Not many people get second chances. Sometimes they're not deserved and sometimes it just doesn't seem possible. After a accident takes away the memory of Jessica from the last five years, her now ex-fiancé Anthony Rizzo finds himself doing everythin...
So I haven't been a completely honest fiancé. When I was trying on dresses I told Anthony I didn't get a dress. But that's not true.
I found the perfect dress, one I completely fell in love with from the moment I looked in the mirror. And my sisters were on FaceTime with me and they loved it too but they couldn't see the whole thing. So in a spur of the moment decision I decided to buy it and have it shipped to a bridal shop here in Chicago. So they sent it here and they did the few alterations it needed and today I get to try it on. So I grab my sisters and my mom and we go to pick up the dress.
I'll admit, I was a little nervous. I didn't take pictures back in Paris because I didn't want Anthony to see it so all I have is my memories of what it looked like. And it wasn't like a normal wedding dress, but this wasn't a normal wedding. This is try number two in year number five. I wanted something that I felt like for my personality and situation and I felt like I found it.
We get inside and we were all pretty giddy. Jo is the only one of us who has gotten married so far but Jamie and Jenny were still young. Jamie has a girlfriend and they were pretty serious but neither of them want to talk about marriage. Who knows, they might be together and never marry. Not everyone wants to get married and there is nothing wrong with it. But it is something that means a lot to me and I would love to look back on this day 20 years in the future and smile. Show our kids and remind them that a wedding is just the beginning.
I see my dress sitting on the wall and I smile as big as possible. I was so excited to see what it looked like, to feel as beautiful as I feel in that dress.
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Once I get it on I look in the mirror and the tears were almost immediate. They added the vail and it was end game at that point. I was ready to get married right there.
I leave the changing room to show my sisters and my mom the dress. I know it wasn't anything over the top but I wasn't anything over the top. It was simple and go with the flow and at some points transparent and that was me.
"Oh sweetie" my mom gasps as her hands cover her mouth. I can just tell from her reaction she loved it as much as I did.
"Here comes the water works" Jamie teases as she pulls mom into a hug.
"You look absolutely stunning" Jenny assures me and I smile big.
"Thank you. I know I already bought the dress but there is no way I'm getting another one. I would wear this every day if I could" I admit.
"You're the most beautiful bride" my mom says.
"You're only saying that because Jo isn't in town yet" I tease. We were less than three weeks away but Jo and her family were still up in Michigan. They'll be here next week though.
"No. She was the most beautiful too" she claims as I roll my eyes. Typical mom, can't choose a favorite daughter.
I turn back to the mirror and take a good look. This dress was perfect for me to take Anthony's last name, to share memories with the ones I love and show that there is no force in this world stronger than what brings us together.
"This just made this so real. Oh wow" I laugh.
"You nervous" Jenny eonders.
"Not at all" I shake my head. "Just feels unreal, you know? Anthony and I have been through hell and back. I don't even know half of what he went through and I don't think I want to. I never want to know what it's like to love in the way he loves me and not be able to show that anymore.
And after everything, after me falling in love with him all over again we finally get to get married and we can start a family" I sniffle.
"Awww, come here. Group hug" Jenny demands.
I walk into her arms as my mom and Jamie wrap their arms around us. I was a emotional mess right now but that was okay. This was a emotional time in my life and I had three strong women here with me today. I know they will never let me down or let me go. Every time life hit me in the face, every moment I was stuck in therapy and in a hospital bed they were right by my side.
"I love you guys so much" I cry.
"We love you too Jessie" Jamie promises.
Once I pull myself together I get changed and mom takes the dress with her. Anthony has also easy asked so many times to see the dress I just know his nosey ass would look at it. So she keeps it safe and sound with her until the wedding. The bridesmaid dresses were ready to go and the groomsmen were ready to go. As far as outfits we were ready. The venue was set and the things were in place. Now all we do is wait.
After having lunch with them I go on home to see my dog and to a lesser extent my fiancé. I walk in to find the two wrestling on the floor. Tiny was just as big as Anthony is and he's just about one. I pray for those two when he's full grown down there wrestling like it's WWE.
"Alright boys" I laugh as I set my purse down. They both pop up and run over to the door where I was standing. Anthony pulls me into a kiss and Tiny jumps up wanting some love too.
"How are my boys" I ask as I give Tiny his pets.
"We missed you" Anthony pouts as I just shake my head. Such a child.
"Well I'm here and I'm ready for a movie" I admit.
"That sounds perfect" Anthony smiles.
So we cuddle up for the rest of the night and now I just have to wait to marry this man.
