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Authors: Sharon Cummin

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I
looked down at him and the tears broke free, as I fell to my knees
with him.

“
I've
wanted to be all of those things to you since I was thirteen, baby.
You're the only man I've ever thought about. I want nothing more than
to be by your side for the rest of my life.”

Jackson
took my hand in his and slipped a ring on my finger. I wrapped my
arms around his neck and kissed him so hard.

“
Aren't
you going to look at the ring?” he asked.

I
shook my head and kissed him again.

“
It's
perfect. I don't have to look at it to know that. You picked it for
me. The only thing I want to look at right now is your face. I love
you, babe.”

My
dad wrapped his arm around me and pulled me from the thoughts. I
curled into him and took a moment to collect myself.

The
six months leading up to the most important day of my life seemed to
fly right by. Andrea was still Jackson's assistant. It didn't take
long for her to realize my man wasn't to be messed with. He took me
to the office and introduced me to everyone there immediately. There
were whispers from the ladies and smiles from the men. Everyone
warmed up to me a little more each time I surprised Jackson for
lunch. I really did appreciate the darkening windows and his sturdy
desk.

Chris
had been to visit many times, and had even brought his little girl
more than once. He was still talking to the guy from the wedding
weekend. They seemed to be going strong, and I was so happy for him.
Jackson let him take the car each time he came to see us. I knew
Chris enjoyed every minute of it.

I
worked with Jackson on all of his charitable decisions and was so
proud of the things he was doing to help others. He didn't want me to
go back to work, and I was okay with that. I'd taken over most things
at the house. He still had a driver, someone to care for the pools,
and someone for the landscaping, but the inside of the house was
mine. I wanted to take care of my man. He didn't need anyone else for
that.

Everything
was actually going very well for us. We would be leaving the next
morning to go to Hawaii. Neither of us had been there, and we were
both looking forward to unplugging from everything and spending some
quality time together. It was going to be so wonderful.

My
dad took my hand in his.

“
You
sure you're ready for this?” he asked. “You can still
run.”

We
both started laughing as we walked to the door just as Chris'
daughter began her walk down the aisle. She smiled at Chris' date
before looking up at her dad. I was happy that he'd met someone
during that crazy weekend. It made up just a little for the amount of
shit he had gone through for me. The man he'd found adored his
daughter, and that made it even better.

Rachel
followed her down the aisle. She'd found her love, and I was so damn
happy for her. Her ex had gotten what he deserved, and she was
starting her new life and family with a man that truly loved her.

Jen
followed Tina. She'd brought her man along with her. They had been
together a little over six months. He was still just as intimidating
to me as when I first met him, but he treated her like gold. There
was nothing he wouldn't do to protect that woman.

I
knew all of my close friends were happy and had found someone to
stand by their side. We'd all found happiness.

I
took my step with my dad through the door, and my eyes connected with
Jackson's. He shook his head, and a huge smile spread across his
perfect face. I became more nervous with each step I took toward him.
He took my hand in his and mouthed loving words to me. A tear left my
eye before a word was spoken. We stood with our eyes connected the
entire time. When it was time to put our feelings out there, Jackson
took a moment to get his thoughts together.

“
I've
never wanted anything more than I've wanted you to be my wife, Tiny,”
he began. “You sucked me in the moment you knocked me on my ass
and every single day after. I know we had our moments, but I cared so
much for you. No man was good enough for you. I made sure to chase
them all away. I know we did things in a different order than most
couples. I asked you to move in with me after only two weeks and to
marry me two weeks later. Then I took you out for our real first
date. Everything I have ever done was for you. I built a life I
wanted you to be proud to be a part of. I can't wait to spend every
single day for the rest of my life protecting you, taking care of
you, and loving you. I will love you forever, baby.”

I
rubbed the tears from my eyes as I prepared myself. Then I took a
deep breath, took his cheeks in my hands, and looked into the dark
eyes I looked at every morning when I opened mine and every night
right before I closed my own.

“
You're
right about one thing, we did things different than most couples. We
even made fun of my brother for how quickly he got married. Not a day
went by in those ten years that I didn't think about you. Not all of
those thoughts were good, but every one of them had feeling. When I
saw you at Tim's wedding, I longed to be in your arms. I wanted you
to want me. In that moment, I never could have imagined being in this
spot just seven months later. Every single one of my dreams have come
true. I'm so proud of the man you are, Jackie. It has nothing to do
with money or business. It's all about you. The real you. The man
I've loved since I was thirteen. You are the most amazing man in the
world, babe. You are also the sexiest man I have ever seen. Thank you
for never giving up on the thought of us being together. Thank you
for coming after me. Thank you so much for every single thing you
have ever done for the people I love. You've always been family to
us. My mom, dad, brother, me, and the baby love you so much. Thank
you for loving me, Jackson. I can't wait to be your wife for the rest
of my life.”

The
minister began talking, but I never removed my hands from Jackson's
cheeks. After a few moments, I watched his eyes widen.

“
Wait,”
he said. “What did you say?”

I
had already heard my parents whispering to each other and knew they
caught what I had said.

“
I
love you,” I said with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes.
“We love you, daddy.”

His
hand went to my stomach, and I nodded. Tears filled his eyes. We both
looked back at the minister who quickly finished the ceremony and
announced that we were man and wife. Jackson didn't wait for him to
say you may kiss the bride before kissing me hard and hugging me
tight.

“
A
baby,” he whispered into my ear.

“
Yes,”
I said.

“
I'm
the luckiest man in the world,” he said, as he pulled back and
held my face in his hands. “I'm going to be the best dad there
is. Thank you for being mine, Tiny.”

He
held his hand on my belly and smiled.

“
I
always have been, Jackie. I'm just as lucky as you.”

We
wrapped our arms around each other and took our first steps toward a
life so much better than I had ever thought was possible.

The
End.

Be
sure to watch for my next story-
“Falling
for My Best Friend, Part 1”
.
It will be available September 27, 2016. The other parts will follow
three weeks apart.

Also
watch for “
The Dark Night Returns
” coming October
25
^th, “
Working on My Brother's Best Friend
”
coming November 15
^th, and “
Saved by Love
(Bachelor Billionaire Kids #1)
” coming December 13
^th.

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