Today we had our last visit from the CPS caseworker and she signed off on everything for Bridger.He’s in a safe environment with two loving people looking after him and my parents are home to help support us when it’s needed.She told us we can officially adopt him as soon as we’re legally married and it made my day even better than almost a week ago when he proposed to me on the farm in his favorite spot.It might be really quick, but I’ve known since the moment I met Tucker that he’s special and there’s a rare connection between us you don’t see happen much these days.My parents are so excited for us too.They really like Tucker and have welcomed him into our family with open arms.Yes, my mom was reserved for a little while during their first meeting, but I don’t blame her and neither does Tucker.I’d just been kidnapped and she still feels horrible after the situation with Camden.Now, part of me believes she’d rather spend time with him over me any day of the week.
I haven’t met Tucker’s parents yet.They’ve taken a much-needed vacation and are traveling right now.We’ve called them and told them about our engagement and I love them.Bob is funny and has told me all sorts of embarrassing stories about Tucker as he was growing up.A lot of them included Lock, Tucker’s best friend I have yet to meet.Susan asked me all sorts of questions about Bridger and me.She can’t wait to meet us and is already in love with Bridger the few times she’s seen him when we’ve been on FaceTime.We’re planning a cookout when they return so they can meet me officially and my parents if they’re home.It seems Tucker and I have parents who work a lot and aren’t home all that often.Though, he’s told me his parents never take vacation and he had to force them out of Briar Glen since his dad is now retired and his mom had so much vacation time sitting there she wasn’t using.
Yesterday, Tucker brought home my rag when he went to church.He slid it on me the second he was through the door and then we raced to the bedroom while Bridger was taking his nap.Tucker stripped me out of my clothes and placed the rag back on my body before he fucked me from behind.His movements were frantic and like nothing I’ve ever experienced before.It was better than I thought rough sex would be and I can’t wait for it to happen again.Tucker was worried he was too hard on me, but I assured him I loved every second.
I managed to finish writing the songs for the artist and got them sent off to her.She’ll go through them and see if she wants any changes made before letting me know.Once they’re complete, I’ll get my payment.So, I’ve been working on new songs for myself and a third one Memphis and I started writing together.We’ve talked on the phone a few times when he can but I’m stuck on the lyrics.I haven’t been focused because every single day I’ve been feeling a little sick to my stomach and now I’m thinking about marrying Tucker.
Tucker said anytime I’m ready is good with him, but a large part of me doesn’t want to wait to get married.I don’t need a big, fancy wedding as long as he’s by my side and we have the people who matter in attendance.We can have a huge party once the license is signed and we make things official.This is something we need to talk about.I know our parents will be disappointed, but I’d honestly like to be married sooner so we can adopt Bridger and make our family of three official.
Getting off the couch, I go in search of Tucker.He was taking a shower and hasn’t come out of our room yet.Walking in, I find him sitting on our bed in a towel as he hangs up his phone.
“Everything okay?”I ask him as he looks up at me with a large smile on his handsome face.Right now he’s got his glasses on and I love seeing him wear them.It’s a rare sight because he prefers his contacts.
“Yeah.Lock called to check in.I’ve been MIA and he was gettin’ worried.You think he could come over and hang out for a while?”Tucker asks me and I can’t help but smile as I step into his space and place my hands on his shoulders where drops of water still rest against his skin.
“Babe, he can come over any time you want him here.This isn’t some kind of prison no one’s allowed at.If you’re staying here with us, then I want you to feel like your friends and family can show up at any time for any reason.This isn’t just my space any longer.It belongs to the three of us and Ineedyou to treat it that way,” I tell him honestly as he rests his hands on my hips and digs his fingers in just a little bit.
“Okay.I’ll tell him to come over.You look like you got somethin’ on your mind.What’s goin’ on, Songbird?”he questions me before sending a message to Lock and setting his phone down so I get all of his attention again.
“I’ve been thinking.Feel free to say no at any time, but I don’t want to wait to get married.I’m not the girl who has always dreamed of a big wedding with all of the bells and whistles.I want to go to the courthouse with the people who matter the most in the world to us and get married now.The sooner we make things between us official, the sooner we can adopt Bridger,” I tell him as Ice’s eyes widen a fraction before the largest smile takes over his face and he lights up in a way I’ve never seen before.
“Call your parents and see what they’re doin’ today.We’ll go as soon as Lock gets here if you want.Everyone in the club will wanna celebrate, but we can make that happen at some point.For now, I’m happy to marry you at the courthouse with your parents and Lock there as our witnesses.We can see how soon it will be to adopt Bridger while we’re there,” Tucker says, fully on board with my idea as I lean down and press my lips to his before he deepens the kiss.
When we break apart, Tucker hands me his phone to call my parents.I guess he doesn’t want to wait for me to find mine.I think it’s in the living room where I was working, but I really can’t remember at this point.It could be in the nursery for all I know.I call my mom and put the phone on speaker so Tucker can hear our conversation with me.
“Tucker?”my mom answers the phone, worry filling her voice and I have no doubt she’s thinking of the last time he called her.The only time if I’m being honest.
