Chapter 130

Ella

~ 1 week later ~

“Oh my GOD Ella, you have to try this dress on. It looks so pretty and totally you” squeals Kris. Kris and I along with Alana out currently dress shopping. Kris having booked us an appointment to try on a few wedding dresses in private.

The store clerk, Meg doing everything in her power to help us with the trial and error process of trying them all on. Always bringing in 5 dresses at a time in which she would then help me with the gown itself.

My body carefully moving to exit the room before heading towards the pedestal. A pedestal I would then stand on as Kris and Alana would then give me their honest opinion about what they either liked or disliked about the dress before repeating the process.

Reece, Dylan and Caleb giving me unlimited money when buying my gown. Reece telling me to pick out any gown my heart desired and not worry about the price. A price I couldn’t bare to think of even when following orders.

But after 10 failed attempts in finding a gown I actually liked did Kris move to find one that matched my sense of style and taste. A beautiful fit and flare with dainty spaghetti straps that melted into a v-neckline in the front. The fabric sheer at the waist and back along with lace appliques and intricate beading along the back. The skirt a bit more form fitting followed by a train.

The thought of me wearing silver strappy heels or even white along with an elegant hair style and accessories made everything 10 times better and come together perfectly.

Butterflies dancing within me as I try not to cry. Meg adding the finishing touches to the gown. “Well? What do we think about this one?” My eyes still staring at myself within the mirror even as I move to speak up slowly.

“Yes… I love it. I’ll take it”

Meg smiling at my reply. “Perfect. I’ll be right back to help take proper measures” and with that Meg moves to grab the necessary items. Currently leaving us to our own devices as we sat waiting for her return.

Kris eventually moving to approach me once Meg had left the area. “Girl you look stunning. Even with that baby bump of yours you look absolutely amazing.”

“You think so?”

“I know so. Girl you deserve this and then some.”

“She’s right Ella. You look amazing and no one can take that away from you” replies Alana as she continued to watch me from a safe distance. Mine and Kris’s attention now on her.

“You really think so?”

“Of course I do”

“But what about Hannah?”

“What about her?”

“She’s still out there”

“Don’t worry about her. I’ll take care of her if she even tries to cause trouble for you on your big day.”

Alana almost positive that Hannah wouldn’t magically show up and ruin my big day. My thoughts on the what ifs and whether or not Hannah would actually care enough to show up. A new voice soon sounding behind us.

“And if she doesn’t handle her then I will.”

At the sound of a new voice do we all move to turn around. A man who now looked almost identical to my stepfather now standing before us along with two of his men. Alana quick to bow upon seeing who is was.

“Sir, I didn’t think I’d be seeing you here of all place anytime soon.”

“Pish posh. I would never miss a chance at seeing my Stellina get married” replies the voice who I know knew as my uncle. Uncle Rian. A fearless leader of the Irish Mafia.

“Uncle Rian?”

“In the flesh Princess. You didn’t honestly think I wouldn’t take a chance and miss seeing you do this would you?”

“No, but I didn’t know if you could or not since you’re a mob boss”

“Princess, let me tell you something here. Never in a million years would I miss the opportunity at seeing those three knuckle heads I call nephews finally get married and to you of all people.”

Upon hearing those words do I move to smile slowly. Something about my men being called knuckle heads a little funny as I move to lift up my gown carefully. Careful when waddling over to my uncle in order to hug him. A hug he accepts wholeheartedly.

My babies suddenly moving in which he feels against him. Both of us quick to pull away when they move to kick again. “Oh my.”

“Everything okay?”

“Yeah. It’s just the babies kicked that’s all”

“Really?”

Hesitating slowly does Rian move to touch my belly. Rian unsure what to expect until his hand slowly touches it. The babies kicking him once more which causes him to smile. A smile that continues to grow when the twins continue to kick. “Strong ones aren’t they?”

Quick to nod do I move to smile back.

“Oh yeah. And I can’t wait to be done too. Doctor said I’m almost done with this. Only another few months to go before I’ll be able to give birth to them finally.”

“Have you picked out names yet?”

“No, not yet.”

“How come?”

“Because of Nicholas and James. And of course Hannah. With the three of them still running around out there within the world I’ll forever be in danger. A danger that hasn’t given me the time nor room to even think about names yet.”

At the mention of danger does Rian move to frown. “I know Princess and I’m sorry I wasn’t notified of this sooner. But I promise you, they’ll never touch you again. That I can promise you. Not so long as I live.”

“I know Uncle Rian and thank you. For everything.”

Then with that said does Meg finally return to measure me for the gown. Meg quick in writing down measurements along paper and pen as I would still be pregnant during my big day so long as the babies didn’t try to come sooner than planned.

*Author's Note: Hey guys! Just wanted to give you all a quick explaination to my lack of updates and the reason for that is simple. I currently have no interent at my home thus until I'm unable to update until I'm able to get it back up and running. So while I know this is tourch in having to wait just know I've been busy like a bee when it comes down to writing my chapters. So rest assure I do have chapters to share with all you once I'm able to find internet for my laptop. Also, there are only 16 more chapters left until the end and by 16 I mean it's because I haven't had the chance to post Chapters 131-134 yet. so until then please continue to be patient and I promise to post again soon. All my love, Linda.*