A Dream Come True ~ Ch. 199 {The Final Chapters}

Making a true apology requires sacrifice, courage, and a sense of humility to say you're wrong. It's never easy but the sense of forgiveness, of guilt being lifted away is too precious to avoid.
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I hadn't seen my parents in two weeks. I didn't expect them to be here. I didn't think they would come to my wedding, just because it wasn't with a girl they approved. I stood there, awkwardly awaiting for them to say something. I expected anger, screaming. What did they want to talk about?

My father sighed. "So you're getting married today."
"Yes, I am... to Abigail."
"You won't be Prince anymore."
"No, I won't. Joshua will be King. Things will be much better this way."
My mother looked like she was about to cry. "I never thought you would do this, Joseph. I never expected you would just turn away from the kingdom like this."
"I'm not just turning away from the kingdom. I'm leaving it in good hands. I just want you to understand that this is the life I want, that this is the girl I will be with, that I'm happy like this."
"We can see that, son. Otherwise you would not be here on your wedding day, ready to trade your crown for a girl."
"She's beautiful, amazing, sweet... absolutely perfect. And I know she's pure. I want to be her with her more than anything."
"We know. We're sorry about Kevin."
I looked down. "It was a long time ago, Dad."
"I know. And you're right, son. It was my fault. I shouldn't have yelled at him like that. I shouldn't have tried to tear him away from that girl. I shouldn't have drove him to run away from us." His eyes were filled with tears. I had never seen my father cry, except when Kevin died.
"It's okay. I just... I miss him. He was a wonderful brother."
"I bet he was. He was a wonderful son."
"Yes, he was," my mother whispered. She started crying and I walked towards her. I put out my arms and hugged my mother, the woman who had raised me. She started crying against me. I loved her. No matter how much she didn't understand and hurt my Abigail, I loved my mother.

My father came closer and hugged us both. If I could see us now, a year ago, I would never imagine us like this. I could never imagine that we would be so comfortable together when I was about to marry Abigail. Maybe they were more supportive than I ever thought, maybe they were happy for me.

We parted and my father put his arm around my mother. He kissed her hair and turned back to me. "What your mother wants to say is that she's happy that you're going to be happy. We love you."
"Thank you. I'm sorry I didn't turn out the way you wished."
My mother wiped away her tears. "Joseph, I'm the one that's sorry. I'm sorry that I put so much pressure on you to be the way I wanted you to. I knew you loved Abigail but I just didn't want that. I'm sorry for everything I've done to you... and to your bride."
Tears collected in my eyes. "It's okay, mother. I just wanted you to understand."
"I understand now. I'm sorry, Joseph."
She hugged me once more. "I love you, mom."
"I took a glimpse at your bride, Joseph. She really is a beautiful girl. She's so lucky to have won your heart. She chose such a fine gentleman."
My father gave me another hug as well. "I'm sure Kevin would be so happy to see you like this today."
"I think so too. Have you met your grandson?"
"No but we will be visiting them tomorrow. I hear she named him Kevin."
"She did and with good reason too: he looks so much like him."
"Good luck at your wedding, son."
I frowned. "You're not coming?"
"I don't think we should. But we're very happy for you, Joseph. At least you will get to live your life happily."
"Thank you... both of you."

Nick came in the room and signaled that it was time to go. My parents nodded and I excused myself. I followed Nick out. They weren't coming to my wedding but at least it ended on a happy note. At least they were sort of happy for me. He led me into the main room and sat down in his seat.

I stood at the altar, waiting for my beautiful bride to come down the aisle and meet with me. I couldn't wait for us to kiss, sealing our marriage and finally joining us forever. I took a deep breath and waited. This was it. This was going to be one of the most joyous moments of my life. At that moment, the doors opened.
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This is the second to last chapter, meaning that chapter 200 will be the final chapter of A Dream Come True. Yes, the story is finally coming to a close. The finale will be posted 01 June 2010. Stay tuned.

I want to thank everyone who's read the entire story through because that seriously means the world to me. And thank you for staying through to the end. It really does make me happy. Thank you. And I hope you have enjoyed the story.

{Aimee} ♥

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[nvbrox16]

ahhhhhh. boo. i'm gonna miss this story so much!! i'm sorta glad things with Joe and his parents are alright...i dunno, haha, they still irk me. are you going to post a new story after this one is done??

[madison50364]

@nvbrox16 I'm going to be honest. I don't really think so. Sorry.

[xoBxJoBroLovrxo]

i am going to miss this story so much - it is one of my absolute favorites. you are an amazing writer and i hope you continue writing. after the finale , will there be an epilogue? can't wait til june 1 !! (:

[snoopybabies]

i am going to miss this story so much - it is one of my absolute favorites. you are an amazing writer and i hope you continue writing. after the finale , will there be an epilogue? can't wait til june 1 !! (:

[tugonyourshirt761]

u have no idea how much i enjoy it!!!!

i no ur not going to write another story but can u keep these up please!!!

[TheAlltimesexuallow]

Whoa, this is it, the big day/moment.

I'm amazed that Joe's parents are finally being civilized. They came to apologize, not just for the things they did to Joe and Abigail but about Kevin, too. Even if they didn't want to stay for the wedding, that apology, in itself, must have meant a lot to Joe.

Looking forward to the final chapter. Joe and Abigail are FINALLY getting married. Wow, we've come a long way.

It's been a pleasure reading this story but I'll save all that talk for the ending. :)

[s0fTbaLLl0v3R]

ahah its finally time!

[musicismylife500]

I was right!!!!!!! I can't believe I was right. Holy crap.

It's a miracle, I swear. His mom apologized! :O OMG. It really is a miracle. Wait....I'm not being punk'd am I? Will I get to meet Ashton?! LOL. Kidding.

Ahh! They're gonna get married! Finally!

But I really wish his parents would come..:/ I mean they finally understand and they won't come? Oh well.

This has been a wonderful story. Really it has.

Looking forward to the ending.

[nvbrox16]

@madison50364 oh :( that's alright. i enjoyed this series, though :)

[skatingjbfan08]

i'm so glad joe's parents are finally understanding and that they didn't try to ruin the wedding

i'm sad this story is almost over