Invisible String

74

"This feels more nerve wracking than a concert and that's totally different." I say.

"Completely different." Taylor says. "You look adorable in your suit."

"Thanks, you like it? I had it made and customized obviously."

"Yeah it looks great."

"Alright Nat, Alex is here, which means we can start this ceremony."

"Okay. Let's start then." I say nodding my head.

"Follow me."

I nod and follow Gigi, we walk towards the exit, through the garden and towards one of the small paths before getting to the aisle.

"Okay I have to go sit down, they'll let you know when to go." Gigi whispers.

"Okay."

Gigi leaves to sit down, meanwhile I stayed back waiting.

"First couple, go."

"HA. Chris and Lizzie go first." I whisper as I look where they're walking.

"Hey come on." Taylor whispers as she grabs my arm.

"What?"

"It's time."

"Oh. OH. Already?" I ask and she nods. "I'm sweaty."

"You're fine come on."

Taylor leads me to the aisle, I gulp as I watch everyone turning towards the isle. Taylor bends her arm and I smile.

"Come on." Taylor says with a smile.

"May I?" Jason asks and I furrow my eyebrows.

"I said you're invited, not that you're allowed to walk me down the isle. I chose who would be walking me down the isle. That person is Taylor."

Jason nods and he quickly makes his way back his seat.

"Well that was awkward."

"I hope I don't regret letting him come."

"You won't. I'm sure you'll appreciate him coming in the future. Now. Come on, they're all waiting." Taylor whispers as she bends her arm for me again, 

I smile back and grab onto Taylor as the music begins, I take a deep breath and we start walking.

"I have to be honest, I didn't think I'd be the one walking you down the isle."

"Who else then you?" I whisper with a smile. "You're who I wanted to walk me down the aisle. My sister."

Taylor and I shut up as we walk down the aisle. Once at the front, Taylor let's go of me and I turn to look at her. She smiles as she lets out a watery laugh, fanning her face as she tries not to cry.

"I love you bub." Taylor whispers as she hugs me.

"I love you too Tay."

Taylor let's go of me as she goes to stand next to Andrea. The music stops and a new song starts.

"Please remain standing."

Eres tu by Carla Morrison comes on. Everyone remains standing as Alex is about to enter.

"My heart is racing." I mumble.

Hoy desperté con ganas de besarte
Tengo una sed de acariciarte
Enredarme a ti y no soltarte
Eres tan embriagante

I look to my left, seeing Lizzie with a smile as she squeezes my arm.

Eres tú, uh
Eres tú, uh

Alex begins to walk down the aisle, her father walking her down the aisle. My breath gets caught in my throat as I see how beautiful she looks, the dress. The dress, fitting her perfectly. I bite the inside of my cheek as I look at Alex, my eyes begin to water as I nervously play with my fingers.

"My god she's so beautiful." I whisper.

Quiero contemplarte sin contar el tiempo
Dibujarte con mis puros recuerdos

"Here." Lizzie whispers behind me as she hands me a tissue.

En mi mente marcar tus labios, tus besos
Estás aquí dentro de mi mente

I let out a watery laugh as I watch Alex walk closer and closer to me. Does anyone understand the lyrics here? Probably not, at most barely half of the people here do, I think.

"Take good care of my daughter." Michael says and I nod.

"I promise I will."

I wipe my face as some tears fall down my face with the tissue. Michael hands me Alex's hand and I grin. I walk back with Alex as we stand in front of everyone.

"You look absolutely beautiful, so gorgeous." I whisper to Alex.

"You look absolutely stunning."

"You may take your seat." Salma says. "Bienvenidos familia y amigos. Welcome family and friends. We are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the marriage of Alexandra Patricia Morgan and Natalie Liliana Acevedo Swift."