Finding You Always

Bad Company

Finding You Always

Chapter 34: Bad Company

After picking up the twins, Snow drove to the library to return some books to Belle, with the promise of letting the twins pick out more. She heavily encouraged their appetite for reading. She let them watch television in moderation, but was glad they still loved reading. When they entered though, they heard voices and Snow stalled her children, not wanting to intrude.

"Belle...are you really sure this is what you want?" the cultured accent of Moe French was easily recognizable.

"Yes father...I love him," Belle insisted.

"Belle...he's a monster," Moe insisted.

"Not anymore. He's changed and we are getting married, with or without your blessing," Belle stated firmly. Moe sighed.

"If it's really what you want...I'll be there," Moe said reluctantly, as he stormed off, passing Snow and the twins on the way out.

"Belle!" Leo and Eva called, as they ran up to hug her.

"Oh hey..." she said happily, as she hugged the Charming twins.

"We didn't mean to intrude. We're just here to return these and pick out some new ones," Snow said with a smile. Belle smiled back and took the books.

"Of course. I set aside a big pile of books I think you two will like on the blue cart. Go ahead and pick out what you want," Belle told them, as they hurried to the cart, leaving Snow and Belle to talk.

"So...you're getting married?" Snow gushed with a big smile. Belle grinned back.

"We are...we figured it was probably time to make it official," she replied.

"I'm happy for you both," Snow congratulated.

"Thanks...at least someone is," she said dejectedly. Snow put a hand on her shoulder.

"He'll come around," she assured.

"You don't know my father," Belle replied.

"No...but I know love and it's always worth fighting for. So...when is the ceremony?" Snow asked curiously.

"In a couple days. Rumple kind of wants it to be just us, my father as a witness, and Archie, who agreed to officiate," Belle said.

"Oh..." Snow replied and Belle winced.

"I'm sorry..." Belle said.

"Don't be...I understand," Snow replied.

"You were married in front of your entire kingdom and got to declare your love for all to see," Belle interjected. Snow smiled.

"Officially...but Charming and I were actually already married at that point," Snow revealed. Belle's eyes widened and she smiled coyly.

"That story's not in Emma's book!" she exclaimed. Snow laughed.

"Well...it was just me, Charming, his mother, and Lancelot," Snow said.

"Lancelot? The Lancelot of the round table?" Belle asked, eyes widening again. Snow grinned.

"The one and only. He officiated and while I loved getting to declare my undying love for Charming in front of the entire kingdom, I really loved that we had that ceremony that was just for us," Snow explained. Belle smiled.

"Thanks for understanding," she replied.

"Of course," Snow replied, as the twins returned with the books they selected.