As soon as Selah opened her eyes and turned around, she was greeted by the sight of Barry sleeping soundly beside her.
‘How could he be still this handsome even when asleep?’ she thought, wishing they could stay like this forever.
Slowly, she lifted his arm and secretly snuggled close to him, burying her face on his chest.
"If you want me to hold you, just tell me." Suddenly, his lazy and hoarse voice resounded while his arms wrapped around Selah tightly.
"You’re awake?" Although slightly embarrassed with what she just did, Selah tried her best to sound calm and unsurprised.
"Yes, I am." Barry chuckled and buried his head on her shoulder, sniffing her hair.
"Dad! Mom! Are you awake? Good morning!"
All of a sudden, Ray came shouting and knocking on the door. "Aunt Hester has finished cooking breakfast. If you don't come out now, I will have to eat alone!"
"Ray, go ahead with your breakfast first. Dad and Mom will be ready soon!" shouted Barry, still feeling too lazy to get up as he was too comfortable in their position.
"Okay, I got it. You two, get up soon!" Ray's footsteps were soon heard, signaling that he was headed back downstairs.
Smiling, Barry got up and uttered, "If you are tired, you can sleep a little longer."
Selah covered her mouth and nose with the quilt and shook her head. "No, it’s okay. I want to get up. and go to the hos
ing from ear to ear. "I wanted to say that we should go to bed early today so that we wouldn't be late tomorrow."
"Don't worry. We won't A workout before bedtime is always good for sleep. You’ll surely be up early tomorrow." Barry winked and flashed her a naughty smile.
"What kind of theory is that?"
"Barry's Theory." And with that answer, Selah burst into laughter.
Thankfully, they were able to get up and prepare the next day. Although it was a surprise wedding, all the preparations were grand. William led Mary through the aisle of the church while Barry and Selah stood side by side. Both of them watched the bride and groom make a vow in front of the priest.
Without her realizing it, tears had already welled up in Selah's eyes. "Mary looks so happy!"
"Yeah, she does." Barry nodded. Although he was once so in love with Mary, she was now like family to him. And seeing her this happy was good enough for him. However, when he turned to look at Selah and saw the envious look in her eyes, he suddenly felt a little somber.
"Aren't you happy?" he asked with utmost cautions.
"Of course, I am," Selah answered in a low voice, wiping the corners of her eyes.
"Honey, you will be happier if you catch the bouquet later. It must be yours."
"How do you know?" With her beautiful eyes widely open, Selah stared at Barry in confusion.
"Just wild guess."