Breaking Free

39.

Kierra stirred in bed. She blinked her eyes open and smiled when she saw Tasha already awake, lying beside her with her phone in hand. Kierra could tell Tasha had been up for a while, scrolling through wedding details and making sure everything was in order.

"Morning, babe," Kierra mumbled, her voice still thick with sleep as she reached over to touch Tasha's arm.

Tasha smiled, setting her phone down and leaning over to kiss Kierra softly. "Morning, beautiful. How'd you sleep?"

"Better than I have in days," Kierra admitted, stretching out her limbs. "I think I'm finally starting to relax a little."

"That's good," Tasha said, resting her head on the pillow next to Kierra. "You've been stressing yourself out over this wedding. We've got everything under control now."

Kierra nodded, her mind still buzzing with a thousand details. The egg retrieval had gone well, but now their focus was split between waiting for news on their embryos and finalizing the wedding plans. There was so much to do, but Kierra was trying her best to stay calm.

"I know, I know," Kierra said, rubbing her hands over her face. "I just want everything to be perfect. We're so close."

Tasha reached over and grabbed Kierra's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "It will be perfect. You've been planning this for so long, and it's all going to come together. The most important thing is that we're getting married, and nothing's going to change that."

Kierra smiled, feeling her anxiety start to melt away. "You're right. I just need to focus on the big picture. I'm marrying the love of my life, and that's all that matters."

"Exactly," Tasha said, her eyes twinkling. "In just a few weeks, we'll be standing in front of everyone we love, saying 'I do.'"

Kierra's heart fluttered at the thought. She had dreamed of this day for so long, and now it was finally within reach. "I can't wait."

They spent the rest of the morning lounging in bed, talking about the final details for the wedding. Tasha had been handling most of the logistics while Kierra focused on recovering from the egg retrieval. Their embryos were being monitored, and in just a few days, they would find out how many were viable. The thought of starting a family so soon after their wedding filled them both with a mixture of excitement and nerves.

Later in the day, they decided to head out to pick up some last-minute wedding items. The florist had called, letting them know the sample bouquets were ready for them to see, and Kierra was eager to check them out.

As they walked through the city hand in hand, Kierra felt a sense of peace wash over her. The streets were bustling with people, but all she could focus on was Tasha by her side. This was the life she had always dreamed of—being with someone who loved her so deeply and unconditionally.

"You excited to see the flowers?" Tasha asked, glancing over at Kierra as they walked.

"Yeah," Kierra said, smiling. "I've been imagining what they'd look like for months. I hope they're as perfect as I picture them."

"I'm sure they will be," Tasha said with a grin. "You picked out the most beautiful arrangements."

When they arrived at the florist, the shop owner greeted them with a warm smile. She led them to the back, where the sample bouquets were laid out on a table. Kierra's breath caught in her throat as she saw them—delicate arrangements of roses, peonies, and greenery, all tied together with silk ribbons in their wedding colors.

"They're perfect," Kierra whispered, her eyes welling up with tears. "Exactly what I wanted."

Tasha wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close. "I knew they would be."