The Next Forever

Chapter Five

Liam grabs my hand and pulls me to his chest. I wrap my hands around his neck as his arms are around my waist.

As we look each other in the eyes, I say "Liam, our life is just starting. I wonder what kind of excitement will happen."

"Well whatever happends, good or bad, I'll be here. No matter what. I promise you that."

I lay my head on his shoulder as he kisses my head.

"Are you ready for our honeymoon?" He asks.

I look up at him with a sweet smile. "Of course. Are you?"

Of course I am. I wouldn't want what we share with anyone else. I have the one I want to spend it with right here."

I smirk." I wonder who that could be."

"I wonder the samething. She's a different kind of beauty each day. Sometimes it's hard to recognize her." He says.

"Is that so?" I say, giggling.

"Yep. She's an angel."

I look at him, laughing. "And you're a goofball."

I never knew the full true story about my mom. That's what happened to her and she's right. Look what came out of it. I do have a wonderful husband and family. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

I look at my mom. She's watching Liam and I dance.

Sometimes, I feel like she misses dad. I don't really remember him much. The last day I saw him was sometime in October. My mom, my dad and I were going hiking. I remember because I have a scar of where I tripped over a rock and cut open my knee.

I would like to find someone who I can trust to take care of her. I'm not going to be around very often because Liam and I are moving into our new house after our honeymoon.

As the reception ended, Hillary runs up to me.

"Brooke! Oh my god! I have to tell you something." Hillary says with excitement.

"What is it?" I asked confused.

"So Scott and I have been talking and he asked me out on a date!"

"Well did you except it?" I said with a smile.

"Of course! He's so sweet. What if we start dating?"

"I'd approve. He seems really nice."

"You really think so?" She asked, smiling.

"Yeah. But promise me one thing. If you need anything or a shoulder to cry on, I'm just a call away. I want you to call me ASAP if anything happens or if you just need someone to talk to. I'm here. Always." I say seriously.

"Always. I promise. I love you Brooke. Thank you for being my big sister through these years. It means the world to me. Now you go and have fun on your honeymoon and regret nothing and live your new life happily. Time for you to begin the next chapter of your life."

"Hillary, you've been the best sister anyone could ask for. You taught me not to dwell on the past and to forgive and forget. I love you. Always."

A tear comes to Hillary's eye. She leans in and hugs me tight. As if I would never see her again.

Hillary and I both walk inside so I can pack. I see my mom grabbing my suit case. She then looks and walks over to me.

Without a word, she grabs my hand and places it on her face.

"You're all grown up. So pretty, you're turning out." She says.

"Thanks mom."

"You have fun where ever life takes you. Make so much memories. And just remember to live happy. I love you sweetheart."

"I will. I love you too."

I lean and hug my mom. She squeezed me so tight. I thought she would never let go.

I finished packing my bags and Hillary helped me load the car. I then looked her in the eyes and said, "Are you going to be ok?"

"Of course. Yeah, I have a really good feeling about Scott." she said smiling.

"Yes! You two are going to end up dating and it will be so adorable!" I say happily.

"Brooke, I'm going to miss you so much when you move away."

"I won't be far. Just one county away." I said.

"That's really far if you don't realize." she said serious.

"Sure." I say sarcastically while laughing.

She leaned in for a hug and we both walked back inside. Liam was waiting on me at the door to walk through the crowd of people. My heart sped up a bit. What was I so anxious about? There was nothing to worry about. I breathe and walk over to Liam.

He reached out for my hand. I fell in a trance with his eyes once more as I grabbed his hand. We were shoulder to shoulder, hand and hand. We walked through the doors and saw everyone gather on each side of the sidewalk. They started blowing bubbles.

Somewhere in the crowd, I someone say "On the count of three, One... Two... Three... Congratulations Mr. And Mrs. Whittemore!"

I gave everyone one the biggest smile I could make. Hearing that made my heart happy. It's so different now. I'm so used to my name being Brooke Miller instead of Brooke Whittemore but sometimes change is a good thing.

As Liam and I got in the car, Hillary ran up to the window.

"Hey, you forgot this."

It was my bag of personal belongings like toothbrush, hairbrush, ect.

"Oh, thank you. I need these things." I said laughing.

She smiled as she backed away from the window, waving goodbye.

As we started to leave, Liam reached his hand over and put it on my thigh. I looked at him smiling.

"WE'RE MARRIED!" He yelled out the window as we leave.

I hear everyone whooping.

"You're such a goofball." I said smiling.

"You know it." he said smirking.

"So, where are we headed?" I asked.

"Hawaii!" He says, excited.

"That sounds amazing."

"We board our plane at nine-thirty so that gives us an hour to get there and board. We have plenty of time so we both can just relax.

Liam lifts his hand off my thigh and caresses my face. I close my eyes, feeling the touch of his soft hand.

Liam turned on the radio and it just so happens that his favorite song was on. Laughing, I watch him sing.

This person next to me is the person that I'm spending the rest of my life with. I grin with excitement. I can't wait.