The next day, she got up and got ready for the day. She brushed her hair and did a little makeup and got her clothes on. She ate breakfast and went to work. She was in her office when Hayley came in.
“There you are, did you forget what we were doing today?” Hayley asked.
“I didn't forget, just a few things I needed to get done before I take off the rest of the day,” Karly said.
“Okay, let me help you finish up and we get out of here and meet our guys,” Hayley said.
“I still can't believe this is happening,” Karly said.
“It is, it seems a little fast but for good reason, right?” Hayley said.
“Yeah, I guess you are right about that,” Karly said. They finished up and left the office and walked down the street to Tiffany's. They walked in and saw Luke and Eric looking at rings.
“Hey girls,” Eric said.
“Hey beautiful,” Luke said.
“Hey,” Karly said smiling at him.
“Ready to look at some rings,” Eric said.
“I think this is the first time two couples have come in to pick their own rings out,” the saleslady said.
“We thought it would be better this way, letting the girls pick what they would love to show off for the years to come,” Luke said.
“I see the one,” Hayley said.
“Which one?” Eric said.
“That one,” Hayley said.
“That one it is,” Eric said. The saleslady got it out and Eric paid for it and slid it on Hayley's finger.
“It's beautiful, like you,” Eric said.
“Thank you handsome, we should look at wedding wings while we are here,” Hayley said. Karly looked at the rings and she smiled.
“See what you like, beautiful?” Luke asked.
“Yes,” Karly said. She points to it and he looks and smiled.
“Gorgeous, like you,” Luke said. The saleslady got it out and he paid for it and slid it on her finger and kissed her hand.
“Shall we find wedding rings as well?” Karly said.
“Yes, we should,” Luke said. They all found wedding rings and got them and left and went to Luke and Hayley's house and saw Austin and Abby talking with Peter and Barbara.
“Hey bro,” Eric said.
“Hey guys,” Austin said.
“So, we were just talking about the wedding and they are all for having it here,” Barbara said.
“There looks to be plenty of space, this house is so beautiful,” Abby said.
“We have come to a decision on the house,” Peter said.
“Dad,” Luke said.
“Pops,” Hayley said.
“Your mom and I are going to retire and travel around the country so after the wedding, this house will belong to Eric and Hayley,” Peter said.
“So, me and Karly have to find our own place, huh,” Luke said.
“We found you one already,” Barbara said.
“Without my input,” Luke said.
“Luke, I'm sure it will be fine,” Karly said.
“I know, I just wanted to be included in the decisions,” Luke said.
“Honey, we wanted it to be a wedding present,” Barbara said.
“You could have just led with that,” Luke said.
“Thank you, how far is it from here?” Karly asked.
“Ten minutes from here,” Barbara said.
“See, not far from my brother and your sister,” Karly said.
“Okay, so what's next?” Luke asked.
“You know what's next, son,” Peter said.
“Dad,” Luke said.
“What don't we give him and Karly some privacy,” Hayley said.
“No, everyone in this room should know the truth,” Barbara said.
“Your mother is right,” Peter said.
“What's going on,” Austin said.
“My father is the king of the Stone Mafia,” Luke said.
“Friday, I'm retiring and stepping down and Luke is to take my place as king,” Peter said.
“But he can't be king without a queen,” Barbara said.
“So, you want our sister to be queen?” Austin asked.
“I guess there is no choice here,” Karly said.
“Karly,” Luke said.
“Did you pick me before or after Austin told me about the will?” Karly asked.
“Before, when I first saw you and agreed to be your date,” Luke said.
“He came home after meeting you at the office saying he thinks he found his queen,” Peter said.
“Okay then, so as queen, what will I have to do?” Karly asked.
“Rule by my side,” Luke said.
“Well, I'll be your wife, so I'll be by your side anyways,” Karly said.
“Does that make Hayley the princess?” Eric asked.
“Yes, and you will be my prince,” Hayley said.
“She's right,” Barbara said.
“Karly, I know it's a lot to take in, but can we proceed with the ceremony on Friday?” Peter asked.
“I'll be ready,” Karly said.
“You are taking this better than I thought,” Luke said.
“You thought I would run screaming?” Karly asked.
“Something like that,” Luke said.
“Do you all do anything illegal?” Karly asked.
“Everything we do is pretty much legal, we work with the NYPD most cases,” Luke said.
“Is it going to be safe for me to walk around the city free to do my job or will I have to have bodyguards?” Karly asked.
“You can go about your business like normal, we don't have enemies, and everyone knows not to mess with this family,” Hayley said.
“Okay,” Karly said.
“Let's plan this wedding, shall we,” Abby said.
“Guys, that's our cue to do our own thing and let the women do theirs,” Austin said.
“We have a game room downstairs,” Peter said. The guys went downstairs while the ladies did the wedding planning.

