Page 171 of The Billionaire's Baby
"Maybe some traditions are meant to be broken?" Edward's features take on an odd look. "Perhaps, the more things change, the more they remain the same, know what I mean?"
"No," I shake my head, "not really."
"Edward means, why not have the registrar marry us, so he has a chance to enjoy the wedding? Not that he doesn't enjoy it when he's conducting the ceremony," Arpad adds. "Am I right, Father?"
Edward nods, "Also, and not that this would matter, but just so you are aware, it's your name that's on the license."
"It is?" Arpad scowls then turns to me, "So you were sure all along that I'd turn up?"
"I'd hoped." I half smile at him. "I had nothing to lose right?"
"And the white dress at the boutique?" He rubs his jaw, "I could have sworn I saw you purchase a white wedding dress."
"White huh?" I can't stop the small from curving my lips, "How did you know that?"
He presses his lips together. "You knew I was keeping an eye on you?"
I nod.
"You knew that I couldn't keep away from you?"
I smile wider.
He scowls and I can't stop the giggle that wells up from my throat.
"Bloody hell, Sparks," He rubs the back of his neck, "you really were one step ahead of me all this time."
"I tried." I say trying and failing to sound gleeful.
His gaze intensifies. He peruses my features, "What would you have done if I hadn't turned up?"
"But you did." I peer up at me from under my eyelashes.
"Were you that confident that I'd show?" he murmurs.
"Yes." I glance down, then back at him, "No, I wasn't. But I had nothing to lose, right? I had to put things in motion, then pray everything worked out."
"You have a devious mind, almost wife."
"I learned from the best, almost husband."
I lick my lips and he lowers his head to mine, the intent to kiss me clear.
Edward clears his throat just then, and I frown up at him.
"You'll have plenty of time for that later." He chuckles, "Besides the registrar is waiting."
He moves to the side as Nikolai steps up. "I'm walking my sister down the aisle."
He glares at Niko, "If you think I'm letting go of her for one minute now that I've found her again—"
"Ari," I nudge him, "behave."
He glances down at me. "You want him to walk you down the aisle?"
"He's my brother."
Arpad searches my features, then nods. He places my hand in Niko's outstretched one, then turns to me again. "I'll see you soon, babe."
