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“And they love you,” I add. “You should see how excited they all were to be a part of this.”
She pauses for a moment before asking, “Including Pamela?”
“Including Pamela,” I respond. “You just had yourself all worked up for nothing. Nobody cares that much about another person’s life, and you shouldn’t care about anyone’s opinion except mine.”
Carissa throws her head back as her laugh rings in the car. “Why should I care about your opinion?”
Because I am your husband,” I respond as I start the car.
“Not until after the wedding,” she insists amidst laughter.
“Who made that rule? Because I totally disagree with it right now.”
I circle out of the parking lot and zoom off down the road as we continue to argue, feeling fulfilled that this is just the first of the many arguments we will have.
Chapter thirty-one
EPILOGUE
CARISSA
The setting of our wedding is a breathtaking estate nestled amid pristine landscapes. The property, sprawling across acres of meticulously landscaped gardens, boasts ornate fountains, sculpted topiaries, and meandering pathways lined with vibrant blooms.
The main ceremony area features a picturesque garden adorn with cascading floral arrangements, a pristine white aisle leading to an elegantly decorated altar where Jayden stood tall and distinguished, exuding an air of elegance.
The tailored suit accentuates his commanding presence, its lines perfectly complementing his stature.
Tears well in my eyes, glistening like diamonds, reflecting both the happiness of the moment and the heartache of the past, as I walk down the aisle on my father’s arm.
I am about to cry again on my second wedding day but this time not of heartbreak and pain, but of overwhelming relief and profound happiness.
This time I am not only seeing the priest at the altar but my groom is here, his composed demeanor reflecting a quiet strength.
With each step, my eyes swell with a mixture of emotions, but my determination to embrace this new chapter shines through.
Jayden, standing in awe, meets my gaze with unwavering adoration. A subtle yet warm smile grace his lips, conveying both his happiness and the gravity of the moment.
His eyes, lit with admiration, remain fixed on the path leading to the altar as he takes in the sight of me in my wedding dress, a masterpiece of lace and silk, cascading around me in a display of elegance, shimmering in the soft glow of the venue’s light.
Jayden always picked the perfect dress for me, so I let him have a say in picking this out for me too.
”I want to show you off like the prize you are,” he had said and kept true to his word today.
In that moment as I reach the end of the aisle, my tears transform into a radiant smile, my eyes locking with Jayden’s.
“You are so beautiful, Carissa,” He says as my father gently places my hands in Jayden’s.
My smile widens and I squeeze his hand in appreciation.
“Dearly beloved, we gather here today to celebrate the union of two souls, destined by fate and bound by love…”
As the priest begins, I can not help but reminisce about the journey that has led us to this day. One filled with so much uncertainty and started as a casual one-night stand.
If I am asked if I will do it all over again, the answer will be yes. It was all worth it as long as it ended with me being Jayden’s wife. I watch him as he smiles back at me and realize that he really has grown so much in the course of all of this.
Jayden, once a playboy, now stands at the altar with me, saying the words, “I do.”
I initially feared that one of his many escapades from his past would show up, but in order not to ruin the day for me, Jayden made sure to put extra security in place.
Aa we say our “I do’s.” amidst cheers and applause from our guests, Jayden lifts me off of the ground and plants a light kiss on my lips.
Our love and Joy are palpable the moment we share our first dance, surrounded by an ambiance of romance and splendor.
“You are mine,” Jayden whispers in my ears, his hands wrapped tightly around my waist.
I look into his eyes and cup his face.
“I am yours.”
The night culminates in a dazzling display of fireworks that lit up the sky symbolizing the beginning of a union filled with endless possibilities.
