It had been six years since Victoria’s death. Anna stood at her grave, in light shorts and a gray tank top, flip-flops on her feet. “Hey, Victoria,” she said. “Just came to let you know that tomorrow’s my wedding. I really need you there to watch over me and Alexander. Please come.” Tears began falling. “I love you.” She put her hand on the grave for a moment, then walked away.

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Her wedding dress was a white halter dress. It flowed a little on the bottom. She walked down the aisle, arm in arm with her father. Her bridesmaids were Melissa and some of her cousins. Alexander’s best man was Jason. Everything was perfect.

It was time to say the vows. Anna went first. “I know I wasn’t always the greatest person to you, especially in kindergarten. But I’ll never be that way again. I promise for all of time. I love you so much. I could never be with anyone else.”

Then, it was Alexander’s turn. “I’ve always loved you. From the moment we met, I knew we were meant to be. I’m so glad I was right. Because I love you more than anything else in the world. And right here, right now, is the best place to be.”

By now, everyone was in tears, even Anna. The priest said, “You may kiss the bride.” And they kissed. It was a long, passionate kiss full of love.

At the reception, Melissa walked over to Anna. “Hey. Congrats.”

“Thanks.” They both chuckled. “How are you doing?”

“Great. Jason just asked me to marry him.”

“That’s wonderful! Congratulations!”

“Thanks.”

At the end of the reception, Alexander and Anna went on their honeymoon in Italy.

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Nine months later, Anna was in the delivery room, in the middle of having a baby. It was a girl. And a Phoenix. They named her Victoria, after the aunt she’d never know.

Ok, that’s it. The end. Let me know what you think!!!!