Page 161 of Four Fiances & I

“The second is Molly Young. I know how much Geralt meant to you all, and if he had been alive today, there would have been nothing that would have stopped him from attending. Molly was over the moon when I asked her, and it was nice seeing her cry happy tears for once.” This woman has thought of everything, and I couldn’t be more thankful for her.

“I’ve always promised I don’t have a favourite, and I’ve meant it,” Jasmine continues as I struggle to watch through the tears which have filled my eyes. “I love all four of you so much, and I can't wait to start the next chapter of our lives together.

“We have so many plans, and if the last few months have taught us anything, it's that we are stronger together. You are the loves of my life, my biggest supporters, the reason I laugh freely and love feisty. Nothing in this world could ever take me from you, and I can't wait to see what the future holds.

“From the bottom of my heart, I love you all, and I’ll see you soon.”

The screen goes blank, and no one says a word for a moment. We stare at the screen and try to process everything our girl just said.

“Well, now I wish I’d gotten her a present,” Maximus sighs as we all burst out laughing.

“You have already given her everything she has ever needed: a home and a family who loves her.” Mrs Brown steps from behind the desk, coming to a stop in front of me and picking up my buttonhole.

“You all have something very special in that girl. She has put so much love into everything she has created for today, and it will all be perfect, just as you all deserve.” She pats me on the chest and starts walking around my brothers, fixing their buttonholes, too.

“When she mentioned honouring your mother, I was speechless. She told me she understands why your mother sang that song before she died. It wasn’t just because of your nickname, Christian; it was because she knew that you would all be broken when she died, like the blackbirds in the song.” Mrs Brown pats Sean on the cheek before heading towards the door.

“You have all come so far and dealt with so much since her death, but I couldn’t be prouder of my four boys, and I will honour your mother myself today by being here watching the four of you marry that amazing woman who your mother would have adored.”

“Thank you, Mrs Brown,” I whisper, stepping forward to kiss her cheek. “For everything you have ever done for us,” I add as my brothers all kiss her on the cheek as well. “I’m sorry I was such a miserable, bossy arse, until recently. You have always been more than an employee to us. You have been our family for as long as I can remember and a mother to us since Ma died. We love you.” Mrs Brown blinks back the tears, whilst pushing her shoulders back. She looks around and smiles.

“It has been my pleasure,” she whispers. Taking her hand, I place it in the crook of my arm and smile at her.

“Let us see you to your seat; we need to ensure you have the best one in the house.”

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After seeing Mrs Brown in her seat and saying a quick hello to everyone, including an emotional Molly, the four of us make our way to the front of the aisle, where the registrar, Lucinda, awaits us.

“I am so excited for this wedding; everything looks beautiful. How ever did you pull it all off after the hotel's flooding?”

“We have an amazing fiancée who doesn’t back down in the face of trouble,” Sean answers, grinning.

“She has lots of practice as she is usually the onecausingthe trouble,” Maximus grins as we all laugh together.

“Well, however she managed it, she has done a wonderful job.”

I’m about to agree when movement in my peripheral vision catches my attention. Layton walks into the tent, giving us all a wink before sitting beside a speaker and giving Lucinda a thumbs up. My heart leaps into my throat because if he’s here, then so is Jasmine.

“Looks like we are ready,” Lucinda says, smiling and looking from me to the brothers. “Are you all ready?” The four of us share a look, all looking a little more nervous than we did a moment ago. Taking a deep breath, my brothers follow suit and smile at each other.

“More than ready,” I smile as she lifts up a thumb.

Layton grins and mouths, “Good luck”, before fiddling with his phone.

“I Get to Love You”by Ruelle starts to play, making my heart swell and making me feel myself shake. Jason places his hand on my shoulder, but I can't bring myself to look at him, terrified I will miss her.

Little Luna comes into view first, beaming with a little basket. She’s skipping and spinning as she throws flower petals around her. I hear her father's giggle as I grin. She is so precious, and I can't help but wonder if our daughter will one day be just like her.

As Luna reaches the front and stands beside Calvin on the other side of the aisle, she waves and smiles at the four of us, and I know we all smile back.

Looking back to the entrance, Abbi comes into view, looking beautiful in a long, light pink dress with a small bouquet in her hand. Shortly after, Danielle follows behind. The girls have handkerchiefs in their hands, and I can see they have been crying but are smiling at us like they are barely holding it together.

“If Danielle King is crying, I don’t stand a chance,” I hear Maximus whisper from behind.

“That’s why we made sure to have extra hankies in your pocket,” Jason answers. I can't help but chuckle in agreement because I feel like I’m barely holding it together as it is.

Verity comes into view as Danielle reaches halfway down the aisle. Her dress is a few shades darker than the others, but the same style. She looks beautiful, and one look at her fellas tells me I’m not the only one who thinks it. Verity grins at them before looking at us. The second our eyes meet, I realise how close to tears she is.

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