Chapter 52: Chapter 52
I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I could write a book about my life. So many ups and downs. These past few months have been both the best and worst of my life. Regardless, I was still very happy. It took me back to Italy a few months ago when I prayed. I've just recently realized my prayers were answered.
God is honestly Awesome.
I smiled as I wore my earrings. It's one of the only things I have from my mother. They were blue and matched my eyes. I loved them. I only hoped she was proud of me. It's been so long and I can't forget her. She was the best mom ever.
It made me sad that my dad wouldn't be able to see me now. I can imagine him frowning at the weird choices I've made but supporting me regardless. I was about to put on my eyeliner when I felt movement in my stomach. It startled me
"Boy, are you trying to kill your mama?" I touched my stomach and smiled. My belly still wasn't huge yet but I couldn't fit into any of my jeans any more. I was 18 weeks pregnant and this little guy was moving all the time! Just like his—
"Hey, are you ready?" My door was opened interrupting my line of thought. "Yeah. Can you help me wear my dress please?" I asked and I stood up. We were
silent for the whole time I tried wearing my dress. It looked perfect.
"The most beautiful. I wish our parents were here to see you." My sister spoke behind me and I bit my lip.
"At least you're here." I told her and she smiled. "I can't tell you how proud I am.
And I'm so sorry for what you had to go through because of me." She said and I hugged her.
"You took a bullet for me. I can never thank you enough. Okay I don't wanna cry!
I'll ruin my makeup." I told her and she laughed.
"You are the most beautiful bride I've ever seen in my life." She told me and I smiled staring at myself in the mirror again. Another knock sounded and then Mel stepped in.
"Wow." I smiled. "Bitch you look fine as fuck!!" She screamed and I laughed. She was wearing a royal blue dress similar in color to Tammy's but hers was the same pattern and style like all the other bridesmaids.
"Okay the makeup artist did a great job! I mean look at you. And your hair is gorgeous! Woah, I'd marry you!" She jumped up and down giggling and Tammy and I laughed at her antics. She's a crazy bitch. Before I knew , Zoey and Tasha came in wearing their matching blue dresses. Woah they looked beautiful.
"Okay. I know my brother loves you but I'd totally marry you Ari!" Zoey said and Mel looked at her with wide eyes. "Oh my, I said the same thing!" They giggled and Tasha pinched my arm.
"I'm so happy for you Ari!" I was already getting emotional and I haven't even walked down the aisle.
"What the fuck is taking so long? Nick is losing his patience." Nigel burst in and Zoey rolled her eyes.
"Calm down. We'll be there in a minute." Zoey told him and he cursed before going again.
"Okay, let's go! Mom is gonna come in here soon and then dad too." Zoey said and they all took their bouquets. We were getting married at the most beautiful venue ever. The girls and I spent the night here and the makeup artists and hair stylists came in this morning.
"Go ahead. Tammy help me put on my veil."
"That's a Long as veil." Tasha said as they walked out and I nodded. It was actually super long and had the words "Till Death Do Us Part." written at the bottom in silver stones.
A/N: With a small bump again!
Tammy handed me my bouquet and kissed me on my cheek as she stood behind me to hold my veil.
This is it. Show time. My happy ever after.
As we walked down down the stairs slowly, I was suddenly getting scared that something bad will happen like it usually does.
"What's wrong?" Tammy asked me and I looked at her.
"What if? W-what if he comes back?" I was terrified. I was almost having a panic attack.
"He won't. Calm down. You've dreamt of this day all your life. Nothing will happen.
Okay?" She soothed me and I nodded looking at the crowd. There were not a lot of people but more than enough. What if I fall? What if I faint? I'm so scared.
Tammy arranged my veil on the ground as the music started playing. It was a
West life song I loved so much. When my eyes locked with his, all my fears flew out the window. I knew I was ready to do this. Tammy walked ahead of me making her way to her assigned seat. I started taking steps towards him.
