Loving Will

Chapter 20

This time around Will wasn't as shocked but he still let his eyes roam and admire. I slowly approached him wrapped my arms around his neck, he whispered roughly "I do hope you are wearing something under there."

I kissed the tip of his cute button nose "if it puts your mind to rest, I am wearing underwear."

He exhaled deeply "good, I don't think I would have got through this day-long bullshit otherwise."

I smiled moving away from him "I would have so teased you all service."

He shook his head slightly disappointed "I would have loved to check."

I grabbed his hand pulling him off the bed because we needed to leave. I checked my hair in the mirror one final time before stalking down and claiming out seats on the front pew. Will's family were already sat there anxiously waiting for the bride to walk down the aisle.

Rebecca nudged which calling for Will's attention "this would be you in a years time."

I scoffed whilst Will nervously laughed, Vanessa and Sam send each other nervous glances whilst Lolita and Tiger joined in on Rebecca's constant teasing. Will recovered before I did "Carley and I would wait until she at least has finished university. We will then settle down when we are both ready."

Vanessa sniggered getting the attention of our pew "you are thirty this year Will, you would be fifty by the time your child enters high school."

I looked down embarrassed never considering to account our age difference into our plans. We all sat in uncomfortable silence until the music began to play and Olivia began her waltz down the aisle. Will grabbed my hand kissing it to reassure me. We sat through the ceremony and followed the happy couple out with their family. Before going to the venue Will grabbed my hand so we could talk.

I sat down on the bench that overlooked the pond "your mother is right, you will nearly be fifty when our first child enters high school. You want at least three children. Are we being unrealistic here?"

Will crouched down in front of me wrapping his arms around my waist "it would take you three years of full-time study. I can wait three years before we settle and find where we want to be. I would care if I married you tomorrow or in thirty years time. I love you, Carley."

I laid my head on his shoulder "I let your parents get in my head."

Will nodded 'there will always be a solution, next time we need to talk things through. I don't want our first fight to be over something stupid like a comment."

Our conversation was interrupted by Will's grandparents. They stopped in front of us smiling hesitantly "we are about to head in for the reception."

I smiled happily over to them "let's go, I don't want to miss the happy couple's entrance."

Will kissed my forehead before standing up to meet them. I trailed behind still unsure of our future. Lolita wrapped her arm around my shoulder pulling me into her side "you both will find a way to make everything slot together."

I side hugged her "I don't think I could thank you and Tiger enough."

Lolita shook her head "I want my grandson to be happy, my daughter is too blind to see you are the one to do that."

I laughed "Tiger told me that last night."

We silently made our way to the table sitting down so they could begin. Lolita glared at her daughter shaking her head disappointedly. As I sat in my chair next to Rebecca, Will took my hand "I love you."

I leaned into his side "I love you, to the moon and back."

The minister announced Bryan and Olivia as Mr and Mrs Peters everyone applauded them as they joined our table. Once again Will's hand moved down to my thigh as a calming technique. I wrapped my hand around his talking with Chris and Rebecca. Will sat beside me still upset with earlier encounter. I knew they weren't going to approve by the end of this so I gave up. I turned to Will kissing his lips "I love you, don't let this get you down."

He nodded against my forehead "I want them to love you as I do. They need to see how special you are, you are amazing."

I took his whiskey glass away placing it next to Rebecca "you should have some water, I don't want you saying anything you would later regret."

Will agreed calling over a waiter putting in his request. Rebecca squeezes my other hand in support. As speeches rolled around Will was in better spirits. We listened as both the bride and grooms family made a fool of themselves. Finally, Will was called on to do his speech. He stood confidently and stood at the podium "I have known Olivia a very long time. Her and my brother met through me. It was a rocky start but they made it work. They fought for what they believe was love and it was. I believe once I am lifetime you meet the person you are meant to fall in love with. Olivia wasn't that person for me but that brought her to Bryan. When you meet that person it's like a light switch turning on. You see things clearer and you have a better understanding. You can't ever turn off that light because that love doesn't go away it only blooms. Over the years we have all watched this love bloom. I can't wait to watch this marriage blossom."

I discretely wiped a tear away hugging Will "that was beautiful, you are amazing."

He kissed my lips "I wasn't really talking about them, I actually was talking about you...us."

I smiled brighter at him "I can't wait for us to blossom."

The speeches came to an end and both the bride and groom eloped Will in a group hug. I smiled at them enjoying their family moment.