After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife
Chapter 249 by GloryWrites

#249 “One Thing Has Remained Constant – My Love For You.”

Sophia and Alexander bustled around the spacious living room of their cozy home, the air thick with a mix of excitement and nervous energy. Wedding magazines lay scattered across the coffee table, adorned with sticky notes and hastily scrawled reminders.

“Did you call the florist to confirm the bouquet?” Sophia asked, her voice tinged with a hint of urgency as she glanced at Alexander, who was hunched over his laptop, furiously typing away.

“Yeah, they said everything’s set,” Alexander replied, his brow furrowed in concentration as he clicked through various tabs on the screen. “But I still need to finalize the playlist for the reception.”

Sophia nodded, her mind already racing ahead to the next item on their seemingly endless to-do list. “And what about the seating chart? Did you hear back from Aunt Martha about her dietary restrictions?”

Alexander shook his head, his fingers flying across the keyboard as he typed out an email to their caterer. “Not yet, but I’ll follow up with her again. Hopefully, she’s not allergic to anything else besides peanuts this time.

Sophia chuckled, her laughter mingling with the gentle hum of activity that filled the room. “Well, let’s hope for the best,” she said, her tone light and playful as she reached for her phone to check her messages. “We wouldn’t want any unexpected surprises on the big day.”

As they continued to tackle the final preparations for their wedding, family and friends began to trickle in, their presence adding to the joyful chaos of the day. Sophia’s mother, Linda, bustled around the kitchen, her apron adorned with flour as she whipped up a batch of her famous cookies.

“Mom, those look amazing!” Sophia exclaimed, her eyes lighting up as she caught sight of the freshly baked treats. “Do you think you could spare a few for the bridal party?”

Linda smiled, her face glowing with pride as she carefully placed a tray of cookies on the counter. “Of course, darling,” she replied, her voice warm and affectionate. “Anything for my beautiful daughter on her special day.”

Meanwhile, Alexander’s best friend, Kyle, lounged on the couch, a cold beer in hand as he watched the chaos unfold around him. “You guys sure know how to throw a party,” he remarked, his tone lighthearted as he took a sip of his drink. “I can’t wait to see what the wedding day has in store.”

Sophia grinned, her heart swelling with gratitude for the love and support that surrounded her. “It’s going to be unforgettable,” she said, her voice filled with excitement as she glanced at Alexander, who met her gaze with a smile of his own.

As the day melted into evening, a sense of tranquility settled over Sophia and Alexander. For the first time in what felt like forever, there were no looming threats, no wild adventures to embark upon. Instead, they found themselves stealing precious moments alone together, basking in the quiet simplicity of just being with each other.

Seated side by side on the plush sofa in their living room, Sophia nestled against Alexander’s side, her head resting on his shoulder as they gazed out at the setting sun painting the sky in hues of pink and gold.

“It’s moments like these that I cherish the most,” Sophia murmured, her voice soft and filled with warmth as she intertwined her fingers with Alexander’s. “Just you and me, together.”

Alexander pressed a tender kiss to her forehead, his heart swelling with love for the woman beside him. “Me too, love,” he whispered, his voice tinged with emotion. “I never want to take moments like this for granted.”

They sat in comfortable silence for a while, content to simply be in each other’s presence, their thoughts drifting back over the journey that had brought them to this point. From their first meeting to the countless adventures they had shared, each moment had only served to strengthen their bond.

“I can’t believe tomorrow is finally our wedding day,” Sophia said, breaking the silence with a wistful smile. “It feels like just yesterday we were navigating through all the chaos and uncertainty.”

Alexander nodded, a fond smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “It’s been quite the journey, hasn’t it?” he said, his eyes sparkling with affection as he gazed at Sophia. “But through it all, one thing has remained constant my love for you.”

Sophia’s heart fluttered at his words, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears of gratitude. “And mine for you,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper as she leaned in to capture his lips in a tender kiss.

As the kiss lingered, time seemed to stand still, the world fading away until there was nothing but the two of them, lost in their love for each other.

But all too soon, the moment passed, and they reluctantly pulled away, their hearts heavy with the knowledge that they had to part ways for the night.

With a lingering embrace, they bid each other goodnight, their minds buzzing with anticipation for the day that awaited them. As they retreated to their separate quarters, they couldn’t help but feel a whirlwind of emotions coursing through them excitement, nervousness, and above all, a profound sense of gratitude for the love they shared.