Damn. He looked good. So damn fine. And mine. Everyday, I thanked God. When Nigel told me he was in a coma 6 weeks ago, I thought I would lose my mind. For one week, there was no hope. But then he woke up. He woke up and I was so glad. Harry had shot him and he lost way too much blood. Luckily he made it. Harry on the other hand, is locked up in a mental institution.
Apparently he had a medical condition that made him do crazier things.(he was normally crazy and the condition just made him crazier). It was more controlled before because he was taking his medication. His mom came when she found out what had happened and cried so bad. She had no idea how her son had gotten so bad. She blamed herself.
She should. Bitch. Calm down inner girl!
As I walked closer to Nick, I saw his eyes well up.Damn I was crying too! Jeez. I was focused only on him. I ignored all the guests stating at me. Although I noticed his parents with huge smiles on their faces. And the biggest was on Tamara's. When I reached him, he held my hands and kissed them.
"The most beautiful." He told me and I smiled.
"You look handsome too." I told him and adjusted his bow tie. He was wearing a crisp black tux with a white shirt. He looked so handsome and healthy.
The priest cleared his throat and started the ceremony. I could not keep my eyes off him.
And it was the same for him. It came to the exchange of vows.
"I'll go first. Ariane, my love, my life. I'm still trying to picture my life without you. You bring sunshine to my rainy days. Brighten my days. You make me a kinder, wiser
and better man. I practiced this so many fucking times last night but I can't seem to form the right words." He chuckles and I'm looking at him teary eyed. The crowed laughed at his behavior.
"Oops, sorry for cursing." He looks at the priest and the old man just smiles. "Well, I promise to love and cherish you. I'll be your listening ear. Your ladder to climb on. Your shoulder to cry on. Your partner. My heart is yours. Do as you please. I will love you till the end of time. I take you to be my wife, to have and to hold. In sickness and in health. In tears and in laughter. To love and to cherish from this day forward, in this world and the next."
He finished and I was dying to kiss him.
"Okay, I cant beat that! But I'll try. Nick, I don't know when I fell in love with you but I can't imagine not being in love with you. You make me smile even in my angriest moments. Everyday with you is like a dream. A new adventure. I can't wait to grow old with you. You are the love of my life and you make me happier than I could have ever imagined and loved more than I thought was possible. I vow to listen and learn from you. I vow to laugh and cry with you. I vow to value our differences just as much as our common ground. I vow to put all my effort into strengthening our marriage and giving you the best version of myself. I'll love you forever." I finished and he bit his lip and looked at the priest.
"Can I kiss her now?" He asked and the whole crowd laughed.
It was time to exchange rings and Nigel was sleeping! He had the rings and was sleeping?
Zach smacked his head and he stood up quickly and gave us the rings. I then placed the ring and he placed it on mine. The priest then said a prayer and then said:
"With the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride." He said with a smile and Nick took off my veil slowly. He didn't bother taking it off completely and kissed me under the veil. It was slow and sensual and the crowd cheered. He pulled away and looked at me. "My wife. I love the sound of that."
"So so I, husband." I kissed him again and Nigel yelled. "Save that for later guys!
We still have to eat!" And everyone laughed and I blushed.
"I'll eat you later tonight." Nick bit his lip before coming out from under my veil. Finally!
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I had changed into a simpler dress for the after party. It was such a beautiful evening. I looked at my entwined hands with Nick's and I smiled.
"You looked worried earlier on. Did you not want to marry me anymore?" He asked me as we sat on our table. Everyone was having fun and socializing.
"What? No.. I-I was just scared." I told him and he nodded and kissed my hands. "Don't worry. Harry is never going to hurt us. Neither is Camilla. They are locked
up for good. Hell , even Alyssa can't hurt us." He told me reassuringly. "What did the judge say concerning her?"
"Gave her community service for attempted arson." He told me and I nodded. "I was scared you know?" He told and I pinched his cheek.
