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It was such a dad thing to say, she burst out laughing. “Daddy…”
Her father smiled and winked at her. “I’m just teasing. He’s a good man. I like him. And you know I don’t say that about just anyone.”
“I know.” She smiled at him.
The music began, and her father opened the door for her. They started walking down the aisle. Dani made sure she didn’t trip over her dress as the “Wedding March” played.
As Dani got closer, Austin turned to her. The way he looked at her, with such love in his gaze, melted her heart. She couldn’t believe she was going to be married to Austin. He was the most loving man she’d ever known. He was the blue sky in her world of gray. He always knew what to say, or what to do. He was her rock.
It was a crazy coincidence how they had met, at the resort on Grand Cayman. And it was embarrassing that she’d mistaken him for the maintenance man, but Dani now believed it had been fate. She was meant to be with Austin Scott.
Her father let go of her arm and took his place. She stared into Austin’s eyes. He gave her a quick wink. She held in a giggle. He was reassuring her, as he always did.
They had no paparazzi there. Hardly any guests, even. It was family and very close friends, and that was it. To say that she wanted an intimate wedding was an understatement. She actually had wanted to elope, but her father had been so disappointed, she’d finally relented and agreed to a small affair.
The minister spoke, and she tried to listen to what he was saying, but it was difficult. She was going to be married to the love of her life. That was so hard to believe. There had been a time in her life when she’d thought that was impossible. She wasn’t sure if she could ever trust a man again. But she was so thankful that she had put herself out there and had texted Austin. This last year had been full of so much joy.
Austin reached out and took her hands in his. It was time for him to recite his vows. “Dani, I’ve loved you ever since I saw you covered in Jacuzzi tub bubbles.”
A smattering of chuckles came from the audience. He smiled at her. “I am so thankful for you in my life. I promise to love, honor, and cherish every moment we have together. My life is better with you in it. I look forward to spending every morning and every evening with you.”
Her turn. She cleared her throat. “Austin, words cannot express how lucky I am to have met you. I was lost in a world of pain, and you threw me a lifeboat. You saved me, literally. You are my hero. I’d be lost without you. I’m so lucky to get to spend the rest of my life loving you.”
The minister made a few more remarks and then told them it was time to kiss the bride. Austin leaned forward and brushed his lips across hers. She wrapped her arms around his neck and made the kiss more passionate. A few people hooted in the audience.
She grinned at him. This was it. They were now husband and wife. She couldn’t believe her luck. Of all the people to get stranded on an island with, Austin Scott was the perfect one. He was her savior, her knight in shining armor. He was her one, true love.
And she was looking forward to spending the rest of forever with him.
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