Chapter 56

Wedding day. ....

The day has finally come and I can't believe I am feeling calm right now. I have long awaited this day, the day I finally got married to the love of my life, where love was the root cause of it all.

I never thought in my wildest dreams, that a girl who lived a simple life and was still mourning her mother's death, would find herself in a waiting journey leading to this fairytale today.

Nothing about us was easy, it was hard and a challenge indeed. The man who never glanced my way, who never spoke much to me and let me in his life, was the same man I was marrying today.

Today he declared me his wife, his love for me was evident and he wanted to show it off, a day never started nor ended without him telling me that he loves me.

I felt like the luckiest girl alive today.

I couldn't wait to see him for I'd last seen him that night. I'd thought I'd lost him that night, after hearing that crash, my body moved on its own accord. I had never ran so fast, with heels and everything left behind.

Nothing mattered but him.

Luckily he'd jumped off at just the right time, the bike being the only thing to crash into a wall. The moment I saw him alive and well, I scolded him so much that the only thing that shut me up, was him pulling me to him and him capturing my lips.

Lord, he really shut me up.

I was both excited and nervous to see him, a day passed without any contact and damn I missed him so much.


I sigh with a small smile as I stand in front of the full body mirror, taking myself in and one word to describe how I felt.



I felt beautiful.

The beautiful white dress accentuated my figure and body, it was an off the shoulder dress with a lacey top part and then an all white skirt continued down to a small train. My hair was kept pinned up and gave the gown its own show, small strands framed my face.

He picked right, and he picked right for me, I couldn't be more happier.

A knock on the door diverted my attention.

" Come in."

The door opens and in enters my two bridesmaids and maid of honour. They looked beautiful in their pale pink gowns, corresponding with the ceremonial theme, which was all white, close to winter.

Since we couldn't decide on the one theme, I picked two different but complimentary themes. One for the garden ceremony and the other for the indoor reception.

At first I was hesitant, but the more we talked about it and she made me see it from her eyes, I fell in love. I just hoped that everything was breathtaking in real life.

The girls were gushing and complimenting me the minute they stepped in. They all had a different room, so I could have some time to myself, like how I did this morning. I took the time to pray and take everything in, preparing myself emotionally for the day ahead.

I didn't want to stress over anything but enjoy myself.

" You really are stunning Kea, Keith wont be able to keep his eyes off you the entire time." Theresa says.

" Was this really Mr Salvatore?" Nia asks, gesturing to my dress.

I nod with a smile." Yes, I knew he could do it."

"How are you feeling?" Riley asks.

" Happy, content, anxious and ready to go."

" You should see outside. It's wow..." Riley says.

" I can't wait to see it."

" Have you seen him?" I ask them.

" No, but I did hear from London how anxious he was to see you, that he couldn't wait to have you in his arms." I try suppress a grin, turning away from them.

There's a second round of knocking on the door.

" I'll go and get it." Nia announces.

I glance over my shoulder, watching Nia open the door." It's your aunt and Mr Joe." I nod, telling her to let them in.

I turn around once again, nodding for her to let them in.

" oh my beautiful niece, you look.....wow." Aunt Marisa covers her mouth, her eyes filling up.

Joey smiles at me, coming over to hand me what's in his arms.

" We don't have much time but we wanted you to have this, before you walked out of here." Joey says, holding up the hanger and zipping down the cover, to reveal a beautiful all lace white gown.

I blink at the dress.

" Don't worry, we won't ask you to change your dress now." Aunt Marisa says.

"It's your second dress which we all pitched in for. It is our gift to you, to show you how much we love and adore you." Theresa adds.

I do my utmost best to blink away the threatening tears, since they want to turn me into a crying mess.

"Don't cry, you'll make me cry." Aunt Marisa quickly says, patting away the evident wetness under her eyes, with Joey's offered handkerchief.

" I won't, do you think mom- "

" She would have been so proud and you know what else she'd say?"

" What?"

" That you should go out there and enjoy yourself, you've made it this far and its not by mistake." I launch myself at her, giving her a tight squeeze to thank her for the good words.

Leaning back, I open up my arms for a group hug and I'm soon engulfed in a big bundle. Lots of love received.

" The day you've been waiting for has arrived Buttercup." London tells me, as he takes me out of my room to lead me out of the house.

" I can't believe it's here, it feels like a dream." I tell him, as we descend down the stairs.

