The Wife I Never Met
Chapter 159 (The End)

” Hey, I need to introduce you to some people.”

Matthew said with a serious face, which made Stacey freeze on one spot and not fight him off any longer.

Seeing that she had stopped fighting him, he took that as a consent from her side and so he brought her over to his friends.

” Guys this is the mother of my kids, my woman Stacey, please do respect her.”

The guys started welcoming her warmly as they were happy to hear that Matthew had finally decided to settle down and start his own family.

” So this is the famous Stacey we’ve been hearing about? It’s my pleasure to finally meet you. Please accept this toast from me as we celebrate this wonderful day.”

This went on with almost everyone she was being introduced to, and since she didn’t want to come across as being rude, she drank to each and every toast made to her and by the time they got to the last guy she was now flushing red on her face as she couldn’t drink any more. She had reached her limits and luckily for her Matthew noticed this before she could even embarrass herself in front of so many people she had just met.

Matthew then told Liam that he’d be taking Stacey to bed as she was already drunk and that was the last time they were seen that night.

Once both his friends were gone, Liam didn’t see the need to linger any longer, so he too headed straight to bed.

The following day, which was the day of the wedding, the girls were woken up by someone banging on their door.

Lisa dragged her tired body to the door to see who it was so early in the morning, she opened a small gap and peaked but Donna pushed the door wide opened and walked in holding a pack of energy drinks in her hand.

” Owh my God, I can’t believe that you guys are still sleeping at such a time, Ciara! Melissa! Azzy Wake up your mom will be here in no time, we don’t want her to replace this place looking like a shebeen now.

Azlea who didn’t touch a single drop of alcohol the previous night was the first one to wake up, she took a can of the energy drink from Donna, took a few sips and then began picking up the empty glasses of wine on the floor and throwing them in the trash can. She then continue to straighten up the room with the help of both Lisa and Donna.

After that they began taking their shower and started getting ready for the wedding which was to take place in just a few hours.

Ciara was then surrounded by a group of people who were dolling her up for her big day, one was working on her makeup while the other on her hair.

Today was the day she had dreamt about all her life, the day she’ll be wearing a wedding dress for the very first time and look like the princess that she was. Except now she was a queen and Lina was the princess.

On the other side Stacey opened her eyes as the sun rays started sipping in through the windows and shining in her eyes causing her to wake up. When she opened her eyes she noticed that there was someone else in bed with her, it was a man and his hand wrapped around her body .

” Uuuh Matthew?”

She started waking him up as well, she wanted to know how she ended up in that man’s bed naked at this hour.

“Mhmm?”

Matthew answered but was still tired from the previous night’s activity and wanted some extra minutes to sleep.

” How did I get here?”

” You came here with me, come on let’s sleep It’s still too early for this.”

He turned to the other side and closed his eyes again to sleep.

” Too early, what do you mean too early? Matt you took advantage of me while I was drunk, just pray that nobody sees me while coming out of here.”

She scolded at him while putting on her things, when it registered to Matthew what Stacey was about to do, all his sleep cleared up and he quickly woke up and walked up to her, this time he was prepared to claim his woman.

He held her hands to stop her from dressing up and pulled her closer.

” Hey what are you doing? Let go!”

” Stacey what are we really doing here?”

” Can’t you see that I’m getting dressed and am about to get out of this room?.”

” No what I mean is, we’re certainly both inlove with each other and have been like that for the longest of times, so what are these games that we are playing, can’t we be serious and act like adults for once?”

” What do you mean, I am an adult and have been acting like one. You are the one who still enjoy playing, you are the one who’s afraid of commitment.”

Matthew looked down and gathered his strength to say what was in his heart.

” Yes I am afraid of commitment, I am afraid of being let down, but with you I am will to take that risk.”

The room went dead silent and after some time he continued

” Don’t you get it Stacey? I love you, I always have and always will. Last night I didn’t take advantage of you but how you responded was a clear indication that you wanted this as much as I did.”

It was a lot for her to take in at once, she had always loved the man but held back since she was aware of his issues with commitment but now everything was different and now Matthew was willing to try it out with her.

” let me think about it.”

That was all she said before she walked out of the door and straight to her room.

She did everything robotically as her mind was preoccupied by what happened in Matthew’s room.

Once she was done dressing up she went over to Ciara’s dressing room to help out with her preparations, but sadly by the time she got there the wedding planner had also just arrived.

” Dear all the guest have been seated, so we have only twenty minutes before you need to go out.”

That was the announcement she heard from the planner as she walked in.

” Hey sorry I overslept, I guess I had a lot to drink last night.”

Ciara had known Stacey for many years now so she could tell that this was only a coverup story, something wasn’t right with her friend.

” Come out with it, what happened? And don’t you dare say nothing because I know you.”

” Friend today is your big day, I don’t want to spoil that for you.”

“Hey who cares, I’m already married anyway and right now I’m only concerned about you.”

Left with no other choice Stacey quickly summarize everything that had happened then asked for Ciara’s opinion.

“Friend Matt is a good guy and he truly loves you, but this is a decision you need to make. Just listen to your heart.”

Right then they were called in as it was now time for the ceremony to begin.

They all walked in just as how they had practiced the previous day and were now waiting for ciara to walk in.

The song began playing everyone stood up and all looked at her as she walked in the aisle with her dad.

Liam fell inlove with her all over again as he watched her in an angelic, fairy looking self. He smiled at her as she was finally standing right next to him.

After a few words from the marriage official, it was now time for them to exchange vows and after that they exchanged rings, Liam opted to keep his old ring as it was his gift from Ciara but he had a custom diamond ring made for his wife with her initials on it.

Just as the marriage official was about to say he may k**s the bride, Liam spoke.

” I have one last present for my wife.”

Then Lina walked up holding an envelope in her hands and handed it over to Liam.

Liam took the envelope thanked his daughter and then looked at Ciara.

” I didn’t really book this resort, but actually purchased it. This is my wedding present to you my love. You have made me the happiest man alive,you have sacrificed a lot to be with me today and have been through a lot in order to maintain our love, you have fought for us hence I say thank you. I love you Mrs Jones and I’ll always do.”

By the time he finished speaking Ciara was tearing up, he then sealed it with a k**s and also hugged her to soothe her.

Now that the formal part was done it was now time to party. They had managed to overcome all the obstacles in their lives and were ready to start this new chapter together in peace.

They were now at the reception having their first dance as a married couple, after some time people started joining them on the dance floor, even Matthew stood up and asked Stacey for a dance and to his surprise, she agreed. She laid her head on his chest while their bodies connected to one and moving slowly to the music, being in this man’s arms brought her so much contentment and sense of security that at some point she found herself saying.

” I am willing to build a life with you, and be with you till my last days here on this earth.”

Hearing this Matthew thought he didn’t hear properly but still with a full blown smiled on his face he asked,

” What did you just say?”

Stacey smiled and only nodded her head, to say ” you heard exactly what I said.”

The day ended beautifully with everyone content with their lives and how peaceful it was. They danced, ate and drank to their heart’s desire.

All was just well.