Love Isn't Easy

Chapter 1

"Roxanne, Paula," Lia said waving them on. "Mom's gonna be mad at us if we aren't ready for the beginning of the ceremony in 5 minutes!" The three sisters were the bridesmaids for their mother's wedding. They had matching lavender purple dresses and their hair was braided in buns.

"I'm gonna need a strong shot of something if I have to see that hot guy marrying my mom instead of me." Paula said putting in an earring.

"Oh my gosh, Paula how will you live with him?" Roxanne asked.

"No, Roxy, how will we live with her." Lia said. Roxanne giggled at her sister's comment.

"Someone give me a shot of tequila or something," Paula said flattening out her dress and clipping on a bracelet.

"Not me," Lia said sticking up her hands.

"Roxanne go get it for me." Paula said.

"Come on Paula, why do I have to do everything?" Roxanne asked groaning.

"Because, Roxy dear, you are the baby and mom spoils you the most so you have to make up for it through doing us favors." Paula explained.

"Fine!" Roxanne said starting to get mad. She lost her temper frequently, especially under stress and to her sisters. Roxy stormed over to the table of alcohol and got a shot of tequila for Paula.

"Thank you," Paula said sarcastically.

Roxanne rolled her eyes, crossed her arms, and frowned. "If you keep that face for too long, it'll stick like that." Frida said coming up behind her youngest daughter and kissing her cheek. "What's wrong, dear," Frida finally asked. Roxanne looked over at Paula who then held up her empty shot glass and smiled.

"Nothing I'm fine." Roxanne said and moved her hands down to her thighs.

"Okay, well I came down to tell you guys that you need to come upstairs right now." Frida said walking away and all three of her little ducklings followed behind.

The melody of Canon in D started echoing throughout the entire church and filling everyone's ears. The Flower Girl and Ring Bearer walked gently down the aisle. "Mom," Paula whispered behind her. "Can I cartwheel down?"

"Paula," Frida said seriously. "Behave, and I'm pretty sure you can't even do a cartwheel at all."

"Bet," Paula said looking at her mother.

"No. Be quiet."

Paula then looked forward and started walking. She held the flowers in front of her. What if I was marrying Benny? She thought to herself. She then imagined herself in a beautiful white lace wedding dress walking down the aisle to her dream husband...

Lia and Roxanne walked down perfectly and effortlessly, thinking only about their steps and posture.

When Benny saw the three beautiful bridesmaids walking down the hall, he wished his three children were there, but their mother; Christina, made it difficult and took them on a trip. When he saw his beautiful fiancée, he was stunned and forgot everything completely.

"You may now kiss the Bride," the pastor said and Benny and Frida locked lips. Lia stood there smiling, Paula was jealous, and Roxanne was upset because she didn't want her mom to marry someone else.

"Thank you, Paula, for not cartwheeling down the aisle." Benny said to her after a while they were standing in a line, waiting for people to walk out.

Paula giggled and gripped tighter to the bouquet of flowers she was holding on to. "Mamma," Roxanne said to her mother. "How do you feel?"

Frida hugged Roxanne and and almost started crying of happiness. "I feel amazing!"