Hot Coffee (The Hollens)

Emma's POV

It was my birthday and Ethan wanted to throw me a party but I just wanted a small get together with my household staff and Nana. 

I took a shower and put on one of my favorite black dresses. I applied my makeup and combed my hair into a neat ponytail. The children were sleeping in their crib. Ethan came out of the shower wrapped in his towel and another drying his hair as usual.

"Happy birthday baby," he pulled me into him, kissing my lips sweetly. He was ruining my lipstick.

"Thank you sweetie."

We went downstairs for dinner, leaving the kids upstairs with the nanny. They were too young for the dinner event we were about to have.

Nana arrived a half hour later. Halley, the chef and the three evening shift security guards were seated. Wine and food were catered and served to everyone.

"Happy Birthday to Emma and Nana," they toasted to us.

"Thank you," I said. "Also, we have an announcement. Ethan and I are getting married in the next six months."

"Finally!" Halley let out and we all laughed.

The dinner went by smoothly without any interference from the children. 

Afterward, Ethan and I took Nana upstairs to the bedroom.

"Oh my goodness. They're so adorable," she said as she looked at the children. 

They were awake but lying quietly in their crib. Their eyes scanned Nana and they gave her a small smile.

"Hi Evan and Emily. It's nice to meet you both. I'm your Nana."

children. I looked forward to the years Ethan and had ahead of us together. We were

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Six Months Later-- December

was rushing to get on my Vera Wang bridal dress with Halley's assistance. She was my Maid of Honor and Ethan's best man was Martin. Martin's engagement had failed and he'd started dating Halley. The two made a cute couple. Halley did my veil and slipped on my white heels with diamond studs. I put on my favorite necklace that I received from Nana the year before and went downstairs to the white limousine that was waiting for me. Ethan slept at an apartment he had a few neighborhoods over; he said the bride and groom shouldn't be in the same house

it was filled--

just as I was about to walk down the aisle. The music came on and everyone stood and turned back to look at me. I took a deep breath and held Nana's arm and we walked down the

it was time to say our vows, I took another deep

every obstacle in our way because they made us stronger. You're my best friend and I love you so much and I won't

we almost didn't make it to this point, but I'm so happy that we're here now. We're finally here and today will be the day I can officially

he placed the wedding

power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife!"

cheers as my

the twins and the photographer began to take pictures of the four of us. I was at my happiest. I had my husband and my family by my side, which was something I never thought would happen to me as a poor

held in the mansion's

into a shorter dress so

took me into his arms and we

and Martin walked over

to tell you

Ethan arched his eyebrows.

getting married!" she shouted and displayed the beautiful big ring on

a hug, releasing Ethan. "Congratulations!" I shouted with excitement. I was happy for the both of them;

a maid and moving in

that's in

"Yeah, I know."

I'll miss you

best maid," Ethan teased as he pulled his