I sat on the edge of the stone fountain, wondering why Jay would say what she had to me. I mean, what Mark and I did was none of her business. It was no one's business, really. But I decided then that I wasn't going to let anything bring me down on this joyous occasion. I was pregnant, and I'd be damned if I wasn't going to enjoy my first pregnancy. Just then, Glenn and Jay appeared before me. I looked up and wiped my eyes with my hands as I couldn't help noticing the gown she held in her arms. Harley was a sweetheart as I couldn't help but to love her.

"I would have gotten lost in there if it were not for Glenn remembering the way." Jay said with a small smile.

He smiled in return then he looked at me and inclined his head. I did the same then looked to Jay as she faced me.

"Angel, I am sorry for judging you. What you and Mark do is totally your business. I am sorry, and I really am happy for you both. I am going to be an Aunt!" She said excitedly.

I nodded and smiled. She walked forward as Glenn remained where he was with a smile upon his face. Jay stopped before me and I tried to look up at her, but my eyes fell to the gown she held.

"Are you all right? Do you want to talk about anything?" She asked, looking down at me.

I shook my head then stood.

"I'm all right, Jay. Nothing can bring me down on this joyous occasion."

Jay smiled then. "You were always the strong one."

"But I learned from you." I said with a smile.

She smiled wider then lifted her arms.

"You still have a gown to try on. But it will not be out here, will it?" She asked, looking about her.

"No, no. Not out here. Let's go back inside."

She looked at me as it began to snow. Light snowflakes drifted to the ground, an official welcome to Winter in Aeroso. It was the first of December, the official day of Winter here. And our wedding would be in twenty four days! Oh, Ancients! My eyes grew wide as I thought of what would go into creating a wedding. A royal wedding at that.

"Angel, what is it?" Jay asked worriedly.

I looked at her and wound my arm through her arm as Glenn wound his arm around her other one.

"We've to see Harley!" I said as we disappeared back to the guest bedroom…

Space

"The wedding is in twenty five days?!" Harley nearly screamed, her eyes as wide as saucers.

I winced but nodded. "Yes. I'd love to have the ceremony now because I'll begin to show soon. And if we do it now, the gown you worked so hard to make won't have to be altered. Do you see? It's all figured out!" I said happily.

Harley looked at me like I was crazy as Jay just smiled. I felt the need to also apologize to her and so I did.

"Jay, I'm sorry for blowing up at you, but it wasn't uncalled for, though. Just don't judge me, all right? Now let's be happy because both of our weddings are coming up!"

She looked at me and smiled again as she nodded.

"Ours is on January first, almost two weeks."

I smiled at her.

"But as I said out in that garden, I am sorry for judging you, Angel. It was not right."

I waved away her words.

"Forgotten."

She smiled as did I and Harley seemed resolved. She stood by herself as Jay and I stood together. Harley then put her hands on her hips as Jay and I looked at her. She sighed and shook her head.

"If you want this, you'll have to help me."

I squealed and ran to her, hugging her happily.

"Now would you please try on the gown I worked so painstakingly into making?" She asked, hugging me back.

I nodded and pulled away.

"Of course."

Jay stepped forward and I turned to her. She handed me the gown with great care then gasped. Harley and I looked at her with our eyebrows furrowed.

"We can video chat with Mom and Dad and you can tell them the great news!"

My eyes grew wide as my sister fished out her phone from her pants pocket. I looked at Harley, who only shrugged.

"Jay, I don't think-"

"Shh! It is ringing!"

I sighed and began walking toward then bathroom when Mom answered. I paused as she and Jay greeted one another.

"Mom and Dad, Angie has some great news!" Jay exclaimed then looked up at me as I turned to her.

She shifted the phone to where they could see me, and I could see them. They smiled at me as I gave them a small smile. Their gazes trailed over the gown in my arms before resting on me once again.

"What is the great news, dear?" Dad asked.

I swallowed.

"Well, our wedding is on Christmas Eve now instead of Christmas Day. Why is it changed, you're wondering? Well, I'm pregnant and that's why." I said nervously.

Mom gasped as Dad grew wide eyed.

"You will be grandparents!" Jay exclaimed happily.

I stood there, wide eyed as Mom and Dad looked at each other. Then, to my amazement, they both smiled. Maybe being nervous wasn't something I had to be with Mom and Dad.

"So you both aren't upset about this?" I asked then.

"Upset? Why no, Angelica. We are so happy! We are going to be grandparents!" Mom said happily.

I breathed a sigh of relief and smiled as Mom squealed and hugged Dad. We all laughed then when Dad released her, she looked at me again.

"Let's see how your gown looks on you! Congratulation, honey!"

I smiled then turned and entered the bathroom, closing the door behind me…

Space

The gown was strapless, only covering my breasts and leaving my shoulders and arms bare. My arms would be bare as well as a prickle of fear rose within me. I usually didn't show that much skin, but this was different. There were beautiful intricate designs beneath the chest, designs made with turquoise gems. My eyes grew wide. The bodice of the gown would be like a second skin and I was glad that the wedding was a little sooner than later. Before the beautiful ruffles that started around the thighs, more turquoise gems decorated the gown in the same slanted pattern as the ones beneath my chest.

The beautiful ruffles would begin at my thighs and descend down to the floor. It was just gorgeous. The train would be long. My heart pounded as I looked down at the gown within my arms.

Okay, I'm only to try it on. I can do this.

A large mirror reflected my scared expression as I looked at myself. No, I shouldn't be scared but low and behold, I was. I placed the gown down and slowly disrobed.

"Is she all right?" Harley asked Jay with worry.

Jay frowned then handed Harley her phone. She then walked to the closed bathroom door and looked at Harley before softly knocking.

The gown fit perfectly now all I needed was it to be zipped up in the back. I looked at the door as Jay poked her head in.

"Do you need any help?"

I bit my lip and nodded. She came in and shut then, door behind her then walked up behind me. She zipped up the gown then looked over my shoulder in the mirror. Her eyes widened.

"You are so beautiful." She said with tears in her eyes.

Tears sprung forth into mine as I smiled. Maybe I would be able to do this without being as nervous as I was now. Let's hope that for when the wedding comes, I'm not a nervous wreck.

"Come, sis. The others are dying to see what you look like." Jay said and wiped her eyes then grasped my hand, guiding me to the door.

I gulped as she grasped the handle and opened it. As soon as Harley, Mom, and Dad saw me, their eyes grew wide and smiles grew upon their faces.

"You are so beautiful!" Mom said excitedly.

"Gorgeous!" Dad exclaimed.

"You're beautiful, Your Highness." Harley exclaimed.

Jay clapped happily as Mom clasped her hands together, joyous smiles upon hers, Dad's, and Harley's face. Jay smiled brightly when I looked at her. I cracked a weak smile, hoping that I wouldn't end up disappointing anyone by being a coward…