“ God never comes too late, he comes right on time. ”
***
   The day seemed to go slowly until the middle aged bride was handed a mirror.  “ Oh my. ” Hannah couldn't stop the gasp that escaped her lips at her reflection in the mirror. 
For some reason, she'd always believed she'd never be as beautiful as she was at her previous wedding ceremony.  
But who knew. 
Her short almond colored hair was beautifully styled on her head, her makeup and mascara was perfect further adding to her stunning look. 
“ You make a beautiful bride, Nanny. ” She turned to hear the exact words she'd said at the latter’s wedding.  “ Thank you. ”
“ I'm super glad I got to witness your happy day, Mom. ” Those simple words made her emotional. She'd always believed she would never experience the joy and gladness this day brings.  
After her husband left her. 
She'd literally lost all hope in finding love again. 
She believed she can never be happy again as she'll never find a man better than Joshua.
But who knew.
“ Thank you, Hon. ” She embraced the younger lady tightly.
“ You are welcome. ” Miranda patted her back feeling a little emotional. 
“ How do you feel? ” Evie's question made her look up with a smile. It didn't take a while for her to understand why she asked. 
“ Happy and fulfilled. I'd never thought this day would come. I've somehow taught myself to believe that I was going to be single forever. But who knew. ”
“ Our God is a God of second chances, so we should never give up hoping. ”
“ You are right, Honey. ”
****
   — Hannah —
The walk down the aisle was short, yet made me super emotional.
I was reminded of Hannah in the Bible, who was continually mocked by her husband's wife due to her barrenness.
While everyone called her barren, God was in her story, slowly writing and crafting it to become iconic and unforgettable.
It seemed hopeless, yet she held onto hope.
And in the end? She birthed a great prophet In israel.
God gave her more than she could ever ask for. 
My eyes met with my groom's and almost immediately, I felt my heart leap with joy.
My love. 
My second chance love. 
I'd first met Roberts in my second year in college and we got along pretty well. 
But I hadn't seen him as more than a friend, though he'd obviously liked me. 
I wasn't interested and missed him.
I met Joshua later on and the rest was history.
But who would have thought that Roberts waited for me. 
I'd never thought I was so special to have a guy wait for me till I was ready. 
  The past few years had been filled with doubts as I didn't believe I could ever be happy again.
Happiness and love seemed too far fetched, so how can I even dream of them? 
But then, God had another plan.
“ My love. ” I didn't know I'd reached him until he took my hands in his.  “ Hey. ” The love and compassion in his eyes left me feeling overwhelmed. Could I ever be loved than this? 
“ You are beautiful, My love. ” His words made my heart soar yet again.  “ I'm super glad I waited. ” I pursued my lips as I allowed the impact of his words to wash over me. 
  I stood there, staring at the most beautiful human on the planet. I'd always believed Joshua was handsome, but it was now I realized just how much he paled in comparison to Roberts, my groom. 
“ Thank you. ” 
We held hands as we faced the officiating priest. 
“ Do you Mr Roberts Everest accept Miss Hannah Finnas to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love and to cherish till death do you part? ”
“ I do. ” 
“ Do you Miss Hannah Finnas accept Mr Roberts Everest to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love and to cherish till death do you part? ” Flashes occurred in my mind at his words and I almost quivered, but a slight squeeze from Roberts reminded me that I wasn't alone.
“ I do. ”
“ Great. I now declare you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride. ” I felt my heart thump in my chest as Roberts took a step towards me. 
This was going to be my first kiss in years. 
During the course of our courtship, we agreed to avoid any sort of intimacy as I didn't want anything that would play with my mind and emotions. 
I needed the space and time to think, so I couldn't risk having any physical attachments to him.
But who would have thought that the emotional attachment will be any greater than whatever physical attachment we could probably have.
Who knows.
“ Breathe. ” I heard his voice in my ears as his lips claimed mine. I'd almost withdrawn when a memory flashed in my mind but I reminded myself of who I am and why this is happening and gave myself into the kiss till I got lost in it. 
“ You are such a good kisser, Ann. ” I couldn't help blushing at his words. 
***
“ Congratulations, Mom. ” My heart soared when he embraced me. I'd never forget so soon how blessed I am to have a child.  “ Thank you, Honey. ”
“ You are welcome, I can't wait to have a baby brother. ”
* Cough. * I let out an awkward cough at his words. Roberts and I haven't spoken about it yet, partly because I didn't think it's possible as I'm slowly approaching menopause. 
But so what? 
The God I serve is a God of wonders, isn't he?
I simply have to constantly remind myself of that. 
“ Congratulations, Mom. ” I smiled at the fluffiness of her boobs.  “ Thank you. ” 
“ I hope you haven't been stressed out lately. ” I smiled at her, touching her face. I knew how tasking breastfeeding is… not to talk of when you are responsible for two kids. I could only imagine how stressful that is.
“ It can't be helped. But Jose has been a great help. ”
“ I don't doubt that. ”
“ Congratulations, Nanny. ” I smiled as the ever strong girl embraced me. 
“ And congratulations on your pregnancy. ” I'm sure my words stunned her as her face went round in shock. 
“ How do you — ”
“ You are pregnant, Bestie? ” Miranda's voice interrupted us and I couldn't help chuckling at Evie's blushing face.
Who knew that she too could be shy, Haha.
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A/N : Funny chapter indeed. What do you think, guys?