Chapter Twenty-Five — We Have Each Other

Irene’s POV:

I haven’t stopped thinking about Will. It’s been hours since Ike dropped me off at home but I still haven’t heard anything from Will. I hope he is fine. I love him so much and I wish we met earlier and way before all these other people came into our lives.

I sat down on the floor in a corner of my room. I have spent the past hours talking to Felicia and right after I was done talking to her, I called my mum, wanted to be sure she hadn’t seen the article but turns out she did and has been trying to reach me all this while. She asked me to come home but I declined the offer and said I was fine and could pull through and after that she said a little prayer for me and assured me that everything was going to be fine.

I could hear a familiar tone in my sleep. I tried rolling over to a side of my bed but I hit my head. Turns out I wasn’t on my bed. I was lying on the floor where I was seated earlier. I dosed off while I was thinking about Will. I heard the tone again and by the time I figured out the sound I realized it was my door bell that was ringing.

I stood up and ran to the door immediately. I didn’t even look or wait to ask who it was I just opened it, hoping I would see Will. And I did. He was standing right there, with a bruised jaw and swollen eyes.

“Will! What happened?” I exclaimed.

“You don’t just open the door without asking who it is. We have a lot of enemies now and who knows who could turn up with a knife” he said as he walked in.

“Is it one of them who did this to you?” I asked.

“Well, not really. Can I get a glass of water first?” he replied.

“Yeah. Of course,” I said as I headed to the kitchen.

We spent the night talking about all that happened. He told me all that happened with his father and this broke my heart. I wish he never went through all of that pain alone, I wish I was there with him to assure him that everything was going to be fine. I can’t believe that was how he got that scar on his left wrist. I always wanted to ask him but we never really had the time to talk at length and I didn’t know how to. It hurts real bad that he never had anyone to assure him that everything would be fine.

“I’m here now and I am never leaving. I will always be here. Through every pain and every feeling, the tough days, the good ones too, I will be right by your side Will. I love you” I moved closer to him and placed a soft kiss on his lips.

“Ouch,” he said as my hands touched his jaw.

“I’m sorry,” I said as I stepped back.

He laughed and drew me closer to him and joined his lips with mine.

Will spent the night at my place. I woke up quite early so I prepared breakfast and served him in bed.

“Thanks for the meal. I love your pancakes,” he said.

“You’re welcome my baby,” I smiled.

“So, I need you to get dressed and pack a few things. I will be right back. Wanna go shower and get something from my house that’s literally just opposite yours” he laughed and placed a kiss on my temple.

“Where are we going?” I asked.

“You’ll see,” he said as he hopped out of the bed and made his way out.

His private jet arrived to pick us up and dropped us off at some really fancy resort.

Some young lady attended to us and showed us to the room that was reserved for us. It was big and really fancy.

“Will, this is…” I said.

“You’re wondering how I was able to afford it after my Dad blocked my cards? I was able to save up and also transfer all the money I worked for from the cards he had access to, to a new secret one I opened in Ike’s name. I worked for it. So I deserve it” he said.

“Oh…that’s fine” I said as I dived into the big soft bed and turned facing the ceiling.

He joined me and stayed on top of me while he rested on his elbows.

“I love you Irene. In my dark times you’re my light. And through the hard days you’re the strength I need to push through. I will never let you go. You are mine now” he said softly and our lips locked while our hearts raced against each other.

If only he knew that I loved him just as much. I love him. I love how he looks at me. I love how he calls my name. I love how his beautiful bright smile lightens up his handsome face. I love him. And I just want to scream it to the world.

“I love you Will” I whispered as our lips parted.

By evening Will brought out a beautiful white dress and asked me to wear it. He covered my eyes with a blindfold and walked me somewhere.

“Where are you taking me” I asked.

“Here” he said as he took off the blindfold.

I opened my eyes to see words formed with flowers and lit candles on a beach. There were a couple of tables there, decorated with flowers and candles too. It had snacks and drinks on it. I walked closer to read the words the flowers and candles formed and it read “WILL YOU MARRY ME, IRENE JULS?"

I looked over at him. He was kneeling with a ring in his hands. I could feel the tears form in my eyes. Even if the world is against us, it doesn’t matter because we have each other. I had him. And, he had me. All we needed was us. All we needed to keep going through this unpredictable thing called life was each other.

“Yes. Yes I will Marry you. Yes” I said through tears.

He put the ring on my finger and stood up to put me in a tight hug. Right after I said yes a surprise band walked in and started playing songs and a reverend, my mum, dad and Felicia, and Ike showed up too.

I could feel my heart beat out through my chest. “Will, How did you?"

“Well, I kind of got the information I needed from your phone last night, and with the help of my private jet, they were able to get here fast. I spoke with them beforehand. I wanted them to be here when we got married."

“We are getting married?” I asked as all sorts of joyful emotions flowed through my mind.

“Yes. We are. Or are you not ready?” he asked.

“Of course I am Will. I will always be ready” I said through tears. He placed a kiss on my temple.

I walked over to my mum and dad and hugged them.

“Feli,” I said to Felicia as I tried to stop the tears from pouring down my face, it was literally my wedding day and I was soaking my face in tears.

“I’m so sorry, Edward couldn’t make it here, he travelled for some business trip, I really wish he was here to witness this. I’m glad I am here, there’s no way in the world I could ever miss it” she said through tears. That’s why she was my best friend. My happiness made her happy.

“Congratulations best girl you deserve all this and so much more. I’m so happy for you” she snuffled.

“Thank you my, Feli,” I said as we hugged.

Some guys came in and set up a few things. I walked over to Will who didn’t stop looking at me the whole time. “I’m sorry I messed up my face with my tears."

“You know why I didn’t even tell you to put make up on. Because you are beautiful without it and on our wedding day I wanted to see the plain, beautiful and vulnerable you. You are mine, you’re my everything and you will always be beautiful to me. So go ahead and cry all you want, they are tears of joy so I don’t mind.” he said softly. I giggled and placed a soft kiss on his lips.

When everything was settled, the reverend blessed our union and everyone vibed to the live band and ate to their satisfaction. When the ceremony was over Will asked the private jets to fly them back home. Now it was just the two of us. My husband and me.

We headed to our room and I couldn’t wait to get into the bath tub and relax.

“What are you doing?” Will said as he watched me take off my dress.

“Getting into the bath tub” I replied.

“Without me?” he asked playfully.

“Well…you could…join me if you want to” I said seductively and winked at him as I took off all that was on me and walked into the bathtub. I let out a gasp as the feel of warm water grazed my skin.

“Wait for me” Will said as he hurriedly drew his pants down which caused him to almost trip, making both of us laugh.

He joined me in the bathtub and I didn’t know if I was ready for whatever was to happen next. It was going to be my first time. I believed in the Christian doctrine of waiting till after marriage so I never did anything with Mark or any other person I was with. Now I was married to the man I loved and will be spending the rest of my life with, so I guess it’s time.

After he got in I stayed on top of his thighs. “You’re so beautiful” he said as his hands grazed my cheeks softly and massaged my neck, and then my stomach, I let out a gasp “It’s… my first time Will” I stuttered.

“I’ll take care of you” he whispered.