The Runaway Groom

They were led to the VIP room where Irene and Tommy sat on the couch, waiting while Erin got changed in the dressing room.

There were plenty of sweets and beverages prepared on the table, and Tommy started to snack on the chocolate.

Irene had to take out a tissue to wipe the chocolate that smudged over his mouth. "Take it slow.”

Tommy held it out to her mouth. “This is good. Try it, Mommy."

Irene opened her mouth and ate it.

There was a lemony flavor to the strong chocolate taste, and there was a minty freshness to the sugar sweetness.

The texture was rich and good as Tommy described it.

She quietly watched as Tommy went through everything else, while Erin soon came out of the changing room in her wedding gown.

It fused modern fashion with traditional Zidonian styles.

Despite Erin's usually lively demeanor, she appeared more prim and mature with the gown. After all, getting too risque at a wedding ruined the solemnity, especially if children or elderly were attending.

that Erin had given it extra

do I look?" Erin asked, twirling in front

repeatedly.

on his snacks and murmured,

praised for their

arched her back to pat his head.

makeup and hairstyle since it had to match the gown. They ended up working late into the afternoon.

in the car, but even before he opened his eyes, he asked, "Bring me

Irene laughed from his reaction, and Erin asked, "What

they had left the boutique and were in the

got some confectionery at

when Irene and Tommy reached their lodgings, and Tommy went to sleep after a bath, worn out

her baby so that Mrs.

Zachary was around, though they might be

call to ask, and she tucked in her baby when it was late. It was late when she sensed the door opening while asleep, but she