CHAPTER 7

The ladies finished some of the main wedding plans and moved onto other things.
“I've set the boys up for fittings for tuxes and ladies, it's time for dress shopping,” Barbara said.
“I'm ready for that,” Abby said.
“Let's go,” Hayley said.
“I'm ready, I think we have some at the office,” Karly said.
“Those are for models, we need to get our own,” Hayley said.
“Okay okay,” Karly said. Barbara went and told the guys they were leaving, and the girls left and went to the bridal ship and they each tried on dresses. They each found the dress and bought them and went to the house. They took the dresses and put them in Hayley's closet hidden from view. They went downstairs and walked in and saw two guys in the kitchen.
“Hi Drew, Sam,” Barbara said.
“Hi Barb,” Sam said.
“Hi Barb,” Drew said.
“These two are Drew and Sam, they work for the family, guys, this is Abby and Karly and you know Hayley of course,” Barbara said.
“Hello,” Karly said.
“Hi,” Abby said.
“Hi guys,” Hayley said.
“We heard about the wedding,” Drew said.
“Need any help?” Sam said.
“Getting the guys to get fitted for tuxes would help,” Barbara said.
“We will get them there,” Drew said.
“Austin and Eric are cool guys,” Sam said.
“They are my brothers,” Karly said.
“Eric's my fiancé,” Hayley said.
“Austin's mine,” Abby said.
“That leaves Karly with Luke,” Drew said.
“They are getting married and she will be his queen after Friday,” Barbara said.
“It's happening already!” Sam said.
“Our boy is becoming king,” Drew said.
“These two grew up with Luke, they are more brothers than anything,” Barbara said.
“I call them brothers,” Hayley said.
“Thanks sis,” Drew said.
“Proud of you sis!” Sam said.
“Okay, boys, get the guys to their tux appointment,” Barbara said.
“Yes ma,” Drew said.
“Yes ma,” Sam said. They went and got the guys and they all left. Barbara looked at the girls.
“Let's make dinner together,” Barbara said.
“I can cook,” Karly said.
“Me too,” Abby said.
“I'm useless,” Hayley said.
“Now it's time to learn,” Barbara said. They went to the kitchen and started making dinner.

CHAPTER 8

Barbara, Hayley, Karly, and Abby were in the kitchen cooking dinner. Hayley was learning what to do.
“Okay, so I am planning an engagement party tomorrow night, we got most of everything done for the wedding, I can focus on planning the party,” Barbara said.
“I will call my family,” Abby said.
“My family will already be there,” Karly said.
“Just you and your brothers,” Hayley said.
“Yeah, our parents didn't have siblings, we didn't have cousins, which was a bummer,” Karly said.
“We have only two cousins, Jake and Lance, they will come with their wives and kids probably,” Hayley said.
“And we are not to say anything about why we are getting married, just say it's for love and we couldn't wait any longer,” Abby said.
“Good idea,” Barbara said.
“We could invite the models from work,” Karly said.
“I just hope they keep their hands to themselves,” Hayley said.
“They will or they will be fired,” Karly said.
“I wish I could help with that,” Hayley said.
“You will,” Karly said.
“What?” Hayley asked.
“Become my partner in the agency,” Karly said.
“You serious?” Hayley said.
“You are going to be my sister so why not,” Karly said.
“Oh my gosh, thank you!” Hayley said. Hayley hugged Karly. The guys came in.
“What's going on?” Luke asked.
“Karly just asked Hayley to be her partner at the agency,” Barbara said.
“Karly, shouldn't we have talked about that first?” Austin asked.
“Um, Austin, the agency was left to me alone so it's my decision,” Karly said.
“I'm just kidding, congrats Hayley,” Austin said.
“Congrats Hayley,” Eric said hugging her.
“Thanks guys, I'm so happy and I promise any decisions to be made, we will make together, sis!” Hayley said.
“Okay, sis!” Karly said.
“Guys, did you get your tuxes?” Barbara said.
“Yes, Peter took them to the study,” Eric said.
“I hate monkey suits,” Austin said.
“It's just one day, babe, won't hurt ya,” Abby said.
“I know,” Austin said.
“Karly, can we talk for a minute?” Luke asked.
“Sure,” Karly said. They went out back and sat by the garden.
“What's up?” Karly asked.
“I Just want to make sure you are okay with everything,” Luke said.
“I'm fine,” Karly said.
“Are you sure, I mean, it's a lot to take on, your dad's clause in his will, and me being part of the mafia,” Luke said.
“Luke, it's okay, as long as there is nothing illegal going on, I'm okay with it,” Karly said.
“Okay, because you will need to know how to shoot a gun,” Luke said.
“I do know how to shoot a gun, growing up with two older brothers and I wanted to hang with them so we would go to the gun range and shoot,” Karly said.
“Okay, I am just making sure, not that you would have to use one, just want you to be able to in case we are out and we get a call to help the cops, and we carry guns to protect ourselves if the situation requires it,” Luke said.
“I can do it,” Karly said.
“Okay, now your brothers have done something that I haven't done,” Luke said.
“What's that?” Karly asked.
“Kissed their girls,” Luke said.
“Oh, well, what are you waiting for?” Karly said. He faced her and cupped her face in his hands and pressed his mouth to hers. The kiss deepened and he pulled her into his lap. He pulled back and rested his forehead against hers.
“Wow,” Luke said.
“Yeah, wow,” Karly said.
“Let's go eat, babe,” Luke said. They went inside and joined everyone at the table.

