More Than a Soldier

Chapter 44 - I Do

A/n: We've reached the wedding! There is going to be a lot of photos and videos to help set the scene for what I had imagined for the day. Hopefully it's not too much.

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Y/n's POV:

Normally when my alarm wakes me, I groan at the thought of being torn out of a good sleep whilst cuddled up with Scarlett. But today, my body is instantly filled with excitement as I wake up knowing that I'm marrying the love of my life this morning. Turns out that excitement hasn't travelled to Sophie yet who grumbles at the noise, but reluctantly sits up in bed.

She stretches out and turns to look at me. "You're getting married today." She smiles and I nod, matching her grin. "I'm getting married!" I reiterate and we let out a small squeal. We're soon joined by Ava who comes running in when she hears we're awake! "You're marrying mama today!" She joins in with the cheering and we end up in a big hug on the bed.

"As much as I'm loving this, we have a schedule to keep to if we want to be on time." Sophie says, getting her planning hat on ready for keeping me on track for the day. "Ok boss. What's the plan?" I ask her, holding Ava in my hold. "You two need to shower first. Then Georgia and Jenny are here to do hair and makeup." She explains. "Ok, let's get going bug!" I say to Ava, lifting her up and rushing out of the room.

After we're showered, we head into the main room of the suite, and we greet everyone. Mum instantly comes over to me and wraps me in a tight hug. "Good morning sweetheart. How are you feeling?" She asks me. My smile hasn't faltered since I woke up this morning. "I'm a little nervous, but I can't wait to see her in her dress. She's going to look beautiful." I reply easily. Mum is looking at me with such love as I speak. She cups my cheek, so I look at her. "I'm so happy to see you like this." She says sincerely, so I lean down and pull her into a hug.

Sophie is currently getting her makeup done with Georgia whilst Jenny is working on Tom's hair. The plan is to the leave the kids to last as there is no chance they're going to keep neat and tidy before we have to leave. That decision is soon proven as the right one when they start chasing each other around the room.

I notice that all our outfits are hanging along the wall in their garment bags. Each one is hanging on a custom hanger. They are engraved with their name, the role they have in the wedding and the date. This was mum's idea and I love it. It's something special to remember the day by.

When Tom is done getting his hair done, I slip into the seat and Jenny gets to work on getting mine sorted. There's lots of curling involved and she's intertwining some pretty flowers in it so I can match Ava slightly.

Whilst I'm getting pampered, Sophie keeps coming over with water and snacks for me. "It's a long time until we eat dinner!" She says when I laugh as she places a sandwich in front of me. "That and once you have your makeup done, you'll be limited on what you can and can't eat." She adds on in a mothering tone.

There's a strange calmness going on as we get ready. There's no rush at all, everyone is doing what they need to be doing. The most manic part of it all is the kids who are on a sugar rush, thanks to Tom! So, he's now in charge of keeping them from breaking anything.

My mind wonders to what is happening with Scarlett. I wonder where she is in the hotel. Is she happy this morning? Is Lizzie making sure that she's being fed too? Then I think about how she'll be having her hair and what her dress is going to look like. "Mummy?" Ava calls out to me, out of breath from running after her aunt and uncle! "Yes bug?" I ask her as she gets closer, reaching out to run my hand through her hair. "Can I go and see mama?" She asks which makes me smile "Of course. Tom, would you mind walking her?" I ask and he easily agrees. Sophie whispers her location to him, and he takes Ava's hand, and they head off in search of Scarlett.