[captainodonoghue]

٠࣪⭑ 16.05.2024 ٠࣪⭑

[andrxsmartys]

He shook his head. "Baby, don't let her get you down. Not this weekend. It's going to be a good weekend. A beautiful one full of core memories and we don't want to let her bring us down at all. Plus, you are going to get girl time with her. It will all be okay. I know it's tough though." He hadn't seen as much of his friends and family lately as he much as he wished he did. He nodded his head. "We are going to have a stag do. The boys and I, including Janny are going to go out to eat. The grandmothers are going to take care of the kids."

He smiled softly at the memory of his late mother-in-law giving him the necklace and the amount of love that the woman held for him. He pulled a tiny satchel out of his pocket. "She told me she wanted you to have this so you could always have her near you." Inside was a blue rope bracelet that her mother had made just for her.

[andrxsmartys]

He gave his wife a hug and caressed her hair. "We are in the same time zone as them now. And once we get back home it'll be easier for you to catch up. In the meantime it's a good thing I scheduled a spa day of manis and pedis for you and your best girls. You needn't worry about the kids. I've got them." He let out a sigh and made a note to talk to Lu. It wasn't fair for his wife to be stuck in her feels because her best friend wasn't talking to her as much as they used to. He smirked at her. "You know I always have fun surprises up my sleeve."

He swallowed hard trying to keep from crying. "I loved her too. All I knew was I wanted her to like me and then she was one of my friends. A constant source of support and advice and love." He nodded his head. "Yes, wally is here."

[andrxsmartys]

He zipped his lips and then pretended to lock them before pretending to toss the key. "Your secret is safe with me. I know she might take something like that to heart." He winked at her. Both knowing that she'd know it was a joke because they'd tease each other like that. He let out a soft chuckle. "That does sound like a little white lie she'd tell to keep from getting busted. So you haven't talked to her in awhile?" He knew that just like he didn't like going without talking to his brother she didn't like going without talking to her sister.

He smiled at his wife and nodded. "I did talk to her a lot. You know every time she called she has to talk to both of us for like an hour. I loved her like my own mother." He smirked at her knowing full well she needed Wally to be here for this. "Yes, of course he is. Sorry your favorite people haven't been talking to you lately."

[andrxsmartys]

He smiled and nodded. His wife was going to be so surprised when she saw the actual gown. He knew he had told a little white lie about the origin of the gown but it would be so worth it. He hoped that wearing mava's gown would help her feel like her mava was there with her. Wrapped around her in the silk. Shopping for his wife and buying her new things was one of his favorite things to do. "Burn, no but really it is hard for her to keep a secret, especially from you. You're welcome, my love."

He let out a soft chuckle. "She did help me plan. I know we've been to a couple Greek weddings but I wanted this to be as authentic as possible. Who better to help than mava? You know that lady knew how to throw a party and also keep me in line." He smiled and kissed her. When he pulled away he winked at her. "Together we are perfection."

[onexmillion]

[andrxsmartys]

He nodded his head with a smile. "Yes, baby. I bought you a ballgown. But not the really fluffy kind but actually just a really sleek gown." He loved his wife more than anything in the world and it was going to be such a blessing getting to celebrate their marriage by renewing their vows in her hometown. Little did she know he had looked at her mother's wedding pictures when selecting her gown. "They had to say they were somewhere. I couldn't have you catching wind of my plans. Of course we need our family by our sides."

He shook his head. "This is too big of an anniversary to just do something small. Plus, it's been a tough year. And honestly, mava knew how much you wanted to get married in Greece and how you missed out on that opportunity. She actually helped me plan this." He smirked and let out a soft laugh. "You're the perfect one in this relationship."

[onexmillion]

[andrxsmartys]

He chuckled at her reaction before letting out a sigh. "My darling princess, you are going to wear a ballgown made for a Greek goddess just like you are. I have it picked out. Tomorrow will be a day of pampering. The family is all here. Mel, Lena, Lu and all the baby girls will be taking you to get your nails, hair and make up done. Then I will see you at the chapel on the hill and then we will party all night."

He pressed a kiss to her lips. "I am so glad that you are willing to marry me again. It would've been really awkward if you said no. As for when did I have time, we are celebrating a big anniversary this year so I wanted to do something big. I hope that's okay."

[onexmillion]

[andrxsmartys]

He loved his wife more than life itself. After spending a few weeks on the island he had received the last letter from his mother-in-law. It was cryptic but he knew exactly what he needed to do. He wanted to renew their vows on the island. He had already planned on doing it but the letter really helped give him the bump he needed to actually follow through with it. He knew his wife was going to hate doing this without her mother present but it was going to be so so worth it. He had always wanted to marry her in the little church that her parents got married in but they didn't have enough money when they got married to make that happen in the way that they wanted.

He had flown all the family to Greece and made sure they all had somewhere to stay that they wouldn't stumble upon them. He just had to ask his wife the question. So he took her to their favorite beach at sunset and got down on one knee. "My darling, I loved you the first time I asked you this question and I love you more now. Will you marry me again?"

He let out a soft laugh. "Here's the catch. I want to marry you tomorrow night. I already have everything planned and your sisters are here."

