Chapter 40

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Hehy guys sorry for the late update for the story was really busy on the weekend ill put up another part in just a min :)

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The dinner was at the most extravagant restaurant, I couldn't even pronounce the name. They had to be over 40 people here for my aunt, not TOO much but still a lot! Every table was dressed with a white table cloth and place settings were the same color as the bridesmaids dresses. The ceiling was a bunch of glass jars with candles flickering inside them. The atmosphere was romantic and gleeful, everyone smiling and laughing. People were still arriving, Molly and Nick went to get a drink so I stood alone nodding to everyone who smiled at me even though I knew no one.

"Hey gorgeous," a deep voice whispered. I spun around to see Ryan in black dress pants, a white dress shirt, and black suspenders with a red bow tie. He was grinning, his perfect smile stunned me for a second.

"Hey handsome," I said breathless. Why was I so turned on right now? It had to be the suspenders, gotta be.

His hands held my hips as he gave me a quick kiss.

"How was your fitting today?" I asked.

"Quite lovely," he chuckled. "And your's?"

"Lovely as well!" I said in an accent.

"Let's go sit down," he winked, and grabbed my hand pulling me the table where the 3 boys and my 2 girls sat also. Jamie had his arm around Nick, Molly and Nash were giggling, glancing over at us.

"What?" I questioned.

"Oh nothing," Nash replied with a smirk.

Bill tapped his glass with his knife, quieting all the guests down. They made their speeches, thanked everyone for coming to the dinner and their wedding the next day. Again I loved seeing my aunt so happy, the whole family together again. My parents were all dressed up, a rare sight, they both were cuddled together.

Then the first course arrived. A light colored soup with mushrooms... no happening.

"Hey weren't your parents coming today?" I remembered.

"Oh, yeah their flight was delayed so they're coming to the dinner later, after the eating and more for the drinking hour," he laughed.

I nodded my understanding and sipped at the soup instantly regretting it. Yuck.

I was totally nervous to meet Ryan's parents. He made it looks so easy and smooth when he met mine, but how much did Ryan's parents know about my past. Not that I did anything bad on purpose but it was still embarrassing. I always pictured them being the rich couple who owned a vineyard or something, maybe owned a poodle?

The next course came, just fancily prepared chicken and vegetables. Ian was making us laugh uncontrollably. Ah, I reminded myself to find him a girl here in London, I remembered I'd said I'd find him someone, but I didn't say from the US!

Finally dessert, and knowing my aunt it would have to involve chocolate. The waiters set down plates with a huge slice of chocolate cake with strawberries on top, drizzled with more chocolate fudge. I prayed in my head I would still fit in my dress tomorrow.

Suddenly Ryan poked the tip of my nose with his finger dipped in chocolate.

"Ryan!" I protested. I kissed him as revenge getting chocolate on his nose as well.

Soon everyone was up and chatting again, holding cocktails in their hands. Some ladies wore big fancy hats, men in sharp suits.

"They're here," Ryan whispered in my ear. I followed his gaze to the couple walking up to us in the usual fancy dress. His mom looked really good looking along with their dad. They didn't look to uptight, both smiling warmly.

"Hey guys! Ryan I've missed you! And you must be Eleanor!" his mom turned to face me after hugging Ryan.

"Yes, nice to meet you!" I said while she pulled me into a hug also. She had a large professional looking camera around her shoulder.

"Are you into photography?" I asked. That got her.

"Yes! Your aunt asked me to photograph her wedding! Are you in to taking pictures too?"

"Yes actually!" It was a side hobby, I never really had time to do it though. I used to take so many pictures before I met Nathan, and until now I forgot about my camera I had not unpacked yet.

"I didn't know that!" Ryan protested. I smiled at him quickly, waving off the subject.

"This is my husband Keith," she said. We said our hello's and then they went to say hi to Jamie. I let out a huge sigh of relief. I did it!

"Were you actually nervous?" Ryan laughed.

"Yes! I know you're close with your mom!"

He rolled his eyes and we walked through the guests occasionally stopping to meet new people. Ryan went to the men's room after a bit but didn't come back after 10 minutes. I headed for the hallway but stopped before turning the corner when I heard talking.

"She seems very nice Ryan." It was Ryan's mother.

"I love her so much mom," answered Ryan. I leaned closer to the end of the wall, them on the other side.

"Don't you hurt this girl Ryan, I am very good friends with Sally and if you break her niece's heart-" she stopped.

"No, never! I... I think she's the one..." he said.

"Ryan, you are still very young-"

"I've never felt this way about anyone before, I'm always thinking about her, I feel like I'm going crazy when I'm not with her! I need to spend the rest of my life with her!"

"Son, that is what love feels like," I heard the smile in her voice. "But this is young love, you've known her for only two months! Don't rush anything Ryan, you don't even know how she feels!"

"I know, gah! I just love her so much, so, much." His voice was stained with desperation like a little boy, making me silently giggle. How could I be loved this much?

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