Never Him. Always Him.

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'i am so damn nervous and yet so excited. So much has happened in the last three years. From being forced into a wedding, hit, mentally and physically abused, to having Everything I ever dreamed of. Not the kids but in time. First we want to get our careers and as much time as we can by ourselves. We have our own home now. It's beautiful. Four bed, two bath and a decent size back yard. We both work five and a half days a week using Saturday afternoon to catch up with everyone and spending time on Sundays as a couple. Everything has been bliss. All our friends and their partners are still together. Well not Monica and Patrick. Patrick couldn't handle it. He has full-time care of Marnie, his daughter. Monica has completely gone off the rails. Last I heard, she was on drugs and took off. Patrick is doing great with Marnie, I'm personally proud of him. I'm still copping it from Maxwell. He doesn't like the woman he works with and keeps getting on my case about leaving but i know he is joking around. Him and Nikki have been seeing each other for over two years now and they are really happy. I'm ecstatic for both of them. Mom, well I haven't seen her and I don't want to. Britney has spoken with dad but just like me, she wants nothing to do with mom. "You are lost in thought. Wedding day jitters?" "Nervous but no. I was just thinking about how far everything has come from back then" Nikki grinned "you have everything you ever wanted including my spunky son" I chuckled "I do. I can't thank you enough for being there for us" "that's not something you thank me for. You say, Nikki I am ecstatic you were an idiot and fucked your ex so I have an amazing husband" I laughed "that too".
"It's time" standing up, I looked in the mirror. 'wow. Everything is absolutely perfect. Just my style'.

Austin.

"You good man?" "Yep. I want to see that car pull up" nickson chuckled "you will. First will be Reilly, Britney and Nikki" "argh" nickson laughed. 'i can't wait to see my beautiful bride. Standing here near the waters edge, everything looks perfect. I am somewhat nervous but I'm happy too' seeing two cars slowly come down the grass, I inhaled a deep breath.
When Reilly stepped out with Britney and my mom, I smiled. 'they all look incredible' mom walked around everyone who was sitting to the front and took her seat next to maxwell.
When the music started to play, I kept my eyes on Reilly, Britney and the other car. As Reilly started to walk down, Peter opened the car door and put his hand out. Seeing Jadee, my heart rate picked up. 'her stunning hair, is half up and half down with light curls. She's wearing a long white v neck dress that hugs her waist and flows down with a small train at the back. 'she has never looked so beautiful' holding eye contact with her as she walked down the aisle, my eyes started to water. 'my beautiful bride'.
When jadee reached me, Peter put her left hand in my right "i give you my daughter to love and care for, for the rest of your lives" I smiled as Peter walked off. Jadee handed her bouquet to Britney then put her other hand in mine.
"WELCOME EVERYONE. MY NAME IS HALLEY. I AM A CELEBRANT FOR THE STATE. TODAY WE ARE HERE TO JOIN AUSTIN MARSH AND JADEE MONASH. TODAY THEY STAND BEFORE ALL OF YOU, SEALING THEIR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER IN MARRIAGE. AUSTIN AND JADEE HAVE ASKED FOR THIS TO BE QUICK. IN AUSTINS WORDS, HE WANTS TO GET TO THE END SO HE CAN KISS HIS BRIDE" hearing everyone laugh, I grinned "AND JADEES, PLEASE MAKE IT QUICK. IM IMPATIENT AND WILL PROBABLY WANT A DRINK" I chuckled "SO LETS GET ON WITH THIS SO THEY CAN BOTH RELAX. BOTH STANDING HERE TODAY, IT SHOWS THEY WANT TO LOVE AND CARE FOR EACH OTHER FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. AUSTIN HAS ALREADY STATED, THE REST OF THEIR LIVES WONT BE LONG ENOUGH AND AS JADEE SAID, SHE WILL HAVE MORE RIGHTS TO ANNOY HIM FOR ETERNITY" hearing everyone laugh, jadee and i both joined them. "THESE TWO HAVE HAD A CONNECTION FROM THE START. THEY ARE AWARE THAT EVERY RELATIONSHIP HAS ITS UP AND DOWNS BUT THAT ONLY MAKES THEM STRONGER" "YEAH IT DOES" jadee and I laughed like others did. "TODAY THEY STAND BEFORE ALL OF YOU PROMISING THEY WILL BE THERE FOR EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GOOD AND THE BAD TIMES, THROUGH SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH. THEY WILL PICK EACH OTHER UP.." jadee and I chuckled "AFTER THEY LAUGH AT EACH OTHER" everyone broke out in laughter "AND THEY WILL STAND BY EACH OTHER THROUGH EVERYTHING THAT LIFE THROWS AT THEM. IN LIFE, YOU ONLY FIND ONE TRUE SOUL MATE AND THESE TWO HAVE DEFINITELY FOUND THEIRS" jadee and I grinned "AUSTIN" "yeah she just put me on the spot" jadee chuckled "jadee. You came in like a damn hurricane. Okay I may have been slightly intoxicated when we met but I surely didn't forget those stunning eyes. They were and are always in my mind" jadee showed a small grin "from the moment we met, I wanted nothing more than to be with you and build a life with you. I was lucky I got my way  it doesnt happen often" jadee chuckled "Today I promise to always be with you through everything. Even our family and friends know I never want to leave your side. You complete me and I love you more than anything" jadee grinned.

