The Greatest Fanfic

The Greatest Fanfic ~ Chapter 1

23/07/1872

PT straightened the black tie on Phillip while he fidgeted nervously with the cuff link on his black blazer. It was a big day for Phillip because it was the day of his wedding with his beautiful fiance Anne, who was the trapeze artist at Barnum's Circus and the women he believed was his destiny. "Don't be so nervous, Phillip. This is the moment you've been waiting for" He took a step back and admired the work he had done and smiled. Phillip looked at the door and bit his lip. "What if she says no?" he said and looked at PT who was giving him a look of confusion. "Why on hell would she say no?" he laughed and turned Phillip around so he could see the back of the suit. "After all, you two have an unbreakable bond" He turned him back around and looked at the time. "It's nearly time" he smirked. "Thank you, Mr Barnum,", "No need to thank me, I am honoured to be doing this for you" he said and Phillip stopped him. "No, not for this. I meant for being there for me. You've been more like my father than my real one. You gave me a purpose in life and gave me joy and a home. Now because of you I am getting married to the women I love. It's all because of you" he said as a tear streamed down his face. PT wiped the tear away and hugged Phillip. "And you're like my only son" he said and a man knocked on the door and came in to say it was time for the wedding. PT grabbed his blazer, put it on and grabbed Phillip's arm. "Let's get you married Mr Carlyle" he said and they walked out the door, down the corridor of the church and out the back exit and into a big garden fully decorated with balloons, flowers, tables and chairs that were taken by all his friends, family and everyone from the circus. There was a stand at the back of the garden where Phillip. Everyone smiled at Phillip as they walked across the aisle to the stand where he waited for the doors to open and for Anne to walk out.

Meanwhile, Anne waited on the other side of the doors with Charity and her brother until the time had come. Charity turned to Anne who was staring at the door nervously. "Anne what's the matter?" She asked. Anne looked at her and shook her head. "I'm just nervous, that's all. Everything's fine" she said with her hand on her stomach. Her brother looked at her hand and placed his on hers. "Don't worry Anne. He's going to be proud" he smiled. Anne gave him a tight hug and closed her eyes. "I really hope so W.D., I really hope so" Charity looked at the time and straightened up. "It's time" the two let go of each other and faced the door, and prepared for them to open. Anne took one last look at her dress which went all the way down to her toes and had a split one leg. She had her hair down and curled and also was wearing a white butterfly clip that was given to her by Charity. "Are you ready?" asked Charity while taking her hand. "Of course. Do I look okay?" Charity shook her head and smiled. "No, you look stunning", W.D. and Dog Boy got ready to open the doors and Anne quickly turned to Charity to say one last thing. "Thank you, Charity, for being the mother I never had" she said and turned back. Charity smiled and stopped herself from crying. "You're welcome, my dear" she whispered. Anne looked forward as the doors started to open and the music started to play. Her and Charity walked out into the garden where the music was drowned by everyone gushing over her and her dress. They walked across the aisle and Anne looked up and smiled at Phillip whose eyes were wide with surprise. She walked up the steps to the stand and stood in front of Phillip. "You look beautiful as always" he blushed. She smiled and looked down. "And you look very handsome" she replied and held his hand. PT looked at them and began the ceremony.

"I want to thank everyone for attending this very special day and witnessing the most magical moment that will ever happen to you in your entire life" he said as he looked and smiled at Charity who smiled back. He continued. "Do you, Phillip Henry Carlyle, take Miss Wheeler to be your wife?", "I do" he replied. Anne smiled and looked at PT. "And do you, Anne Alyssa Wheeler, take Mr Carlyle to be your husband" "Of course I do", PT gave a sigh of relief and clapped. "Congratulations, you may now kiss the bride!" Phillip pulled Anne closer, leaned in and they kissed. A few seconds later she pulled away and smiled.

Phillip raised his eyebrow and looked at PT. "Everything okay, Anne?" he said softly. She nodded excitedly and grabbed his hand, placed it on her stomach and looked into his eyes. " I'm pregnant" The book fell out of PT's hand and he stared at her stomach, then looked at Charity who was covering her mouth. Phillip's mouth dropped and he froze. "You're what?" he blinked and took a step back and Anne let go of his hand. "I found out this morning.. I'm pregnant", "You mean.. we're going to be.." he gasped. "Yes, we're going to be parents, Phillip" she said and everyone jumped out of their seats clapping and cheering. PT hugged Anne and kissed her cheek. "The circuses first baby! Congratulations Mr and Mrs Carlyle!" he cried. Phillip smiled and lifted Anne in the air and spun her around and cried. "We're going to have a baby!" They both screamed with joy and for the rest of the night everyone celebrated both the night of the wedding and the information of the Carlyle baby who will grow up to be someone special.