Toxic Truth

EPILOGUE

ZELLA

A hush falls over the crowd as the door opens and I start walking down the aisle, following the classical music.

From my peripheral vision I see all the guests turning around their seats one by one to watch my dad lead me down the aisle, where Liam, my soon to be husband is waiting for me.

We chose an outdoor area on the hillside for our wedding. The whole place is decorated with white flowers, along with the pathways that are on each side of the aisle I'm currently walking.

Liam stands on the alter, waiting for me to make my way towards him. He's wearing a black suit with a white button down. His hair is neatly styled, and his shoes perfectly polished.

He looks unreal.

I watch as his eyes travel the length of my body, taking in my white dress, and his mouth opens slightly as if he's in disbelief.

His gaze catches my eye and I give him a coy smile to which he returns a smirk.

Finally we reach the alter and I look up at dad who's already looking at me. Tears well up my eyes when I see the emotional expression on his face as if his stopping himself from tearing up.

He passes me a wobbly smile and presses a kiss to my forehead. "I love you my little girl," he murmurs before handing me to Liam.

Liam quickly grasps both my sweaty hands in his and squeezes them lightly. He leans down and whispers in my ear, "I can't believe you're real."

I can't stop the huge smile that takes over my face and he looks content with himself.

I look at the side where my parents are sitting on the right side of the front row along with Sydney and Natalia. Mom is wiping her tears, which was expected of her, and my dad is rubbing her arm comfortingly.

On the left side, Amo and Isabella are sitting with Sage, Matteo, and Maria. Isabella sees me and waves at me with a huge smile.

I smile back at her and then bring my focus back to Liam. My nerves start rising when the officiant starts the marriage ceremony and I start shaking visibly. Liam soothes his thumb over my knuckles in an attempt to calm me down.

We exchange our vows, our voices steady but filled with emotions, hands clasped tightly together. The sun bathed us in a warm, amber light, making the moment feel surreal.

Liam doesn't even let the officiant complete his sentence when he places a hand on my back and tugs me closer before leaning down to kiss me passionately.

The gathered guests erupt in applause and cheers, I hear matteo shouting, "Yeah!" We break apart and place our foreheads together.

"I love you so much Mrs. Gregor," Liam whispers.

Mrs. Gregor. I love how that sounds.

"I love you more Mr. Gregor," I whisper back.

Liam smiles and kisses me once again, before putting a hand on my back, leading me forward. Laughter and happiness fills the air as we walk down the aisle, hand in hand, ready to begin our new life together.

THE END