Two years later…. 

Angelina sat facing the vanity mirror while the make-up artist finished her make-up. She was intent on ignoring the women around her. They were all giggly and happy while she was a nervous wreck. In her defense this was a big day for her and she was sure that she wasn’t the only one nervous. As the finishing touches were put on her make-up she saw her mother walk in they made eye contact through the mirror and Angi smiled.  

“Hey everybody why don’t we give these two a moment” Renee said out of nowhere.  

As everybody went filing out the door Angi’s mom sat down in front of her.  

“You look beautiful sweetheart.”  

“Mom I know I have on water proof make-up, but please don’t make me cry.” Angi chuckled. 

Her mom smiled at her. “No crying you can save that for a little later, just so long as they are tears of joy.” 

Angi looked at her mother for a moment before speaking again. “Were you nervous?”  

“Are you kidding? I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest. It’s a natural reaction to have. The question is do you feel as though you have made the right choice?” 

Angi was quite for a moment and then she smiled thinking to herself. “I more than feel it mom.”  

“Well then lets get you down that aisle” 

“Mom, can I have a few minutes?” Angi asks 

“Of course sweetheart. I’ll be right outside waiting.” Her mother says while walking out the door.” Angelina turned to face the mirror again taking one last look at herself before pulling the front part of her veil over her face. She took a deep breath and stood to head out the door. In the front foyer everyone was scrambling to get into place. It took a moment before anyone noticed she was standing there. 

“So are we ready to get this show on the road people?” Angi asked smiling.  

Renee walked up to her to whisper something in her ear. “I still can’t believe that you’re getting married today” She said and Angi could tell she was smiling.  

“I’m going to tell you the same thing I said to mom. Don’t make me cry right now. You know that anything could set me off right now.” She laughed.  Angelina stood to the side as she watched them open the doors to her future. She took her place next to her mother as she watched the bridal party walk down the aisle to the alter where she knew her soul mate was waiting for her. All the back and forth fighting, cry and contemplating lead her to this very moment. Before she knew it her mother was walking her down the aisle.   

I know I’ve made the right decision, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not still nervous about this whole thing. I’m getting married for crying out loud!! I hear the pastor talking but I’m stuck. I’m stuck looking in those eyes that I want to be looking at forever and I know that by the way my soul mate is smiling at me that I better start paying attention. It was like I was on auto pilot and I knew when I was suppose to answer, but I really need to pay attention now if I am going to have any hope of walking back down the aisle. 

“By the power vested in me by the state of California I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.” I heard the cheers in the place but I wasn’t really focused on that, just that smile on his face had me in a whole other world. I heard the pastor speaking again.  

“I now present to you Mr.& Mrs. Justin Timberlake.”  He grabbed my hand and carefully walked me back out to the entrance.     

I felt someone shaking me but I didn’t want to move. “Angi you might want to get up.” I hear Toni laugh. I sit up some in the bed and just glare at her for a moment.

“Aww babe don’t look at me like that.” She says “I’m sorry if I interrupted your dream. I know how much you like to see me in your dreams.”

I roll my eyes as I start to make my way out the bed. Although for me that is a little difficult considering how huge my belly is. “I barely want to see you when I’m awake, what makes you think I would dream about you.” I say as I wobble to the bathroom.

“That’s cold Angi. I thought you loved me?” Toni laughed.

As I come back in the room I see Toni sitting on the bed still waiting for me. “Can’t a girl sleep in peace?” I joke

“She could if she didn’t have a baby shower that’s about to start.” Toni smiles at me.

I go back in the bathroom to make myself look presentable and change tops. As Toni helps me downstairs I see all my friends and family gathered ready for my appearance and to celebrate the birth of a little life that is growing inside of me. I’m due in a month but the way I feel I want this baby out now. Toni helps me sit down on the couch. (Because for some reason people don’t think I can walk alone)

I’m smiling and everything, but the person I am looking for is nowhere to be found. I just can’t understand it. I know he is supposed to be here and I see everyone else. After about 15 minutes of greeting people and just talking I escape for a few moments. I’m sure everyone believes I went to the bathroom. While I am alone I close my eyes and relish in the quite.

