"Well?", Melina asked.
"We worked it out", Ronnie replied.
"But, she could use someone who has been here before. I'm sure your mom sent you a letter before you got married", Roman said, setting his hand on Ronnie's back.
Melina sighed.
"Telling you how you are going to end up just like her? Telling you that you are going to make him miserable?", Melina asked.
Ronnie didn't know what to say. Melina nodded.
"She did the same to Nikki too.", Melina added.
"I'll leave you two to talk", he whispered to Ronnie.
She watched him walk out.
"Where is it?", Melina asked.
Ronnie reached into her back pocket and pulled out a letter. She handed it to her sister and Melina read it. She chuckled.
"Word for word. Its like a fucking speech she gives to all of us. See if she wins. I should have warned you", Melina said.
"And I almost gave her what she wanted", Ronnie replied.
"Afraid so. You're lucky you have a man who was afraid to lose you and chased after you.", Melina said.
"But what if she's right?", Ronnie asked.
"She's not. She never loved us, Ron. You do.", Melina said.
The door to the office opened and their dad walked in.
"I forgot to warn you.", he said.
"That's the same thing I said", Melina smirked.
"If anyone knows your mom, its me, and sweetheart, you are nothing like her. You weren't raised by her", Garcia said.
"Was she always like this?", Ronnie asked.
"She was, I just didn't see it like everyone else did. My family warned me, but my mind was clouded by love.", their dad said.
Ronnie felt bad for her dad.
"She was different around me, kind and funny. Then when I wasn't around, she changed", he continued.
"When did you first notice it?", Ronnie asked.
"After we got married. We had no kids and I took over for my father. It wasn't me she was in love with, but what I could give her.", he said.
"Power", Melina added.
Their dad nodded.
"She promised she would change, and I believed her. I was so in love that I hoped she would. Then Melina came along, that was the happiest day of my life.", he smiled.
"Then she found out I was a girl", Melina smirked.
He nodded.
"I thought it was just depression your mom was going through, so your grandma raised Mel, then the twins.", he said.
"Grandma was getting too old to take care of us, so when you and Bay were born, we had nannies. Also when dad kicked out mom", Melina added.
Their dad nodded.
"There is also one big difference here", Garcia said.
Both women looked at him.
"You took a bullet for him, if that doesn't say love, I don't know what will. You love him, Veronica", her dad said.
"Doesn't it feel like this is happening all too fast?", she asked.
"Does it feel like that to you?", Melina asked.
"I don't know anymore. That letter, it just…", she stopped.
"Don't stop this wedding because of what she said. Do it because you want to wait.", Melina said.
Their dad nodded.
"If you need a second to breathe, say so, but not because of your mother", her dad said.
Veronica stood and walked past them. Finding Roman at the bar, he stood.
"We're moving up the wedding", was all she said before she walked out.
"Yes ma'am", he called after her with a smirk.
Melina and Garcia came out.
"Thank you for talking her off the ledge. She just changed our wedding date, it will be sooner than we thought", he said.
"I had a feeling", Melina winked.
Dean arrived to Roman's house where he knew Brie would be. Walking in, Bayley and Nikki were doing their nails.
"Hey, why aren't you ready?", Nikki asked.
"Ready for what?", he asked confused.
"Didn't she send you a text", Bayley said.
He pulled his phone out and saw the group message from Veronica.
Wedding is tonight. Get ready
"Holy shit. Does my brother know?", he asked.
Both women shrugged. He nodded.
"I just need to see Brie real quick", he said.
They nodded. He made his way upstairs and found her room. He knocked on the open door.
"Almost ready Nik, hold up", Brie shouted from inside.
He cleared his throat and walked in.
"Not Nikki", he said.
She turned and he could have sworn his heart skipped a beat. She looked absolutely beautiful.
"Wow", he said.
She smiled.
"Not bad for last minute dresses", she said.
"Last minute?", he asked.
Brie nodded.
"She hadn't picked them yet. We went as soon as she got home.", she answered.
"You look…", he stopped.
"Wow?", she giggled.
He chuckled.
"But um, that's not why I'm here. I came because I wanted to apologize to you, about my reaction at the appointment", he said.
"I appreciate that, but not now. I want to focus on my sister and her night. Later, okay", she said.
He nodded.
"Later. I'll go get ready for tonight. Save me a dance", he said.
"Promise", she replied.
He bit his lip before closing the space between them. He gentle tipped her chin up before connecting their lips.
"I'll be back in a few", he whispered when he pulled away.
Roman was fixing his tie when Dean and Seth walked in. Both in their suits. He smiled.
"You two are moving kind of fast, don't you think?", Seth asked.
"No, I don't. I love her and I know she is my other half. From the moment I met her, I knew and I know it sounds crazy…", Seth stopped him with a smile.
"I was just testing you. If you would have thought about it, I would tell you not to go through with this, but hearing you say that, I believe you.", Seth said.
"Me too, and we know she feels the same. Girl took a fucking bullet for you", Dean said.
Seth nodded and Roman smiled.
"So, lets get you married big guy", Dean said.
Roman nodded and followed his brothers downstairs. His parents and Ronnie's sisters, along with Andrade and Baron, were the only ones invited. Which Roman and Veronica wouldn't have any other way. He knew this was what Ronnie wanted from the beginning.
Melina walked over to them.
"She's ready", she said with a big smile.
Roman took a deep breath before watching the double doors that led to his backyard. Seeing Garcia before he saw a hand take his arm. She took his breath away as soon as she came into view.
It was a completely different dress, but she still looked beautiful. Her dad walked her over to him. His mom marrying them.
"Who gives this woman to this man?", Patricia asked.
"Her sisters and I do", Garcia replied.
He placed his daughter's hand in Roman's hand.
"Take care of my baby", Garcia said.
"With my life", he replied.
Garcia stepped back and they both looked at his mom.
"I don't want to make this longer than necessary. So, as long as you promise to take care of each other, in sickness and in health. For richer or poorer. I can bless this marriage", she said.
"I do", they both replied.
She smiled.
"Then I can proudly pronounce you, husband and wife. You may now kiss your wife, son", his mom replied.
Roman didn't hesitate. He pulled Veronica in and kissed her. She moaned.
"I love you", Roman whispered.
"I love you too, my husband", she replied.
He rested his forehead against hers.
"Lets go make our way to the dining room, and give our happy couple a few minutes alone before we take pictures", Patricia said.
Everyone agreed and went back inside. Roman looked back at Ronnie.
"You're stuck with me now kid", he said.
She shrugged.
"I guess I am", she replied.
"You think they'll notice if we disappear and make a run for it?", he asked.
"What do you have in mind?", she asked.
"It's a surprise", he winked.
Her smile disappeared.
"Hun, I thought you were messing around and we were going to go up to our room", she said.
He chuckled.
"No baby, I'm taking you on an actual honeymoon. So let's go. Our bags are already packed, thanks to Brie", he replied.
Veronica smiled and followed as he pulled her along.
A/N: Changing updates to Saturdays. Maybe.
Should I update all three stories on Saturday only. Or stick to updating one story every other day?