Michael introduced me as I said a quick prayer I wouldn’t trip, slip, or puke. When I walked out, the only person I saw was Ryder standing there with a huge bouquet of white and pink roses. I focused on him at first as I started walking. Looking around, I smiled and said thank you before kissing Michael on each cheek. Turning to my parents, I almost started crying. My father and Walker were both wiping tears away. Liza and my mother were wearing huge smiles on their faces while clapping like crazy.
I brought my attention back to my handsome husband. Taking the flowers, I kissed him on the lips. “Thank you.” I said as I wiped my tears quickly away.
“I’m so proud of you, Ava.”
“Thank you, but do you know what I want more than anything?” I asked.
He shook his head. “What?”
“A peanut butter and strawberry sandwich on sourdough toast.”
With a wink, he replied, “I’ll get right on that.”
When he placed his hand on my stomach, Kate kicked. We both looked down at his hand and then back up at each other.
Closing my eyes, I smiled. Life had never been so utterly perfect.
Thank you, Kate.