The Billionaire’s Twins Play Matchmaker – Chapter 34

Paul sat quietly nursing his drink. The reception was held on the patio with circular tables arranged along the perimeter. Off to one side was a piano with the center left open for the dance floor. The largest table held not just the bride and groom but the entire DaLair family from its reigning patriarch to the twins. As close friends he, Victoria, Franklin and Dillon (when she wasn’t taking photos) were seated at a neighboring table which would have normally been for Macey’s family.

From there he had an excellent view of the happy couple. Macey had not stopped smiling leaning in whenever Julius moved to kiss her, which he did often whether or not the crowd tapped their glasses. They followed traditional French meals beginning with an aperitif (an alcoholic drink which Macey substituted with sparkling juice she shared with the twins), hors d’oeuvres; a main course with a choice of vegetarian, seafood and chicken alongside a plate of salad and followed by a selection of cheeses. They were now enjoying dessert which had several options all included honey as the main ingredient to satisfy the bride’s sweet tooth rather than a typical wedding cake.

After he finished his dessert Caden left the table to sit at the piano much to the surprise of the majority of the guests. He started with Beethoven’s Für Elise and the attendee’s were instantly captivated to hear such playing from one so young.

leagues still didn’t believe him about the boy’s ability.

remained on Macey. No one had been more surprised than him when Julius followed through with his promise to move to Paris to be with her and the twins. There had been laughable moments as he adjusted to the unfamiliar culture but the twins helped him as much as they could even introducing him to Elia

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family gathered around. At first it looked as if he was seeking his sister but his gaze settled on his mother.

r’s lap. Many curious gazes followed Macey as she sat beside Caden. Their curiosity was soon satiated as the pair played a tune familiar to everyone even if they didn’t know the name: Hoagy Carmichael’s Heart and Soul much to the delight of the audience.

is family in surprise.

“Oh yeah,” March nodded. “We used to go

bering Macey being so nervous she almost threw up before one in particular, perhaps a city championship? I

w devastated Macey had been. In order to console her Julius had gone to the refreshment area and brought her back a honey bun drizzled in extra honey. Macey’s tears had dried almost instantly at his gift and he was rewarded with a

March added.

the connection. “He’s the one who taught her to play. I remember…they had his grandmother’s old upright and there was one key that was always ou

ked over at Macey and Caden with a smile. No doubt memories were running through her head as she played her fingers moving over the keys with practiced ease. No one would be able to tell it had been decades since she last played seriously. As the duet finished the pa

dance, daddy.”

r began to play.

theme of Macey’s favorite movie: Storybook Love from Princess Bride. Aria’s sweet clear voice joined her brother’s playing as she sang in French to the crowd’s surprise.

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ning close to each other. Julius rested his forehead on hers as her arms circled his neck. His hands were at her hips, thumbs gently stroking her belly as they swayed to the

ill more he didn’t know. Like Jude, he hadn’t known she used to (and still could) play the piano or that it was a special memory with her father. Everything he learn

n as Franklin began the next song, A Thousand Years by Christina Perri.

ing at Rose.

family. Encouraged by his grandfather Jude left the table to ask another young attendee to dance. Taking this as a cue several of the guests stood and joined them.

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wn created by the famed designer Victoria Laurent. Celebrated pianist and member of the Philharmonic, Franklin Jackson, played a beautiful rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love With You” while the bride, accompanied by her father-in-law and proceeded by her precocious twins walked down the aisle.

ents’ first dance. Afterwards Franklin once again returned to the piano so the twins could join their parents in a touching dance that brought many to tears while others chose to join the family on the dance floor and celebrate their love and joy.

also busy building his family’s business overseas and Macey, who is famed photographer M. Gray, readies pieces for her next exhibit. The happy couple is also preparing to welcome their third child due in March.