Her New Life

Bonus Chapter 1: Hardin

Hey everyone! It's been a while! As promised, here's a bonus chapter. Schools been killing me, but I hope you enjoy this update!

Hardin's POV:

I let out a shaky breath as I wipe my sweaty palm on my black suit pants. I look around at all the seated people, happily conversing amongst eachother.

I look next to me to my beat friend since college, Even, and he gives me a reassuring smile, and a quick thumbs up.

I smile back, as my nerves start to get to me. I hear the pianist start to play a melodic piece and everyone goes quiet. I look up at the set of doors at the end of the aisle.

They slowly open and my heart stops at how pretty she looks.

"Holy shit I'm gonna pass out" I think as I see her enter in a beautiful white dress. Silk flows down from her hips and lace from the waist up. Lace also covers her arms, and her simple neckline makes her look so elegant. Her brown hair is up in a beautiful bun with white earring to match.

Her left hand rests on her eldest brothers arm as she gracefully walks down the aisle.

He was wearing a dark blue suit, contrasting her white dress.

Her eyes are looking straight at mine. Love filling both of our eyes as she gets closer. She slows down her pace as she gets even closer.

Her brother leans down to whisper something in her ear, and presses a quick kiss to her temple before letting her go, and taking his spot next to her two other eldest brothers, Will and Alex- my groomsmen.

Her other two brothers sat in the first row of seats, smiling at their youngest sibling, and only sister.

My concentration is only on her though. It's like she's the only one in the room. I just want to kiss her and hold her and tell her that she's mine over and over again, but I stop myself from running to her.

I didn't even notice she was already infront of me, looking down at her dress in nervousness, but still with a shy smile on her face.

I smile down at her as the priest starts to talk.

"Thank you ladies and gentlemen for coming today. We are here for the wedding of Hailie and Hardin."

(A/N: Some wedding stuff happens when the priest talks. Idk what to write sorry)

"Do you, Hardin, take Hailie to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"

"I do" I say as I don't take my eyes off of her.

"And do you, Hailie, take Hardin to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"

"I do" she says as her angelic voice is like music to my ears.

Those are the words I've wanted to hear since I fell in love with her all those years ago.

"Then I pronounce you, husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

I don't waste any time as I cup her cheek with my hand gently, and lean down and press a kiss to her soft lips. There are cheers and claps around us as all the guests start to celebrate.

I pull away and look into her soft brown eyes.

"I love you" I whisper to her.

"I love you more" She says back, a big smile on her lips as she turns in the direction of her brothers.

She waves to them as her smile gets bigger. They all wave back with smiles of their own.

God, how did I get so lucky.

-Timeskip to the reception-

I stand close to Hailie, with my arm around her waist, as we talk to countless guests, all congratulating us.

I knew Hailie was starting to get overwhelmed by all the people, so I swiftly head to the back door of the venue and slip away with her.

"Hardin! What are you doing" She whisper-yells as she picks up the ends of her dress as we step onto the grassy land.

"Look up darling" I say as I smirk at her.

I watch her eyes light up and a gasp passes her lips as she looks up. All the trees were full of white lights, rose bushes planted everywhere, except a path that lead to a circle in the middle of the area with a fountain.

I took her hand, and gently pulled her to the path. I held her close to me as I took her to the fountain. I spotted the small device, hiding in the shadow away from the light, and pressed a button.

Soft music start to play, Hailies favorite. She smiles brightly up at me as she offered her hand.

I smirked and took it gratefully. I pulled her to me as she giggles. Her left hand in mine, and her right on my shoulder. I let my hand sit on her waist as I dance to the music with her.

She rests her head on my chest, closing the space between us.

Nothing had to be said, we felt everything.

I looked down at her, wondering how I got this lucky. How I was able to have this woman in my life. How lucky I was to call her mine. My darling Hailie. Oh how I love you.

"I love you" I whisper to her.

And I wish to tell you a thousand times.

"I love you more" She says softly as she lifts her head.

My finger brushes over the ring on her finger, one thing that will always remind her of this day.

"I'm serious. I love you Hailie. Thank you for being in my life. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you my darling." I say as I lean down to kiss her lips.

Nothing could be more perfect, and the one person i had to thanks for that was my wonderful Hailie.

Hey everyone! I'm sorry this was kinda short. The next chapter will also be the wedding, but in Hailies POV as her Bonus chapter. Anyways, love you all, and hope you enjoyed!