CHAPTER 9

The next day, Karly and Hayley were at work in a meeting with the models.
“Okay, we have some news that might come to a surprise to you all, Hayley and I are each getting married, I'm marrying her brother, Luke, she's marrying my brother, Eric and there is an engagement party tonight at Hayley's house that we are hoping you all will attend and be on your best behavior,” Karly said.
“If you don't keep your hands to yourself and away from our fiancés, you be fired on the spot,” Hayley said.
“I made Hayley my partner in the agency since she is going to be my sister, any questions?” Karly said. Everyone shook their heads.
“Back to work everyone, we have photoshoots to get ready for, outfit fittings, etc., move it,” Hayley said. They all went back to work. Karly sat at her desk when there was a knock at the door. She looked up and saw her favorite longtime designer friend whom she had worked with in fashion shows. She supplied the models and he did the clothes.
“Henry, good to see you, let me guess, another show coming up?” Karly said.
“Yes, there is, at the end of the month,” Henry said.
“Crap,” Karly said.
“What's wrong?” Henry asked.
“I'm getting married at the end of the month and be gone on my honeymoon,” Karly said.
“I can move the show to a different date, I wanted everything in place before I get it set up,” Henry said.
“I would really appreciate it, move it to two weeks after the 30th,” Karly said.
“Okay, and your models will be available?” Henry asked. She looked at the calendar just as Luke came in.
“Karly?” Luke asked.
“Hey babe, just one second, okay, Henry, the models will be available for your show, we don't have anything scheduled for them then,” Karly said.
“Awesome! Thanks Karly! You are the best!” Henry said.
“I know, Henry, this is my fiancé, Luke, babe, this is Henry, one of the best clothing designers in New York City,” Karly said.
“Nice to meet you, you are one lucky guy,” Henry said.
“I know I am,” Luke said.
“Henry, I will get you an invite to the wedding and bring David with you of course,” Karly said.
“You know I will, I'll go call him right now, I'll be in touch!” Henry said. He goes out the door. Luke looked at Karly.
“Relax, Luke, David is his husband,” Karly said.
“I didn't say anything,” Luke said.
“You didn't have to, anyways, what brings you by?” Karly asked.
“I was wondering if you can leave and come with me to look at that house that my parents got for us, see if any changes need to be made before we get married,” Luke said.
“Sure, Hayley!” Karly said.
“Yes, sis, hi bro!” Hayley said.
“Hey sis,” Luke said.
“I'm going with your brother to look at the house, so I'll see you later at your house for the party,” Karly said.
“Okay, I'll close up here,” Hayley said. Karly left with Luke and they got into his SUV and they went to the house they were going to live in. Karly looked at it.
“Wow!” Karly said.
“What do you think?” Luke asked.
“It's beautiful, I love it,” Karly said.
“Let's go check it out,” Luke said. They went inside and looked around the house. Karly smiled and hugged Luke.
“It's perfect!” Karly said.
“No changes?” Luke said.
“Do you think any should be made?” Karly asked.
“No, it's perfect,” Luke said.
“When do we move in?” Karly asked.
“We will move in before the wedding so that way when we come back from the honeymoon, we come home here to our home,” Luke said.
“And where is said honeymoon going to be?” Karly asked.
“Paris,” Luke said.
“I love Paris!” Karly said.
“I know, your brothers told me,” Luke said.
“I wonder where they will go,” Karly said.
“Eric and Hayley are going to Hawaii and Austin and Abby are going to Greece,” Luke said.
“Is your ceremony still on for Friday?” Karly asked.
“Yes, now that I have my queen,” Luke said.
“Do I get a crown?” Karly asked.
“I'll get you one to wear when we are alone,” Luke said.
“Okay,” Karly said.
“Let's get to the house and get ready for the party,” Luke said. They went to the house to get ready.