My Better Half

15 - Promise Me Forever

Elena's POV

I'm actually doing this. I'm putting on the white dress. I'm doing my hair in curls, which I hate. In a little under an hour, I will be walking down the aisle and promising myself to the love of my life.

Forever.

One man for the rest of my life. I'm ready. My life is complete when I say "I do". I've been preparing for this since I told him I loved him when we were 16. But I'm not 16 anymore. I'm a little scared, though. What if we're too young? What if I can't do this?

What if?

I clear my doubts and worries out of my head when Charlie walks into my dressing room. I'm only wearing my mermaid dress slip, my hair is in curlers, and I feel seriously underdressed.

"I would say get out but you've already seen me and I'm literally freaking out. I might be having a panic attack." I reveal.

"Woah, calm down. Breathe and talk to me." Charlie urges.

"I'm not ready to get married. I'm only 18. I haven't even finished college yet. I'm still a child. Today just feels off. I can't put my finger on it but it doesn't feel right." I ramble on.

"Slow down. One, you're a mother. There's nothing you can't do. Two, you can finish college with the love of your life by your side. Three, that's just cold feet. Everyone gets it on their wedding day. You're going to be fine." he assures me.

I take a deep breath and guide it out using my hands. I walk over to the vanity and look at myself in the mirror. Charlie comes up behind me and gives me a huge smile.

"You look great, Elena. Just relax." Charlie says.

"I'm fine. I'm relaxed. Cool as a cucumber." I state.

"Good, because Draco's waiting to walk you down the aisle and I have a feeling that he's going to have a fit if he can't." he jokes.

"Yeah, well, that's Draco." I reply with a small laugh.

Charlie places his hand on my shoulder and I put my hand on top of it.

"Today's my day. And I'm going to blow everyone else's wedding out of the park." I tell him.

"You are the park. No other wedding will even come close to yours." Charlie responds.

"Exactly. So hand me that dress. I'm walking down the aisle. I'm saying my vows. And when I say "I do", the entire congregation will cheer for me. You know why?" I question.

"Because it's your day." Charlie answers.

"Because it's my day!" I exclaim.

He chuckles and walks over to the rack. Taking my dress off the hanger, he carefully walks it over to me. I thank him greatly and then I sit down.

"Could you send Angelina in here? I need one of my bridesmaids to help me put on my dress." I state.

Charlie nods and leaves the dressing room to go get her.

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They begin to play the bridal march and I take a deep breath. Draco walks up beside me and link's his arm with mine.

"You ready to do this, E?" Draco queries.

"As ready as I'll ever be, D." I reply.

The doors to the chapel open, the congregation rises, and everyone's eyes fall on me. I inhale once more as we slowly descend down the aisle. After what feels like an eternity, I'm standing right next to Ron. Everyone sits down and Pastor James clears his throat.