Candy worked excitedly to realize the big day. Her fiance let her decide most of the things for the ceremony. She decided to have the wedding ceremony outdoor in the Pony's home. That's where she's from so she felt it's natural for her to have the wedding there. She always regarded everyone there, especially the children, as her real family. She wanted to make sure all of the children participate. She always liked children, she couldn't wait to work with her little friends. She went to Pony's home often to work closely with them and Ms. Pony and Sr. Lane.

Many of the flowers for the wedding were prepared by the children. Her bouquet was made from the flowers the kids helped to pick. Each guest's seat would have a flower that was prepared by the children. Some children prepared the pillow for the ring. Some children threw the rose petals as the bride walked down the aisle. Some children would be the the ring bearers and the flower girls.

Finally, the day arrived for the wedding of Candy White Ardlay and Neal Leagan. Although the financial crisis was still looming, not a sparkle of joy was spared for the happy festivity. Candy walked down the aisle with a stunning custom wedding gown which she actively involved during the design to make sure it had all details she wished to convey. She was absolutely gorgeous. She coordinated the bridesmaid, ring bearers, and other children clothing meticulously too. Albert, Annie and Archie especially came from Europe for the ceremony and of course Neal's family. Annie came much earlier to participate in the wedding preparation with her. They were very excited. Many of the Ardlay's and Leagan's business associates, partners, friends and family, rich and the famous came to the occasion. It was far from being a small party. It was far from being trivial to prepare.

Candy spent a quiet moment with Ms. Pony and Sr. Lane before the wedding. She thanked them for taking care of her when she was found as a baby and for always welcoming her with open arms.She thanked Ms. Pony for the courage she gave her to tell Neal about her love, without which she probably would never tell him.

Neal's parents were very happy that their son found a new love of his love. His father told him, "We're so proud of you. You are hardworking just like our ancestors. You're a worthy descendant of the Leagans. But remember this, when you're together concentrate on one another, not on your work or the phone," he said with a twinkle in his eyes. Both hugged with a big smile.

Albert was about to give his little speech for Candy when Archie called him for the ceremony.

"Wait a minute" he said with a bossy tone. "Candy when I met you the first time, you're just a little girl. Now, you are a beautiful woman. I can never forget the young girl who sacrificed all she had to save me. I can never thank you enough for that. Today is your wedding day, I wish you all happiness in the world. It's an honor to take you to walk down the aisle. I can't emphasize enough how I wish you and your new husband happiness." They hugged. Then he signaled to Archie that he's ready and the ceremony could start.

The groom was moved to tears as he saw her walking down the aisle. He gave her his signature of grin when lifting her veil.

During the reception, Candy made sure the children got their most favorite food served as a token of her gratitude for giving her all their help. She spent quite an effort for this. Every week for months she made a poll to see their top favorite food and she picked the top five most favorite food based on the poll. It was a lovely day with full of laughter. The children enjoyed the occasion very much.

Their honeymoon was unforgettable.

After all dust settled, Candy was happier than ever and so much more eager to start a family with her husband. But her husband was frightened to have children considering the tragic tragedy that happened to Beth. Candy who forever loved children assured him, it's a risk worth taken. One night as they lay in bed, Candy put her head on top of him to tell him her attention again.

"Oh Candy," said Neal in his usual style, gently hugging her. "I love you so much. I know that no one can replace you. I don't want anybody to replace you either. If anything happened to you, my heart would go with you. I don't want to remarry. You must promise me not to push me to do otherwise," he said with the tenderest voice.

He still couldn't forget his last conversation with Beth the night before she died. He'd rather die than to have that happened with Candy. But since Candy kept insisting on to have children, he chose to cooperate at the end.

He rolled over switching their position to be on top of her. He looked at her tenderly and said with a grin, " Let's do it then."

He gave her the warmest kiss, ready to do his part to make the bundle of joy she's been hoping for.

Neal was nervous throughout Candy's pregnancy and couldn't be relieved whenever a child was finally born successfully. It was indeed worth the risk, however, they were blessed with healthy children. They lived a long life and happily ever after. They named one of their daughters, Beth, upon Candy's request in memory of the beautiful soul who united her and her beloved husband together.

-THE END-

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