Everyone Deserves a Second Chance (15 page)

"Cousins?"

"Yeah cousins. You
know, where your mom is my mom's sister. That would make us
related."

"Huh?" Garrett
looked confused.

"Boys! They never
understand!" Lauren crossed her arms over her chest and kicked
her feet all the harder. "Besides, I'm gonna marry Brian. He
already asked me." Lauren giggled and leaned forwards to wave
at Brian. Brian blushed where he sat and his twin brothers started
to tease him until their mother and father gave them all a stern
glare.

"Shhh! Here they
come!" Lauren said to Garrett. "Doesn't she look pretty?
I'm gonna wear a dress like that some day."

"Why are their dresses
different colors?"

"Because silly, one is
the bride and one is a brides maid! Duh! They always wear different
colored dresses."

"Oh." Garrett
yawned. "I'm tired. Can we go riding when this is over?"

"Sure, but I get to
ride Tonka!"

"Awe, you rode Tonka
last time. Its my turn."

"All right, fine. I'll
ride Rusty. Ooh look, here comes the mushy part." Lauren
turned her attention back to the service and Garrett followed suit.

"I now pronounce you
man and wife. You may kiss the bride." Marcus smiled at the
woman who stood in front of him. The crowd cheered when Marcus
lifted her veil and kissed her long and passionately on the lips.