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Amy glanced at her reflection through the full-length mirror, turning around to get a better, thorough look. She smiled, although she was nervous. She liked the dress she'd purchased for the occasion.
"Mommy, you look so pretty!"
The redhead turned, smiling still as her gaze caught Mandy. The little girl was clad in a pretty dress of her own, all pink and white and so adorable. Her long blonde hair was tied in a high ponytail, ribbons in it.
"Thank you, sweetie," she said, bending toward her daughter for a hug.
She felt great... She and Adam were getting married today! And as she straightened up and smoothed her hand over the side of Mandy's blonde head, she glimpsed down at her belly. She never would've envisioned being pregnant on her wedding day - at least not the point where she was actually *showing* - but life was funny. This was proof that you never knew what life could throw your way.
"There are my two girls..."
Amy whirled around at the sound of his voice, her heart melting as she caught sight of him in his suit. Adam had a soft smile on his handsome face, his long blond hair freshly washed and loose. There was a sparkle in his emerald eyes as he gazed at her.
Despite herself, the redhead felt a blush seeping into her cheeks. The intensity of his gaze just about swept her off her feet. The knowledge that she was going to be his wife in less than two hours had exactly the same effect as well.
"Wow," he breathed as he inched closer to her from the doorway. "You just look..." His gaze swept over her from head to toe. "... you're so beautiful. Glowing and radiant."
Amy sighed as his arms encircled her, his face so near to hers, his breath feeling deliciously warm against her skin. One of his large hands was at her stomach, cupping the still small bulge of their baby. She melted at his touch, sinking into it.
The blond man nuzzled her tenderly, excited about the wedding. In the last six and a half years, he'd never been able to rid her from his mind or heart - and now, she would finally be his in a legal, official way as well. He sought her lips, his tongue easily slipping into her mouth and tangling gently with hers.
He'd all but nearly forgotten that Mandy was still in the room - until he felt her small hand tugging on his arm. He broke the kiss, instantly kneeling down to their daughter's level.
"Don't you look pretty," he said genially. "What's up, Blondie?"
Amanda swung back and forth slightly from side to side, her arms behind her back.
"Daddy..." she began almost shyly. "... Are you and Mommy going away on a honeymoon after you get married?"
"'Fraid not, short stuff... We have to get back to work on Friday." He looked up to meet Amy's hazel gaze as he continued. "But someday, we will."
The redhead blew him a kiss. Her heart positively swelled with love for this man.
She felt Mandy snuggle up against her side and lowered her hand to the girl's soft hair. Her gaze
still locked on Adam's, she mouthed, 'I love you.' Aloud, she said, "We'd better get a move on... Jay
and Trish are waiting for us."