The night air was crisp as Natalia pulled into the hotel parking lot, the excitement of the day bubbling inside her. The countdown had begun, and tomorrow, everything would change. Her heart raced at the thought of becoming Jey's wife, but tonight, she had a few more hours of anticipation before the whirlwind of the wedding began.

She parked her car and, after taking a moment to collect herself, grabbed her overnight bag from the passenger seat. Galina and Joelle had already arrived before her, but she wasn't surprised-her sisters-in-law were always early, always ready.

With a deep breath, she headed inside, her heels clicking against the polished hotel floor as she made her way to the elevator. Her nerves were settling, replaced by a steady feeling of excitement and peace.

When the elevator doors opened to the third floor, she walked down the hallway, searching for room 305. The moment she reached the door, she could already hear the familiar sounds of laughter and chatter coming from inside.

She knocked softly, and Joelle's voice rang out from behind the door. "It's about time, Nati!"

The door swung open, and Joelle greeted her with a wide smile and a tight hug. "You're here! We've been waiting for you," she said, pulling her inside.

The room was buzzing with energy. Galina, always calm but with a knowing smile on her face, was sitting at the vanity, her hands wrapped around a cup of tea. Naomi and Almia, as always, were already in the middle of planning the evening's fun. Naomi stood with her hands on her hips, her eyes sparkling with excitement, while Almia was laughing at something Naomi had said.

"You're the last to arrive, Nati!" Naomi teased, walking over to give her a hug. "Now that you're here, we can finally get this party started."

Natalia laughed, shaking her head as she set her bag down. "I needed a few extra minutes to calm my nerves, you know? You girls are supposed to keep me calm, not stir up my excitement."

Almia grinned. "Oh, we'll help you relax, don't worry. But first, you need to be pampered."

With a playful grin, Naomi motioned toward the couch, where a basket of various beauty products was waiting. "Facials, hair touch-ups, and a little girl talk before the big day. You've got everything you need here to look your best for Jey tomorrow."

The warmth in the room, filled with the love and support of her closest friends and family, made everything feel right. She could feel the tension easing from her shoulders as she sat down next to Galina, who handed her a cup of chamomile tea.

"How are you feeling, Nati?" Galina asked softly, her voice steady and reassuring. "This is a big day tomorrow. I know it's a lot, but you're ready."

Natalia smiled, her eyes bright with emotion. "I'm more than ready. Jey is my everything. Tomorrow, we're starting our forever."

Joelle, who had taken a seat beside her, chimed in. "It's going to be perfect. You and Jey? I've never seen two people so meant for each other."

Natalia's heart swelled with love for the family she was about to marry into. It wasn't just Jey that had stolen her heart-it was everyone who loved him, who had supported their relationship from the start. They had become her family, too.

With a content sigh, Natalia leaned back, letting the calming atmosphere of the hotel room surround her. There was no rush tonight. Just a peaceful moment with the women who meant so much to her before the chaos of tomorrow.

For the first time all day, her nerves faded, replaced with a sense of gratitude and anticipation. The wedding would be perfect. Tomorrow, she would marry Jey.

And nothing would stop her from making that dream a reality.