Book 1: Chapter 20
Angelique walked back into the room carrying my bouquet as I was standing there looking at my reflection. “Aubrey, you are absolutely the most
eautiful bride I have ever seen”
“Thanks. Ang “I walked over to my bag and pulled out the velour pouch that held all of my jewelry: I gently pulled them out and placed the earrings in my ears. I held out the necklace to Angelique and asked, “Would you mind?”
would love to” She took it from me and I turned my back to her. She reached around me and placed it upon my neck. When I was sure the clasp was secure i turned back to face her and asked, “Well, what do you think?”
its perfect. Now hold your bouquet and let me get a few pictures” She placed the bouquet made with lavender roses that had jewels in the center of each and were accented with seeded eucalyptus and variegated pittosporum.
Angelique snapped several shots and then it was time to make our way to the ceremony Katie gathered up Elizabeth and her basket of rose petals. Angelique and picked up our bouquets and we all made our way to the grand staircase that we would be descending
There was a back way to get there so that no one would see us. We stood off to the side out of view waiting for the music to start. Angelique fussed over my dress making sure everything was in the right place. Katie was talking to Elizabeth reminding her how she was to walk down the steps slowly dropping fower petals as she went.
The music started and Elizabeth began down the marble stairs very slowly tossing petals just like she was told. About half way down, she got scored and turned and held her arms out to her mother. Katie did her best to try and coax her into continuing, but she wouldn’t budge. Katie was to follow Elsbeth down so she just started her decline a little early. When she got to her daughter Elizabeth got the courage to continue down. They walked side by side and Lazy once again starting dropping petals.
Angelique turned to me just before it was her turn. “Aubrey, you are stunning. I love you so much and you deserve this day. You deserve true happiness Make sure to enjoy every minute.”
Thank you Ang. I could not have done any of this without you. I love you.”
We embraced carefully as to not move anything out of place; she released me and said, “Meet you at the bottom” She smoothed the bottom of her levender dress and began her long walk to the bottom where the men were standing waiting patiently for our arrival.
hen I heard the small orchestra start playing Canon in D. I knew it was time to make my grand entrance. I turned the corner and watched as all the guests rose to their feet. It is an unnerving feeling when so many people are watching you and only you. I decided to look at Kyle and only Kyle. When our eyes met all I could do was smile. He never took his eyes off of me from the moment I started walking towards him.
When I reached his side he took my hand in his, leaned in close and said, “Bree, you are the most beautiful woman that I have ever laid eyes on.” “You’re not so bad yourself, Beefcake”
Before I knew it, it was time for us to recite our vows. I handed my bouquet to Angelique and Kyle took both of my hands in his. Kyle went first. Bree, I have wanted so
so long for this day and I’m ecstatic that it is finally here. I cannot promise you that things will always be perfect. What I can promise you is that I will never hurt you. I will protect you from danger and I will love you with every ounce of my being. I put my whole life in your hands and your heart. I cannot go through this life without you. I don’t want anybody else, I don’t need anybody else. I need you, I lust for you, I adore you and I love you like I have loved no other. I will continue to love you forever and always
Tears began rolling down my cheeks. I have never felt so loved in all of my life. Kyle reached for the handkerchief in his pocket and dabbed away my tears and I smiled at him as he did so. I tried to rein in my emotions, took a deep inhalation of air and began my vows to him:
Kyle, God brought you into my l life when I least expected it, but when I needed you the most. I have never been loved by anybody the way you love me. Our love surpasses all that I have ever known. My body and my heart feel safe in your care. I give myself to you completely knowing I will be protected in every way I promise to be honest and faithful and to love you until I have taken my last breath
I know that Angelique told me to enjoy every moment, but once our vows were said, the ceremony is somewhat of a blur. I am not sure if it was the excitement or the fact that i was focused only on the handsome man standing beside me. I remember him placing a ring on my finger and I placing one on his. The next thing I knew, the wedding official told Kyle that he may now kiss his bride. He put one hand on my lower back and the other on the back of my neck. He kissed me gently and then surprised me by gradually dipping me backwards. The guests began clapping loudly and a few made whistling
aginof their approval. The wedding official then said, “May I introduce Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Warner
sounds
We made our way to the back of the hall as our guests clapped for us. Once there we kissed, hugged and shook the hands of all our guests thanking them for attending our wedding The entire wedding party took pictures under the archway and on the grand staircase, and then we all headed to the reception ares. The band was already playing and the guests seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Our first dance as husband and wife was a very special moment for me Kyle took me in his arms and we danced to “At Last“. As he twirled me about he asked me, “Baby this wedding has been amazing, but do you know what my favorite part was?”
Book 1 Chapter 20
“When you stepped onto that staircase and smiled at me. I love the way you smile at me, I always have”
“Kyle, you are the one who always brings that smile to my face. I love you
Beefcake”
“I love you too. Baby
We danced, we laughed and we celebrated a love that was right before me since I was just 16 years of age. All I had to do was open my eyes to see it was filed with a million what ifs What if I had seen it then? What if we had married after graduation as high school sweethearts, would our lives be so different? Then I realized, it was meant to be this way There is a plan for us all and no matter how hard we try, we cannot change it. The life each of us lives with all of its peaks and valleys, all of the twists and turns, makes us who we are. As rough as I feel my life has been, I’ve grown to love the person that I have become. So, I chose to throw all the what ifs out the window and appreciate what I have been given, good and bad
That night, I spoke to a God that I had not spoken to in quite some time
Dear Lord,
I am sorry it has been so long since I have come to you in prayer. I have been so angry with you I have struggled with my anger for far too long I still do not understand why you took my precious son away from me. I do not agree with your decision and probably never will, but I have learned to accept it and trust that you have a plan.
Lord, I want to thank you for bringing such a good man into my life. He is a kind, gentle man who is much more than I could have ever asked for. He is loyal and honest and has sworn to protect me in every way possible. By you bringing him into my life, he has brought you back into mine and that is a blessing in and among itself
I will thank you every day until my dying day for bringing Kyle to me even though I had lost all of my faith and felt like an aimless soul on a path to nowhere. He has renewed my faith and taught me to trust in you once again. I look forward to this new journey that I have embarked on and to the many more blessings that you may bestow upon our new family.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
