Kel gave my hand a small squeeze and silently begged me with his eyes to hear him out. I nodded as he gave me a quick kiss on the lips. I gave him a small smile which he returned and made his way out of the room giving Jess a pat on the back.

There was a moment of akward silence as he struggled to get his words out. I knew he had been trying to get my attention for some days but couldn't bring himself to talk to me and now that he finally mustered the courage to he was speechless.

"I don't even know where to start from." The tone of regret in his voice didn't go undetected. "I'm sorry for what happened. It's something I'd regret for the rest of my life. I was blinded by greed, anger and jealousy. I wanted what Kel has, I felt inadequate and unloved and it made me do something I didn't even think I was capable of doing. I'm deeply sorry and I understand if you never want to talk to me again. I haven't necessarily been the best brother in-law through my actions. I just hope that you fipresented n your heart to forgive me." He heaved a sigh of relief when he was done and looked down.

"Everybody makes mistake Jess, it wasn't a good thing for you to do. But I'm glad you realize your wrong and you are willing to make it right. The change is what is important, I just hope you know now that you are loved and there's no reason for you to feel otherwise. Everyone is here for you. I forgive you, I've realized that holding grudges would only hold me back and keep me in the past and that's the last thing I want. Right now I just want to be happy, for everyone around me to be happy including you Jess." I finished and he looked up giving me a small smile.

"Thank you. I feel kind of free now letting it all out. Conveying how I really feel. I've always kept it in pretending everything was fine. Now I know it's okay to let it out and ask for help. Kel is really lucky to have you. You've always been everything to him. I'm glad that you both are back together now. Thanks for giving me a second chance, I promise not to ruin it." He promised with a smile.

It turns out his therapy was working and now he feels better about himself.

Now as we all sat at the table eating and drinking I realized the importance of family. Your family would always have your back no matter what, and in cases where they didn't it was difficult on the child. Take Kel and Jess for instance. I'm glad that Evie got to know about Kel and now everyone is living harmoniously with one another. I deeply want to be a good parent to Evie, raise her to be a woman of standards who knows the importance of love and family. I want her to grow with love from everyone and I'm sure Kel wants that too because he never knew what paternal love felt like. It was in these moments I was grateful for my parents. They raised me well. Although we didn't have enough, we had a small, peaceful family. I didn't exactly like being the only child while growing up so it saddens me that Evie would be one too. I'd do anything to have a child and Evie to have a sibling but some things are just what they are. At least I had her, my little bundle of joy. She had been the one giving me hope, pushing me to strive for better. I love her with all my heart and I'm so thankful to be blessed with her. Tess was with her boyfriend Blake, the actor. He was away for a while for a movie and now that he was back they were making up for lost time. And Mel, she was making it up to Jess, being there for him despite her job. Everyone was in love and happy.

"A penny for your thoughts milady?" Kel asked feigning a horrible British accent that got me laughing.

"No mi lord." I said almost nailing the British accent.

"You know, I don't mind you calling me that. It sounds sexy." I giggled, his tone was sexy and the way he looked at me was hot as if he was already undressing me. It was already causing multiple reactions within me and I badly wanted to straddle him but we were still in the middle of dinner. He smirked realizing the lines of thoughts that my brain has been in and I rolled my eyes.

I engaged with little conversations around me, Evie was sitting at my left while Kel was at my right. She seems to have been in a hushed conversation with Tess who was beside her. The two of them acted like they were up to something but I guess they were just talking about gowns. Tess has made a reputable name for herself, her latest collection being a big hit. Everyone wanted to work with her, even Evie was her little apprentice. She'd draw up pictures of a supposed gown and come running to show me, she seems to have taken a liking to fashion and Tess was grooming her. I was even wearing a gown the both of them had made for me.

The sound of spoon hitting a glass was what caught everyone's attention. Kel was standing holding a glass filled with wine, everyone else's glass was also filled.

"I want to thank everyone for being here and want to cheer a toast to new beginnings."

Everyone chorused "to new beginnings" with a smile on their face and there was a secret smile on Kel's face that told me he was up to something. I couldn't wait to find out.

"I'd like for everyone to meet in the garden." Kel announced as he made his way in that direction.

