This Love is Ours

Chapter 30: The Elegance of Anticipation

Her bridesmaid dress, looks stunning.

The blue dress makes her eyes pop, and her makeup appears to be perfect.

My dad and Chaunette are talking about something in the kitchen.

My dad is wearing a dark tuxedo, and he looks extremely classy.

Chaunette, too, looks absolutely gorgeous.

Her hair as well, is in the same style as Erica's.

My eyes move across the floor, and I see Natalie and Jessica laughing about something by the TV.

They too, look stunning.

Their skin is perfectly even, the dresses fit them beautifully, and their hair is flawless.

All of the bridesmaids have the same hairstyle, and their makeup is evenly applied, and beautiful.

Jackie is still sitting in the makeup chair, as Kennedy applies the finishing touches on her.

I stand halfway down the stairs, eyeing the beautiful sight in front of me.

All of the girls look gorgeous, and my dad looks very handsome.

And then, there is me.

Standing in a bathrobe, wearing no makeup, and with dripping wet, unbrushed hair.

And to think that I'm the bride.

I laugh to myself.

"There's the bride!" My mom suddenly calls, as her eyes meet with mine.

Everyone in the room turns to face me, and they all start cheering.

I make my way down the stairs entirely, laughing and blushing as they cheer.

"Thank-you guys," I say, hugging my mom first.

"Are you ready for your big day?" She asks, kissing my cheek gently.

"I'm so nervous!" I admit, holding out my hand for her to see that I'm shaking.

She takes my hand, and steadies it.

"Abigail Quinn, you are going to be just fine." My mom says, nodding.

I look right at my mom, swallow, and nod.

By now, Kennedy has finished with Jackie, and all of my bridesmaids, as well as my dad have gathered around me.

"You guys look SO good!" I laugh, looking at the five girls in front of me.

"Thanks Abigail," Natalie gushes, smiling down at the dress.

All of them look absolutely beautiful.

"These dresses are my favorite." Jessica admits, laughing.

"They look wonderful." My mom laughs.

For a few minutes, I stand talking with the people around me.

My dad and I talk about how he is going to have to give me away to Patrick, in about three hours.

"You grew up so fast." He says, shaking his head.

I squeeze his hand.

"I'm still your girl, Dad." I roll my eyes, playfully.

"Well, you're Patrick's, after today." He jokes, winking.

I nudge him lightly, and we both laugh at that.

Right then, Kennedy and Vickie walk over to where we are standing, smiling.