"Let's do this." Sam said as we walked to the doorway. I took a deep breath then smiled as we slowly made our way down the aisle.
I walked a couple steps before Colby looked up. When he did this a big smile bloomed on his face. I smiled as he brought the back of his hand to his eye, signaling that he was crying.
I kept my eyes on Colby as Sam walked me down the aisle. I knew there was a room full of people watching me but I couldn't look away from him. All of the fear and anxiety melted away the closer we got to him.
When I got to the end of the aisle I handed my bouquet to Ki then hugged Sam before turning to Colby, taking his hands.
"You're beautiful." Colby said quietly as I smiled. "I love you." I whispered then looked over at Joseph.
"Dearly beloved we are here today to honor the love of Cole Robert Brock and Violet Renee Richards. In the years they have been together, their love and understanding of each other has grown and matured, and now they have decided to live their lives together as husband/wife and wife/husband." He said as Colby smiled and rubbed his thumbs along my knuckles.
"Today, we will start with the declaration of intent. Cole will go first." Joseph said as Colby smiled. "Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live? If so answer 'I do'." He said as Colby nodded.
"I do." He said as I smiled.
"Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live? If so, answer I do." Joseph said as I nodded.
"I do." I said as my heart fluttered.
"The couple has chosen to write their own vows today, which they will be sharing now. Cole, please read your vows to Violet." Joseph said as Sam handed Colby a piece of paper.
"Violet. I knew from the moment I saw you that you were special. Our souls immediately clicked, even though we weren't expecting it." He said and looked up at me.
"You're beautiful and smart and funny and you're so strong. The passion you have for things and for the people you love makes my heart fill. I can't wait to be with you for the rest of my life. I seriously don't know how I got so lucky to have you as my wife." He said as a tear trickled down my cheek.
"I promise to hold you when you feel scared, and to love you when you feel like the world doesn't. I promise to be by your side through everything for the rest of our lives. No matter what, I'll always be there. I love you Violet Richards." He said then reached up and wiped a tear from my cheek.
"Beautiful. Violet, please read your vows to Cole." Joseph said as Ki handed me my vows.
"Colby. I never thought that the day would come that I would find someone as caring as you. You've been so patient and so loving through everything that's happened." I said quietly.
"You've somehow filled the hole that was in my heart that I thought would never go away. I feel complete with you by my side. From the moment we met, there was an unimaginable pull towards eachother." I said with a smile.
"No matter how many times we tried to push eachother away we would always end up together again." I said as he chuckled. "I didn't believe in fate and destiny until I met you." I said and brought my hand to his cheek, caressing it gently for a second.
"I promise to be by your side no matter what. No matter where life takes us I am going to be here for you. I promise to be your full time nurse when you're sick. I promise to celebrate all of your victories and help you through all of your obsticles. No matter where life takes us I promise I'll be there. I love you Colby. I always will." I said with a smile.
