Shattered

White Bells

Nathan

I cant believe it. The day has finally come. How do I feel though?

Nervous like nobody's business.

I mean I trust Gem but not even that can calm my anxiety. I was in the same position almost four years ago, when Elizabeth let me down.

A huge part of me is yelling that this time it's different, but the other part of me? Its scared shitless.

I fix my hair before picking up the tuxedo.

I must admit, I can not wait to see her walk down the isle.

A knock sounds and Charlotte walks in.

Last night Charlotte got engaged. Charlotte! Engaged!

"You're all grown up." She says crying.

Tears form in my eyes as well. This week has honestly been emotional for all of us.

I've cried alot, but not more than Gem. Dont tell her that though.

"You are too kid." I say embracing her.

"I cant believe it. Its finally your happy ending." She says ruffling the hair that took me thirty minutes to perfect.

I cant get angry at her though. I love her, shes my sister.

"I cant believe yours is here too. I mean you're engaged." I smile, as another tear drops.

"It feels like just yesterday you were a senior in high school and just basically an annoying prick that didnt mind irritating your sister." I tell her.

"I'm glad you came into our lives Nathan. I'm glad you let us walk this path with you. I'm glad you didnt give up on yourself when you had the chance to. I love you so much bro." She hugs me.

"You cant be crying without me." Mrs Hart joins the hugs.

My bedroom is filled with crying women in seconds. 

"It's almost time. We're going to see our daughter." Janice says.

"Hold it together champ. We'll see you later." Charlotte says.

Tyler walks in and kisses Charlotte's cheek. I'd protest but he's marrying her so what the heck.

Char leaves and Tyler rubs her hands together.

"Its almost time." He says.

"Dont you dare do anything to hurt my sister okay? I have faith in you man, but I also know what she's been through so you better behave yourself." I warn.

He chuckles and then bro hugs me. I haven't had friends in such a long time,  well I have since Gem is like my best friend but you get what I mean.

Travis is the next in with Usher next to him.

"Hey man." Usher greets.

Tyler nods and I stare at him.

"Look I'm so sorry about what happened, i wont try to make an excuse for what happened because that was shitty of me but I will ask you for forgiveness." He says.

I nod at him.

Where the hell this he get a tux?

"Your future wife told me to apologise or shes torture me till the only thing I can say is 'I'm sorry' that was enough for me to swallow my pride." He says.

I only nod before Tyler says its time.

And just like that we are out. Usher is first to reach the venue. Then its Travis and the Tyler.  I walk in and we await the bride.

I dont hear much of what's going on.

My entire back yard is covered in white. There are chairs and white roses, and a mobile alter.

Hundreds of chairs are occupied by people I barely know. Which is fine by me, but u dont know about Gem.

Soon I hear piano music and Elizabeth walks in. She is in a knee length lilac dress. She is followed by Arraine.  Who is in a matching dress.

Charlotte is last out with Ethan who is in a matching tuxedo as the groomsmen. She is in an ankle length lilac dress.

Ethan is throwing white pedals onto the floor and soon the music changes from Canon to the wedding song.

Everyone stands.

My eyes are trained at the end of the isle.

A few seconds pass and my anxiety is on high again. I stare at my feet until I hear gasps.

My head shoots up and boy do I wish I'd have kept it down.

Tears immediately flow from my eyes. This woman.

She looks like an absolute angel. Her hair is pressed into a ponytail but that is puffed and looks fantastic.

Her brown skin is popping and contrasting the white dress that clings on her body.

The neckline is heart shaped and fits her body perfectly.  Her bump, our baby, is covered by a loser and more free looking material which is flowing as she walks.  She is barefoot because her feet easily get swollen so Ethan made her special vines that she can wear on her feet that make he look like she's wearing shoes.

Mrs Hart is walking her down the isle.

I turn around when I realise that I'm crying to much. My God what is this woman doing to me.

I turn around and they've reached the altar.

"You take care of each other." Mrs Hart says before kissing my cheek.

She gets closer to me and holds hands with me.

"Hi." She says smiling.

"Hey." I reply.

Taking in all the glow. Her skin is bare, no make up or anything and she looks stunning.

The reverent speaks before handing over to us for our vows.

"Gemima Summer, when I met you everything was dark. But slowly you became the light. You showed me everything that I've always seen before but somehow brighter and better. I loved you when you were sick and I love you when you're healthy. You're my everything.

I know there's a God out there because I see that he's taken the time to perfectly create you just for me.

Right here infront of all these people I promise you forever." I say.

"Mr Meyer, it feels like forever that I've waited for you. And when you came, you made the wait worth it. You've shown me a love that God has created especially for us and I'm grateful everyday.

Which is why, I dont mind forever with you. Because that means that I get to wake up next to my best friend for the rest of my life.

I love you Nathan Meyer. In and out of time." She says.

We slip the rings on and the reverend speaks.

"In the power vested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife. Kiss your bride."

I dive right in, claiming her pink lips. They taste like honey. Forgetting that anyone else is here with us I pull her closer.

Not minding our baby in between us.

"Ladies and gentleman I present to you, for the first time anywhere, Mr and Mrs Meyer." He says and everyone stands and claps.

We walk down the isle again holding hands this time. She ,as my wife, and I, as her husband.

Now I could get used to that.