Miracle In March (30 page)

‘Wheels?'

‘Yeah, I had started calling my constant companion Marilyn, but your mother got jealous. So, Wheels it is now.' He smiled.

Emma did too, and glanced over at the playground behind and to the right of the congregation, where Amelia and Bob were keeping Jackson amused. He had grown quite fond of the two in the last few months, and they'd become Jackson-Approved Babysitters, Registered Carers of Owly, and Qualified Operators of the Sound Machine. With James' parents now living in Queensland, it had been great to find two other people who Jackson could cope with when Emma and James needed time alone. She smiled as he played with Owly on the equipment, realising that in a few moments, she would officially be his mother, and her dreams of becoming a parent would be fully realised. It had taken a while, but she'd come to know that her fulfilment didn't need to come from pregnancy and childbirth, but from being part of a child's life and helping them reach their full potential with love, commitment, and dedication. With Jackson, and James, she'd been gifted with more than she thought she'd ever receive.

‘Well, c'mon Wheels, do your thing.' Emma gestured to the controls on the automated wheelchair, and her dad was about to press one when she put her hand in front of it. ‘Wait.' She moved in front of the chair. ‘If you can't technically walk me down the aisle, Dad, then I'm going to roll with you.' She sat on his lap and adjusted her simple, elegant wedding dress so it wouldn't catch in the wheels. ‘Am I too heavy?' she asked.

‘No. Half my body can barely feel it anyway. Let's get this show on the road.' He instructed Wheels to start moving forward and gripped the steering handle.

Emma giggled as they began their journey towards the front. Guests chuckled and snapped photos, including Marie Gallagher who stood at the front next to Martin and Lizzie and her nine-month-old daughter, Hope.

Emma smiled at the crowd, a light breeze wafting around her face as it moved from the ocean towards her, as though embracing her with the promise of a fresh new life. The occasional fluffy white clouds in a perfect blue sky complemented the blue and white theme, and seagulls swooped overhead in what looked like a synchronised dance of bliss. The salty scent of the ocean felt like home as she got closer to the front, and her heart rate rose as she caught the gaze of the singer and guitarist who was filling the great outdoors of the holiday park with his soulful, earthy voice. He winked at her and she smiled wide. She never thought that international superstar and Tarrin's Bay born and bred, Drew Williams, would be singing at her wedding. Thanks to her yoga teacher, Chrissie, who'd been able to set up the surprise gift for her. His romantic, cruisy melody filled her with joy, and anticipation of what was to come.

She basked in the perfection of the moment as she saw James standing next to his best man, André. Her fiancé wore a blue-grey suit with white shirt open at the top, showing a hint of his tanned chest. His thick, dark hair was expertly styled in sexy waves, and his face beamed. He didn't take his eyes off her. She locked eyes with her soon-to-be husband, while admiration, appreciation, and electrifyingly magnificent love filled her heart to the brim and overflowed.

‘I love you,' he mouthed as she got closer, and Emma mouthed it back. Birds chirped and the breeze danced around her in celebration, and she realised how lucky she was to have been given a second chance in not only life, but love, and to be rolling down the aisle towards her one true love, her soulmate, her miracle.

THE END

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