Before The End

Conclusions

I clean up the little mess made as we were all rushing to get ready. Ella looks just about prepared, her dress is immaculate and make up perfect.

The three of us, Lily, Alia and I, take a second to praise her before she goes out. Warner's waiting.

"You look so beautiful." Lily squeals, holding onto Ella's hands. She laughs, smiles wider than I've ever seen.
I squeeze her shoulder,
"You're walking out in a few minutes. Ready?"

Ella nods, a fresh set of tears brimming in her ocean eyes, though they look more greenish right now.
"More than ever."

After a quick hug, I follow the other girls out to the backyard. Eveyones taking their seat, waiting for the moment that's going to come. I make my way to the other side of the altar, smiling at Castle who's going to officiate.

A second later Warner and Kenji come up too, and Warner takes his place.
For a second, I admire my boyfriend as he quietly talks about something with Warner.

When the whole place goes silent.
Violins start playing a lower tone as Ella proceeds down the aisle.