"I would never not want to marry you. I was actually so happy you proposed that we get married as soon as you woke up from your coma." After his one week coma, when he was up and active, he wanted us to get married immediately. He did not want to wait any longer and neither did I. I didn't want to walk down the aisle with a huge belly. But his mom told us it was practically impossible and the earliest wedding would be in a month. Nick was out the hospital, very healthy in 2 weeks and while he was there, the wedding prep was going on.
Tammy on the other hand, took a much longer time to heal. Which is ironic since she didn't lose as much blood like Nick did. She went through therapy because she blamed everything on herself. She couldn't believe I almost died because of her. I told her so many times that it was fine. Thankfully we have all moved on from that horrible period.
I have been warned to stop stressing though or it'll lead to an unhealthy baby. It's even a miracle he's still in there kicking and healthy. I'm taking Dr. Thelma's(my OB/GYN) words seriously.
"I was dreaming of you the whole time. And our son." He told me and I rolled my eyes. He's about to tease me because he was sure it was a boy and I kept telling him it's a girl. When he found out it was indeed a boy, he teased me a lot! And I lost all my bets. I was still happy regardless. A mini Nick.
"So I'm naming him since I won right ?" He asked with a huge grin and I ended up smiling as well.
"Like I always say, yes!" I pinched him and he bent down and changed my heels.
Awww. He's the sweetest.
"It's time for the couple's first dance!" Zoey announced and Nick led me to the dance floor. The song was perfect for the moment.
Can I go where you go?
Can we always be this close? Forever and ever, ah
Take me out, and take me home You're my, my, my, my lover
I danced with my lover with a huge smile on my face.
"I can't wait to get out of here cara." He whispered in my ear and I blushed. "Me too." I bit my lip in anticipation.
The rest of the night went smoothly. We cut the cake. Nick removed the garter from my leg sexily and I blushed so hard. I threw my bouquet and Tasha caught it. We received so many wedding gifts. Tyler got me a free pass to his vineyard anytime and a lifetime supply of wine. Nick obviously got upset but I made him realize it's just a friendly gesture and he got over it. Speeches were made by Tammy (maid of honor)/sister and Nick's parents. It was amazing.
He then carried me to the roof where a helicopter was waiting for us.
"Still won't tell me where we're going?" I asked and he shook his head as we took off. We landed in the airport and got into his jet.
"Please tell me!" I begged and he shushed me.
"Sleep cara. Cause when we land , you're gonna get it from me." "Hmm. Why not now?" I asked kissing his neck.
"I want you to scream Ariane. And plus I don't want our first night to be on my jet. Come, let me help you out your dress. Keep the lingerie on." He said and I smiled as he helped me out of my dress.
We fell asleep in each other's arms and I smiled in my sleep.
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"Okay the Maldives is my favorite place ever other than Barcelona!" I told him on our second day. The first day had been spent in bed all day. Woah. He was honestly relentless. But I loved it all. We were in the indoor jacuzzi in the house he rented. I was in a bathing suit and drinking pineapple juice.
"Hmm. My favorite place is wherever you are." He came up behind me and hugged me. I faced him and gave him some of my juice.
"You look perfect. You should wear more bikinis." He told and I smiled while he rubbed my stomach.
"You know I used to call you that in my head? Mr Perfect?" I told me and he raised a brow with a smirk.
"Really? Why?"
"I don't know. You were honestly perfect. You used to count seconds! Like who does that?" I asked and he laughed. "Anyway, thank you for letting me seduce you Mr Perfect."
"You're welcome Mrs DeMorgane. You can seduce me anytime any day. I'm hopelessly in love with you."
"So am I Nick. So so in love." I kissed him as he took off my bikini bra. Finally Indeed. Finally happy.
Nothing could separate us. Not Harry, Camilla , Alyssa or any future adversary could break this bond.
It was made in heaven.
THE END!
Yayyy! Finally!!! Awww I'm so happy for them.
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