As if | Max Verstappen

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I sat and got my make-up done for the big day, the day I was finally getting married. The butterflies in my stomach were so numerous that I could hardly breathe, and the nervousness was overwhelming me. My bridesmaids sat around me getting ready while trying to calm me down with encouraging words and smiles. The wedding had grown into a bigger event than I could have ever imagined, with many guests coming to celebrate our love.

"You look so beautiful, Belle," Carmen said with a warm smile.

"Don't cry, Carmen," I laughed, fighting back tears myself.

I saw my father standing waiting for me, ready to lead me down to the altar. As his gaze met mine, I saw a tear roll down his cheek. I hugged him tightly and wiped his tear with a soft motion. Together we took a few deep breaths as the music began to play. The guests stood up and turned to see me. Nervousness washed over me again, and I grabbed my dad's arm for support.

But when I saw Max standing there, with a smile beaming with love, all nervousness disappeared. His eyes met mine and in that moment I knew this was the best choice I had ever made in my life. He was fighting back the tears, just like me.

When I arrived at the altar, all the guests sat down, and Max took my hands in his. The priest began to speak and an expectant silence fell over the congregation. I saw out of the corner of my eye how my mother was crying with happiness and how George was beaming with joy.It was a moment filled with love and promises of a future together, and I knew we were surrounded by people who loved and supported us.

after a while it was time for us to exchange our vows and all the guests sat in anticipation as I began.

"Max the first time I met you inside Christian's office I had nothing positive to think of you. you were arrogant and looked down on me because I was a girl. but as time went on you started to grow in my eyes. you were no longer the arrogant guy you became a man who was always there for me and became your wife, you are the most genuine and kind person I have ever met. Two years ago, if someone told me that we were getting married, i would have laughed. looking back on our journey together, I realize how much we have grown and changed. You have not only become my best friend and partner, but also my biggest supporter and love. You have taught me that love is all about giving and taking , about being humble and strong at the same time. Your patience and care have made me a better person, and I am grateful for every moment we share together, I promise to always be there for you, in good times and bad .I promise to support you in your dreams and ambitions, to listen to you when you need it and to always love you unconditionally. I promise to be your rock, your refuge and your greatest admirer. I love you, Max, with all my heart. And I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you."

I could hear sobs from the guests and I could see Max's eyes turning red trying to hold back the tears. Max took a deep breath before it was his turn to speak.

"Belle, the day you said yes to my proposal was the best day of my life. You mean more than Championship trophies. Our journey together has not been easy, with many setbacks, including betrayal and tears. But it is also what has made me to the man I am today. You helped me understand what love is all about. Today I can proudly say that I am the man I want to be for you. Through everything we have been through, you have been my strength, my light point greatest source of inspiration. Your support and belief in us has been invaluable. You have shown me what it means to truly love someone, with all its ups and downs, and for that I am eternally grateful. Now that we are here, ready to start a new chapter in our life together, I promise to always love you and respect you. I promise to be your best friend, your rock and your biggest supporter. I want you to always feel safe and loved, no matter what life throwing our way I promise to continue to grow and develop together with you, to face each new day with the same enthusiasm and love that we feel today. I promise to always listen to you, to share your dreams and to support you in everything you do. Belle, you are my world and my everything. Together we can overcome all obstacles and create a future full of joy, adventure and endless love. I look forward to spending the rest of my life with you, making memories and building a shared dream. With all my heart, I love you, now and forever."