The End Where I Begin (Book Four of the Glen Power Series)

Today is the day. The day that every woman dreams of. From the second they're born, all the way through childhood and up to this point where it actually happens.

Today I am marrying the love of my life.

It's been a year since the moment Glen Power proposed to me in front of a live audience. Every second of that year has been perfect. I flaunt my relationship to the world, so proud to be on the arm of such an amazing person in front of millions of people. We can hardly contain our love in public. We can't go anywhere without one part of us touching the other. Whether it be holding hands, hugging or, dare I say it, kissing. We are never apart from each other.

I look in the mirror in front of me. People are faffing around me, doing my hair and make-up. Swooning about how beautiful I look. I don't feel it. I never feel it. But what does that matter? To Glen, I'm the most beautiful girl in the world.

And that's all that matters.

I hear them call my name, telling me it's time. I turn to look at Rina, my maid of honour. Of course she would be. I couldn't have Mark, because he's Glen's best man. But where there's a Mark, there's a Rina. And I wouldn't have it any other way. She smiles at me and takes my hand. Here we go.

I step out into the hall of the church, looking around it and revelling in its beauty. Glen's parent's got married here. And their parents before that. And theirs before that. It's a family tradition. I'm blessed to be a part of this lifelong heritage. And I hope that our children...

A small twinge stabs me in the stomach at that thought. I will never have children. Not really. I'm constantly reminded of that devastating fact. That I have to disappoint Glen and his family by my inability to bear his children. And no matter how many times Glen assures me that it doesn't matter, it makes me feel less like a woman.

I shake my head, getting myself out of the funk I was falling into. I won't let that happen. Not today. Today is our day. Nothing will ruin it.

I see the signal to let them know I'm ready, and the organ starts playing. My bridesmaids head down first, as normal tradition. Rina winks at me before she steps forward and makes her way down the aisle. Her two children walk hand in hand down the aisle before me, ring bearer and flower girl.

I look at my dad, who's come to Ireland for this special occasion. He's met Glen only the once, and that was back when we were living in Wales. He took one look at him and smiled, and I knew I had his seal of approval. When we broke up, he was devastated for me. So to hear that his little girl is marrying the one guy he approves of...He couldn't get here quicker.

He smiles at me, pride bursting out of him. I can't help but smile back at him.

“I love you,” he says shakily.

“I love you, too.”

“Let's go.” He holds out his arm, letting me take hold. And we step out together.

The whole room stands up as I walk down that aisle. I have to hold back the tears as I see all their happy faces around me. Friends, family, all my loved ones. Here to watch the best day of my life. It's just so overwhelming that my heart feels like it will burst.

I look up the aisle. I see Danny stood right at the front, grinning at me from his seat. I return it as I look over at Mark. I can see the tears in his eyes from here. He's so proud right now, so happy that me and Glen are finally getting our happy ending. He composes himself and grins at me, pulling his tongue out cheekily. I can't help but laugh, earning a wink in response.

And then I look at Glen. He's fighting back the tears, but failing miserably. I feel my own tears stream down my face, and as I reach the end of the walkway, I can't help but fall into his arms. The guests all coo with affection as we hold each other, overcome by our love for each other.