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Chapter 32-Rehearsing

I instantly called Ashley and Connor and told them everything.

"Babe,I don't think we should have the rehearsal tonight,for your sake." Jc whispered as we drove home from the hospital.

"No. I'm fine. And besides,tomorrow is the wedding and you need the rehearsal before that. I'm fine Jc." I was speaking honestly. I was fine. Yeah,a little upset,but she's forever in my heart.

"Okay,if you say so." Jc replied as interlocking our fingers.

When we got home we both hopped in the shower and washed off. He held my stomach and rubbed tiny soft circles just above my belly button. I smiled and kissed his nose. When we got out he went downstairs to change,I stayed upstairs. I changed into a white flowy dress with one thick trap on my shoulder. I curled my hair and braided the pieces of hair that frames my face and pulled them back with a white bow hair clip. I just did simple makeup with a whole bunch of mascara.

Jc walked upstairs as I walked out of the bathroom. We both stared at eachother in awe.

"Natalie...wow." Was all he could say.

"Well look at you!" I said as pointing to him. He was wearing dark navy jeans with a grey v-neck shirt with a darker grey blazor. He reached out his right hand and gracefully grabbed my left hand. He fiddled around with my engagement ring and smiled. I kissed his cheek as we headed out the door.

We walked into the building. Lights were strung along the ceiling and in the middle they dipped down into a beautiful chandelier. We stood just to the corner of the door to greet our family and friends. We only invited like 25 people to the rehearsal which was our close family and friends. Once everyone had came in they all sat down and visited. We ate dinner and did toasts right after. First was Ashley,then my sisters(the sisters all went at once),then my parents. Then Kian,all of o2l(they all went at once as well),then Jc's mom and stepdad and their kids,then his biological father and step mom and their daughter.

"Um,I don't want to get all emotional before tomorrow because I know for one I'll be a huge mess. Okay so today is short and sweet is what Natalie told me. Well,I love you sis,thanks for always being there!" Ashley spoke into the mic.

"Okay short and sweet...we love you Nat!" My four sisters all yelled into the mic.

"Our little girl,we love you." My parents said in unison.

"Okay so Jc told me to prepare a speech for today and tomorrow. So he asked me to do a lot of work and I'm not for that,so thanks bro,and I love ya!" Kian yelled into the mic.

"We've known Jc for a long time and we never thought he would be in this position right now,so we are proud of you Jc,and thank you Natalie for finally getting him out of the house!" Everyone laughed at what the boys had said.

"Uh I know I'm not Justin's biological father,and I will never take that place,but this kid makes me truly happy." Jc's step dad said as pointing to him.

"I love you Justin." Was all his mom could get out before tearing up.

"We love you bobo!" Jc's siblings yelled.

"Jc,I know I wasn't there for you as a kid,but I'll always love you." Jc's father spoke calmly.

"Um,I'm not sure if you know this,but I truly do love you Justin." His step mom smiled. I seen Jc mouth the words 'I love you.' To her which made me tear up.

"Love ya!" Ava screamed into the mic. Finally Jc took my hand and led me to the stage.

"Okay,I just want to say thank you all for coming,I don't think you realize how much this means to us. We truly are so thankful for all of you." I spoke into the mic.

"So yes thank you all for coming here tonight. We will be the ones in black and white tomorrow. So we love you all and see you tomorrow!" Jc yelled into the mic as tensing his hand which was interlocked with mine. I soothed his hand by rubbing my thumb gently against his.

/Rehearsal ended/

Jc and I stood at the doorway of the building. His lip quivered.

"I haven't spent a night away from you in forever. It will be different." He said shakily. I placed my hand under his jaw to stop the shaking. I placed a soft,slow kiss on his lips.

"I love you Justin." I whispered.

"I love you Natalie." He whispered back. We hugged tightly and went our separate ways. I went with the girls,he went with the guys. They were staying at a hotel while the girls and I stayed at the house. When we arrived at home we placed everything out so we were ready for tomorrow. I lied in the king bed. All by myself. The girls were sleeping in the living room upstairs. I got up and tip toed upstairs.

"Guys,can you sleep downstairs with me? It's too quiet." I whispered. They all got up with their blankets and carried them downstairs.

"Goodnight miss George soon to be Mrs.Castillo." Ashley whispered.

"Goodnight miss Rose soon to be Mrs.Franta." I whispered back. I dosed off peacefully.

Jc's POV

We got to the hotel and lied our clothes out for tomorrow. My heart raced. My breathing was shaky. Ricky placed his hand on my back.

"Jc,calm down. You love her. You're ready." Ricky spoke softly. I got the king sized bed to myself while Connor got the other. Sam slept on the couch while Kian slept in the chair. Trevor slept on the floor while Ricky slept on the blow up air mattress. I lied there silently. It was so weird not having her next to me. Her warm touch next to me. Her soft breaths slowly blowing in my face. I sighed. I grabbed a bunch of pillows and lied them next to me. I looked over to see Connor did the same.

My breathing steadied. I lied there calmly. Tomorrow,I will be a married man. I smiled at the thought. I slowly dosed off into a peaceful sleep.
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It's a little short but the next three will be longer. Just a clarification for anyone who was wondering,Connor and Ashley's baby was with a babysitter,they didn't just leave it alone at home. So yeah same as always,vote,comment,BYE✌️💕