I was a worried mess. It's already 1pm and the bride's family is yet to arrive.
I looked over at Zac, for what seemed like the fiftieth time. He shook in disapproval yet again, indicating that none of the girls were picking the calls.
"Calm down, man." Aiden gave me a pat on the shoulders.
By now, everyone had began to worry about them but I was mostly worried about Nichole. I just hope she's ok.
Suddenly, there was so much noise coming from outside.
"She's here, bro." Zac announced and I laughed. Yea, laughter. This time, I laughed out of relief. I became really excited again.
I stood up from the seat that I had sat on and moved back to the altar with my best man following gracefully behind.
Solemn music played in the background as the bridesmaids and groomsmen made their way in pairs, with Micky leading ofcourse alongside blayze. Yea, Blayze Walter, son of Liam who I dislike so much.
The same Blayze who tried to ruin my reputation using my innocent wife. He's now a friend.
Ok, not completely because I don't totally trust him but he did sound apologetic yesternight. He was only trying to protect the interest of his sister, whom he thought was in the right at the time but now, he's trying to make amends so who am I not to let it go?
I know for a fact that I don't deserve the blessing of having such an amazing wife who adores me so much. I have done so much things and made some decisions in the past that I'm not proud of but now, I'll make best use of this opportunity that life's given me.
I just wanna start again today with my Nichole. I know I'll always be happy with her. Sure, there'll be some downs but that is what marriage is al about, ya?
I gave zac a sly smile as Claire walked in looking extremely elegant.
(Claire and Micky's looks to the wedding 💥)
He rolled his eyes and looked forward. Zach likes claire. She scolds him like a mother would and he always keeps quiet. I know because that's the same way Nichole talks me when I mess up.
Then little Bill came in looking super dashing in his tux. Bill's my aunt joyce's son.
Aunt joyce is my dad's sister and grandma's only daughter. She left for California on mine and bri's tenth birthday and since then I've heard anything from her.
Apparently, dad had been keeping in touch so she showed us yesterday with her husband and little kid. Everyone, especially granny got emotional except dad of course.
After so much was said, we finally embraced our aunt back into the family. She used to be my favourite.
Last night, she walked in while I was skyping with Nicky and she instantly liked her. I wasn't suprised because Nichole is somewhat like her. So cool and nice.
And then, finally, I saw the one person I've pinning to see since forever. The love of my life.
At first, I was just smiling so brightly but then, gradually I shed tears. Tears of happiness. The way I felt at that moment was completely unexplainable. I felt.... complete. It was a bliss feeling.
She smiled brightly as my eyes filled with unshed tears.Everyone else seemed to have faded as my beautiful wife to be walked towards me. She sent me a small flying kiss as she held tighter onto her dad's arms.
She looked like an angel. My angel.
Nichole
(Earlier that day)
I was so excited. It's finally my wedding day. It's going to be a new beginning for us.
Just yesterday morning, he came over to pick me up without telling me where we were going but when I asked him,
"Don't you trust me?" He asked as he fastened my seatbelts.
"Ofcourse I do." I replied without any hesitation.
"Good... so just sit down there like a gentle girl."
"Fine." I sighed.
He surprised me with a photoshoot and I was super elated. It crossed my mind once. I even told the girls but I had no idea what Xander will think 0f the idea so...
But after I saw his surprise, I gave him a hot kiss.
I miss him already. Yes, I know I'll see him in church yet i can't help but miss him.
I did a little happy dance as Bri finally announced that she was done with my makeup.
"Yes. C'mon, girls. Time to wear the dress." Bri announced with a clap and two girls moved towards the big bed to pick the dress. After checking through, they both turned.
"The dress is not here." They both chorused.
"What?" Bri and I exclaimed.
"Check it properly. I had neatly kept it there myself." Bri confirmed and I nodded in affirmation.
"No, ma'am. It's not here." By now, I had started panicking. 'This is so not happening.' I thought.
Bri went over and checked through herself and turned to face me again and gave me a disappointed look.
