Getting Lucky (The Marilyns) (26 page)
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Authors: Katie Graykowski
Friday, the first of November, two thousand and thirteen,
at seven o’clock in the evening.
Sometimes Island, Lake Travis
Transportation via boat will be provided from Rough Hollow Marina.
Reception following
“I don’t understand.” Lucky swiped at her tears and reread it. “My wedding? Now?”
“If you’ll have me.” He extended the opened black velvet box. “And this.”
She’d forgotten about the ring. Looking down, her breath caught in her chest. Three diamond hearts—one for each of the girls—set in a platinum band and on either side an eternity band of square-cut diamonds. “It’s perfect.” She nodded violently. “Yes … yes …
yes
!”
“Thank God,” Mama called from down below. “Do you know how hard it is to eavesdrop without making a sound when you’re weeping like a little girl?” She blew her nose. “For the love of God, let’s go.” She whistled loudly, and a boat’s motor hummed to life. “You don’t want to be late for your own wedding.”
Dawnie smiled up at her. “We were all going to get down on our knees, but right before you got here, we voted, and all us girls decided not to mess up our dresses.”
Lucky matched her smile. “Good thinking.”
“We love you Wow and hope you have the best wedding ever.” Vivi wrapped her arms around Lucky and hugged tightly.
Mandy put her arm around Lucky. “Last night I dreamed about Daddy. He told me to tell you, “Be happy, Lucky Lady.” Mandy squeezed her tightly. “I know it’s stupid, but I thought you should know.”
“Thanks, Mandy. That’s exactly what I needed to hear.” She squeezed back.
Ricky had gone out of his way to send his blessing. In her heart, she thanked him.
Vivi, Mandy, and Dawnie let go and tromped down the stairs.
Will caught her hand and pulled her to him. “I’ve planned for you the wedding you’ve always wanted. A long time ago, you told me you wanted to get married on the beach with just your close friends and family looking on. Sometimes Island is the closest I could come to a beach. Betts and Charlie, in full Marilyn dress, are standing by to give you away. I thought you would want to be married in your white Marilyn dress, but if not…” He trailed off like he hadn’t thought about the
if not
until now.
“It’s perfect.” She leaned up and kissed him lightly. “You’ve always given me everything I’ve ever wanted.” She cupped his face. “But you … this is your wedding too.” Reality marched in and smacked her right in the fantasy. “I don’t have a ring for you.”
Lucky looked around like one would materialize. He’d done so much for her; she wanted him to have a token of her love.
His index finger dug underneath his collar and pulled out a chain. Floating on the chain was a navy blue plastic ring she’d won at a carnival that he’d taken her to when Ricky was on the road.
“You already gave me a ring.” He smiled brightly.
“Oh my God, that’s so sweet my blood sugar just shot through the roof.” Lucky couldn’t believe that he’d kept it all these years. Will was sentimental—she hadn’t realized how much until now.
He unlatched the chain, slid the ring off, and handed it to her.
“I can’t believe, after all these years, you said yes.” Will radiated joy.
“You’re the love of my life. Why would I say no?”
“Really?” His smiled actually got brighter.
“This is my dream wedding. But what about you? I hope it’s everything you wanted.”
With his thumb, he traced her bottom lip. “Legs, you’re everything I want … have always wanted. A life where I get to wake up next to you is a dream I thought would never come true. I can’t believe I get to share your life. When I look at you, I see my future. Right now, I wish it were tomorrow.”
“Why?” Lucky didn’t understand. He wanted to skip the wedding he’d worked so hard to put together.
Will looked her directly in the eyes. “Because I’d already be married to you. It has taken me over seventeen years, but I’m finally getting Lucky.”
“Wow, I’ve never heard that one before.”