by Deorre, Iris
‘Ladies and gentlemen I present to you Mr and Mrs Chambers.’
There were cheers and the music from the band on the left mellowed through. Everything had been fitted into his home in such a way that the pictures were amazing on the snow garden that had been made just outside the reception area.
The party proceeded, food was eaten everyone was happy and so were the couple until later that afternoon. Ava was giving a speech as the bride and groom listened on. At first she didn’t notice it and then as he held onto his chest it couldn’t be ignored.
‘Rhyland! Rhyland are you alright?’ She took his face into her hands. ‘Rhyland! Somebody call an ambulance!’
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‘Oh my god you scared me today.’ She lay in his chest at the hospital. ‘Stupid old heartburn.’ She looked up at him and he smiled.
‘To think heartburn could feel so lethal, I thought I was having a heart attack!’
‘Don’t you ever do that to me again.’ She warned.
Celine lay still in her huge wedding dress; although uncomfortable she didn’t want to leave his side.
‘I promise.’ He kissed the top of her head. ‘Now how about we go home?’
‘Yeah I’d like that.’
Chapter six
Seven Months Later
Beautiful Celine
If you’re reading this letter I’m probably dead now. I wanted to leave some special words with you so that you never forget who you are. The first day I met you, you were the one, I was just too blind to see it. I was too wrapped up in my world of money to realise that I couldn’t take it with me after that. You’ve given me the best few months of my life. I’d never made love to anyone the way I made love to you. You gave me that precious gift before it was too late.
I know the last few weeks would’ve been hard, I wouldn’t really know as I would be in and out of oblivion, that’s what I think it would be like. I mean morphine just takes you to a different level all together. Anyway let me not get too side tracked by this illness.
You were my sunshine on the rainiest day of my life. You were the laughter when I thought I would never laugh again. You brought meaning to my life, meaning that was more than money. Money can only take us so far but it can be a good tool. I’m sure you know this by now and that my solicitors have been in touch. Everything I own now belongs to you, you’re going to be a very rich lady! I know with your heart of gold it will be in the right hands.
I couldn’t have been the happiest man when you told me about our unborn child. Please tell him that I love him, that I loved him before he was born. Tell him that I kissed your belly every moment I could get and tell him he has the bravest mummy in the world.
You may not see me but I live in your heart forever. I will miss you even though I don’t know if it’s possible after death. I will miss you sweetheart. I will really miss you!
Don’t forget to smile; it makes the world a friendlier place. You have shown me more in the few months than I’ve seen in a lifetime. In the end the only thing that matters is love. Love will pull you through this and know I’m always looking out for you. You will never be alone.
All my love
Rhyland
She sniffed and folded the letter.
‘Miss are you okay?’
Celine hid her eyes from the sun to look up at the stranger. He had jet black hair and a kind smile, the similarities frightened her.
‘Do you want me to help you up?’ he held out his hand and she took it.
‘I’m…I’m fine just saying goodbye again.’ She looked at Rhylands stone decorated with the lilies she’d brought.
‘I’m Jack.’
‘Celine.’
‘Saying goodbye is hard but it gets better. You never forget though.’
‘Yeah, it’s really hard.’ She held her big belly.
‘My wife.’ He turned to look at the back of him. ‘Died two years ago in a car crash.’
‘I’m sorry to hear that.’ She held onto her belly feeling a little faint. ‘My husband died of cancer.’
‘So sorry.’
‘Yeah.’ She took deep breaths.
‘Are you alright?’
‘Yeah I’m fine it’s just…just you look so much like him.’ She smiled. ‘Except for the eyes, he had blue eyes yours are green.’ This time she held onto his shoulder.
‘Are you sure you’re alright?’
‘I think I just need to sit down.’
‘There’s a coffee shop at the entrance do you think you could make it there?’
‘Yes I can, I’ve done worse.’ She smiled.
‘Here let me help you.’ He took her arm and slowly they walked up the gentle slope to the coffee shop.
‘It’s nice to meet you Jack.’
‘It’s nice to meet you too, Celine.’
And just like that she felt a cool breeze drift across her skin as if someone was right behind her. She looked back and in her minds eyes she could almost see him. Smiling waving and blowing a kiss her way.
‘You will be just fine,’ Jack said.
‘Yes, yes I will.’ She smiled.
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