Finding Home

Chapter Forty-Four

The day of the party was here, waking up I grabbed a shower and went into the kitchen for my coffee, knowing Destiny spent the night with her two uncles and her grandparents.

After pouring my cup of coffee I went to the back deck and went out where I watched the tents being put up, Tom and Mark were already out there making sure everything was getting done.

I heard the door open and when I turned to look, I had to smile, Daisy was snuggling Destiny as she brought her home and let her down to go crawl to her toys and play.

"Good morning, Ath, you ready for the big day?" she asked as she grabbed herself a cup of coffee and joined me on the deck.

"I think so, just nervous but excited at the same time" I said watching all four of the guys get things in order.

Tom just then looked over and when he saw me standing there the smile on his face was pure love, "I am so glad my son found you, you are the perfect wife and mate for him, you both complement each other so well" Daisy said with a smile looking at her son.

"I am so thankful that he walked into my life and given me everything that I have ever needed and wanted" I said watching my family out in the yard.

The party was not going to start until six in the evening, so that gave Daisy and me plenty of time to make sure the caterer was there, and the food was going to be ready.

The tents were set with decorations and the animals were set for the night; Daisy reassured me that taking Destiny for a week was not a problem.

Mark and she were excited to have her stay with them for that amount of time. It warmed my heart that she had two grandparents she would grow up with.

My parents passed away when I was eighteen, and with no other family around, Destiny and our other babies would be well loved and at least know Toms side of the family.

Tom was not allowed in the house after four o'clock, as Daisy was helping me get ready. Tom had no idea that I had this planned for us, he thought this was just going to be a party and to introduce me to the family and clan.

I peeked out the window and saw we had over two hundred guests outside, my butterflies started to kick up even faster, "nothing to worry about sweetheart, this is for Tom and you, plus everyone already knows you and loves you" Daisy said coming to stand beside me.

"I hope so" I said taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly.

Daisy looked me over, "you are all set sweetheart" she said with a smile as she turned me around to look in the mirror.

I do not know how she did it, but I could not believe my eyes, there I was, in a white wedding grown, the top was all lace and formed to my body, but the bottom half was free flowing so when even a little bit of a breeze went by it would float and move.

My makeup was minimal and just how I liked it, she gave me her diamond earrings and necklaces to wear, a gift that her mother gave her, and she now gave to me and one day I would pass them down to my daughter.

I took a deep breath, we could hear the music change and Mark was there holding his arm open for me, I smiled up at him and wrapped my arm in his.

We exited the house and walked around the corner, a slow classical song started, "you are breathtaking my dear, my son is a lucky man" Mark whispered in my ear.

I looked up and smiled, I had no words, this family took me in as one of their own and loved me unconditionally. My breath caught in my throat when I saw Tom standing in the center of the main tent.

He was dressed in a black tuxedo with a dark red shirt underneath the jacket. The look on his face was priceless, once he turned and saw me, the look in his eyes when it finally dawned on him that I had planned.

His hand went to his heart, and the love in his eyes nothing could ever match it, behind me was Derek and Darryle showing unity to the clan that I was a part of them and their family.

Mark walked me up to where Tom stood, Mark gave my hand to Tom and Tom wrapped his hands around mine, he mouthed the words "I love you" to me a few times while the minister made us husband and wife.

Afterwards we went to the second tent where the food was being served and once everyone was settled, Daisy with a tear in her eye and a smile on her face handed me the microphone.

I stood up, "Tom, since that day you walked into my life, I knew deep down that we were meant to be together. We have gone through hell and back and we came out stronger than ever, we have Destiny added to our family, and I couldn't ask for anything else except one thing" I said looking at Tom.

Tom sat there with a puzzled look on his face, wondering where I was going with my speech, "the one thing that we both have been wanting for a while now, well my love our wish came true" I said to him with tears running down my cheeks.

Tom sat there for a moment until it dawned on him, "are we?" he asked almost afraid to ask, "yes love, we are going to have another baby" I said.

Tom jumped up and wrapped me in his arms, he took my face gently in his and kissed me, the kiss was passionate and gentle which made my heart and soul warm at his touch.

Suddenly, I heard the room go up in applause and shouts of congratulations, Derek and Darryle came over and wrapped us up in a hug and next was Mark and Daisy.

Daisy was crying with excitement, as was Mark, but he tried to hide it until he looked into my eyes, the hug I got from him was so warm.

A little while later, I was sitting with Destiny on my lap watching Tom and his brothers mingle with their friends, Mark, and Daisy were dancing.

Destiny fell asleep in my arms as I watched everyone mingle, dance, and laugh. Everyone was happy and excited that I was a part of their family and that we were continuing the family line.

Tom looked over and smiled at me, I mouthed I love you to him and he mouthed it back to me.

I finally found my home, in the deep heart of Alaska, where I came here for a fresh start on life, one that took me through hell and back, but it also gave me a man that was my other half.

Tom was everything that I could have ever dreamed of and growing inside of me was a baby that was loved and would always be protected just like Destiny would be.

Alaska gave me hope, love, and most importantly, a family to call my own. I found home. 

                                      The End.