Just Go With It. (Editing of Minor Errors!)

Chapter Forty Seven

The next morning the sound of a door slamming wakes us both up. The sun shining through the now open shades and the voice of my mom yelling and my brother laughing fill the air.

“What the hell happened here?!” She yells and I sit up and feel my hair sticking to the side of my face.

“Uh….”

“Relax Ma.” John says and winks at me and I nod. When we were younger John and I were always there for one another. He would wink, essentially saying that he’ll cover for me and I’d do the same for him. I mean he was my older brother. That’s their job right?

“Relax? Why should I relax? It looks like a bunch of fat Irish men were drinking in here last night. But instead I find my daughter and her maid of honor?!”

“It could have been worse. They could have hired a stripper or went out to a sleazy club last night. But they were responsible and stayed in and drank.” John says and I smile up at him as Liv runs to the bathroom.

“You know what? Whatever. It is the day of your wedding. My only daughter. Now I hired someone to do your hair as well as your makeup so please just go shower.”

I hug John and run upstairs to shower. Before I know it my nails are beautifully done in a French manicure, my makeup is done to perfection and my hair, oh my god! My hair is pulled back into a low bun, braids crisscrossed with curled strands framing my face. I smile looking in the mirror, touching my cheek making sure this is all real. We all climb in the car and John drives us down to the country club. My bridesmaids all have their hair done and put on their burgundy sweetheart, strapless gowns. I slip on my dress with the help of Liv and turn around to look at my Mom, and she has tears running down her cheeks.

“Oh Mom. Don’t cry!” I say running over hugging her

The wedding is about to start and I’m pacing around the dressing room, nervous as ever. John walks in.

“How is the bride-to-be?”

“I feel like I am going to vomit!” I say and he hands me a glass of water.

“Relax, Jess.”

“I can’t do this John. I can not walk out there in front of all of those people and keep calm. Look at me! I am a mess!”

“I think I know what will calm you down” He says and he asks my girls to leave and takes my mom with him. A few minutes later, John walks through the door “She’s over there” He says and I feel Jack’s arms around me

“Hey, I heard you’re getting cold feet?”

“Jack, I’m sorry. I can’t go out there in front of all those people.”

“Jess, hey come on. Look at me” He whispers lifting my chin with his finger. “I love you. And in little over an hour we will be married. Now when those doors open and you walk down with your dad, just look at me and nobody else. Okay?”

“Okay” I mutter

“Now smile and kiss me”

I look up at Jack and smile and roll my eyes

“There’s the smile. Now where is my kiss?”

“You have to wait about an hour for it.” I say back and he chuckles.

Fifteen minutes go by and I am standing outside with my dad by mind side. The doors open and I look up at him.

“You can do it, squirt”

I laugh a bit and nod, holding onto him tight for support.

“I’m glad you still need me”

“I’ll always need you, Daddy” I say and kiss his cheek as we begin to walk down the aisle. My eyes look at the crowd of people starring and taking pictures and I begin to panic. Someone clears their throat and I look up and my eyes meet Jack’s and I smile. My eyes never leave his as I walk down the endless aisle.

The ceremony begins and my hands never leave Jack’s.

Jack begins his vows and my eyes begin to water. He reaches over wiping the tears away with his thumb, without even thinking about it.

“Jessica Nicole Hogan. God where do I even begin? Although we may have met under some unexplainable circumstances, I have always loved you. Although I have made numerous mistakes, I have always loved you. I never deserved a second chance, yet you gave me seven more. Yes I counted” He says and everyone laughs “Just like those days, our marriage will not be without its challenges. But just like then, I can't imagine facing them without you. In fact, I can't imagine any part of my life without you. I'm overjoyed that you're here with me today, and I can't wait to start this new chapter of our lives together, to set out on the road with you by my side.”

I smile “I love you” I mouth and I begin my vows.

“Jack, there is no emotion for what I feel today - and every day - about you. I can't imagine my life without you. I can't imagine a New Year's Eve where you aren't there to kiss me at midnight or a sunny weekend where we don't go on some big adventure or any point in time where you and I aren't arguing about whether the details in one my stories are exaggerated. I don't want to. All I want is what we already have: true love. I would give you a thousand more chances if it meant us being together.”

We exchange rings and the priest smiles and closes his book.

“I now pronounce you husband and wife. Jack you may kiss your bride.” The priest says and I smile, both hands on Jack’s chest as he places one hand on my cheek and the other securely wrapped around my waist as he dips me down, crashing his lips down to mine. Our families clap, holler and whistle and I cant help but laugh.

“I love you Mr. Morris.”

“I love you more than you know, Mrs. Morris.” He whispers back

“It is an honor, to introduce to you, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Morris!”

We walk down the aisle, hand in hand ready for whatever the world has to offer.

The End.

 This story has taken me almost two years to complete. When I started it I was a Junior in High School. Now I am a Freshman in college. HaHa. There will be a sequel to this story. I hope you all enjoyed this, for those of you who have read it. It means the world to me that people are actually reading my stories. 

This was my first story, so I realize it may not have been good. I have been told what I lack in detail is made up in conversation. And i understand and hope to fix that in my upcoming stories. Please feel free to comment and share. All comments are welcome!

Thanks!