A smile formed on Audrey’s face as she watched the newlyweds. She was no longer jealous, more like so stinking happy she could scream. Lucas and Fallon deserved each other. They were made for each other and no one else. She just hoped and prayed she too would find that person. Then life would be grand.
She looked down at the little Post-it note that said The Best Maid of Honor Ever and smiled. Fallon was so clever with the decor. Post-it notes meant a lot to her and Lucas, and having them as the name cards was too cute. With all the little umbrellas and soft sounds of rain falling, the wedding symbolized the start of their relationship. Audrey still got chills when she thought of the story Fallon had told her about how she and Lucas had gotten back together for good. It was something straight out of a movie. Making up in the rain and then making sweet love in the grass.
Um, yes, please sign her up!
As the song ended, she glanced up to see Lucas kissing Fallon deeply while everyone clapped loudly. It was extra loud with the whole Assassins hockey team there, but they did make the wedding even more gorgeous. It wasn’t hard to pick out the hockey players. They were all dressed to impress and, man, were they scrumptious. She should really work the room, she thought. Maybe her Lucas Brooks was sitting at a table, drinking it up without her.
She snapped out of it when someone pulled at her arm, yelling, “Come on, A.A., it’s our turn!”
Audrey smiled over at her favorite little guy as she stood. “Let’s go, punkin’!”
Aiden looked fantastic in his minisuit and with his hair brushed to the side. Like always, everyone forgot to get the little guy a haircut, so he resembled Justin Bieber. She, of course, thought he was the cutest little guy ever and was proud to walk beside him toward the DJ. It was time for the speeches, and Aiden was excited about it, though she was still a little nervous. The DJ was already holding a mic out for Aiden, who took it eagerly, a big grin on his face as he turned toward his parents.
“Now if I can have everyone’s attention, the best man would like to say a few words,” the DJ said loudly into his mic.
Aiden’s grin grew as everyone cheered. Who wouldn’t, though? The kid was a doll baby! Audrey watched as Fallon and Lucas’s eyes zeroed in on Aiden, both with blissful grins. Aiden cleared his throat and began, “I couldn’t ask for a better mom or dad,” then glanced back at Audrey, and took her hand in his, “or a better A.A.”
Damn kid! Audrey’s eyes filled with tears as she squeezed his hand. She loved him so much.
“My mom and dad are both great, but what makes them even better is when they are together and not fighting.”
Everyone laughed as Fallon leaned into Lucas.
“I love you both so much and I’m so happy that we all get to live together. Now all I need is a brother. So I’m gonna need y’all to go get me one. I’m lonely, you know!”
A roar of laughter rang out as Fallon shook her head and Lucas clapped his hands while yelling, “I’ll get to work on that tonight, bud!”
Audrey shook her head while she swore the room got louder. Aiden smiled, bringing the mic to his lips again. “I love you guys, so much. Thank you for getting married.”
Tears streamed down Fallon’s cheeks as Lucas gathered her in his arms, kissing her temple. Fallon had done an amazing job raising such a perfect little boy, but Audrey could see that Aiden had grown even more since Lucas had come into his life. They really were the perfect little family.
“Your turn, A.A.,” Aiden whispered.
She smiled wide as the DJ said, “And now the maid of honor, Audrey.”