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deciding factors in this.
    I make a mental note to ask Kirsty to be my maid of honour when we are alone, and also ask Sophie to be a bridesmaid. I will only do both once Alex and I have a proper chance to talk this through.
    The rest of the evening goes well. Alex seems much more his usual relaxed self. Did he really have doubts over my answer? Granted everything about our relationship has, shall we say, moved at a quicker pace. So why not this as well.
    I go into the kitchen for some water. The alcohol has indeed gone straight to my head, or maybe it’s the turn of events that has my head dizzy. I don’t have to turn around to see him. My body reacts to him the minute he is near. I hear his footsteps cross the floor. His arms snake round my waist.
    “So, Miss Stewart, soon to be Mrs. Mathews, just how quickly can we pull together a wedding?” he says leaning in and kissing my neck. I melt under his touch.
    “As quickly as you like.” I can’t believe I’ve just said that.
    He spins me round in his arms. He looks surprised. “What? You’re not going to challenge me on this?”
    “No. I’m all about compromise. You’ve given up so much for me already, this is the least I can give you.”
    “In my eyes, I’ve not given up anything. You’re all I need and want in my life.” His eyes smile with his words. The sincerity in his voice is clear. “So tell me what you want and I will do whatever it takes.”
    “I just want you.” I kiss him softly. “Although I do have one request, when we get married.”
    “Anything.”
    “The media, they love to report every aspect of your life. This is the one thing I want to try and keep out of the public eye.”
    “Libby, your dad and I have already spoken about this. An announcement will be made about our engagement. You will see the press release before it goes anywhere. I’m sure your dad has it already written.” Why would that not surprise me. “With regards to the wedding, I promise you will get exactly what you want. We will keep it as private as you want. But after if you agree, it will be announced that we have married. I want the world to know you belong with me.”
    “Okay then, so it looks like I have a wedding to organise. Maybe I won’t get my few days off after all.”
    “Libby, I don’t want you to stress about this. I want this to be the happiest day of your life. We can discuss details, and then leave the rest to me. All you have to worry about is your dress and your bridesmaid.”
    “Bridesmaids.”
    “Oh, I thought it would just be Kirsty.”
    “No, I’m going to ask Sophie as well,” I tell him. He looks kind of surprised with my decision. I know Sophie and I have only known each other a short time, but we have become such good friends in that time.
    “You do know she will be so happy about that. I know how close you two have become. Now come on let’s see if we can get rid of our guests.”
    “That leads me to a question. Why is your family staying at my parent’s house tonight?”
    “Because, my beautiful sweet girl, I’m a selfish bastard where you’re concerned, and for tonight I want you all to myself. For what I have in mind for you, there was not a hope in hell, I could let my mother hear.” Shit! “I have too much respect for my mom to have her listening to us all night. They’ll all be here tomorrow.”
    He lifts his hands to my face, cupping my chin. His lips meet mine tenderly. He pulls away reluctantly, I see it in his eyes, and he leads me from the kitchen, back to our family.
    The first thing I notice, is Sophie still has Lucy cradled into her, but it’s the closeness in proximity of Ethan. They are sitting very close together in conversation and laughter.
    “Seriously.” Alex has noticed as well. “I could kill her.”
    “Alex,” I scold him.
    “You trying to tell me, you’re happy with this?”
    “Alex, don’t you think you’re jumping the gun? All I see is two people enjoying each other’s company.