He walked away from me, pacing back and forth, his hands on his hips as I stood there watching him. "I don't understand, I love you and you love me, why aren't we together? We have nothing or no one holding us back Lea?"

"Because... you just don't love me enough, it's not enough. I was never your first choice, I was an option and if you really loved me like you say you do... you never would have gotten married" I said lowering my head.

"Seriously Lea, are we really going to go back to that?" he stressed, "You know how much I care for you, how much I want to be with you."

"I'm sure Randy, but all the tricks with John... then there's Alexandra."

"There's nothing between her and I" he said.

"Randy... I really don't even care, I'm sick of what you've done to me. I looked like a complete fool and you broke my heart. You did it once... what's not to say you'll do it again."

He gripped my shoulders, leaning in towards me. "I'm really sorry Lea, you're my best friend and you shouldn't have been feeling that way, if I could take it back I would."

"It's alright, Randy" I said smiling at him, "In a way, if that never had happened I would never have met or spent time with all these people. I would never have met John, Molly, Peter or little Adele. I never would have fallen in love with..."

"With whom?" he asked, raising his eyebrow.

I smiled, patting his back. "I guess it's your turn to find out, what it's like to lose the person you love best friend."

He looked at me with this stunned expression.

"I'm going to go now, I have this man to find" I said, kissing his cheek.

"Aren't you going to get changed?" he asked looking at my wedding dress.

I looked down at my attire; it was a bit outrageous to be flying in. But then again I thought it would be more romantic. "I'm fine."

"Here I'll take you" he said following me, "I'll return Alex's car to her."

"You know that's her car?"

"Yeah... I... spotted it the other day remember at your house" he said hesitantly.

"Right."

"Anyway I'll give it back to her" he said.

"Of course you will" I said smirking. He glared at me and then opened the car door for me to sit inside the car.

It was a quiet drive towards the airport, the two of us silent while Randy concentrated on the road and I looked out my window. I looked at him, I knew he was probably hurt by me and I of course never wanted him to feel the way I had felt when I was heartbroken. It is a terrible feeling, no one should ever go through but sometime good things come out of it. I knew Randy would be fine, he had everything going for him and he had so many strengths and so little weaknesses. The single women of the world were so lucky to have him. I knew he would be fine. I relaxed, leaning back in to the car seat, really thinking about the day. I wondered what John was doing; I knew he probably hated me right now. But I wanted him to know that it wasn't Randy that I loved, but someone who I think John would say that he was happy for. My Dad must have been at the house either hearing the news about our wedding, I really felt guilty for having all those people there and having no wedding. I knew I had to pay John back for all the effort he had put in the wedding. Tears trailed down my eyes thinking about John, I had broken his heart someone who had mended mine. That was what I felt most guilty about here I was flying to another city to be with another man but he was probably moping in his room at how this woman had betrayed him. I kept hoping that in time he would forgive me and that we would speak again. I looked down at my ring, I still had his ring. Randy heard me weeping and looked at me concerned. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine... I still have my wedding ring" I said.

He gave me a sincere smile and grabbed my hand "Lea, John is sure to speak to you again, he loved you a lot."

"But I didn't, he loved me so much and I was just happy to have someone love me... I didn't deserve him, I don't deserve anyone. You should just turn around!"

He stopped the car to the side of the road. "Lea, just calm down, I'm not turning around."

"Please just turn around, I feel like such an absolute slut just going from one man to the other, so quickly, I just want to go home to my bed and just die there."

"Lea... you of all people are definitely not a slut, I couldn't think of anyone more opposite of a slut."

I sighed, my hands holding up my head.

"You deserve everything in the world and if John isn't it then he isn't, you shouldn't feel guilty about it. You're probably the most important person in my life and seeing you unhappy isn't something I want to see. If someone makes you happy and you say you're in love with them then go for it Lea" he said.

"He does make me happy and I do love him... but."

"But what? Just do it Lea, you deserve happiness after everything you've been through and if you think Wade is the one then go to the airport."

I grinned, my hand cupping his face. "You really are my best friend."

He smiled, starting the car. "I always was."

...

Randy pulled up to the kerb, "So you have everything?"

"Yeah, I booked my ticket from my iPhone" I said.

"They're great aren't they, iPhones" he said.

I nodded. Silence between us as we stared at each other. "Well... thank you Randy for driving me."

"It's no problem, Lea... good luck with Wade; I know he'll take care of you even if he's an asshole."

I shook my head.

"Alright... he's not an asshole, I know he'll look after you but if he does anything tell him you're best friend will give him a huge beating" he said.

I smiled "I will."

He chuckled "I'm always here Lea." His arms wrapping around my body as he embraced.

"I know I'm always here for you too."

He smiled letting me go, "Are you sure you're not going to change?"

"I'm sure" I said.

...

Boarding the flight I had many people staring and gawking at me, wondering why I was in a wedding dress. Most people thought I was a part of some television hoax or some comedy skit. I just quickly sat in my seat, this old man smiling at me as I made myself comfortable.

"Are we in a movie?" he asked.

I chuckled, "No we're just sitting on a plane."

"What's with the fancy dress, you getting married today?"

"Actually... my fiancé called off our wedding."

His expression became sad.

"Oh no it's alright; it was actually for the better. We weren't quite matched for each other, but I'm flying to see the man who I hope will take me."

"Someone as beautiful as you, he'd be mad not too" he said, his smile returning.

I grinned. "Are you married?"

