Chapter 51
Chapter Fifty-One
SIX MONTHS LATER
Lorelei
It was a perfect September day. Not only weather-wise but because it was also my wedding day. These past six months were extremely busy with moving into the new house, designing a wedding dress, and planning the perfect wedding.
“Are you nervous?” Stella asked as she fixed my veil.
“Just a bit. Just think, you’ll be doing this too in less than a year.”
“I know. I can’t wait. It’s about time Sebastian came to his senses and proposed.”
My mom walked into the room with Hope and her eyes filled with tears.
“Mom. Don’t. I can’t have you breaking down on my wedding day.”
She walked over to me and took hold of my hand. “These are tears of happiness, and you’re my daughter, and I can cry if I want to.” She smiled.
Grace, the wedding planner, walked into the room and told us it was time to start lining up for the ceremony. We were having a sunset ceremony and reception at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, which included over five hundred guests.
As I stood behind the doors at the edge of the white runner, Nick gave my hand a squeeze.
“He’s a good man, Lorelei.”
“I know he is.” I laid my head lightly on his shoulder.
The music started to play, and Nick walked me down the aisle to my soon-to-be husband. He was the only person I saw as I slowly made my way to him. He looked so handsome and sexy in his black tuxedo, and I couldn’t wait to become his wife.
“You look so beautiful,” he whispered as he took my hand from Nick.
“So do you.”
The ceremony was perfect, right down to Hope handing Jack my wedding ring. Once the ceremony ended, we headed to the reception, where we greeted our guests, drank, ate amazing food, and danced the night away. As Jack and I were talking to Garrett and Coco, Hope came up and pulled on Jack’s tuxedo.
“What is it, baby?” he asked as he knelt down.
“I have a question.”
“Okay. Shoot.”
“Can I call you Dad instead of Jack now?”
I gulped, and Coco placed her hand on my shoulder.
“I would love nothing more than for you to call me Dad, Hope.” He pulled her into him and hugged her while looking up at me with tears in his eyes.
Coco and I both wiped the tears that fell down our faces. Hope broke their embrace and placed her hands on each side of his face. “I love you, Dad.”
“I love you too, baby.” He picked her up and held her tightly against him.
“Mommy, why are you crying?” she asked.
“I’m just so happy, Hope. That’s all.”
“Me too. We’re a real family now.” She smiled.
Jack and I spent our honeymoon in Hawaii. As we were sitting on the beach, enjoying the sun and sipping on fruity drinks, he looked over at me.
“I think I want a baby, Lorelei.”
“Huh?” I looked at him in shock. “I think you’ve had too much to drink.” I laughed.
“I’m serious. I think we should give Hope a sibling.”
“Right now? We’ve been married three days, sweetheart.”
“I know. But think about it. How awesome would it be to have a baby in the house?”
“I think it would be amazing, but I’m not ready to have another baby yet.”
He let out a sigh of relief. “Okay. Me either. I was just trying to find out how you felt about it. I saw how you looked at those baby clothes in that shop yesterday.”
“Jack, I love baby clothes, but it doesn’t mean I’m looking to have one right now.”
He leaned over and kissed me. “Promise me something.”
“Anything.”
“That we can have one within the next couple of years.”
“That sounds perfect.” I smiled as we continued our kiss.