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RACHEL’s POV

It was a very busy day for me, I just had two meeting with clients. My only break was the ten minutes phone call from Alexis. He was having so much fun with his father in South America. I was happy BSB fans accepted Alexis easily and didn’t give the kid a hard time. I knew most of them hated me but that’s a different story.

I looked up when a tall dark haired woman walked into the office. I looked her up and down, not knowing who this woman was or why she was in my office. She introduced herself as Lauren. I racked my brain where did I meet her. Lauren? Lauren...Lauren, why did that name sound so familiar, then it hit me. Nick’s girlfriend. I was surprised. I'd heard of her before but never seen her before. I wasn’t sure what I'd have guessed her to be but certainly I hadn't expected to see the woman standing before me.

She was not what I was accustomed to seeing Nick with in all the years I dated Alex. A bit curvier, not the glamourous hollywood starlet Nick had an addiction for, Still with those sparkling blue eyes and a natural glow to her, she was a sight to see.

As I sumed her up, I couldn't help but feel a surge of pride run through me. Nicky, who had been like a big brother to me, had finally grown up. He'd looked past the superficial and discovered the true beauty of a woman is in the subtlties, and Lauren seemed to radiate with it strength and security. I smiled sweetly to her and motioned her to sit down.

“What can I do for you, Lauren?”

“I just want to give this personally to you. Nick asked me to hand this personally to his sisters.” She was smiling while handing the white envelope to me.

“No. I am not Nick’s sister—“ Lauren cut me off

“Well for him, you are.”

She smiled again and I find her more attractive now. I opened the envelope and found an invitation inside it. I almost screamed when I read the first line on the invitation. I looked at Lauren, I was still smiling.

“Nick is getting married?!”

I was not sure how I delivered that sentence, if I was asking her or I was making a statement. Lauren laughed softly.

“It’s hard to believe, isn’t it?” She paused for a moment and shot a glance at the invitation card “I myself had a hard time believing him.”

“Wow! You are really the right girl for him. You made him believe in marriage again. Best wishes in advance and please tell Nick Congratulations.” I extended my hand to her and she gladly accepted.

“Nick would probably call you in an hour so you can tell him that yourself.” Lauren checked on her watch “I think I have to go now, I have a flight to catch in three hours. I’ll be going to Canada, got to give Leslie her invitation.”

“I see. You’re going alone?” I asked in a concerned tone.

“Yup. Nick gave me a tough job, just like you his other three sisters has no idea he’s getting married in two weeks! Imagine how Angel and BJ freaked out.” She laughed

“Oh yeah! I can imagine Angel’s reaction and I am glad I wasn’t the one who handed her that invitation.” We both laughed at that thought. “It’s so nice to meet you Lauren, and I am so glad Nick found you.”

“It’s so nice to finally meet you too. I’ve heard so much about you.”

“Well, I wish Nick told you nice things about me.” I chuckled.

“No! Not from Nick. From Alex. And yes he told me nice things about you.” Lauren looked me in the eyes “Alex loves you so much and I think you two deserve a second chance. I’ll see you on my wedding.”

“I wouldn’t miss it for the world. See you in two weeks.”

I waved at her before she gets in her car. I let out a deep sigh as she drove away. I called up my favourite designer as soon as I got in my office.
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I opened my eyes when I heard the alarm go off. I turned it off and went to the bathroom to take a shower. Today was the the day I had been waiting to come for two months. The Backstreet Boys’ South America tour ended yesterday, just in time for Nick’s wedding in three days time. Alex called last night to inform me that he would bring back Alexis today. I finished my shower in twenty five minutes, which was way too fast for me. I got dressed and went downstairs, I saw Ally on her way out.

“Hey! Crissy left that for you an hour ago.”

Ally pointed at a big white box in the couch. I smiled, I knew what it was. Crissy was a friend and a small time designer. I ordered a gown for Nick’s wedding. Ally nodded and headed out.

“Take care, Sis!”

I called out to her and got an ‘ok’ for an answer. I went to check out the gown, I opened the box and pulled the dress out of the box. It was beautiful, a purple halter dress with jewel embellishment in the waist. Crissy copied it from the dress Holly Hunter wore at the Emmy awards last year. I couldn’t believe that she chose purple, AJ’s favourite color, to be the color of my dress. I put the dress back in the box and brought it in my room.

I went back downstairs to prepare some breakfast. I heard a car stopped in front of the house when I walked into the kitchen. I ran back to the front door and opened it, I was so happy to see Alexis again. He gained some weight and it looked good in him, he looks perfect now more than ever. Alexis ran to me screaming.

“Moooooooooooom!” He hugged me so tight “I miss you so much! And Daddy said he missed you too”

“You have no idea how much Mommy missed you. Did you have fun?”

“Yes! I have so many stories to tell.”

I can sense the excitement on Alexis’ voice. I was ready for him to talk my ears off.

“Tell me all about it, sweetie.”

“There are Lots of girls screaming Dad’s name, they all wanted to touch daddy but I did not let them, Mom.”

“Why not? They are his fans.”

“Because Daddy belongs to you.”

I couldn’t help but laugh. How can a three year old say things like that? I looked at AJ, but like me he was looking at Alexis with amusement with his eyes. We were both amazed by our son’s intelligence.

“I got to go, buddy, I’ll see you in 3 days.” AJ turned Alexis around and kissed him on the cheeks then embraced him tight.

“Bye, Dad. See you in three days.” Alexis looked up to me “Mom, Uncle Nicky is getting married.”

“I know, sweetheart, your Aunt Lauren was here a week ago.”

“Lauren was here?” AJ asked, I nodded.

“She gave me my invitation.”

“Ok. See you two in three days. Bye” AJ waved before he gets into his car then he drove off.

“Let’s get inside, sweetheart, and tell me everything.”