Chapter 35

Austin's P.O.V.

"I thought I told you to sleep on the couch" I felt my self suddenly being pushed off the bed and landing with a thud.

"The couch is uncomfortable" I say, pulling the sheets off the bed and curling into a ball again.

Ally walks up and pulls the blankets off me, "Get up" she says sharply.

I roll onto my stomach and groan, "But I'm tired"

A long sigh fills the air, a quiet voice says, "My mom is making panc-".

That was all I needed to hear. I jump up and drag Ally to the kitchen with me in a flash.

"Morning Ms. Dawson" I say finding a seat at the small table outside the kitchen.

She turned around and looked at me sympathetically, "Please, call me Penny" she insisted.

Just then Lester walked into the room, he looked nervous.

Ally's P.O.V.

My dad walked into the kitchen, observing his surroundings like he was expecting something to pop out at him.

"You okay dad?" I ask, getting mine and Austin's plate of pancakes from the counter.

My dad sat down with us and my mom stood behind him. "Ally, we have some news" he smiled. "Your mom and I are getting married in 2 weeks!"

A huge smile takes over my face, and I'm speechless. "Yay!" I manage to get out before the smile takes over again.

"Wait, but when you come back to the U.S., you guys wouldn't talk as much, that's what ended your marriage in the first place" I stated, confused at the situation.

My mom took in a deep breath, "Ally, your father isn't going back to the U.S., he's staying in Africa with me"

A shadow crossed over my face, "Oh" I say.

Austin tugged at my wrist, "Do you want to go outside?" he asked with his big soft eyes.

I stood up from my chair, "Um, yeah, that would be good".

Austin led me outside, and we walked in silence down a trail that was behind the house.

"How do you feel about this?" Austin asked.

I stayed silent for a moment. How do I feel about this? "I don't know, I'm happy my parents worked everything out, but I assumed I would always have my dad to catch my back if I ever needed anything, but now him and my mom will be in Africa" I said sadly.

Austin pulled me in for a hug, "You've always got me" he said quietly. I smiled, "I know.

2 weeks and 3 safari's later

"Ally! Where is Trish? She was supposed to be here 30 minutes ago to do my makeup!" Penny yelled.

I checked my phone again for the 162nd time, "I don't know! She said Dez's awful driving got them lost!"

As soon as I said those words, Trish ran through the door, "I'm sorry I'm late- Foundation!" I handed Trish the foundation and she applied it to my mom's face as she talked. "Dez is by far- Mascara! the worst driver ever! Eyeshadow!"

Trish finished applying makeup and stepped back to look at her work, "You look amazing Penny, she f

or yourself", Trish handed my mom a handheld mirror and my mom gasped. "Thank you so much Trish".

My mom's eyes were watering. "Don't cry Penny, you'll make your makeup smear, and that would not be good" Trish said, handing her a napkin to dab her eyes with.

The music for us to walk out started playing, and a huge smile came over everyone's face.

Now, my mom was not walking down an aisle, she was walking out the backdoor. My parents decided to do a wedding with the people that mattered most, and decided that they would tie the knot on the reservation. All of the reservationist's helped set up the decorations, and the backyard looked beautiful.

My mom was wearing a plain white sundress, and everyone else was free to wear whatever. I was wearing a yellow sundress, since I was the maid of honor, and Trish wore a blue sundress, she was a bridesmaid.

Dez escorted Trish down the row of people, and Austin escorted me. He was wearing a plain black v neck t shirt with jeans, and red converse.

After my mom and dad had said their vows, they kissed and everyone cheered. I saw Austin looking at me intensely from the corner of my eye. He wrapped his arm around my waist protectively and pulled me closer to him. As I talked to my mom's friends, Austin never left my side.

I had just finished talking to Suzan Weebers, the last of my mom's friends. I let out a sigh exhausted from the day and cave into Austin's chest. We stood like this, watching everyone eat the food the caterers brought. I was too distracted by my own thoughts to notice the hot breath on my ear.

"Ally, this wedding has me thinking about how that will be us in a few years" Austin said lowly. My cheeks turned bright red and I swallowed, unsure of what to say. Austin started to play with the ring that he had given me on Christmas and slipped his large ring onto my small finger. I stayed silent, pretending not to notice what he was doing, or else he would see how hard I'm blushing.

"When you graduate from high school, do you plan to come to MUNY with me?" Austin asked.

"I plan on it" I say.

"Good, cause there's no way I can make it without you.

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