Turn Around {Sequel to Where the Lights Are}

Chapter 6

Today's the day, I'm finally asking everybody to be in my wedding. I'm asking the girls and Owen's got the boys covered.

I smile, and sit down on my couch. Jewel, Brycie, Kelsey, Fallon, AveryJade, Presley, Rowe, Ariel, Cheryl, Owen's mom, and Lucy, Owen's sister are sitting around me.

"I'm go glad you're all here," I sigh, "You've all been a spectacular part of my life, and this is just my way to thank you."

"Brycie, first I have a gift for you," I pull out the gorgeous necklace I bought. "Ever since my mom died, you've been the motherly figure in my life. I can't thank you enough for that. So here's something that's just a small token of my appreciation." I had her the box.

"Oh, my dear, it's beautiful," she says, reaching over to hug me. I hug her back, and smile. "I love you, Brycie. Thanks for being my mom," I whisper. She strokes my hair, "Thanks, sweetheart. I'm so glad you're my daughter." I can tell she's fighting tears. When we pull away, she looks at me with what I'm pretty sure is a mother's pride.

"Cheryl, thank you for taking part in raising the man of my dreams. I can't thank you enough for all that you've sacrificed for my Owen. As a small token of our appreciation for you, I got you this," I hold her bracelet up to her, and she wraps me in a warm embrace. "Mia, Mike and I have been praying for you for years. I'm so glad God picked you for Owen, and I know you'll be happy together," she tells me.

Next, I turn to AveryJade, my little sister. "AJ, honey, I'm so glad you're my sister. I've enjoyed watching you grow into a beautiful young woman, and that's why, even though you're young, I'm asking you to be my maid of honor," I say, holding up the necklace I got her. She smiles, "Mia you're the best! I love you so much!" I wrap my arms around her, "I love you too, sweetie. Thanks for being a beautiful little sister."

Next, I turn to Kelsey and Fallon. "I still remember the first day I met you guys. You made me feel like family. And since then, you've been my best friends, and some of biggest supporters in anything. I can't imagine my wedding without you guys." I pull out the gold bracelets I had specially made for them. "Will you be my bridesmaids?"

They nod, and throw their arms around me. "I wouldn't miss your wedding for anything, girl," Kelsey says. "It'd be an honor to be there," Fallon tells me.

I smile, and take two more bracelets. "Jewel, I haven't known you as long as I've known the others but I still want you to be with me on the big day," I smile, and hand her the bracelet. "You'll be my bridesmaid, right?" She nods, and embraces me in a hug.

"Lucy, I got you something a little different," I open the bracelet box I got her. She covers her mouth in shock, "Mia, it's beautiful. Thank you so much." I smile, and hug her, "No problem, Luc, you're the best!"

"Presley, I would like you to be my junior bridesmaid. Would you like that?" I ask, handing her a bracelet. She nods, "You're the best Mia, I love you." I hug her, "Love you too, dear. I've loved being your sister."

I take the last two necklaces I have and hand them to Rowe, and Ariel.
"I'd like you two to be my flower girls. Would you two like that?" Rowe nods, "When is your wedding, Mia?" I smile, "It's in the summer, Rowie. Are you excited?" Her and Ariel nod excitedly. "I'm so happy for you mama!" Ariel says, hugging me. I hug her and Rowe and smile. I've got my girls.

Owen's POV

The guys are all here. Chad, Caleb, Joey, Stephen, Jaxon, Jordan, Joshua, Josh, Alan, my dad, and my brother, Nick are sitting with me at Alan's house.

"So Alan and Josh, Mia wanted me to give you these to wear on the backs of your ties at the wedding," I say, pulling out the notes she wrote for them. They read them and smile. "She really thinks of everything, doesn't she Josh?" Alan asks. He nods, "Just like her mother."