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I land in Hawaii and slowly disembark off the plane. I collect my bags and message my mum to inform her I've landed. I walk outside the terminal to public pick up and search for mum. I eventually spot her several cars down standing outside the car.

I walk towards her picking up my pace and pull her into a hug. "Hi." I greet.

"How are you?"

"I'm good, how are you?"

"Good, really good." she responds releasing me and having a good look at me. "I saw those feeds yesterday, are you ok?"

"I am. I just didn't think that would happen. I was just catching up with him and people must have seen us having a moment."

"You don't have to explain yourself. I want you to enjoy the next few days."

"I plan to."

Half an hour later we arrive at the Hilton Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. Mum helps me with my bags and leads me to my room. When I walk in I gasp. "Wow, this is incredible." I express.

"I'll let you unpack and we can meet at the pool." She suggests.

"Sounds great. I'll see you soon." She leaves and I take a look at the room. It's stunning. The room is spacious, the crystal blue ocean is right in front of me. This is surreal.

Once unpacked I quickly freshen up and change into a bathing suit and a caftan and head to the pool.

I make my way to the pool and place my belongings on one of the lounges and walk into the pool. I swim over to the bar and take a seat on one of the empty stools. I hear someone running and a splash is heard from the pool. I turn around and let out a loud laugh as I see Eliza swimming quickly over to me.

I help pull her up out of the water. "Hello munchkin." I say laughing.

"Serena, hi, how are you?" She asks excitedly.

"I'm good, how has Hawaii treated you?"

"So well." She responds and I laugh as I grab my drink and Eliza attaches herself to my hip. "How's your injury?"

"All healed baby girl, just need to get my strength back now."

"You look good."

"As do you precious."

After talking with Eliza I get out of the pool and walk over to where Nick and mum are. "Hi Nick." I greet.

"Hi Serena. You look great."

"Thanks I feel good."

"I see Eliza wasted no time hanging out with you." Mum chuckles.

"It's been a while since shes seen me. The last time I saw her, I was in a neck brace."

"How is your neck and shoulder doing?" Nick asks.

"Good, I've started light weight training but I've got a long way to go."

"You settled in well?" Mum asks.

"I have. I'm going to enjoy my vacation, I'll worry about everything else when I get back."

"Good. How's Phoebe?"

"She's good. She made me feel really welcome when I was living in Atlanta. She tried to set me up with Ian, but I wasn't interested."

"Would that be because you can't get a certain someone out of your head?"

I nod. "Yeah and I don't think I want to. I know right now the timing isn't right. We've hit a snag, I'm not even sure if he still likes me."

"Sweetie, he wouldn't be messaging and calling you at all hours if he didn't." She replies. "He's taking it slow, as you should."

"I just want to focus on myself."

"So do that. Because before you know it, that man is going to lock you down for good."

I smile. "How would you know?"

"Because he would be an idiot if he didn't." She jokes. "But truthfully the feelings you have for him are the same ones I had for your dad." She responds. "We liked each other, then things got in the way, and then fate worked its magic and we were together and before we knew it, we had you."

I smile. "Do you think he would be proud of me?"

"Oh beyond proud."

Tonight we are having a family dinner. My aunt and uncle flew in this afternoon and will also be joining us. For dinner I'm wearing a long sleeved black skater dress with blue heels and my hair is in loose curls.

I arrive at Teppinyaki and greet my Uncle and Aunt. "How are you doing baby girl?" Aunt Lynn asks.

"I'm doing well. Fully healed. I can focus on getting back in shape."

"You haven't been over doing it?" Allan asks.

"No I've been taking it slow."

"Good."

Waking up the next day I get up and get ready for my day. Today I'm venturing up the mountains in a Jeep. I put on a pink billabong singlet, denim shorts and white converses.

I hit the road and follow the map up into the mountains. I stop several times and take photos of the view as I make my way up.

I eventually make it to the summit and when I get there I'm speechless. The view is magnificent. I see miles and miles of ocean blue and it's magical. I plant myself on a picnic planet and take it in. Never in a million years did I think I would be here. I survived a stalker, I've recovered from my injury and am at my mothers wedding. A year ago I had no idea where she was.

Tonight is the rehearsal dinner. I'm wearing a black off the shoulder bandage dress with white heels and my hair is in waves.

I arrive at the restaurant and I'm seated to the left of my mother. I'm introduced to friends of my mothers and Nicks and we let the conversation begin. Before we dig into our meals Nick stands and gets everyone's attention. "First of all, I would like to thank each and every one of you for making the effort to come all this way for our wedding, we love you all, and appreciate that you will be here for our special day." he starts off. "Secondly, I want to say, Serena, I've only known you for a short while, but from what your mother has told me, you have come a very along way and with you back in her life I'Ge never seen her so happy, so thank you." I smile. "I am honoured to call you my step daughter." He expresses and I nod in agreement. "Lastly Karen, you are the love of my life and are a great mother to Eliza." He continues. "You have overcome so much, and I look at you now and you have the family you always wanted." Nick adds and my mum starts crying. "I love you and I can't wait to marry you and call you my wife."

"To Karen and Nick." I say aloud raising my glass and we all clink our glasses in unison.

I wake up the next day excited. My mother is getting married and I'm eager to get the day started. I arrive at the salon and start the process of getting my hair done. Whilst I'm waiting for the curls to set, the ladies begin to work on my make up. An hour and a half later my hair and make up is complete. My hair is in loose curls that are pinned to the side. For my make-up I have a natural smoky eye with false lashes, my cheeks are set with a natural glow and for my lips I've gone for light pink shade.

I get back to my hotel room and put my dress on. My dress is a light blue low cut maxi dress with white polkadots evenly placed all over and giant slit up one of the legs. For my shoes I'm wearing beige heels.

I arrive at the chapel and make my way towards the front row. I greet the guests that are sitting behind me. A short while later, Nick arrives with his brother, and starts to greet the guests. He makes his way over to me and we share a moment. The guests continue to pile in and we are told to take our seats.

Music starts and a priest makes his way down the aisle. He asks us to rise as music turns on. The first to walk down is Eliza, who looks adorable in her her dress. The next to follow is my mum who looks beautiful. Mum makes her way down and as she passes me she sends me a sweet smile. She gets to the alter and Nick retrieves her hand and the priest begins. They say their vows and the priest announces them husband and wife.