“It’s me, Mom.I’m not sure where my phone is and I have something to tell ya,” I say and immediately smile when she starts laughing.
“You’re always losing your phone, Sweetheart.What’s going on?”she asks as I take a deep breath and look at Tucker.“Tucker and I have decided we want to get married today.The CPS worker signed off on my case with Bridger and said as soon as we’re officially married, we can adopt him.That’s not why we want to go to the courthouse to get married today.Please don’t think that, Mom.I love Tucker and we want to be married.You know I’ve never dreamed of a big wedding with all the fancy stuff.This is what we want to do.”
“Well, if you’re both on board with this, let’s get it taken care of.Will you at least wear a white dress?”my mom asks me as my smile gets even bigger because she’s just going along with this crazy plan of ours.
“I’ll wear a white dress.Lock is on his way over and Tucker can tell him what’s going on when he shows up.You, Dad, and Lock will be the only ones there with us.Obviously Bridger will be with us.Maybe we can go out to lunch when things are done at the courthouse,” I say as Tucker nods at my idea.
“Of course.Your dad and I will cover lunch for us all.You get ready and let us know when it’s time to head out.I’ll go grab you some flowers,” my mom says and I can hear the excitement in her voice.“And for the record, this is perfect for Tucker and you.I’ve always believed that when you find your person, you just know.The two of you have been that way since he met Ruby even if neither one of you realized it yet.Don’t think this is too fast or worry what anyone else feels about your relationship.It belongs to the two of you alone.”
After thanking my mom, I hang up the phone and hand it back to Tucker.With one more kiss, I make my way in the bathroom because I’m in desperate need of a shower.Turning on the water, I wait for it to warm up while I strip out of my clothes and get under the warm spray.I don’t linger today as I wash and shave everything.The second I’m rinsed off, I get out and wrap towels around my hair and body before stepping in front of the mirror.Brushing my teeth, I take in my flushed face and the brightness of my eyes.This is truly what I want to do and I’m excited Tucker is on board with my craziness.He could have said no, he wanted a traditional wedding and I would have given him one.Instead, he’s giving me what makes me happy as he usually tries to do.One of the many reasons I love this man.
Before I worry about my hair, I head into our bedroom and straight into the closet.I love seeing Tucker’s clothes mixed in with mine as a smile breaks out while I run my fingers down the row of clothes hanging to my right.At the end of our closet, I search for my white summer dress.I rarely wear it because I don’t want it to get ruined, but it will be perfect for today.The dress is pure white with spaghetti straps and a neckline that dips low between my breasts.My entire back is on display in this dress so I can’t wear a bra.The skirt of it falls to my ankles and I have to wear a slight heel so it doesn’t drag on the ground behind me.Grabbing a white lace thong, I put it on before grabbing the dress and sliding it over the top of my head.It falls perfectly on my body as I look in the full-length mirror I have in here.Turning around, I look over my shoulder to make sure you can’t see the top of my underwear and it’s not visible.
I make my way back in the bathroom and remove the towel from my hair.Grabbing my favorite brush, I get out all the knots and smooth my hair before blow drying it.Today, I take the time to put it up in something more than a messy bun.I put the top half of my hair up while leaving the rest to hang down my back so all of my body isn’t on full display.Once I’m happy with the top part, I curl the rest and spray it before adding mascara and some nude lip gloss.With one final look in the mirror, I leave the bathroom and go in search of Tucker.
As I get closer to the living room, I hear voices and follow them.Tucker and who I’m assuming is Lock are sitting on the couch talking when I get to the end of the hall and stop a few feet behind the couch.One of them must hear me as both men turn in my direction and their conversation stops immediately.
“Fuck, Songbird,” Tucker practically whispers as he takes in every inch of me.I spin for him and know the second he realizes my full back is on display because I hear him suck in a deep breath.“Are you sure we gotta leave soon?”
“Yes,” I answer him as I start laughing while Lock hits him on the shoulder in an attempt to remind him we have company.
“Shit.Sorry.Lock, this is Keaton.Keaton, this is my best friend, Lock,” Tucker introduces us as Lock stands from the couch and makes his way over to me.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Keaton.Are you sure you really wanna marry this guy?”Lock questions me, laughter in his eyes as Tucker stands and walks over, pushing his friend out of the way as he wraps his arms around my body and pulls me in close.
“You look sexy as hell, Songbird.I can’t wait to call you my wife,” he whispers in my ear before pressing a kiss against my cheek.“I’ll go grab Bridger.Lock, behave yourself.”
“I always behave,” Lock says, a look of mock innocence on his face and I can’t help but laugh again as Tucker leaves us in the living room.“You’re good for him, Keaton.I’ve never seen him as happy as he’s been since meetin’ you.Thank you for givin’ him a chance.”
“You’re welcome.But Tucker is doing everything he can to make me happy.He treats me better than I ever dreamed I could be treated by another person and loves every part of me unconditionally.He’s everything I’ve ever dreamed of and so much more,” I tell him honestly as I find my phone on the table and send my parents a message to head out.
