The Final Vow

Chapter 1

It has been two years. Two years since I've given birth to Riley and Olivia. Two years since I said yes to Luca's proposal. And now, here we are. The day has finally arrived. Wedding bells had been ringing for everyone, and it was finally my turn. I was ready for it. I was ready to finally be Mrs. Denzel. With Antonio gone, everyone finally felt at peace and safe. Kate and Thomas took off to Europe, where they tied the knot. Delilah and Robbie are also married and six months pregnant. Annoyingly Delilah refuses to reveal its gender yet. Carla, Tyler, and Ben took on traveling for Luca so that he could remain home with me and the girls. So far, Luca has kept his promises. He's been an amazing father to our girls, and not a day goes by that he doesn't make me feel unconditionally loved. Honestly, I fall in love with him more every day. 

I peeked out a window overlooking the ceremony. It was a little more extravagant than I ever expected my wedding to be, but still, it was beautiful. Slowly people were making their way into the building. I felt my hands beginning to sweat and my heart raced nervously. I couldn't help but be nervous. I've been waiting for this day for two years now. I quickly checked my dress in the mirror again. I smoothed out my dress and tucked a strand of hair hanging loose. My dress was also a little more extravagant than I'd pictured. It felt like...a fairy tale. Like I was in some Disney princess movie "Wow." Robbie's voice startled me. He smiled at me lovingly, with tears forming in his eyes. His reaction quickly caused me to tear up.

 "Robbie, stop it! You'll mess up her makeup!" Kate hurried into the room but stopped in her tracks to take in one more look at me. Her expression softened and filled with a motherly love. I was happy she was here for me. She was the only mother I've ever known growing up. 

"Kate, can I have a minute alone with Lana?" Robbie wiped away his tears trying to compose himself. "I'll be waiting outside." Kate quickly hurried back out of the room. Honestly, I felt a little silly in my wedding dress. I'm not sure if it was because as I said before it looked like something out of a Disney movie, or if it was because I was nervous about everyone's eyes on me. 

"Lana, I know it's every girl's dream to have their father walk them down the aisle, and I'm sorry you couldn't have that, but I want you to know, that no matter where life takes us, I'll always be here for you. You'll always be my little sister, partner in crime, and best friend." Now the tears were coming. Robbie pulled me into a tight hug. Kate knocked on the door and entered back in with Leah, and the twins. 

"Mommy!" Riley ran to me, in a hurry to show off her dress. 

"Look at my dress!" Olivia shoved Riley out of the way, beating her to me. Riley's bottom lip poked out, and I quickly pulled them both into a hug. "How beautiful! You two look like little princesses." The twins are two now, and very competitive with one another. The twins quickly ran around the room, throwing petals everywhere. Leah giggled while chasing them. 

"Riley, Olivia, stop you're wasting them!" Leah laughed trying to catch the petals. Surprisingly Leah was really good with them, she was a great big sister and an even better friend to them. Leah's personality completely changed when they were born. Leah does have moments where she grows tired of them, but she takes her position as a role model very seriously. Most of the time she acts as a second mother, and teacher to them. 

"Lana, I just want to say something." Kate looked as though she were fighting tears as well. "I met you when you were only sixteen, and I saw a little girl, who just wanted to be loved. I never got the chance to try for a little girl, and I think in a way you were sent in my life to fill that role. I know it hasn't been easy being involved with our family, but I want you to know, that no matter what the future holds, you will always have a family and a home." 

"Hey, enough of the water works, we have a bride to get down the aisle." Delilah waddled into the room, rubbing her swollen belly. "Alright, alright, I better go find Luca." Kate gave me a tight hug before leaving. 

"Alright flower girls, time to get going." Delilah adjusted Leah's hair, then grabbed the twins hands. Before leaving the room, Leah quickly turned and pulled me into a hug. 

"You look pretty Momma." She placed a gentle kiss on my cheek. 

"Thank you baby, now go on before you make me cry." I giggled scooting her away. I watched as she followed Delilah and the twins out of the room. Once they were gone, I felt my hands begin to shake. "Nervous?" Robbie startled me, I forgot he was here. 

"Is that a bad sign?"

"No, just remember, this is what you wanted. This is your big day." Before I could respond, music began to play. "Are you ready?" Robbie extended his arm to me. I took a deep breath and nodded, taking his arm. I was happy to have Robbie walking me down the aisle. I always knew he would, but being here in the moment, it was perfect. I was genuinely happy. I held tight to Robbie as I took my first step out on the aisle. The aisle looked as though Leah was the only one who actually threw her petals, considering there were two piles of petals dumped by my feet. It brought a smile to my face as I pictured them throwing it all down in one spot. My eyes finally looked up and locked onto Luca. His eyes were filled with love and he looked at me in a way that made me hold my breath, and my heart skip a beat. A wide grin stretched across his face as I made my way down the aisle. I wasn't nervous anymore, I was anxious. I wanted to run to him. Looking at him in his tux standing there admiring me I never felt more loved and wanted than I did right now.