Authors: Amanda Heath

Norma Jean (28 page)

BOOK: Norma Jean

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Macy is growing up so fast I can hardly believe it. I remember when she was Audrey’s size and now she is a wild five year old. She will be starting kindergarten this fall. I can’t even figure out where the time went. Before I know it she will be getting married herself.

Cassie and I are closer than ever. I’m seriously proud of her. She has stayed clean and is being the best mom she can be. The day she told me the truth about Creed, I almost lost it. I couldn’t believe that she told everyone he raped her just to save face. I wouldn’t have cared if she had just admitted the truth. I didn’t talk to her for weeks after that. Norma was incredibly pissed off that the journals she found were fake. Cassie’s only excuse was to say she “had a lot of issues.” I slowly got over it with the help of Norma. I wouldn’t be anywhere without Norma in my life.

My dad and Mary Beth got divorced which wasn’t a surprise to any of us. He is currently engaged to an even younger woman. I don’t understand it. The man isn’t that rich or good looking. Not that you could call him good looking to begin with.

Next to me stands Caden. I was disappointed with him for a while but things have come to light that no one could have guessed. I couldn’t stand by and watch him hurt. What kind of person would that make me? Considering some of the things I have done in my life, his sins aren’t nearly as bad. I just hope it works out for him and Grace. I don’t think life could be that cruel. Two people who love each other like they do, well let’s just say they shouldn’t be separated.

Teagan and Declan are still going strong. But who didn’t see that coming? They would do anything for each other. Teagan and Norma are planning their wedding for next summer. I guess they don’t have to rush it considering they don’t have kids of their own yet. I just know one day I’ll have to stand up next to Declan like he is now and watch him marry the woman of his dreams. I couldn’t be happier for them.

I look out over the crowd and smile so wide I think my face might crack. Norma wanted an outside wedding complete with an arbor to say our vows under. The guest are sitting on wooden benches and there is a white rug laid down between them. There are violets and lilies all over the place. I love the color scheme because it brings to mind Norma wearing nothing but skin on my white sheets with those violet eyes looking up at me.

The music starts to play and I literally want to roll my eyes. “She seriously picked this song?” Caden leans over and mumbles in my ear. I try not to laugh but it doesn’t work. Norma picked A Thousand Years by Christina
Perri as our wedding song. She said it described us perfectly. I’m a dude so I have no idea. I just know it’s pretty.

“Caden shut up!” Elizabeth exclaims on the front row. Caden and I both laugh at her as I watch Macy dance down the aisle throwing flower petals everywhere.

“Seriously though. This song?” Declan smacks him on the back of the head this time and Elizabeth smiles at him.

Shelby, Marley’s wife walks out then wearing a lovely violet gown. The short brunette walks slowly and smiles nervously. Norma being Norma refuses to have many female friends. So she asked her new cousin who wouldn’t dream of turning her down.

Teagan comes next also wearing a floor length violet gown. Her raven hair is pulled on top of her head and she looks stunning. She gives Declan a secret smile when she reaches us and goes off to her side.

The music changes to the wedding march and out comes Norma holding our baby girl, her father by her side. Her dress makes me want to find a private place so I can strip her out of it.
It’s pure white and strapless. It falls to an inch above her knees and it has black chiffon puffed out on the skirt. A total reverse of her prom dress. Her hair is down and there’s a veil pinned to the back.

She walks slowly the whole way and never loses eye contact with me. It’s like she wants me to know she is serious, but she doesn’t have to worry. I know she wants this just as much as I do.

I take her hand from Mr. Davis and then Audrey from her arms. Like any other time I pick up my daughter the entire world feels at peace. She is sleeping while sucking on her index finger. Figures.

I link my free hand with Norma’s and we face the preacher. He goes through the motions and we say what we are supposed to when asked. We finally say “I do” and my life is complete.

And when I finally kiss my wife, it feels like I have finally come home.

The End

About the Author:

Amanda lives in southern Arkansas with her husband and young daughter. Writing is her biggest passion and she would be nowhere without all the people in her head. She is also an obsessed reader. You won’t find her without her kindle or her laptop. She is the author of This Beautiful Thing (Young Love #1), Fire In Her Eyes (Summer Love #1), Angel Cuffs (short erotica story), and Norma Jean. She will be releasing her fourth novel, Wrong Kind of Love (Young Love #2) this summer.

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Norma Jean Playlist:

1.

Remember Everything-Five Finger Death Punch (American Capitalist)

2.

All Over You-Spill Canvas (No Really, I’m Fine)

3.

I Don’t Care-Apocalyptica featuring Adam Gontier (Worlds Collide)

4.

Apologize-One Republic (Dreaming Out Loud)

5.

Your Guardian Angel-Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (Don’t You Fake It)