First Born_One Of A Kind
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I took a deep breath before handing Kandice over to my mom. She was the ring carrier and flower girl. She was more than happy to have two important parts. I knew she was going to be a strong leader when she grew up. Even now she bosses people around.
I smoothed down my dress as much as I could with my big belly, before walking out of the room. I watched as everyone went before me, then it was my turn to walk. Since I didn't really have any friends I asked Amanda to be my bridesmaid, she was ecstatic. I stood at the door of the church waiting for Ben and frowned. Dylan wasn't at the altar, only his best man Ryan. Have I been stood up? It’s a little late for him to be getting cold feet.
Just then all the lights turned off. I started to panic, until I heard the music. I felt my heart squeeze and fresh tears start. I'm going to ruin my makeup.
"When your legs don't work like they used to before." I heard him sing from behind me. I turned to see him standing in the only light in the room, smiling at me. He held a mic in his hand. "And I can't sweep you off of your feet," he started walking towards me. I smiled remembering the first time we performed this song at prom. Only this time there will be no dancing. "Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love? Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks."? His voice was musical, and I was lost in it.
He paused when he reached me placing a kiss on my cheek. He held out his arm and I grabbed on to it. "And darling I, will, be loving you till we're 70. And baby my, heart, could still fall as hard at 23." He started leading me down the aisle, never breaking eye contact with me as he sang. "And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways. Maybe just the touch of a hand, well me I fall in love with you every single day, and I just want to tell you I am." We made it to the altar and he got down on one knee hugging my legs.
"So, honey now, take me into your loving arms," I giggled as he kissed my belly before standing back up. The lights turned back on and I was momentarily blinded. "Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars." I looked up as he pointed to the ceiling. Scattered across the ceiling were hundreds of golden stars. My attention snapped back to him when I felt him grab my hand. "Place your hand on my beating heart." I smiled as he used his own lyrics. "I'm thinking out loud, maybe we found love right where we are. Oh, baby we found love right where we are." He ended staring at me. I saw nothing but love in his eyes.
I barely heard the words the priest was saying, which was Jacob. It seemed fitting since he was an angel, plus he begged for a role in the wedding. He suggested more than once they he should walk me down the aisle.
"Do you Ashley Parker take Dlyan White as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, for rich or poor, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?" I've never seen Jacob take anything so serious.
" I do." Just as I finished saying my part I felt a liquid run down my leg. Dylan paused placing the ring on my finger.
"Dylan..." I bit my lip. He grinned at me, quickly sliding the ring on my hand picking me up bridal style.
"Out of the way! Water broke here!" He yelled running through the church. I heard gasps and applause as we made our way out.
"You forgot to kiss the bride!" Jacob called out behind us. Dylan quickly planted a kiss on my lips, i grinned.
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"Can I hold him mommy?" Kandice asked. I looked up at Dylan. He looked ready to say no and I grinned.
"Yes baby, tell daddy to help you." Dylan sighed as he walked over taking Ethan out of my arms. He carefully placed him in her hands, standing extra close. I smiled at the sight.
My new family.
Dylan looked up at me and smiled. 'I love you' he mouthed to me.
"Can you get me some chocolate?"