Page 101 of Cause and Effect

“You’re not having second thoughts, are you?” My brows furrowed.

“No! God, no. I can’t wait for Morgan to be my wife. And I’m not nervous.”

“Yes, you are.” I smiled.

“Don’t worry.” Parker patted his shoulder. “The ceremony will be over with soon, and then we can party.”

There was a knock at the door, so I walked over and opened it, finding the moms standing on the other side.

“Look at my gorgeous boys,” Katherine said as they stepped inside.

“Are you ready to marry the love of your life?” Calista walked over and straightened Roman’s tie.

“More than ready, Mom.”

“You know, Roman. I have to say that I’m not very happy that you and Morgan decided to have Love as a bridesmaid,” Pippa spoke.

“Morgan thought it was only right. Besides, she’s our stepmother. She’s family, and we have to accept her.”

“Well, we don’t.” Calista smiled. “And it will be a cold day in hell before we do.”

“You three better not start anything,” I pointed at them.

“We would never,” Katherine said.

“Yeah, right.” Parker laughed.

“We promise, darling. Now, it’s time to get you down tothe gardens so you can marry your bride.” Katherine smiled.

The music started, and as I stood next to Roman with my hands folded, I watched Stella, Sara, and Sophie make their entrance. They gracefully walked ahead, pulling a white Cinderella carriage with Maddie inside. I smiled and winked as they took their places. Looking over, my heart raced as Laurel walked down. She looked stunning and more beautiful than ever, making it impossible for me to wait until tonight when I took her to the suite I reserved. She smiled as she stared at me and took her place next to the girls. The other girls followed, including Love, who looked like she popped out overnight. I swore she wasn’t that big when I saw her at the rehearsal dinner.

I rested my hand on Roman's shoulder and smiled, seeing tears welling up in his eyes as Morgan walked down the aisle in the stunning wedding dress Jenni had designed for her. When her uncle placed her hand in Roman’s, they said their vows. I wouldn’t lie and say I didn’t shed a tear. Because one day, I’d be standing in his place, marrying the love of my life.

After a beautiful ceremony and several pictures later, it was time to return to the reception to mingle with the guests, eat and drink the night away.

“You look absolutely stunning.” I kissed Laurel.

“Thank you, my handsome and sexy man.” She smiled, placing her hand on my chest.

Leaning in, I whispered in her ear, “I can’t wait to take you up to the suite later and get you out of that dress.”

“I can’t wait either.” A bright smile crossed her lips.

I looked across the room and saw our moms talking to Love. “Shit,” I said, racing over there. “Hey, you four. What’s going on over here?” I smiled, hooking my arm around Love.

“Nothing, darling. We’re just talking,” Calista smiled.

“I better go find Harry,” Love said. “It was good talking to the three of you.”

“You three.” I pointed at them, shaking my head.

“Relax, sweetheart,” Pippa said. “We got to talking, and Love isn’t all that bad. We realize she’s just a stupid girl who made stupid decisions like we did when we were young regarding your father.”

“Aside from her stupidity of marrying your father and getting pregnant, she is a smart girl. She just hasn’t realized her full potential,” Katherine said.

Two Months Later

“What do you think, girls?”I smiled, holding up the three-and-a-half-carat princess cut, platinum engagement ring.

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