I fell back on the bed as my eyes filled with unshed tears. We asked everyone but none had any idea. I was so bothered. We then all began our search in every room.
(3 hours later)
We couldn't find it. Its It's almost 12pm and I'm sure Xander must be waiting for me. Oh God! Why is this all happening to me?
That too on my special day. My eyes filled with tears as I fell back on the bed , with Caire and Micky trying to calm me .
"Why don't we order another dress now?" Micky suggested and everyone disagreed.
"That'll definitely not work. Getting the right size, the fittings amongst others will take us almost an entire day."
"Yea." She agreed.
"You could wear one of your bridesmaid's dress instead." Someone else suggested and I declined. Noone should have to suffer because of me and besides, none of their dresses will fit.
Several other ideas that couldn't work were suggested and by then, it was past 12pm.
Just then, Mr and Mrs. Reynolds, I mean my parents in law arrived with Aunty Joyce.
"Hey, nick. What's wrong? Xander is worried sick." Mick explained the situation them.
"Oh my God! That's so bad." Beth, aka mom in law shrieked and left the room.
"Stop crying, dear." Dad implored.
"What do we do now? We've searched everywhere downstairs. The dress is nowhere to be found." My dad came in.
I immediately ran up to him and hugged him. My makeup was long ruined by now.
"Shh, baby. It'll all be fine. Everything's gonna be ok. " He said that and some other words to calm me down.
And then, Xander's mom came back in again.
"Well, guys. I've got a solution."
"What solution, Beth?" Aunt joyce asked.
"Ive got a dress." She exclaimed happily and everyone looked away, with some rolling their eyes.
"A dress? Seriously, mom? She's attending her wedding not some random party that she could wear dresses for." Bri replied this time.
"Will you chill out for a sec? Duh, I do know it's a wedding and by dress, I meant a wedding dress for Nichole.
"What?"
"How is that even possible?"
"Will it even fit?"
"Yes. It'll fit because I got her measurements from the mys store where she had bought her first dress."
"What?" I exclaimed, suprised.
"How come? I mean, why would even you do that?" Bri questioned again.
"Err...I wanted to make her wear it since it's kinda customary for the mother in law to buy the bride's dress but after seeing the dress you had bought, I just thought it unnecessary so I kept it away." She admitted. I could swear I saw a pink taint to her cheeks but it disappeared as soon as it had come.
Without wasting any more time, Bri collected the dress from Beth's assistant and pulled me along to the room.
She helped me put the dress on.... and oh boy, did it fit? And the best part is that it's so elegant. I smiled brightly at my reflection.
"Wow, Nichole. You look so stunning." Bri complimented and I thanked her.
She helped me retouch my makeup, making sure not to ruin my dress in the process.
After we were done, she opened the door and then dramatically said. "Presenting to you the future Mrs Reynolds of our time." She bowed and I made my way out.
Everyone gasped when they saw me.
"Wow."
"Amazing!"
"Lovely." And many other adjectives were used to describe how I looked making my smile grow wider.
I hugged Beth and she pulled her arms around me awkwardly. I thanked her profusely.
"Nah, it's fine. It's least I could do for my son's happiness." She replied and I gave her a small smile.
Bri came over to hug her." Thanks mom. You are the best." Beth smiled widely.
Just as we made our way out, "Mom... you're definitely giving me fashion ideas right after the wedding." Bri said and we burst into laughter.
And finally, we managed to make our way to the wedding venue.
Presently
Dad placed my hands in Xander's already stretched one.
"Son, take care of her." Dad patted his back and left. I looked at the love of my life.
He held my hands and gave it a reassuring squeeze. I gave a small smile. The officiating priest's voice interrupted our little bonding.
"Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join master Xander Reynolds and Nichole Winston in matrimony commended to be honorable among all; and therefore is not to be entered into lightly but reverently, passionately, lovingly and solemnly.They have had their time together, they have seen their love and understanding of each other grow and blossom.
Into this - these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together - let them speak now or forever hold their peace."
