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Nova would have walked down the aisle to me, taking each step beat by beat. And her eyes would have been on mine the entire time.
Then she would have held my hands and recited vows about loving me for a lifetime.
In sickness and health.
For richer or poorer.
Till death do us part.
I would have said the same words and I would have meant them.
“Adam?” The officiant calls to me and shatters the image of Nova. I blink and it’s not a tall, prim, dark-skinned woman in front of me.
It’s Alexa.
She bats her eyelashes and I notice that they’re a lot bigger than usual.
“You were saying your vows,” the officiant gently prompts. “Till death do us part.”
I stare at Alexa because this line, at least, is true. “Till death do us part.”
She smiles at me, reminding me of the woman I once pursued. Our relationship was purely physical. I know absolutely nothing about her now except that she’s the mother of my son.
But that much is enough for me.
She brought Rowan into this world and I owe her for that. I owe Rowan for missing out on so many years of his life. It’s a debt I’m willing to pay. Even if it means sacrificing my own happiness.
“Then I now pronounce you husband and wife. You can kiss the bride.”
Alexa leans toward me.
I don’t turn away.
At the last moment, she groans and falls back.
“Alexa?” I call.
“Mom!” Rowan rushes over.
Greta barrels toward us with the wheelchair. Together, we get Alexa sitting again.
“I think she might have overdone it,” Greta says, her eyebrows knotting in the middle of her forehead. “I told you not to stand.”
Sweat is dotting Alexa’s face. Her eyes are half-closed and her voice is a whisper. “It was… worth… it.”
“I’m taking her back to her room to rest.”
“But we have to go to the airport soon,” Rowan says, his eyes wide.
I pat his shoulder. “Your mom’s health is more important, kid. Let her recuperate first.”
“I’m okay.”
Greta looks down, her face stamped with displeasure.
Alexa puts on a brave smile. “Rowan was looking forward to this trip.”
“If you push yourself too hard…”
