Marrying The Cowboy: A BWWM Cowboy Billionaire Romance (10 page)

Mrs. Stanger nodded. "Yes well, I was a spitfire in my day. But
we bought this ranch, invested in ourselves, and although we only had
one child, we were blessed. Life has been good. To see the two of you
so happy, it does my heart good. We understand why the two of you did
it privately the first time. But as a parent, especially as a mother,
there is something about marking off your list the fact that you
watched your child profess an undying love for another human being.
So you get in there, get prettied up, and go ahead and marry the man
you love all over again."

Kate could barely speak after the outpouring of love that flowed from
her mother in law's advice. She simply mouthed the words 'Thank You'
and the elder woman nodded and walked away.

*****

The harp played softly. It was the signal to all of the guests that
the ceremony was starting. Everyone turned to face the beginning of
the walkway. First down the aisle was Bruce's parents. The couple
strolled arm and arm, smiling as the made their way down the blue
carpeted path.

Kate's parents came down the aisle next, each of them beaming with
pride. The couples took a seat in the front row. Bruce was next down
the aisle. He was exceptionally dapper in a white tuxedo with the
cerulean accented cummerbund and corsage.

The music changed to a more uptempo tune, and everyone knew that the
bride was coming. Kate stood at the porch, thinking to herself that
the journey down the carpet seemed so long. Especially with all eyes
on her. She had chosen a white, floor length, satin sheath dress.
Accented with a blue and white flowers intertwined in her crown
braid, she looked like a goddess.

Kate took a deep breath and began walking down the aisle. For their
ceremony, they went a bit non-traditional, so her father did not walk
her down the aisle to meet her husband. To Kate, it seemed a bit much
to be given away when she was already married.

As soon as she made her way down the steps of the porch, the guests
all gasped with joy. People were waving, smiling, beaming with
happiness. There was a sea of people, some faces she could quickly
recognize, some she could not. It was hard to focus on the trek
ahead.

Then she looked up and saw Bruce standing there. He was beyond
handsome in his tux. He had even picked out his own attire without
the benefit of her expertise. Seeing what he had chosen, Kate was
proud of him.

Before she could control it, the tears began to well up in her eyes.
Kate did her best to fight them back because she did not have any
tissue. She felt as if she was gliding down the carpet. It was as if
she was not in her body. The entire scene felt surreal.

When she finally made it down the aisle, Kate was thankful that Bruce
took her by the hand because she was not too sure her knees would not
fail her.

Taking a deep breath, Kate tried to calm her heart from racing. She
had not been this nervous the first time around.

The officiant began the ceremony.

"We are gathered here today to witness the joining of two
hearts. Bruce and Kate would like to demonstrate their commitment and
their love for one another during this ceremony. We are all here to
simply witness."

Bruce was the first to speak. "This woman here has made me the
happiest man on Earth. As many of you know, we met when I walked in
to her boutique looking for help as a fashion challenged, middle aged
man. She took pity on me and helped me make sense of patterns and
colors. I mean, who knew that there were so many shades of blue?"

The guests laughed.

"I certainly didn't. That is what is so wonderful about her. She
has the ability to help you become the best you. She did not try to
change me and that is what I love about her.

"Kate, you are the best thing that ever happened to me. You make
each day worth it. I'm not a man of many words, but I would like you
to know. Hell, I would like everyone to know, I am in love with you.
I can only hope that I will make you happy for the rest of our lives
together. I am so glad, so appreciative, that you said yes."

The female guests were gushing, oohs and ahhs, and the photographer
kept the camera flashing.

Everyone turned to Kate to hear what she would say.

"I was just minding my business and here comes this man who, on
the outside looks like the exact opposite of me and what I would
choose. Come to find out, he is exactly what I need. Bruce, you are
the push, the motivation, the encouragement I need. You are the light
I needed in my life. It is amazing how you won't know that it is dark
until there is light. I can't promise that I won't get on your
nerves, or that I will slow down with my career, but I can promise
that I will love you from now until eternity. Because of you, I can
trust in love."

By the time the couple finished confessing their love for one
another, there was not a dry eye in the house.

"Can we have the rings?"

The officiant continued the service. Bruce and Kate had taken off
their rings before the ceremony just so they could demonstrate
symbolic gesture of placing them on each other's fingers in front of
their family and friends.

"Bruce, do you take this woman to have, to hold, to cherish for
the rest of your life?"

"I most certainly do."

"Kate, do you take this man to hold, to have, to adore for the
rest of your life?"

"I do."

As Bruce and Kate exchanged rings, Kate's mother stood up from her
seat to pass her daughter a tissue. It was greatly appreciated.

"This couple, Bruce and Kate have confessed their love for one
another and they wanted to share that love with you all today. We
will now have the candle lighting ceremony as well as a short
selection by J. Brockman."

Kate swayed as the harpist played a selection. They lit candles, one
each individually one large one together.

J. Brockman was a local singer and songwriter that had become good
friends with Kate. He sang a song that talked about love and finding
the one that was meant for you.