Jadee.

"JADEE" looking at the man I love, I grinned "austin. It's definitely been a journey and you are right, I did come in like a damn hurricane as you say. What can I say? I'm a sucker for a man in deep grey trackies.." Austin laughed like others did. "from the moment we met, you brought light into my life. Not only with the way we mess around but you have always cared and backed me. A little annoying with those guys but hey, we take the good with the bad" everyone laughed "every day with you makes me smile and you always go above and beyond to make sure I am happy as I hope I do you" Austin showed a handsome grin. "Today I'm not standing here to confess my love, I did that years ago and every day. Today I stand before you and with you to seal a love we already have. A love that grows more and more everyday. Today i promise that I will always steal you away from the guys.." everyone laughed like austin "annoy you but most importantly love you for the rest of our lives" Austin showed a mouth watering grin. "SOUNDS LIKE YOU TWO HAVE A LOT OF FUN AHEAD" Austin and I chuckled.

Peter.

'this is not the wedding I thought they would have. I knew there would be some silly comments but even the celebrant is messing around. I have stood back and let them live their lives. I don't like some choices they have made but he does care for her, look after her and treats her right. I never expected this for my daughter. Both of my daughters have chosen their own paths. Britney and dean and now jadee and Austin. I can only hope that everything goes well for both. I can't interfere. "DO ANY OF YOU HERE TODAY, DISAGREE WITH THIS MARRIAGE" "HELL NO WE DONT" "NOT A CHANCE" I sighed 'this is not okay. I know their friends can be wild but this is not the way a wedding should be. Yes it's by the courts but it's not serious like it should be' "JADEE. DO YOU TAKE AUSTIN TO BE YOUR LAWFULLY WEDDED HUSBAND IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH, FOR BETTER, FOR WORSE, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD FROM THIS DAY FORWARD. TO LOVE AND TO CHERISH ALWAYS?" "I definitely do" "AUSTIN. DO YOU TAKE JADEE TO BE YOUR LAWFULLY WEDDED WIFE IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH, FOR BETTER, FOR WORSE, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD FROM THIS DAY FORWARD. TO LOVE AND TO CHERISH ALWAYS?" "yes, yep, definitely, affirmative.." everyone laughed as I watched both of them hold hands. "argh come on Halley" everyone laughed as I let a small laugh slip "SHES DOING IT ON PURPOSE" Halley showed a cheeky grin "ARE YOU SURE?" I held in my laughter "YES" "COULDNT HEAR YOU" "YES. CHOP CHOP"

austin.

"YEAH THEY HAVE SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER. OKAY FINE, I KNOW YOU BOTH WANT TO FINISH THIS. WHAT DO YOU THINK EVERYONE?" "YES" i shook my head as the smile never left my face 'i should've known Halley would do this'.