Everyone stood up to follow and my dad came to my side.

"My little girl is all grown up now. Look at you having a family." My dad teased playfully squeezing my cheeks as I laughed.

"I'm not a little girl anymore dad. Evie's the little one." I said laughing.

"But you'd always be my baby. I'm happy that everything worked out for you Shayan." The sincerity in his tone and the way he said it made me happy. My dad was at the forefront of telling me that it would never work out and Kel and I would never be together. I'm glad that he has changed that mindset and things between us are okay.

"I'm happy too Dad." Honestly I haven't been happier.

I walked with my dad to the garden as he made a joke about me wanting to get married to a prince in our secret garden with fairies gracing our wedding when I was little and I laughed. I'm sure that was Evie's fantasy now.

On getting to the garden, there was an array of white roses and at the far end stood Kel with a priest flashing me his million dollars smile as he watched me. I was still trying to wrap my head around what was going on when Evie handed me a bouquet of pink roses to match my baby pink flared gown.

"You're getting married in the garden." She whispered with a happy smile as she went back to sit with Tess.

Realization sunk in, we were getting married. Again. A smile played on my lips as tears threatened to escape, I couldn't believe this was happening right now. I've always wanted a small simple wedding and not the grand one we had, just both our families present.

My father took my hands as he walked me down the aisle. I couldn't still believe this was happening. Kel was full of surprises and the fact that I never even know about it till it happened is shocking too.

"Take care of my daughter Kelvin."

"Always Sir." My dad gave him a pat on the back before turning back to sit with my mom and locking hands with her.

I focused my attention on Kel now, his looks still manage to get me hot every single time. His brown orbs we're radiating nothing short of happiness, I'm sure mine was too. We were staring at each other silently communicating the words I love you. Our stare must have been too long and intense since the priest had to clear his throat to get our attention.

He presented the rings and it was time to say the vows, I haven't even had the chance to plan one.

"Shayan, my one and only love. I love you with all my heart, I've always loved you and would never stop loving you. I know this probably came as a shock to you and you weren't expecting this at all especially not in this setting. I remember the day at the park when you had said you believed in fairies and fairytale stories and how you wanted to get married in a garden with just your family and the presence of your fairies, now here you have it. Your wish has been granted by the fairies. " He chuckled and everyone else did. It's crazy that I still believed in a fairytale up to high school, I know.

"I know our story hasn't been anything compared to a fairytale and I'm not going to promise that it will be because life happens but I'm promising to be with you all the rest of my life. To cherish and love you.To stand by you. You give me peace that no one else could. You showed me how to love and I won't stop loving you. I'm dedicating the rest of my life to you and our beautiful family. You gave me a beautiful gift, our child..." I turned to look at Evie for a moment and she had a big smile on her face, enjoying the moment.

"Thank you for putting up with me and my mood swings, for seeing past my cold demeanor, for letting your light take away my darkness. I promise to love you in good times and bad, in sickness and in health and when we are old and have no hair on our heads. I love you mi alma" I laughed at the last part and wiped away the tears as he placed the ring on my finger.

It was my turn to say the vows now, I didn't even know where to start from as memories of us started flooding my brain.

" You never cease to amaze me Kel, it's like you give me reasons to love you more each day. So much has happened within the last few years but we still found our way to each other. I remember the times when I tried fighting off the attraction for you but they didn't seem to budge. You've been engraved in my heart, body and mind since then. I love every part of you, I like that despite all odds we are here now. I promise to be a good and loving wife to you. To love you on your good and bad days, to be there for you whenever you need me. Thanks for fulfilling every fantasy of mine, I'm sure the fairies are smiling right now. Although you used to act nothing like a charming prince, you're still my King. Thanks for treating me like a queen and her royal highness Evie. I love you with all my heart and don't think I'd ever stop."

I placed the ring on his finger and he didn't even wait for the priest to join us officially or tell him to kiss the bride before his lips consumed mine in a passionate kiss. I smiled through the kiss and didn't even bother that people were watching as I poured my whole heart and love into the kiss.

We pulled out but our foreheads were still touching. "I love you Shayan, forever and always."

It started as an attraction, an attraction we both had tried denying but the force pulling us was greater than us. I love him too, always and forever.