Sequel of "Come Back...Be Here - Charles Leclerc"
Four years later, Mary and Charles inevitably cross paths again.
Will they rekindle their love? Or are the scars too deep?
My alarm clock rang. It was 7am. It was my wedding day. I stepped out of bed and looked at the sea and streets in front of me. The police was just about to shut down the road the taxis and limousines of the guests would arrive on. Charles, Riccardo and Joris were set to walk from their hotel to the church. It was a 25 minute walk, but he wanted to do it in order to be able to greet well-wishers along the way. My grandfather and I would arrive in a Ferrari, to be precise a red LaFerrari, built in 2000. It had always been his favourite car but there never had been an opportunity to buy one. I had seen that they were auctioning one at Sotheby's in London and didn't hesitate twice to buy it. It was a wedding present for Charles and I had bought a keychain with "Charles Leclerc - Scuderia Ferrari Driver 2031" written on it. I couldn't wait to see his face when we would drive away from the reception in it.
"Hey, you're already awake!" I heard Alice say behind me. "Yup. I'm ready" I said and flashed a million-dollar-smile. "Great. Hair and make-up people will be arriving in 20. Antoine will be here in an hour to start taking pictures." she informed me and I nodded. I hopped under the shower and took my time there and by the time I had finished the HMU people had already set up their workplace in my room.
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📍 Monaco mary.wright98 Just trying to have breakfast but there are people wanting to paint my face
arthur_leclerc Omg is the robe a hint? Will you be wearing white today? 😱 weddingplannerpaolo Why is the bride posting on Instagram?! Hair should be already done! Mamma mia, I am coming over joris__trouche Mrs Leclerc in just a few hours 😍 tory_kdy You'll make the prettiest bride! 😘
Paolo had given up slots for people to visit me in order not to have too much chaos around the house. The first one was Pascale with Charlotte and baby JT. Pascale couldn't stop crying and gave me a medallion with Hervé's and Jules' pictures in it. "Maybe you have a bag or pocket where you can put them - they would have loved to be here and have gotten to know you" she sniffled. I too, was moved to tears and quickly winked the Valentino seamstress they had sent for any last-minute alterations over and asked her if there was any way to put it somewhere in the dress. "I can stitch it on the place over your heart if you wish so?" she said friendly and I just nodded as I didn't want to anger the make-up guys by screwing up their work and bursting out in tears after just an hour.
Next up was my family and my Grandma had brought her family's tiara with her to give it to the hairdresser. It was a beautiful and antique piece and I felt so honoured to be able to wear it. Then, I also opened Charles' earrings box and gasped when I saw them. There was also a small card coming with them and I opened it to read it:
Mon amour, It's our wedding day today! Wear these earrings as a sign of my endless love to you. Nothing will ever compare to the gift that is your love for me. See you soon, Your Carlo