By the time the candle lighting and the song selection were over,
Kate was overcome with emotions.

"It is my pleasure to now pronounce, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Stanger.
Bruce, you may salute your bride."

He took her into his arms, the kiss he planted on her was full of
passion and did not hold back from showing how he felt about her.

The guests cheered as Bruce took Kate by the hand and twirled her
around. The happy couple headed back down the carpet as people blew
bubbles and cheered.

The reception was set up under a tent that was gracefully decorated.
Before going to the tent to be received by their guests, Bruce and
Kate snuck off to be alone for a moment inside of the house.

He led her by the hand to a quiet room and shut the door.

"My head is spinning," she said, happy, but overwhelmed.

"Me too. But I am the happiest man in the world right now."
Bruce held her in his arms, grinning ear to ear.

"I'm glad that we did this, Bruce. I spoke with your mother
before the wedding and she was so excited that we agreed to share
this with them."

"Yes. I could see that our parents were grateful to be a part of
the festivities. It was a good idea to do this. I love being with
family, you know that."

"I do," Kate said, squeezing closer to Bruce.

"Do you think that we should get back out there?"

She inhaled the scent of his cologne. There, in his arms, she felt
most safe and felt most at peace. All felt right in her world.

"It would be great if we could stay in here for a little while,"
Kate replied. "But I know that there are some people out there
that really want to welcome us and greet us newlyweds."

Bruce sighed. "You are right. Let's get back out there. And you
owe me a first dance, Pretty Lady."

"As you wish."

Kate began walking toward the door. She felt Bruce grip her hand
tighter and pull her back.

Those deep blue eyes penetrated her. "Did I tell you how
sensational you look?"

"I was hoping that this dress was not too much."

He spun her around and pulled her back in to his chest. "When I
saw you coming down that aisle, I knew I had made the best decision
in my life. To ask you to become Mrs. Bruce Stanger. You are
absolutely beautiful."

She tapped him on the chest. "You clean up pretty well yourself,
Mr. Stanger."

He shrugged. "I picked up a few tips from this sexy fashion
stylist I know. She taught me well obviously."

They chuckled at the joke. Bruce kissed her soft, full lips.

"Are you sure you want to go back out there? Do you think they
will miss us for the next hour or so?"

"Bruce, stop." She playfully slapped his arm. "Let's
get back out there. We have to show the world how Mr. and Mrs. Bruce
Stanger party."

The two of them took a second to freshen up and catch their breath
before going back out to receive their guests.

Once Bruce and Kate arrived at the tent, the couple was greeted by
family and friends. To be introduced as Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Stanger
was exhilarating all over again. Kate looked out over the sea of
people who loved them and cared for them. Being surrounded by love
was exactly what they needed. As Kate watched the smiles on
everyone's face, she knew that having the wedding was a great idea.
Sharing love with family and friends was a huge deal.

The call for the couple's first dance came. They came to the dance
floor and as one of their favorite songs played, Kate felt like a
princess. Bruce whirled her around the floor, but it was when he held
her tightly dancing chest to chest, that she felt most at peace.

"Remember when we first met, I told you that I would make sure
you felt like a princess?" Bruce whispered in her ear.

Kate nodded.

"Kate, I promise to love you and protect you each day of your
life. You make me the happiest man in the world."

Hearing the words melted Kate's heart. She looked into Bruce's eyes,
knowing that trusting in love had been the best decision she made in
her life.

"I love you," she told him. It was a statement Kate knew
she could say repeatedly for eternity.

"I love you too, woman."

"Are you sure what you are getting in to? I can be a handful
sometimes," Kate confessed.

"I already know that. And I'm prepared. There is no turning back
now. You are stuck with me."

Bruce dipped her, and Kate squealed with delight. As others began to
join them on the dance floor, the party began.

As their parents joined them on the dance floor, Kate had the feeling
that her life was complete. She was amazed how her life had come full
circle in such a short time. Kate hoped life would remain like this.
Of course there would be challenges, but she knew with the love she
and Bruce shared, they would be able to triumph.

The two of them danced the night away. With fun, laughter, good food,
and toasts made by close friends and family members, their wedding
night was absolute perfection. Kate thought getting married at the
base of the Eiffel Tower in the City of Love was the most romantic
way to marry the man she loved. Today she saw that having so much
love around her and Bruce was also a compliment. She was hopeful that
both her mother and Bruce's mother felt content that they were able
to be a part of such a wonderful day.

Kate's heart was filled with joy. Life had finally taught her the
importance of trusting in not only herself, but to trust in another,
and that when she did, things could turn out just fine. She could not
imagine what life would be like if she had not trusted the process
and said yes to Bruce, and yes to being loved by him every day for
the rest of their lives. Surrounded by family and friends, at the
family ranch, Kate and Bruce began their lives cocooned in the very
love that would sustain them forever.

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Marrying The Cowboy is
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1. My
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2. To
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Esther Banks is a
African American woman with a love for life. After seeing her sister
in law J A Fielding getting into the writing game, she decided to
also give it a shot. A specialist in black woman white men books and
paranormal romances!