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Now, this idea has been with me for a while and I just love the idea of it. But I also think it is rather Sophie and Tommy and their weird relationship that they have. I mean it makes sense to me.
The first part is set after Tommy's part of Just You and I. The second part is a little bit further in the future...
The Man of Honour
Sophie smiled as Tommy almost fell through the door of the cafe, obviously trying to battle through the wind. She subconsciously played with her new piece of jewellery as she waited for him to get his bearings before she waved at him. He seemed grateful that she had already gotten him a drink as he reached her. She always loved how tightly he would hug her, especially as she hadn't seen him for a couple of months. It was always hard to have the distance between them when he was at university.
"You're two weeks late." She said as they sat down.
"I was in the middle of an observation. I wish I could have dropped everything but I couldn't. It went towards my final mark and I needed to do well after only scraping by last year."
"I'm guessing you still haven't told Rachel that."
"No. And she isn't going to know. I still think that the teachers hated me."
"Maybe someone found out that you are her son."
"What would someone have against Mum?"
"No idea but there is probably someone because they don't know her like we do."
He smiled at her before taking a mouthful of his drink.
"I forget how bad the storms are up here."
"Yep. Storm Delilah is in full swing." She paused as she took in the look on his face. "You've already seen it, haven't you?"
"Yeah."
"Which means you also knew he was going to propose."
"Yeah."
"And that is why you weren't so worried about missing the meal."
"Yeah. Do you want me to humour you anyway?"
"Well, you've spoilt it now."
"He has been holding onto it for a while."
She smiled as he raised his eyebrows up at her. She held her hand out to show him the engagement ring.
"I bet you are excited. You get to plan another wedding."
"We've umm… decided that we are going to do it like Dad and Rachel. Wait a year or so to start properly planning it but there are a few things we want to sort out now."
"Like?"
"Tommy, will you be my maid of honour?"
He didn't choke on his drink like the woman on the table next to them did. She knew a part of him must have been expecting it. Tommy turned to the woman and asked whether she was okay before turning back to her with the biggest smile on his face.
"Sophie, I would be honoured to be your maid of honour."
"Good because there is no one else I want by my side. Other than Dex. Who I am going to ask to be my bridesmaid when he turns up at 11."
Sophie smiled at the woman next to them as she gave them the weirdest looks. Obviously not one for a male maid of honour or bridesmaids. Sophie did have friends that were girls, just when she pictured herself standing at the altar, she pictured Tommy and Dex standing next to her. Not any of the girls. They didn't know her like her boys knew her.
"So I'll have a hen party to organise."
"Most certainly. And a speech to write."
"A speech? I thought maids of honours don't give speeches. Kim didn't give one at Mum and Eddie's wedding."
"Well, I want you to say loads of nice things about me."
"That might be a bit difficult."
He laughed as she leant forward and hit his arm.
"Although, I suppose you're the boss," Tommy said.
"I am. It is going to be nice to have something to look forward to. Rachel is excited about it."
"I know. She practically screamed down the phone at me about it."
"Quick, finish your drink and Dex can buy us another one."
Tommy shook his head at her before he finished the rest of his coffee.
She knew that the next year or so was going to be busy but, to her, it felt nice to be back planning a wedding. Even if it was her own.
The Best Woman
Tommy turned to his fiancee as she nudged him.
"Go on, ask her." She said as she nodded her head towards Sophie.
Never one to miss anything, Sophie immediately said 'ask who what?'. He found himself clearing his throat as he stood up, making sure Keria was comfortable on his hip.
"Sophie…" He started before Keria interrupted him. "I know. That's your mummy. Sophie, I haven't found the time to drag you to a coffee shop to ask you but here is a better time than any. Sophie, would you be my best man?"
He was certain that he heard someone choke on their drink, like that woman had done when Sophie asked him to be her maid of honour. It wasn't like he hadn't got any male friends that he could ask. He could have easily asked Dex to do it. But like Sophie's reason behind wanting him to be her maid of honour, he couldn't picture anyone else being by his side. Plus he knew that he had to get her back for making him write a speech for her wedding. And she probably was going to be part of the wedding planning process anyway.
"Of course I will Tommy."
"And you will have to write a speech."
"Naturally."
"Saying nice stuff about me."
"Maybe. Maybe not."
"Well, it will be the best-planned stag ever."
"Unlike my hen do."
"You did leave me in charge."
"I know. Nothing like your mother in that respect."
Tommy smiled before giving a glance to his mum. He turned to look down at the other end of the table.
"Dex, are you up for it?"
"Wouldn't miss it for the world," Dex said.
"Micheal? Philip?"
They both nodded at him and he knew that he had his best man and groomsmen sorted. He kissed Keria's check as he sat down.
"We can fight over you later as to whether you will be a flower girl or a page boy." He whispered.
"What fight? She is your side of the family. I have a number of other people I can think of to be my flower girls. Keria can definitely be your page boy. Or even better, she could be the ring bearer."
Tommy couldn't help but smile at his fiancee. He was glad that he could find someone who understood his slightly dysfunctional family. She was perfect for him and, realistically, he couldn't wait to call her his wife.
There is a reason why I haven't attached any names to who Sophie or Tommy are marrying (mainly Tommy though). In my head, it is Kerian and Sophie, and Tommy and Amelia. Although when I wrote this, Amelia didn't have a name and wasn't going to and was only going to be in this story for this chapter (luckily you lot who get more of her). I mean you could put anyone with them. But yeah. Put them with whoever you like.