"I am in fact; 55 years in April... it's been a long but lovely time."

"I bet your wife is beautiful" I said intrigued by his story.

"She is... her name is Sophia, she's Italian. She's a great cook and I'm a great dancer. I loved to eat and she loved to dance, we were a great match" he said.

I grinned; the way his face lit up as he talked about his wife was magical.

"Tell me about your man, he must be special for you to fly to see him, you're still in your wedding dress."

"Well... he's quite angry, actually all the time and he gets frustrated easily. He is always yelling and he's quite blunt. He never shows his real feelings and he always takes out his anger out on you."

The man looked at me horrified, "Darling you want to get married to that?"

Laughter slipped from my lips, "He is all those things, but he is very sweet, caring and he is the most wonderful father. He cares for me a lot and I want to be there for him."

"I hope it works out between the two of you, love."

"Me too" I said smiling at him.

I put the headphones in my ears, watching the TV screen. My eyes becoming heavy, I was tired from the day and I wouldn't arrive for another few hours. All I could think of was seeing Wade. I couldn't wait to see him, I was quite anxious of what I'd do or say when I got there. All these moments traced through my head as my mind drifted off. I was remembering when he found me in the car park crying after Randy had told me that he had gotten married, the time when we went to the Christmas party, when I told him I was leaving for Miami, when he sent me the roses, when he was reunited with Adele, when he talked to me about being home sick, when we almost kissed, then there was this morning. His red eyes, his grin as he tried to fake that he wasn't upset or heartbroken, they way he spoke about me. I knew that he was the one for me, just someone that I balanced out and matched with me.

...

I walked to the front of the airport, looking for any taxi that was free. This man looked at me startled; I kept forgetting that I was still in my wedding gown. "Hi, I need to get to Carrington Villa."

"Are you sure you don't need to get to a church?" he joked, laughing at himself.

I glared at him, "Do I need to grab another taxi?"

He shook his head, "No Miss..."

I became more anxious driving toward the house; I had no idea what to say or what to do. I felt quite nervous yet my heart was fluttering in my chest crazily. I paid the taxi driver and walked toward the front door, I looked at my reflection in the mirror. Fixing my dress and checking if I didn't have any food in my teeth. I breathed out and rang the door bell. My heart had never beaten so fast in my life. I was greeted kindly by the warmest smile and cuddle. "Lea!" cried Molly as she tightened her grip.

"Hello Molly, it's so good to see you."

She pulled away, gasping as she looked at me up and down "Look at you, you look absolutely beautiful."

"Thank you, but is Wade here?" I asked, "I wanted to speak with him."

"Of course" she said, her smile turning into a grin as she led me inside. I looked over to the lounge room, where Wade was watching television with his daughter Adele snuggled next to him, they were watching Beauty and the Beast of course, Adele's favourite. I was entranced watching the two together, just being in the house again I felt like I was at home. Molly cleared her throat and the two looked at me, Wade gawked at me while Adele was running in my direction. "Lea!" she called, "you look like a princess!"

"Thank you" I said kneeling down to her level. "I wore it just for you."

"You look great, doesn't she Daddy?" said Adele to her father. Wade was still gawking at me from his seat.

"I think we should get started on dinner Adele, looks like we've got an extra person" said Molly winking at me. Adele grabbed the older woman's hand and left us.

Wade stood up and walked toward me, "What are you doing here?"

"What do you think?" I said.

He grinned, tracing my jaw line with his fingers. I slapped the side of his head.

"Ouch!" he roared, "What was that for? Is that why you came down here, to hit me?"

"YES!" I yelled, "You have no idea how mad I am at you! You come to my house hours before my wedding and tell his me how you feel! And now, my now ex fiancé has called off our wedding and he and I are not together anymore!"

"I'm sorry Lea, but it's just how I feel I love you and I think I've loved you ever since you were hired as my assistant. The way you laugh, the way you cry, the way you organise everything for me at work, the way you do everything... I am in love with. Every time life seemed to be getting in the way, I hated seeing you with John every time you left to see him I wanted to tell you to stay with me. Every time he touched you or kissed you, it was killing me inside and then there was that absolute arse Randy, who just doesn't even deserve you as a friend! He made you cry and weep, I just couldn't take it. But seeing you get married, I thought even though I loved you with all my heart, I thought that you must have been happy with John and if you were happy, I was happy. I'm sorry if I spoiled your wedding Lea, but I had to tell you how I felt otherwise I would regret it for the rest of my life."

He walked away from me, staring through a window as he wiped the tears from his face.

I smiled as he tried to hide it from me, "Well I'm glad you told me because I feel the same way."

Wade turned to face me, happiness gleaming on his face. I put my arms around his waist, my ear to his chest as I gripped to him tightly. "I would have made a grave mistake getting married to John. I think he knew that there was something between us, I'm glad he did because I realise that... I love you Wade, I want to be with you."

He grasped my jaw with his large hands, as he pulled my face closer to his as we devoured one another's lips. His hands dropped to my waist, as he lifted me. I kept laughing in between kisses as he spun me around. My arms tied around his neck as he continued to kiss me, his kisses travelling around my jaw, then my cheeks and then he pecked at my lips before putting me down. His green eyes gazing into mine, I had felt a little giddy from the kiss.

"I love you Lea, I will love you forever."

There you go guys; I know I said I wouldn't be writing for a while. But I couldn't sleep so I decided to give you this chapter. Hope you enjoyed it.