After their good-byes, they left.

“Let’s go to bed, too,” Matthew whispered in my ears so that only I could hear. Everyone else was in a heated conversation about the time shares one could purchase here.

“I’m not tired.” I wanted to toy with him.

“I have lollipops in my room. All kinds of flavors.” Matthew licked the tip of my earlobes, causing me to tingle between my legs.

“Do you have my favorite flavor?”

“My firecracker, I’m going to rub your favorite flavor on your cherry and suck it hard,” he stated under his breath.

Holy Jesus! Take me now!

Chapter 30

Max

“You ready?” Matthew asked, standing by the door. Dressed in a Gucci black tuxedo, purple vest, and purple bow, he looked all grown up.

“I am,” I replied, looking at the mirror in front of me to adjust my shirt.

“Have Mom and Dad come by yet?”

“Yes. A few minutes ago.”

“I’m here to let you know it’s almost time.”

“I can’t believe this day is finally here. It doesn’t feel real.”

Matthew patted me gently on my back. “It’s because you never thought you would find the right woman to have forever with.”

“I found love when least expected. Same goes for you. And I can’t believe we’re both going to be fathers soon.”

“I can’t either, but it’s all good. It has to be.”

I knew my brother the best, especially when he tried to hide his worried expression...forehead creased and his brows angled. However, I understood why. I would feel the same way if Jenna was in Becky’s situation. Matthew had visited me the day after he brought Becky back from Paris and told me everything. “Don’t worry. Think positive thoughts. Make sure Becky goes to her appointments. She will have them more frequently than a normal pregnant mom. Rest assured that you have found her the best doctor. And don’t worry. I haven’t told Mom and Dad. That’s your job. But they will be thrilled. I got first dibs on babysitting.”

“We’ll see about that,” Matthew challenged. “We plan to tell our parents after we visit her parents. I’ve never met them, but they know who I am.”

“Good. Don’t wait too long.”

“Well...that’s the music. It’s time to go.”

“Thanks for being my best man,” I said, smiling at my little brother. No matter how old he was, he would always be the little brother I would protect.

“Thanks for agreeing to be my best man,” Matthew said. “I don’t know when that date will be.”

“It’s okay. I’m here. I’ll always be here for you.”

“I know.” Matthew paused and his facial expression changed to a playful one. “Race you to the front?” Matthew dashed to the door.

“Not today. I’m taking my time. I’m going to savor every moment of today.”

Jenna

Professional makeup artists did mine and Becky’s hair and makeup. I had to say that they did a fabulous job. She tied my hair up elegantly and let a few loose strands down the side of my cheek. The makeup was natural, just the way I liked it, but it was definitely professional looking. I felt like one of the fashion models. My wedding dress hid my little belly, the reason why I had made sure my dress would flow out just enough from the waist. It was flattering to my shape, but hid what I wanted.

Becky looked gorgeous. Her hair was down and her makeup complimented her dress. Luckily we had picked out the dress that was a similar style to mine so no one could tell she had a little belly, too. Becky and I had compared our belly size the other day and debated what the sex of her baby was going to be and who would have the biggest child.

Max and I had bought Matthew and Becky matching sterling silver bracelets from Tiffany’s as a way to thank them for being our best man and maid of honor. It made me smile that she had it on.

“Jenna. You look amazing,” Becky admired. “I can’t even tell you didn’t get any sleep last night.”

“Thanks. You do, too. I love that lavender on you.”

“Thanks.”

“Adrenaline is pumping through me so fast right now. I should be exhausted, but I’m not. I feel like I drank five cups of coffee. I feel like I forgot something.”

“I’m sure everything is in order. You shouldn’t have to worry about a thing. The list of things to do has been completed.”

Becky helped me put the veil on. I had something old, the veil from my mother-in-law. Something new was the bracelet my mom gave me during my bridal shower. Something blue was the garter I wore underneath the dress. And Becky’s pearl earrings were something borrowed.

“There. Now you’re all set.”

I jumped and my heart rate kicked up a notch when there was a soft knock. My mom walked in when Becky opened the door.

After she gave Becky a hug and a kiss, she just stood there and stared at me. “Oh, Jenna.” Her lips trembled and tears wet her cheeks. “You look beautiful. Max won’t be able to keep his eyes off you. Not that he does anyway. I have to admit, at first, I thought he would be overbearing, but he turned out to be better than I had expected. Max loves you so much. You know how I can tell?”

“How?”

“It’s the way he looks at you. It’s full of genuine love, honor, and respect.”

“Yes, I know. I’m very lucky.”