“Mommy! Mommy, wake up! Mamita said today is your big day!” Venus squealed excitedly as she bounced on the bed. I groaned, feeling groggy as I forced my eyes open and looked at my daughter.
“Come here, sweetheart. Give Mommy a good morning kiss,” I said, smiling softly. She immediately crawled closer and pressed a quick kiss on my cheek, making me smile even more.
“Mommy’s awake now, baby. Go to Mamita for a bit, okay?” I told her gently. She nodded and dashed out of the room. The moment she disappeared, my chest tightened with nervous anticipation. This is it—my wedding day. Today, I would be saying ‘I do’ to Marcus. After today, I would officially become Mrs. Kingsley. The thought was both thrilling and nerve-wracking.
“Sweetheart? It’s time to get ready. The stylists are here,” my mo
