Baby Boy Henry (Complete)

Chapter 36

Chapter 36

The very moment the word left her lips it was like a match had been lit. People moved from every direction, happy chatter, and hustled movements until it was just Henry and Marnie left still gazing at each other.

Standing up, Henry pulled Marnie into his arms, "Thank you. Thank you for saying yes." They held each other for but a moment then Judy stepped into the room.

Clearing her throat, she said with a cheeky grin, "Well, Henry, your transportation has arrived. We will see you soon."

He turned his face towards Marnie kissed her on the forehead and whispered, "See you soon." With that, he swiftly left the room leaving Judy with a mischievous grin on her face.

Both girls giggled at the turn of events. "Ohhh Ma, how romantic and to think we never thought we would get married. But here I am engaged and you about to walk down the aisle."

The two embraced, hugging each other tightly until Joshie's voice interrupted from the door, "Mummy, I got a special guest for Auntee Ma." Both girls turned to look at the doorway as a fun, curly-haired woman bounced into the room running as quickly as she could in her dress to hug the stunned women.

"How?" was all Marnie could ask as Heidi hugged her tightly.

"Henry organised it, he let me know what he was planning and that it might backfire. I just laughed knowing you would say yes." The energy she brought to the room was infectious and now the three women and Joshie bustled to get ready. Marnie was ready in her silver dress, both her bridesmaids Judy and Heidi were dressed in different shades of burgundy and Joshie had arrived sporting a cute little tux.

Just as they wondered what would happen next, Charlie poked his head in. "Your transport has arrived ladies." They all followed Charlie out into the hall.

Their first surprise was the coats he handed them, stylish fax fur coats the dark grey complimenting the burgundy and a pure white one to compliment the silver. Stepping out into the cold they were grateful for the coats especially at what was before them. An open horse and carriage waited with four beautiful while mares holding their heads high. It was so regal. Charlie and the carriage owner helped the women and Joshie up into the carriage placing warm blankets over their legs. The five now seated the horseman gave a "giddi up" and they were on their way.

Marnie was expecting a small affair, maybe at their local parish, but the destination was further away. They continued to travel the cold wind painting her cheeks red. As they neared, the building that loomed ahead of them surprised her, and in awe, they pulled into the road leading to Mont Orgueil Castle. The castle was lit against the night time sky, the glow-giving a magical atmosphere. Marnie gasped holding Judy tight. "Am I dreaming Judy? Please tell me am I dreaming." Her sister also stunned, kept gazing at the magnificent view.

A camera shuttered snapping her out of the stupor. Looking at Charlie who was sitting across from her, his cheeky grin making it almost impossible to be mad at him. "That was perfect, Hank will love that picture."

They pulled up to the main entrance, where attendants helped them all down from the carriage. Marnie thanked the horseman and walked to the mares caressing them one at a time. "Thank you, precious ones. Thank you." From the moment Charlie stepped off the carriage she heard the camera clicking away, but from here on in she was going to ignore it. She wanted to savour every moment tonight. Leaving the horses, the Bride and her entourage headed into the building.

She felt like a princess, the building was just as she would expect from a castle. It felt grand and she felt regal, dressed in her silver ball gown the sound of her shoes echoing around the chamber as they reached the ceremony hall. Giggling to herself, she wondered how much of a fool Henry would have looked if she had said no. This must have taken a lot of planning.