Waiting for Superman

The next morning, Patrick and I waited upstairs until everyone was and moving around in the kitchen. I took an extra long time getting dressed, and placing clothes back in my bag. Patrick and I would leave today around one.

I met Patrick in the hallway between our two rooms.

"You ready for this?" he said putting his arms around my waist.

I nodded smiling.

He took my hand and lead me into the kitchen.

Everyone stopped at the sight of us walking into the kitchen.

His mother stood there wide,eyed holding a frying pan, and a spatula. Erica nudged her father, and he looked up from his newspaper. Jacqueline and Jessica looked up from the kitchen table.

"Patrick," his mom started.

"Mom, Dad, guys,"Patrick said, "Uh, Kylie and I are uh" he stuttered.

"We're engaged." he spit out.


His sisters screams were deafening. "Oh my God, KYLIE!" they screamed jumping up into a group hug.

"Congratulations honey," His mom said hugging the both of us.

His Dad shook his hand, and hugged me.

"Wait, wait." Erica said. "Let me see it!"

I held out my hand.

"Geez! Nice Job Pat!" she said slapping him on the shoulder.
...
After breakfast, Pat, Erica, Jessica, Jacqueline, and I decided to go outside and play one of their favorite childhood games.

"Okay," Jessica said, "The ball can't touch the ground."

We played for about half an hour until Patrick and I had to get to the airport.

"We'll call you everyday!" Jacqueline said hugging me.

"Of course! you guys are gonna have to come soon!" I said. They all nodded, Patrick was in the other room talking to his Dad.

"Kylie, i'm so glad you're officially going to be part of the family." His mom said pulling me into a hug.
"Thank you, me too." I said.

Patrick lifted out bags into the cab. We waved goodbye and we were off to the airport.
...

Things in Chicago were crazy when we got off the plane. The media were all over Patrick, asking him about his off season training and next season, and I was eventually shoved out of the circle.

"Kylie?" I heard Patrick yell as he pushed through camera, and microphones.

He grabbed my hand and we practically sprinted through the airport to the car.

We both let out a heavy breath as Patrick pulled out from the airport. Did I really know what I was getting myself into?
...

"Oh my god your getting married?!" Kara screamed on the other end of the phone.

"Will you be in the wedding?" I asked

"Of course!" she screamed. "Have you told your family?"

"No," I said quietly, I was afraid to tell them I didn't know how they would react.

"Kylieeee" she said, "You know they still love you, right?"

"They have a funny way of showing it, you know ignoring my phone calls, and then sending rude texts."

Just then Patrick walked in sweaty from his workout.

"Well maybe this will change their minds, it might show them how serious you two are." she said

"That could be right," I said realizing Kara made a lot of sense.

"So call them," she persisted "And let me know how it goes."

"Okay, okay, I talk to you later."

"You better! I'll be here looking at dresses!" she said excitedly.

I laughed, "Okay, Kara."
...
"Mom?" I said nervously.

"Kylie," my mother started.

I was sitting on a stool at the kitchen counter, with my iphone on speaker so Patrick could here as he stood across the kitchen.

"Have you changed your mind?" she asked.

I rolled my eyes.

"No, Mom I-" I started.

"Then why did you call?!" She cut me off sharply.

I felt the anger growing in the pit of my stomach.

"I called to tell you that Patrick and I are getting married." I said angrily.

There was a long pause.

"Well if thats the choice your making than fine.But I cant pretend to be happy for you Kylie. You are throwing away your life, you have too much talent and now its all going to waste. Its looks like your a Kane now, so leave us MaCauley's out of this please."

She hung up the phone.

Patrick looked horrified came around the counter.

"I hate her." I said, I wasn't even sad, just angry if she wanted to shut me out than fine, I didn't need her, right?

"This is all my fault." He said putting his head in his hands.

"No, Patrick" I said hugging his waist "She's ridiculous, and if they're going to act that way, than screw them, all of them. As long, as I have you, than that's all I need."

"I love you, Kyls, and you do have me, forever." he said kissing the top of my head.
...

We spent the next few days arranging travel for Patrick's sisters to come to Chicago. Since my family refused to speak to me at all, I didn't bother asking any of them to be in the wedding.
Patrick's groomsmen would be Jonathan Toews, Patrick Sharp, Andrew Shaw, Sam Gagner, and Adam Burish. Gagner and Burish would fly in about a week before the wedding.

My maid of honor would be Kara, since my sister refused my offer. My bridesmaids would me Erica, Jessica, Jacqueline and one of my best friends from college hockey, Andrea.

"You know you didn't have to make my sisters bridesmaids" he said hugging around my waist.

"I love your sister, I wanted them to be bridesmaids, besides it not like my sister jumped at the offer."

"Are you sure?" he asked.

"Absolutley" I said pulling the brim of his hat down.

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