Chapter 17: Getting Married

As the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, Jess and Pedro settled into a comfortable routine with their twin boys, Kingsley and Leyland. They had found a way to navigate the chaos of parenthood, and their love for each other had only grown stronger. One evening, as they were putting the twins down for bed, Pedro turned to Jess with a serious look on his face. "Jess, from the moment I met you, I knew that you were special," he said, his brown eyes locked on hers. "You're an incredible woman, an amazing mother, and my best friend. I want to spend the rest of my life making memories with you." Jess's heart skipped a beat as she realized what was happening. She had been sensing that Pedro was leading up to something, but she hadn't expected it to happen so soon. "What are you saying, Pedro?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Pedro took a deep breath and pulled out a small box from his pocket. "I'm saying that I want to marry you," he said, his voice trembling with emotion. "I want to wake up every morning with you by my side, to face every challenge together, and to build a life filled with love, laughter, and music." Tears of joy streamed down Jess's face as Pedro got down on one knee and opened the box, revealing a beautiful diamond ring. She nodded eagerly, and Pedro slid the ring onto her finger. "Yes, yes, a million times yes!" she exclaimed, as Pedro swept her into his arms. Their engagement was met with cheers and congratulations from their friends and family. Pedro's bandmates were overjoyed for him, and they immediately started making plans for a bachelor party. Jess's friends, meanwhile, were thrilled to start planning the wedding. As they began to make plans for their special day, Jess and Pedro knew that they wanted it to be a celebration of their love, surrounded by the people they cherished most. They decided on a beautiful outdoor wedding, with a breathtaking view of the Los Angeles skyline. The wedding day arrived, and Jess looked stunning in her lace gown, her hair styled perfectly, and her makeup flawless. Pedro, dashing in his tailored suit, couldn't take his eyes off her as she walked down the aisle. The ceremony was a beautiful blend of laughter, tears, and music. Pedro's bandmates performed a special song for the occasion, and Jess's friends and family were in attendance to celebrate their love. As they exchanged their vows, Jess and Pedro promised to love and cherish each other, through the ups and downs of life, and to build a future filled with love, laughter, and adventure. With a kiss, they sealed their love, and the crowd erupted in cheers and applause. As they walked down the aisle, hand in hand, Jess and Pedro knew that their love would be the foundation of their marriage, and that they would face whatever life threw their way, together. Their wedding reception was a lively celebration, with music, dancing, and plenty of laughter. Pedro's band performed a special set, and Jess's friends and family toasted their love. As the night drew to a close, Jess and Pedro shared a romantic first dance, swaying to the music under the stars. They knew that their love would continue to grow and evolve, and that their marriage would be a beautiful journey, filled with love, laughter, and adventure. With their love shining bright, Jess and Pedro embarked on their new life together, as husband and wife, surrounded by their friends, family, and the two little boys who had brought them even closer together.