" Well you deserve this and more. "

" You do too. You know, a good future that may include a certain single mother."

" Buttercup, are you trying to match me up with Riley? "

" I didn't mention any names, you did. So is there something I should know?"

" No, but if there is, I'll tell you," he says, as we draw closer to a waiting James, who is standing by the garden gate.

" You know we aren't finished with this conversation right?"

He playfully rolls his eyes at me. " Congratulations my Buttercup." He tells me, kissing both my cheeks and letting James take over.

I smile at him as he walks off.

I turn to James, smiling at him.

"My lil' sis." He says, walking with me, hand holding onto his arm.

" Excited to get rid of me?" I tease him.

" No, don't you know I'm crying inside." He makes a face, making me giggle inside.

" Thank you for everything James, you came at a down point in my life, you saved me from drowning into a big hole." I tell him.

" I regret ever leaving, but I'm happy to be ushering you to your future." He kisses my temple.

We reach Joey and the girls. The males have already taken their place and everyone was awaiting us. Theresa hands me my bouquet before getting into position behind the girls.

I turn to face Joey, who's eyes show happiness.

" Nervous?" He asks me.

" Yes." I nod.

" Focus on him alone, set your eyes on him and forget everyone, take this moment and store it into memory. Every feeling, emotion and the moment you reach him." He says.

" Okay." I say.

I turn forward and wait for the girls to make their way down the aisle. I take a deep breath, listening to the change of music, where my entrance song begins and I step into view.

The song is different and angelic, with instruments ushering me down the aisle. I do as Joey had said, focusing on Keith, who turns around to face me, his expression changing to one of awe and eyes emotional.

I feel so special.

The music goes along with the all white theme, being transported to a heavenly place.

We reach the end of the aisle and the two men exchange handshakes, before Keith takes a hold of both my hands.

"You may be seated." The priest says, and everyone sits down.

"We are gathered here today......" That's the last I hear before I block him out, my eyes only on Keith and no one else.

He looks so handsome in his suit.

As the priest is speaking, Keith keeps on winking at me, making me blush and giggle like a school girl. The priest would pause each time, I even ran out of apologies.

The time for the saying of our vows came and Keith let me go first.

I handed over the bouquet to Theresa and took my phone.

I breathed out, before I began.

" Keith, my love."  I glance at him. " I've long awaited this day, and now that it's here, my heart feels like it will burst out of my chest.

My heart beats only for you, I miss you the minute you step out of the room and you are just perfect for me. You've mended what I thought was broken and you're my first and last, no in between. This is the most I'm sure of, that our love is foundation to our bond now.

You complete me and keep me sane, your presence comforts me, your love has captured me and I know, without you, it doesn't make any sense.

I won't promise anything but decree and declare. That I'll be with you till infinity." I chuckle at that. "When the world wants to turn their back on you, know I'm here always, with no intention to ever go anywhere.

I cherish your heart and your mind. You are my number one and my man.

I love you Keith and no one, I mean no one will ever love you like I do, you're it for me, I say this with the utmost confidence, thank you my love."

Keith smiles at me, before he begins speaking.

" Akiandra, my baby, my angel. I am in awe of you." He glances up at me, smiling .

" Today marks the day, where everyone witnesses me, making the most important and best decision of my life.

I don't know how you did it, wait for me and endure all you did. You are my special gem and I'm blessed everyday for you being in my life. A woman of class, purity and love you are, you give me a sense of peace and security, for my heart will never be torn in your hands.

I stand with pride right here because you compliment me, you are one of a kind and perfect for me. No one will ever meet your standard in my eyes, because you are mine.

I too will not make promises, but declare. I will never make the same mistakes I did back then, I know better now, your heart is most precious to me. You are the only one who truly knows me and I'm proud of that, my trust in you is strong with no room for cracks.

I declare you the bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh and heart of my heart. I love you my angel, thank you for never giving up on me and loving me."

My heart swells at the end of his vows, his declarations have coated me, in a bubble of so much vision for the future.

The placing of the rings makes it so official. This moment is done with love, agreement and bearing of two souls.

Thank you God, I mentally say.

" I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may now k-"

" Thank God!" Keith cuts the priest off, dipping me and connecting his lips onto mine, for a sweet passionate kiss.

Cheers and applaus erupt around us, and he brings me back up, his forehead resting against my own.

" You're mine now."