Finishing our drinks, we agreed it was time to head home. As we waited outside for our transport to arrive, I wasn't surprised there were tears as everyone wished each other goodnight. Cindy was centre of attention, which I loved to see, her friends all hugging her tightly, tears flowing freely, all of them expressing nothing but happiness that she would soon be married and have the family she'd always wanted. I was hugged afterwards, no surprise all the women expressed their love for me in one way or another.

I made sure that everyone else was safely away before Cindy and I made our way home. She was falling...