Almost Easy

Chapter 19

It was finally the big day, I was more nervous than I would think I'd ever be. I was super excited too. I was marrying someone who I loved and always enjoyed being with but I didn't want to regret anything.

"You're gonna do great Sara." Tennessee said.

"I hope. I don't wanna make a fool out of myself." I said as I was getting my hair done.

"Matt and you are gonna have an amazing marriage." She said, placing her hand on mine.

"You really think so?" I asked.

"I know so." She said with a smile.

"I'm so nervous but I'm so excited." I said.

"You have your vows right?" She asked.

"Yep, I have them in my bag." I said.

She nodded as the lady was done with my hair, I did my own makeup, I was an expert at it.

Tennessee helped me get into my dress, it was beautiful as always and I was happy to be in it. I got my heels on and fixed any bad spots in my hair and makeup.

"You ready to go?" Tennessee said, handing me my vows.

"Yes I am." I said.

I had so many butterflies in my stomach I felt I was going to throw up. I was never this nervous in my life.

We arrived to the church where the actual wedding was, everyone was waiting for me. First walked in was Tennessee and Brian, I wanted Zacky to walk me down the isle. Second came Jimmy and Lena, and lastly came Johnny and Jen. Then there was Zacky and I, I was walking down the isle, not sure if I was going to cry or throw up, walking my way to Matt who looked insanely handsome as always.

"Are we ready to start?" The pastor asked.

"Yes, but I'd like to read my own vows." I said.

"Go right ahead." He said, stepping back.

I took a deep breath, opening up a piece of paper.

"Matt, ever since I started dating you I just wanted to be with you forever. I would do anything for you. I even took a bullet for you and I'd do it again. I'd do anything for you. I love you so much and I can't promise our marriage will always be rainbows and sunshine but I can promise that we'll always find a way to make it that way after every thunderstorm. I love you Matthew." I said.

I looked up and he was crying, I smiled.

"Can I read my own too?" Matt suddenly asked.

"Of course." He said.

Matt opened up a little note.

"Sara, I know that you've been through hard times because of me but I will always love you. I will always go out of my way to protect you and care for you like you do for me. I'd do anything for you to be happy and I'd do anything for this marriage to last forever. No matter how hard it gets we'll try harder. I love you so much." He said.

I started crying like a baby. I loved him so god damn much.

"Okay, now that we have that done, Matt. Do you take Sara Cortez to be your wife forever and always?" The pastor asked.

"I do." Matt said.

"Sara, do you take Matthew Sanders to be your husband forever and always?" He asked.

"I do." I said.

"Put your rings on, and then Matt you may kiss your bride." The pastor said.

Matt slipped on my ring and kissed me, pulling me in.

Everyone clapped and cheered, I couldn't help but cry even more.

"We're married." Matt whispered against my ear.

"We sure are." I said.

We got to the limo, driving to the ceremony place.

"LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!" Jimmy yelled getting out of the car.

I laughed, grabbing Matt's arm and we got inside. It looked as beautiful as I imagined it would be.

"I cant believe my 3rd grade wish came true." I said.

"What wish?" Matt asked.

"When we first became friends in 3rd grade, I'd always fantasize about marrying you. Now here I am." I said.

"I always fantasized of having everything with you." Matt said.

"I'm glad you did." I said, giving him a kiss.

It was amazing, I had a husband and friends. I had a better life, and Val was gone for good. I didn't have to take another bullet just to stay with Matt forever.