He repeated the last line about three times and when noone lifted a finger,he then gave us some sermons on marriage and how to live as a married couple, then it was time for the vows.
" I, Xander, take you Nichole, to be my wife, my friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live. I promise to be there for you. I promise to cherish you all of my life. Be with you and protect you every step of the way. I promise to make you happy. Very happy. I promise to fulfill every desire of yours till my last breath. "
I smiled brightly and resisted the urge to draw my man closer and gave a heart shattering kiss to show just how happy his words have made me. I love him so much.
"Your turn, Nichole. "
" I, Nichole, take you Xander to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live. Xander, I promise to love you for as long as I live. I promise to be your strength and not your weakness. I promise to support in your every decision. So help me lord."
And then, the rings were brought forward.
""I, Xander give you, Nichole this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you." Then he slid the beautiful ring through my hands and I did the same.
"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." The priest announced and almost immediately, Xander pulled me to him and made to kiss me when...
"Not so fast, Xander." Lara's voice rang through the room and we all turned to the direction of the voice.
She moved swiftly to the altar. "What're you doing,Xander? You decided to get married without your bride. How is that even possible? Not funny." She whined as she pushed her way and finally made to the front. Something about her appearance struck me. Her dress.... that dress is mine. It's my dress? How the hell did she..?
"Gosh! This makes sense now. She was the one who stole the dress. Oh my! She's really a bitch.
(Nichole's stolen dress...lol)
"Uhh,guys. Xander's made a mistake. I'm his bride and not her." She stood in between us, pushing me aside.
"What the hell are you talking about, Lara?" Xander looked confused. Well, we all were.
She sounds sick to me.
"Yes,Lara. I told you, didn't I? Xander's no longer yours and you've got to move on. Please just leave and stop creating a scene." Blayze implored.
"No. He is mine. Xander is mine. Only mine." She moved super close to Xander and pulled him by the collar.
"You're mine, Xander. Aren't you?" Xander pushed her away from him lightly. I could understand why he did that. He's my Xander after all. He will never misbehave with a lady no matter how degrading she is.
She moved to pull him again but this time.... I lunged at her, turned her around and gave her a resounding slap.
But she came back for me and lunged at me like a crazy woman.
"You bitch, how dare you slap me?" She strangled my neck so tight that I thought I was gonna die.
Alot of people tried to get her over me but she didn't t badge.
Fortunately, Zac arrived with some body builders I presumed to be the security team. They managed to get her off me.
"Get her out."
"Are you ok,baby?" Xander held my face. I nodded and gave a small smile.
I watch as Lara tried releasing their grip on her. Somehow, my eyes dart towards her and I saw her pull a guy from one of the guys' pocket. I wanted to alert Xander but it was too late as Lara shot the gun upwards making everyone scream and scramble around in fear.
The guys tried getting the gun out of her grasp but she held on to it tightly.
"Noone should come close else I'll shoot. " She threatened as she made her way to us.
I held onto Xander's hand tightly. She pointed towards me.
"You. You. You. You are the one responsible for all of this. You're a bitch. You took him away from me. I'll kill you."
She moved her gun in Xander's direction "And you? Just because of a small mistake, you left me a whole me for this ...." She looked me with disgust evident in her eyes.
"And now, I'll kill her and end this story. If I can't have you, Xander, noone else will."
Xander
She gave a sick laugh.
Meanwhile, the guards were already moving closer rather carefully.
But unfortunately, Lara turned and saw them advancing towards her.
"Don't come closer." She warned but they didn't listen, if anything they kept moving towards her.
"I'll shoot... I said I'll shoot." Her eyes showed fear. Her hands had began trembling as she moved the gun around.
"I said, don't come close... dont come close." She shouted and fired a bullet at me. It happened so fast. Everything stopped and I was waiting to feel the impact of the bullet but...nothing.
But I saw something else... Nichole?
She was in front on me and gradually falling but I managed to catch her in time but her eyes were gradually drooping and her dress was stained with...blood?
It was then I realised that... she took the bullet for me.
Oh no!
09-08-2019
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