Stay [a Roman Reigns story]

32 For us

With a soft, happy sigh, I looked in the mirror and took in my appearance. I really tried not to cry, but it was very hard. I was so happy. In so many different ways. Ways I had never thought possible, but was glad to have.

"DJ? Are you ready? Roman's waiting for you!" I heard Summer say softly as she came up behind me and looked at me in the mirror. 

I was careful not to let my hands rest too long on my belly as I smoothed out my beautiful dress. This little secret was just for me and my husband at the moment. Our little rainbow.

"Yes, of course I'm ready. Let's get started." I replied as I turned to face her.

Summer raised her hands and straightened my veil. As she did so I saw a few tears sparkle in her eyes.

"Are you okay?" I asked quietly.

"More than okay. You know, Pumpkin. I'm really glad it worked out with you guys. I was hoping for that." she said.

"What do you mean you were hoping for it? Are you trying to say that you..." I began.

"That my car would actually have started the day Roman visited us and I was just pretending so Roman would accompany me? Yes, kind of.... I just thought you would be good together and I was right." she grinned.

"But you were so pissed about the Vegas wedding," I replied, confused.

"Oh, I was just pissed because it went a little faster than I expected, but that doesn't change the fact that I'm glad Roman did it for you. And it all worked out in the end. I love you, DJ. But now let's go before Roman gets nervous." she said with a wink.

"I love you too, Summer. After all, you're my sister now." I replied as I picked up my bouquet and headed out.

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"And now Roman and Daniela have written their own vows to express their love for each other. Roman, would you like to begin?" the priest spoke as we stood before him, holding hands tightly.

The whole time we looked into each other's eyes. And it would have been so easy to lose myself in Roman's beautiful dark eyes. My insides tingled as I smiled all over my face. I was sure that the pregnancy hormones were adding to my feelings for this unique man.

"Daniela Jette... DJ... Dani... Baby girl... I don't know if I will ever be able to explain to you how much I love you. From the first moment I knew that I had feelings for you. With just one look in your eyes my whole world turned upside down. 

Thanks to Summer, I found something I didn't even know I was missing in my life. You have me under your spell. With your smile, with your laugh and your cute accent. You are not only beautiful. You are also loving, warm and smart. Dani, you brighten my days. You make me laugh. You always make me happy.

I promise you that I will always take care of you. I will support you in all your dreams, just as I know you do for me. With everything I have I will continue to turn every rainstorm into sunshine. Every worry into happiness. Together with you I want to go through life. I can't wait to see our next chapter. I love you and I will always stand faithfully by your side," Roman said as he held my hands tightly in his.

I had to take a deep breath so that my tears of joy would not overwhelm me. It was not easy, but it was important. Because I also wanted to tell him how much he meant to me.

"Roman... When we met a little over a year ago, I was at a low point in my life. Little did I know that the best thing that could happen to me would just show up on my doorstep. You, my love, prevented me from falling. In more ways than one.

Quickly you have become my hero. I have told you many times how grateful I am for you and I will do so again today. Thank you, Ro! Thank you for being a warm, caring and loving man. Thank you for being you! Thank you for letting me love you.

I promise you that I will not let a day go by without telling you and showing you how much I love you and how much I need you. You are my sun. You have created rainbows for me. With you by my side, shadows have no place in our lives. Even though there might be challenges to overcome, I know that together we can overcome everything. 

I love you, Roman Reigns. I'm yours forever," I said as everything else around us disappeared. It was just us that mattered. Just Roman and me. Well, and that little something under my heart.

The priest continued the ceremony. Even though it was getting harder for both of us to listen. All I wanted to do was wrap my arms around my husband and kiss him like there was no tomorrow. But then he finally said the words.

"Roman, you may now kiss your bride." said the priest.

And that's exactly what Ro did. He kissed me with so much love and affection that it almost took my breath away. I was glad that we were doing this the right way. It was not only for our families. It was especially for us.