[onexmillion]

[andrxsmartys]

He chuckled and placed their order. Just doubling it and having it put in the same bowl so they could share. He asked for the extra honey and some whipped cream. He loved how she became like a kid in a candy store whenever they were going to get a sweet treat. This was a glimmer of what his wife used to act like and what he was hoping to bring back to her everyday.

He shook his head. "I don't need you to be covered in ice cream. You are sweet enough just the way you are." He winked at her playfully.

[onexmillion]

[andrxsmartys]

He scanned the flavors and saw melon and in that moment his decision was made. "I'm feeling fruity. I think I am going to get to melon and banana." He smiled at her. "What are you in the mood for?"

He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her close. He whispered in her ear. "Only you. You are my favorite temptation." He didn't even really need the ice cream but he'd brought her here at her mother's request. Even if the request came from beyond the grave he was going to honor it.

[onexmillion]

[andrxsmartys]

He smiled at her as he caressed her knuckles with his thumb. "Sharing depends on what flavor you want. What are you in the mood for?" There were times when he would willingly share with his wife, and then there were times when he would rather not. It all depended on the flavor as there were just some flavors he didn't love.

He opened the door for her so that she could walk inside. He loved how this one always smelled like a mix of fruit and waffle cones. Such a sweet smell.

[onexmillion]

[andrxsmartys]

After they finished eating he looked at his wife with a playful expression. "Are you ready to go to your surprise?" He knew his mother-in-law knew what she was doing, he just hoped his wife wouldn't get too sad going to that place.

After she agreed, he walked with her toward the door before leading her to the car. He then drove them to her favorite gelato shop. "Mava once told me that you loved their gelato so much you made them come here every night after dinner. And that's where your sweet tooth started."

[onexmillion]

[andrxsmartys]

He nodded his head remembering the first time his mother-in-law had served him pea soup. He hadn't been to sure about it when he heard about it but then he smelled it and it actually smelled really good and he gave it a try and it was so worth it. It was so much better than he could have even thought. "It was such a pleasant surprise. I thought it was going to be gross, but it wasn't. I was shocked." He smirked at her. "Yes, it would ruin it very quickly."

A sad smile came over his face. "I did lose another mom, but you don't need to be worrying about taking care of me when you are the one that needs to be taken care of. At least right now." He smiled at her and brought her hand up to press a kiss to it." He wrapped his arm around her. "Baby, I love you more than you know."

[onexmillion]

[andrxsmartys]

He could tell from the look on her face that she was fighting tears. "I don't know why I love the pea soup so much but it is really yummy to me." He raised an eyebrow. "Big peas? Oh really?" He shook his head. "I'm afraid if I give you a hint you'll know right away. There wouldn't be too much of a surprise."

He nodded his head with a smile. He was sad but he needed to be strong for his wife. "I of course miss her. But I am okay. I promise." He offered his pinky to make the promise. He pressed a kiss to her forehead. "Let's eat the soup and get out of here."

[onexmillion]

[andrxsmartys]

Watching his wife scrub the clean sink he already knew what mood she was in without even having to ask her. One of the perks or downsides of knowing his wife so well. It all depended on how he looked at it. "Baby, that stain isn't even that noticeable. I think you have already gotten it really clean." He sniffed the air. "How did I know it was pea soup? It smells so good. I am hungry. But after lunch I have a surprise for you. And no it isn't a naked surprise."

He nodded his head, though he wouldn't let his wife know if he wasn't okay. She deserved to focus solely on her own grieving and issues with her mother being gone. He could only image how hard that was to deal with and he made it his whole goal in life to keep her calm and try to make her happy. "I'm doing just fine love." What his wife didn't know is he had letters from her mother on places to take her that she would be filled with happy memories. And how to trigger those happy memories. So today's adventure was one of those happy memories.

[onexmillion]

[andrxsmartys]

Being in his wife's hometown was a pleasant change of pace and scenery. It had been awhile since they'd been to the Greek islands and he knew his wife had missed it. He could see her sparkle coming back a little bit.

"Baby girl, what are you doing?" He asked as he walked into the kitchen with a daughter in each arm. "Or I guess I should ask what are you cooking?" He loved watching his wife cook. She did it more here than when they were at home. He couldn't help but wonder if it was because she felt connected to her mother when she was in the kitchen.

He let out a soft sigh as he put the girls in the play yard and walked over to wrap his arms around his wife from behind. "How are you doing this morning? Are you doing okay?"

[onexmillion]

[andrxsmartys]

He nodded his head. "Of course they are all special and meaningful. I love when you try to set me off the trail when I am getting closer to finding out what the secret or surprise is. I think my favorite surprises have been about our babies." Those she'd been able to hide well and every time she'd told him they were expecting she surprised him in a different way.

He raised an eyebrow as he pulled her closer. "Maybe that tango is the goal." He winked at her. He was always down to do any dance with her that she wanted. He nodded his head. "I think that sounds perfect to be honest. Let's do it!" Was he nervous about the prospect of adopting? Of course! Was he going to act like he wasn't nervous? Definitely!

He let out a soft chuckle. "This is a rare treat." He dipped her slowly before bringing her up and pressing a kiss to her lips. "It does feel weird to not have Gael busting in, but I also appreciate that he isn't busting in. It feels nice to just be grown ups again for a moment."

[onexmillion]