The Best Man

Chapter 26: Taron

She chose me. I smiled into the kiss and pulled her closer to me. I forgot it was damn cold as I kissed her back. I would never get enough of her. I wished I could just take her to my bed right now. My cock certainly thought so. But what were another few hours after waiting for weeks? These would be torture, but also pure bliss once we fell in bed together.

We eventually broke away, needing air and both shaking from the cold. Meghan looked at me like I had wanted her to for weeks, months. I enjoyed the moment for as long as it would last before reality sunk in.

"So what now?" I smiled at her. My woman.

"I need to get to the church" Meghan said calmly. There was an expression in her face I couldn't quite put.

"You want to go to the church?" I repeated, unsure of what she meant. Scared of what she might mean.

She smiled "Not to marry him, you know?" I was relieved instantly "I need to tell James, I at least owe him that"

"You're right" I agreed "Let's take my car"

I helped her with her dress and got in the driver's seat. The church wasn't far and I was surprised Meghan was that calm about all of this.

"Are you alright?" I asked her, unsure.

"I haven't been better, Taron" she placed her hand on my thigh and her skin burned through the fabric. "You don't have to worry, I won't marry him"

I smiled "I know that now" I stopped the car at a red traffic light and leaned over to kiss her.

A quick kiss turned passionate and I had a hard time keeping it together. The honking of the cars behind mine made us break apart. I started the car again.

Meghan giggled as she threw her hand to her mouth.

I didn't think I had ever been that happy in my life.

We arrived at the side entrance of the church and I stopped the car right in front of it.

"Do you want me to come?" I asked her. I wouldn't if she wanted to do this on her own.

"Yes, please" she said and we got out of the car. I helped her with her dress and stopped myself from kissing her.

"Let's go then" I said and walked in first.

Laura and Kate were waiting in a small room. Laura looked at me questioningly and I gave her a light nod. She suppressed her smile. I had to hold back loads of emotions. Meghan wanted to do this the right way and I would let her.

"Meghan, what is going on?" Kate asked. "You're late"

Meghan sighed, then smiled at me "I'm not getting married today"

I glanced at Kate and I didn't think I had ever seen her speechless before "What – what do you mean?"

Meghan smirked at me and took my hand. I couldn't wait for many more moments like this. Holding hands, not cancelling a wedding.

"Taron and I are in love" Meghan said simply, her voice steady. I smiled. I didn't know how she did it.

"I'm so happy for you" Laura said and hugged Meghan, then me.

"Thank you" I whispered in her ear as we hugged. If it hadn't been for her, Meghan would probably be married by now.

"I did nothing but give the two of you a little push" she smiled.

"Friends to lovers, eh?" Kate laughed before hugging us both.

I guess you could say that. She was my best friend, but then she also was the love of my life.

"Where's James?" Meghan asked.

"He's in the room next door" Laura said it "Should I go get him?"

"No I'll go" Meghan said before glancing at me.

"I have to do this on my own" she said to me and let go of my hand.

Then she leaned in and kissed me. I had to fight every urge in my body not to pull her closer or deepen the kiss.

She walked outside with her head held high and I loved her even more for it.

"So what happened?" Laura asked as soon as Meghan had disappeared. "Did you tell her you loved her?"

"What's even going on?" Kate asked, still not quite understanding.

I took a deep breath "I read your texts and followed the car until it stopped in Hyde Park" I glanced at Laura.

She giggled "I had texted the driver where to go. I thought Hyde Park was romantic" she smirked at me.

"Oh it was" I winked at her. Everything else was between me and Meghan.

"You were working together on this?" Kate laughed.

"It was so obvious they were in love" Laura shrugged "I just had to do something"

Meghan came back and I smiled when I saw her. Her smile widened when her eyes landed on mine and my belly somersaulted. I had never felt like that before.

She took my hand in hers again "Let's get out of here"

"Are you sure?" I furrowed my brows.

"I am sure" she giggled.

"You two have fun" Kate laughed.