“You know it’s rude to leave your guest like that Tink. They are throwing this party for you.” I hear a voice say to me. I whirl around with a huge grin on my face.

He just laughs at me. “I was trying to finish my surprise for you.” He says while taking my hand and leading me up the back stairs.

“You’ll see. Stop being so impatient.” He laughs.

We walked down the hall way and toward a room at the end of the hall. Justin slowly opened the door to what I could only describe as baby heaven. They baby’s nursery was done up in baby Disney and had a crib changing table a chest and a rocking chair over by the window. I turned in wonder looking at the room, trying to absorb everything around me. When I finally turn to face Justin again I can see that he is smiling at me. It is then that I realize he looks blurry to me because I have tears in my eyes.

“Randy this is beautiful. When did you have time to do this?” I ask still in wonder.

“I used my Timberlake charm of course.” He laughs

I just roll my eyes at him. “Leave it to you to ruin the moment.” I laugh. After the laughter dies down I look up at Justin.

“I was dreaming about us again” I say in a whisper

“Yea Toni told me. She said when she got in the bedroom you were smiling.” Justin grinned. Suddenly Justin’s face gets serious again.

“You’re  happy right Tink? I mean you’re always smiling and I know you’re happy about the baby, but….” Justin trails off.

I look down at my wedding ring and smile. “Of course I’m happy Randy why wouldn’t I be?” I ask looking confused now.

Justin sighed and took a seat on the floor against the wall. I slowly made my way to sit beside him. “I guess I just noticed how happy you and Toni are and I wonder are you that happy with me. I guess have you ever been so happy with me.” Justin says doubtful.

I’m a little taken a back but I suppose I can understand where this is all coming from. It’s true that since the wedding Toni and I have been close and even more so like best friends than when we were 1st together, but that whole relationship has nothing on Justin and I.

“Justin Randall Timberlake! How could you even think such a thing? I have never been happier in all my life!!! I know that things have been different since the wedding but that’s a good thing. No stress no drama.” I smile while grabbing his hand.

He smiles back at me and I can tell that it is a bit sad. “Randy what is really going on? I would think you would be very happy as well.” I say looking a bit perplexed.

“I guess I’m just still feeling like this is all unreal. You know like it’s not really happening. Being around Toni and things are good with all of us it just different. We were rivals for so long that now it’s a little unnerving because I feel like we should still be fighting.” He laughs a little.

I just stare at him for a few minutes letting it sink in that Justin is still unsettled about everything. I thought that after all this time he was finally ok, but I guess not.

“Randy I love you and I know I made the right choice that day. I’m your wife! I’m having our child. There is nothing that is more important or makes me more happy than you and our family. Besides you were the one that wanted to bury the hatchet between you and Toni.” I laugh

Now it was Justin’s turn to roll his eyes. “Yea but I didn’t think that meant that she would be around all the time.” He said

“Oh please Randy you make it sound like Kayla isn’t almost always with her.” I defend.

Justin thinks on that for a moment. I didn’t need anymore thought about who I wanted to be with. Justin was it for me. He made me more than complete. Granted I didn’t say that at the very moment they both proposed but still I choose Justin because he is my soul mate. Toni will always have a place in my heart but this was just so different than anything I ever felt for anyone else. Justin breaks me from my thoughts by standing up and reaching for my hand.

“Come on we are being rude to our guest.” He laughs.

“Well you shouldn’t have brought me up here.” I smile

“Whatever Tink Timberlake.” He laughs at his latest nickname for me.

I smile but suddenly I stop as we reach the door to the nursery. I turn and reach up to wrap my arms around Justin’s neck and kiss him with as much passion as I can muster. When he pulls back from me he looks a little dazed.

“Where did that come from?” He asked

“From my heart, I just wanted you to know and feel that I love you so much and I’m not afraid to say that. For everything that we have been through I’m glad you choose me for always.” I say leading us out the room.

“Always” He whispers in my ear.