46. Wedding day

Damn, Philip what right did he have to make me question my feelings for Shane? He saw I was in a wedding dress. Could he not just leave it alone? Well, I had told him I give us another chance, and I was having his baby. Still, I had always been honest with him. Philip knew how I felt about Shane. That wasn't going to go away. My love for Shane could never stop, I thought. Marrying Shane was the right choice for me. Philip would have to get over it. Suddenly there was another knock on the door. Please don't let it be Philip again, I thought walking toward the door. If it wasn't Philip, who could it be?

It had to be Philip, I thought annoyed. But it was not Philip. It was Rick! I wrapped my arms around him.

"Rick. This is pure magic," I said softly. I had missed my dear friend more than I realized.

"Andrea, you look beautiful," Rick said dressed in his tux. Of course, he would be the best man I though smiling.

"Thank you. Rick, I've missed you," I said glowing. I was a happy, beautiful bride today.

"We've all missed you Andrea. I am so happy that you and Shane are finally getting married. You're good for him. He was so lost without you. I mean Shane was going around dating any girl and getting into trouble," Rick said looking at me with his blue-green eyes.

"I was lost without him. If I had it do over again I would have never moved away," I said taking Rick's hand.

All the memories I had of my boys were coming back to me. I could see Rick, Shane, and I riding our bikes together around the neighborhood. I remembered us sneaking out to see Star Wars in the movie theatre. And prom night felt like yesterday. How could I lose touch with people I care about so much? How could I go seven years without talking to them?

"You can't change the past. You have to move forward, and I am here to take you to the church. If that's what you want," Rick said looking at me closely.

"What do you mean?"

"I saw the other guy, and I heard what was said," Rick admitted.

"You were spying?"

"It's not like that Andrea. I am worried about Shane if he loses you again. You didn't see how bad he was the first time," Rick said concerned.

"He is not going to lose me. I am marrying Shane today. You know I've always loved him," I promised Rick.

"I love Shane like a brother. I have to watch out for him. If you are going to end up leaving him later do it now. So airport or church?"

"Take me to the church," I said determined. I had a moment of weakness with Philip, but that was all it was. Just a moment.

Rick nods in agreement, and we join the rest of my family downstairs. Everyone is smiling. Today I am finally marring Shane. Amy and I ride to the church with Rick.

"Any doubts?" Amy asked.

"No, I know my heart is with Shane," I smile at my sister.

"I hope someday I find a guy like him. Putting this wedding together for you is so romantic," Amy beams.

"I am a lucky girl," I admitted.

I look around at the church. There are purple and white roses everywhere. There is music playing,a photography is there, and there is no detail Shane missed. He had pulled out all the stops to give me my dream wedding not knowing if I say yes. He took a gamble, and it paid off.

"Andrea, it's time," My dad whispered. I smile at my dad, taking his hand. Amy walks down the aisle first with Rick. I look at my sister wearing a silk lavender bridesmaid dress. Her blonde hair is falling in her face,. She is so beautiful, I think to myself.

I look over seeing Shane standing there. He looks perfect in his tux. No doubts in my mind now . I take my father's hand, and walk toward Shane. I am walking toward my future.

No more canceled weddings. No more lies. No more cheating. No more meeting guys at bars. Just Shane and I together forever, I think smiling. I love you, Shane whispers to me as our eyes meet.

I know now that there could be no other ending then this one. Some people are just meant to be together. Soul mates. That's what Shane and I are.