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Chapter 22
Rey loved the pools. She liked Chandrila and had no intentions of ever leaving. She was finally happy and belonged to a family. She worked with Han, had Leia to help her with things and above all she had Ben.
Her wonderful Ben who was being annoying and rude to his parents. She kissed his hand and undressed until she was in a bikini. "Come with me to the water."
Ben nodded seriously. Her Ben was grumpy because he did not get to sleep in. She would change that.
They got into the water and she splashed him. Ben frowned but did not reach out for her. She splashed more water and then he went for her and smiled when she giggled and tried to swim away from him. They spent about forty-five minutes in the water and then She jumped on his back so that he could carry them back to Han and Leia who had food for them.
She rested her face on his shoulder until they reached his parents. "What's to eat?"
Han handed her a sandwich. Ben took a juice and another three sandwiches. Rey squeezed water out of her hair and sat by Leia.
They made small talk until Han spoke. "We're getting remarried." He said and kissed a smiling Leia.
Rey grinned widely, "Congratulations." She hugged both of them.
Ben smiled and hugged them too. "When is the wedding?"
"Next September." Leia said happily. "We will get married here." She said and smiled.
"I thought you would like to do a ceremony in the Senate buildings by the courts." Ben said as he looked for more food.
Han raised an eyebrow. "No, this place is special. We were married here and I'm pretty sure we made you over there." Han pointed to a little place off the shore.
Ben frowned while his mother laughed. "You two are disgusting."
Leia laughed harder and kissed Han. "No, we're in love and I'm pretty sure he was made in the Falcon."
"Stop it." Ben scowled. Rey laughed and kissed his hand.
Rey would remember that day fondly for years to come. She was truly happy that night when Ben asked her if they should marry.
"Do you want to marry me?" He asked late that night after they made love. Rey smiled and sent him such love through their link.
Rey sighed and turned to look at him. "I would marry you in a heartbeat but let your parents have their wedding first."
Rey got up to work the next morning and joined Han who looked ecstatic. "It will be simple, not like last time. Leia and I are older we do not need all that fanfare again."
The republic disagreed and so did Ben. Rey got home three months after the announcement of the wedding and watched as Ben poured over papers at home.
"Their wedding is going to be a massive event." Ben said as he showed her the plan for the place and who was invited to the event.
Rey worried her lower lip, "your parents are going to be disappointed."
Ben shook his head and kissed her forehead, "my innocent scavenger. This is what they aimed for. Don't let them fool you."
She frowned, "they said a quiet affair."
Ben smiled condescendingly. "My parents live to be the center of attention. My dad is a daring pilot and my mother is the figure of the rebellion. They are good people but they both suffer from public eye infatuation."
Rey contradicted him but had to swallow her words when the wedding arrangements came to fruition. It would be a beautiful wedding. Rey put on her lilac dress and waited for Kaydel to come and do her make up. Rose and her would trust the girl.
Rose chose to wear a blue dress while Kaydel opted for olive green. They all wore short dresses. "You are going to look beautiful." Kaydel said. She was with Poe now and forgot about Ben and her little crush as she called it.
Rey thanked whoever was out there that these girls liked her and spent time with her. Ben did not like sharing her but he at least tried to be civil to her friends whenever they went out or met. Ben liked Rose. She could tell; he would be less annoyed when she said that Rose would join them.
Rey was ready when Ben reappeared. Her partner looked dashing in his suit and braids. His mother insisted on them. Rey loved them.
"Good morning ladies." He said. "We have to go. My father is there with uncle Chewie and my mom is driving herself crazy." Ben would walk her down the aisle to his father. Rey would sit in the first row and watch happily as they married again.
Rey looked at Leia; "you look beautiful." Rey said as she contemplated Leia who wore a white dress and a different hairstyle. "Thank you dearest but don't you think I look silly?"
"I think dad is going to die when he sees you." Ben said and gave his mother his arm. "Shall we?"
Leia smiled, "you are sweet Bennie. I used to wear my hair like this. I wanted your father to remember me like I was when I was younger."
"He loves you so much." Rey said and felt some tears. It was silly but she was so happy for Leia and Han.
Rey saw Han who wore a suit and had Chewie by his side. The Wookie greeted her. She waved at him happily.
Han looked thunderstruck when Leia and Ben walked to him. "You look beautiful." He said and kissed Leia's hands.
The ceremony was a bit long and the vows were beautiful. Leia went first, "Years ago when we had our son. You said you could never be mad at me because I gave you the greatest gift. I want to thank you because you gave me our Ben back three years ago. Han I have loved you passionately to the point of hating you at times. You infuriate me and at the same time I cannot imagine myself without you. I love you simply; unequivocally."
Han grinned, a young grin that made him look very handsome very much like her Ben. "Sweetheart, you and Ben are the best thing that ever happened to me. I have always run away but you were the first person that made me want to stop. Leia, I have loved you for more than thirty years and I want to love you for all the rest of my days."
They kissed gently. Rey had tears in her eyes. She felt Ben soothe her with his calm presence. It was a joyous occasion.
Han and Leia opened the floor with a beautiful and old song.
"It's now or never,
Come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling,
Be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late,
It's now or never
My love won't wait.
When I first saw you
With your smile so tender
My heart was captured,
My soul surrendered
I'd spend a lifetime
Waiting for the right time
Now that you're near
The time is here at last.
It's now or never,
Come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling,
Be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late,
It's now or never
My love won't wait.
Just like a willow,
We would cry an ocean
If we lost true love
And sweet devotion
Your lips excite me,
Let your arms invite me
For who knows when
We'll meet again this way
It's now or never,
Come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling,
Be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late,
It's now or never
My love won't wait."
Han made faces and smirked while Leia laughed delightedly when he wiggled his eyebrows.
Ben laughed and danced with her too. He was happy and she was the happiest she'd ever been.
Ben rested his head on the pillow and kissed Rey's collarbones. "Do you think they liked their wedding?" Rey asked him lightly.
"They loved it." Ben said. He knew they had. His parents were now in route to a water planet off the outer rim for a second honeymoon. He was happy for them.
"I don't want a ceremony Ben." She said a little fearful.
Ben smiled, "we don't have to have one." He said lightly.
"I love you so much but I don't want this circus." She said. "It was fun, but could have fun at parties and other events."
Ben kissed her lips, "I agree."
"So you are not mad?" She asked and kissed his cheek.
"Why would I be? We are joined by something infinitely more powerful than a ceremony. We were meant to be one by the Force." Ben meant his words and kissed her some more.
He was at peace with her and his parents. The man faced nightmares often but he had Rey. She was his solace and the truest best thing in her life. He lived to see her smile, to hear her laugh and loved the way she saw the good in him before he could see it.
"I love you more than anything Ben." She kissed down his chest.
"I love you too." He rasped and grabbed her thigh while he found a good position to enter her. They made love slowly and with all the tenderness.
They were a mess of limbs. Rey was sound asleep on top of him. Ben was not perfect and he was still scared of what the future could hold for him. He was however less fearful when Rey was by his side. He smiled and thanked his father for rescuing him. Ben was happy, the happiest he'd been since he was four and the realization was amazingly beautiful and terrifying for him.
"You think too loud. I love you and I always will. Now get back to me and sleep my love." His Rey kissed his chest and Ben rested much easier.