Beau took pictures of the lovely family, kneeling taking multiple shots laughing, as Sol posed for him. She was such a cute kid that it almost made me want one in a few years. Never thought I'd have the urge to have kids, but the idea of Iris pregnant with one of our kids or a small version of Beau running around was very appealing.
My phone vibrated consecutively as Iris hugged her brothers. The four of them shared smiles as they posed for Beau. Theylooked happy all together and I was glad they had repaired their relationship. I hoped one day I could reconnect with my brothers, and we might heal from our experience too.
I felt another vibration in my pocket and I pulled out my phone, wondering who the hell was so anxious to get ahold of me when the two people I talked to regularly knew I was at a wedding.
Parker: Hey
Parker: I got your number from Brooks.
Parker: Can we talk or meet up soon?
Parker: I heard you're married and that you're doing well at the rodeo. I’m off for the summer.
Parker: I’m sorry I was an ass. I’m angry.
I grinned at all his messages. I had hoped he would come around, but he had to do it on his own terms.
Me: I’ll be in Sterling Ridge till Tuesday then I’m in Wyoming for a rodeo. I’d like to see you, give me a time and place and I’ll make it work.”
Parker: Could I drive up tomorrow?
Me: Sounds great. Text me when you get into town.
Parker. Ok, see you soon.
I felt lighter and hopeful than I had in years and when Beau and Iris waved me over, I knew it was all because of them. I gavemy congratulations to Theo and his family, hopeful that maybe this would be us one day.
After pictures, we made our way to the restaurant, Corazon. They had secured the outdoor patio for the wedding that we had decorated last night. Iris and Jude had us working late last night, giving the patio a romantic feeling and with everyone here, it was perfect.
The owner of the restaurant came out to wish the happy group congratulations and started chatting with Genevieve. He was also the co-owner of the Yeti’s hockey team, who worked with Vincent and they also had their own throuple. I wanted to say it surprised me, but I guess we all had to stick together for relationship support.
We drank and ate into the early evening. Someone even put music on, and the happy group danced together. Iris and Beau were on either side of me as we watched them dance.
“Maybe we should get married again, except this time with Beau,” I said, kissing their foreheads one at a time.
“Maybe we can get married on the ranch?” Iris added. “Maybe at sundown?”
Beau pulled away quickly looking at us with wide eyes. “Wait, with me?”
“If you’ll have us.” I grabbed his hand.
“We love you and you’re it for us. Why wouldn’t we want to marry you?” Iris said, leaning over me to get closer to Beau. “I don’t think you noticed, but we are absolutely crazy in love with you.”
Beau chuckled, his eyes shiny with tears. “I… I know you love me, but marriage just seemed like something…I don't know… I just…”
“Hey, Kitten, we love you,” I said, kissing his temple.
“You’re our end game,” Iris said, throwing me a look that said everything I was feeling.
I didn’t know when we started thinking about the same things, but I also wanted to make her and Beau happy, so I was sure if I said yes to her, they’d both be happy.
“I guess I never thought we’d get married. I mean, you’re already married so?—”
I kissed Beau before he could doubt anything.
“You guys are?—”
Iris kissed Beau, silencing him further as I watched them kiss. She bit his lip before pulling away.
