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A/N : This is just sorta a short little chapter to really finish the story off with a bang.
KATIE : Well since you loved the last chapter so much lol, I've decided to add another small one lol. But this is it, no more lol. I never think you're reviews are pathetic, hell if yours are pthetic, half of mine must be REALLY pathetic lol. Anyways right for a song - Thanks for the times, That you've given me, The memories are all in my mind, And now that we've come, To the end of our rainbow, There's something, I must say out loud, You're once twice, Three times a lady, And I love you, Yes you're once twice, Three times a lady, And I love you, When we are together, The moments I cherish, With every beat of my heart, To touch you to hold you, To feel you to need you, There's nothing to keep us apart, You're once twice, Three times a lady, And I love you, I love you – Lionel Ritchie, three times a lady, ace song. Anyways thanks for your continual support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
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Chapter 10
CONNIE'S P.O.V
That was all over a year ago now. I had slowly but surely moved on, dealing with my grief. It hadn't been easy, trying to convince myself that I hadn't killed my mom, but with the help of 4 fantastic brothers and sisters, 1 fantastic step dad, 1 great boyfriend and 4 brilliant friends I had done it.
I was stood next to Kelly, Cara and Emma as we watched Julie and Charlie finally tie the not. Though 3 months pregnant with Guy's child, Emma looked the picture of perfection, Kelly and Cara looked cute in their little bridesmaids dresses and Adam looked handsome in his tux that matched Guy and Charlie's. After the service, we made our way down the aisle after the happy couple. First with Kelly and Cara holding hands, then Guy and Emma. I stepped to Adam's side, linking my arm onto his, as we walked under the chandelier, there was a bright gleam coming from my 3rd finger, that was now showing off my engagement ring. I didn't think I could have been any happier than I was now, but I knew not to jinx myself as things could so very easily turn back around.
That night, I was trying to dance with Adam, when Jack came to me wanting a dance. Now at a mere 15 he was nearly towering over me, I stepped into his arms, and we took to the dance floor along with Adam and Kelly and Cara who was trying to teach Tyler the basic moves.
"You know, I can remember our first dance". I started a small conversation.
"You can"? He looked puzzled.
"It was at Mom and Terry's wedding. You'd have been about 5, I was about 12".
"Is this going to turn into one of those embarrassing, you used to run around buck naked stories"? He asked.
"Well you did, singing yankee doodle, then climb on your rocking horse". I teased. "You were SOOOO cute". I said sarcastically. The song ended there, thankfully for him. I headed over to Adam, hoping for a dance, but it wasn't to be, as Pete caught me first.
"You look beautiful Connie"? He told me, as we danced with a lot more ease than I just had done with Jack.
"You don't look so bad yourself Dad". I said without thinking, but immediately saw a glint of a tear in his eyes.
I had only ever called him dad a few times, but I got him fathers day cards every year, his Christmas and birthday cards were all from the dad section. Although we both knew he would never replace my real dad, in some ways he was so much better. I hadn't really known much about my real dad, 6 was a bit of a young age to know much, but I knew I loved him, but I loved Pete just the same.
"Now, I have 1 question for you"? I asked.
"What's that"? He replied.
"Will you give me away? I know we aren't planning the wedding yet, but now seems as good a time as any to ask".
"I'd be honoured too. In fact I'd have been hurt if you hadn't asked". He replied.
"There isn't anyone else I'd rather do it". I smiled at him. "You know, always thought of you more as my real dad than my step dad".
"And I love you as though you were my own". He kissed my forehead gently.
Again the song ended, and I attempted to get to Adam for a dance, but Charlie caught me. Now if it had been any other time, I would have told him that I'd dance with him after Adam, but I mean he was the groom.
"My, my Constance, you do scrub up well". He chuckled.
"Now, Now Charles, you're a married man now". I went along with him.
"What Julie doesn't know, won't hurt her". He laughed.
"Is that so"?
"That's so". He told me. "I'm glad you came today". He told me seriously.
"Was there any doubt that I wouldn't"?
"Yeah. When I first asked Julie, you were off somewhere in New York. You'd missed Guy's wedding, and Julie didn't want to get married without you".
"So really you should be thanking me". I laughed. "Without me, you might not have gotten married at all".
"I'll be forever in your debt". He laughed.
"But we'll call it paid once you regret signing your life away". I giggled.
"Deal". He answered.
A few minutes later, Guy butted in, allowing Charlie to disappear off to his new wife. We made small talk for a few seconds, but then we fell silent.
"You know, if you'd have asked me 10 years ago, who I was going to be with, I'd have sworn blind it was you". I told him, seeing panic in his eyes. "But that was 10 years ago, this is now". I put him at rest. "I mean can you just imagine us together, we'd have been divorced every other week, remarrying the week after". I laughed at the thought.
"I thought we were good together".
"See I don't agree. We were and are much better as friends. We'd never have been truely happy together. You were meant to be with Emma. You guys are perfect for each other, she can put up with your stubborness".
"Excuse me, you were the stubborn 1 in our relationship".
"See what I mean". I laughed even more now. "Anyways, thank you for the dance". I thanked him as the music slowly drifted into silence.
"You're very welcome". He replied.
This time I managed to get to Adam, and lead him outside, before anyone else could ask for another dance. He didn't need to ask why I had brought him outside, he understood why.
"Our turn next Moreau". He said suddenly.
"Well not for at least another 9 months, I'm not marrying you when I'm fat". I mumbled, not looking him in the eyes, but a small smile creeping across my face.
"You're, you're pregnant"? He stuttered. I nodded, as he pulled me into a tight hug.
We didn't say anything that night, not wanting to steal Charlie and Julie's special day. Though that night, I was laid in bed, with Kelly and Tyler as we watched cheaper by the dozen. Adam came in and sat at the other side of Kelly, and began watching it with us.
"You know Adam, you're a little bit like Hank, and Connie's like Nora". Kelly commented.
"How'd you figure that 1 Kel"? I asked.
"Well, you're the older sister, that kinda moved away from home, except there's only 5 of us and 12 of them, and Adam's like Hank because he's going out with you". She informed us. "I wonder what it would be like to have 11 brothers and sisters". She continued, though I'm not sure whether Tyler was paying much attention. I reached over and paused the video.
"Hey". Tyler whined.
"You can have it back on in a minute. But me and Adam have something to tell you". I looked into their faces then into Adam's. "I'm pregnant". I told them, seeing their faces erupt with huge smiles immediately. Kelly almost had everything planned straight away, where the baby was going to sleep, names for boys and girls, you name it, she'd thought of it.
So here I was, sitting with my family, minus a few members – 1 fiancé, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 step dad, and 4 brilliant friends.
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