, you need someone who can track!" Dupe laughed.
"Damn!" Danny teased before giving Dupe a manly hug. You know the type, they want to hug but cos they are men they wont, so they sort of bounce of each other like complete and utter retards?
"We'll leave you to it dear." Caroline smiled walking away with Dupe.
"Wow." I smiled at Danny who held me tightly by the hips.
"Well, wife and business partner these days? Business suits next!" Danny teased, I rested my hand on his shoulder.
"Name - Alice Trevanion. Marital Status - Married. Occupation - Vet and general life partner to Danny Trevanion!" I laughed. "Perfect to me."
"And me." Danny grinned leaning in slowly and kissing me passionately, everyone was beginning to sit down and Rosie was soon ushering Danny and I away to sit at our places. Oh god, not the dreaded speeches!
Danny's POV
Seated and utterly nervous, Alice and I were awaiting the embarrassing moment to come. The speeches. It was even worse than the dancing!
"I'll make my speech first." Evan smiled, I welled up just thinking about how he'd grown up. He was my best man! I grinned at him as Alice leant into my chest, watching him.
"Well, I know it's the best man's job to embarrass, humiliate and well give Danny the worse reputation ever, but before I do that, I think it's only fair I say other things, as they do need to be said." My eyes began to fill up, he seemed so grown up and mature! "This is the second time I've seen Danny marry, some of you might wonder why I'm here. After all, I'm in no way blood related to Danny, he's my stepfather and my mum is now his late wife. But, if there is one thing about Danny, it is this. He is my real dad. Anyone can be a father, takes someone special to be a dad, and I know I speak on behalf of all of us who are not actually related to him. He means the world to us, and we love him just as a dad. I can't tell you how happy I am for Danny and Alice. I remember Alice turning up, she pieced us all back together again… and then of course there was these two trying to keep it secret. Worst Kept secret in Africa to quote Georgina. It fills me with such joy, pride and happiness to see both Danny and Alice happy together, as Mr and Mrs Trevanion, and to me they will always be in my heart, my family and my parents. Now, soppy stuff aside, I've made them cry, then again you Danny know all about crying eh? I mean big macho game hunter, that's what you have him all down as well…"
Now I'm not gonna tell you what he said. Its in my point of view so I don't need to tell you! So ner!
"Right come on Daniel speech." Alice teased as I realised I had been called up. Oh god!
"Erm yeh right…" I took a deep breath and looked down adoringly at Alice who grinned back, I rested my hand on her shoulder and she held it happily. "I'm rubbish at speeches, and I sorry if I ramble, it's being with Alice too long."
"Cheeky!" Alice laughed, tapping my hand playfully.
"Anyway… when Alice first turned up, my heart flipped, mind went into turmoil and I admit it I got butterflies in my stomach. I'm not gonna bore you with the history, would take to long and I always did hate it, but Alice she helped me so much. After Sarah's death I was devastated, grumpy, down, never took an interest in life, but Alice changed that. She lifted me up, pieced me back together and never gave up on me. I love her, and when she saved my life… I just can't explain in words how that felt, I mean, she made took the ultimate risk, she was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for me… and that's amazing, truly amazing like Alice, and I would honestly do the same for Alice. I'm so pleased that Alice is mine, without her I doubt I could survive, she listens to me, understands me and somehow puts up with me and my bad habits! Somewhere for a reason I don't know she loves me, and I love her too, more than the world, the universe. She's everything to me, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with my Scottish beauty, my princess and my soul mate. I love you Alice." I grinned sitting down as everyone clapped.
"Come here you, you old romantic!" Alice laughed placing her hand at the back of my head and pulling me towards her, I felt our lips collide, the tingling was still alive though as we pulled away.
"I could say more but I'm rubbish at talking." I admitted.
"Rubbish!" Alice giggled. "You talk for Africa and England!"
"You talk for the world!" I protested, Alice laughed pretending to sum the situation up.
"Just the world? I thought maybe the universe!" Alice giggled as we kissed once more.
"Alice your turn!" Liv squealed excitedly.
"Oh I feel for you all." I teased laughing as Alice stood up nervously, I took her hand over my shoulder and squeezed it as she stood just behind me.
"Well erm… Oh I really do fail at these but oh well once in a lifetime - I mean, this is such a struggle, Danny Trevanion? What can I say bout the old man eh? Hmm… well he's grumpy, pig headed, stubborn, disorganised, shambolic and a mad man, but he's the absolute love of my life, my soul mate, my better half. I can't tell you all in words how much this man means to me, how much I love him, how happy he makes me or what he's done for me. Danny talks about me saving his life, to me that was natural, surely anyone would do that for the man they love? We've had our ups and our downs, but look at us now, together and stronger. Danny's sweet, caring, understanding, and for some reason unknown to man, he loves me, and I'm thankful for that, truly. Without Danny, life just isn't worth living, and all I can say before I begin to ramble even though I've gone on already is I love Daniel Trevanion with every inch of my body, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him. Thanks Danny."
Alice sat down quickly, bright red, I laughed and hugged her as she buried her face into my shoulder, I kissed her neck softly as everyone clapped and cheered.
"Dancefloor!" Rosie grinned as we all stood up and off in the general party direction!
I don't deserve any of this… but it's what I've got and boy am I glad I have it. I have Alice by my side, a loving family and a perfect marriage to my ultimate one and only.
A/N - not good I know but Im not too well - in a lot of pain!
Anyway - over the next few days I may not be updating much. Family are meeting together we all live at dif ends of country, some Scotland, some northern England some southern England, so I may be busy! Oh and I have doctors tomorrow, about an operation I may need and some sort of scepticima I might have or summat, so yeh, fun times!
Hope you enjoyed! x
