Page 51 of Making Home with You (The Rockport Beach #3)

Finn

“You nervous?” I ask, chuckling a little as Beck stands, fidgeting with his cuff links.

“No,” he replies, shooting me a sideways glance.

“He is,” Ryan adds. “He’s totally shitting it.”

I chuckle. “Why the hell are you nervous? Beck, you’re marrying the girl of your dreams.”

“The love of your life,” Ryan adds, smiling.

Beck rolls his eyes at both of us. “Just you two wait,” he mutters. “You’ll be exactly the same way.”

Ryan and I look at each other and grin, before the music starts up and all of us turn toward the inn.

The place looks spectacular; the back veranda decorated with flowers and tiny lights.

The small gathering of people who have come to watch Beck and Kelsey finally tie the knot are all seated in front of a small gazebo where we wait.

Once upon a time it seemed like this day would never come, and while it has certainly taken longer than anyone expected or wanted, there’s no denying that it was always meant to be.

From the second Beck met Kelsey back when he was eighteen, he’s never looked back and despite disappearing to Boston for ten years, as soon as he came back here, I knew he was never gonna be dumb enough to leave her again.

I was so glad they’d finally worked it out. Even better that I’d not only gotten a new friend and business partner out of it, but also someone who meant more to me than anything.

I sweep my eyes over all of the people who are here, waiting to witness this moment.

It’s a small gathering, just their closest family and friends.

In amongst the guests are Ryan and Sarah’s parents, who I’ve finally had the pleasure of meeting.

They’re busy doting over their first grandchild, Lucy, happily looking after her while Erin and Ryan take part in the ceremony.

It’s hilarious to think of Ryan as a dad, although it’s definitely a role that comes naturally to him. All of us have been enjoying giving him shit though, about the fact he has a daughter now and that she’s going to make his life a living hell when she grows up and starts dating.

He just shakes his head and says, “Never gonna happen,” making us all laugh, Erin included. We all know he’s fighting a losing battle, the kid’s half Erin, half Ryan, two of the most stubborn people I know. If anyone’s going to defy and piss off her parents, it’s this kid.

None of us can wait.

“Finn,” Ryan whispers, nudging me a little.

I turn to the back door, watch as Sarah now comes through, pausing on the steps.

I can’t take my eyes off her, dressed in a strapless deep blue dress, her blonde hair tied up, exposing her shoulders and long neck.

She catches my eye, smiling as she winks at me.

I stand speechless, unable to comprehend just how beautiful she looks or how lucky I am to be with her.

I know Ryan and Beck mirror my look when Erin and then Kelsey finally walk outside. Pop is the one who walks Kelsey down to Beck and it’s not hard to see the pride on his face, the obvious love he has for the woman he’s considered a daughter ever since she was sixteen years old.

The ceremony is intimate and fun, both Beck and Kelsey opting to shun tradition in favor of a more relaxed vibe.

When they are finally announced as husband and wife, all of us cheer knowing this moment has been a really long time coming.

Afterward, we move into the tent that’s been set up on the back lawn, where tables have been set up around a small dance floor.

Ryan and I both give speeches, most of which are filled with stories about Beck, me covering the shit he and Kelsey used to get up to when they were first dating as kids, Ryan filling people in on the later years.

After that, Beck and Kelsey give a speech together, thanking everyone for supporting them and for sticking by them over the years. There are plenty of laughs and tears and watching the two of them, it’s impossible not to see how happy they both are.

When the formalities are over though, it’s party time.

“Come dance with me,” I whisper in Sarah’s ear.

She turns to me, a glass of champagne in her hand. “I thought you hated parties and dancing and stuff?” she says, smiling.

I grin, shrugging as I say, “Yeah I used to think I didn’t want a relationship either, but apparently I was wrong about that, too.”

Sarah cocks her head. “Apparently?”

I laugh, leaning over as I press a kiss to her lips. “Definitely,” I whisper against her mouth. “You’re the greatest thing to ever happen to me Sarah Summers,” I tell her. “And that is something I absolutely do know.”

Sarah slides an arm around my waist and squeezes me on the ass as she kisses me hard. “You better believe it,” she says, laughing.

We join the others on the dance floor, where I pull Sarah close, one arm around her back, the other holding her hand against my chest.

“You happy with the way everything’s turned out?” I ask as we move with the music.

She nods. “Yep. I can’t believe I finally have a job doing what I love and a home with the person I love.”

I smile. “Business is picking up isn’t it?” I ask, knowing that with the arrival of summer, Sarah has picked up a lot more clients, so much so that she’s got little time to work in the pub anymore.

“It’s been incredible,” she says, her hand on my back. “Better than I ever could have expected.”

I lean down and press a soft kiss to her lips. “It has been better than expected,” I tell her, not talking about her job now.

She grins. “Well, at least you won’t need to be my sugar daddy anymore.”

I chuckle. “I didn’t mind that part,” I admit.

Now she’s laughing. “You didn’t mind the sexual favors I offered up all the time, you mean.”

I grin. “Well, at least we know the magic really doesn’t die,” I say winking at her.

Around midnight, someone silences the music and taps a knife against a glass, letting us all know that Beck and Kelsey are leaving.

Grinning, the two of them walk hand in hand to the doorway of the tent, Kelsey gripping her bouquet tight. All of us gather to say farewell, Erin, Ryan, Sarah and me right at the front of the group.

Kelsey shoots Beck a quick glance and they share a secret smile before she turns and tosses her bouquet, over her head and into the crowd.

Ryan and I watch as the flowers arch high into the air before beginning their decent, right into the waiting hands of Sarah and Erin.