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Chapter 32: Save the Date (Pt. 2)

  So I love when you call unexpected
Cause I hate when the moment's expected
So I'ma care for you, you, you  

Earned It - The Weeknd

FROM WHERE I was standing, I could see how Niall's whole demeanor slowly relaxed as J approached the altar with tears slowly falling down her face. J's dad said a few words in his ear, he nodded and they shook hands.

The ceremony was emotional but also funny. Niall always managed to make everyone laugh, even in the most solemn situations. So we chuckled when he mixed up the words of his vows, when he was about to put the ring on J's wrong finger, and when they turned around to walk down the aisle as husband and wife and he barked 'Fuck Yeah!' before kissing J again.

Everyone seemed utterly spirited as we arrived at the reception. There's something about weddings that always make people joyful and effusive. That was also Harry's case who couldn't seem to get his hands, sight, or lips away from me. As for me, I was extremely touched by what we had just witnessed. I would lie if I say I wasn't still a bit taken aback by Harry's professed intentions of marrying me; it was all I could think about as we made our way to the table, greeting everyone we knew on our way.

Our table was set beside the groom and wife's and we shared it with my friends, their boyfriends, Liam and Louis. J and Niall had requested that, after the bridesmaid and best man speeches, one of us and one of the boys said a few words to them. We chose Amy as our spokeswoman and the guys picked Louis. We patiently waited for the speeches to end before Amy stood up, raised her glass of water, and cleared her throat to begin her speech.

"I'll be honest, I was shaking when little Jennifer announced she was getting married. Yes, I was well aware that I had been dragged to boyband events a ridiculous amount of times in those previous months, but never in a million years, I thought they were going to end up married. Well, I never thought I was going to be a mom, and well..." she pointed towards her bump causing most people, including us, to laugh, "here I am making a toast with water. Anywho, I was shocked. That is until I started to really look at them, taking in the details and not the whole picture. That was when it was all clear to me. I honestly had never met such a caring, thoughtful, and loving person as Niall. Well, I actually had, because I have the privilege of counting J as one of my sisters," she paused briefly to take a deep breath and control her tears, "so, I have to say, I couldn't have asked for a better match for my friend." 

I was tearing up and, as Harry circled his arm around me and pulled me closer to him, I caught a glimpse of Niall and J looking at each other with pure adoration.

Everyone stood up to clap and cheer, but she didn't sit down, "Just one more thing," she said, her index up as the clapping slowly faded, "you better treat her the way she deserves, or we will haunt you, Niall! Congratulations my friends!" Laughter persisted among most of the guests until Amy finally sat down and Louis stood up.

"Hard to fill those shoes, eh?" Louis pointed his thumb at Amy, "I'll be brief, but I'm also gonna be honest. When Niall told us he was engaged I thought he had a terminal disease," he stated sharply, and I could hear a few gasps before few people slowly started laughing.

"Yeah, yeah, bit harsh, but I was honestly concerned. I gave him a million reasons why he shouldn't do it. Sorry, Jenny!" He waved towards J who was resting her head on Niall's shoulder and laughing, "Then Jenny joined us on tour, I got to know her better and I couldn't honestly think of a single reason why he shouldn't marry her. In fact, Niall, mate, if you ever have second thoughts I'm next in line!" Everyone laughed and Niall yelled something unintelligible to Louis, his accent always thicker when he arguing.