Tangled Hearts.

~Chapter 68~

~Emily~

As I descended the stairs once again, my heart fluttered with a mix of excitement and nerves. I was ready to make my grand entrance and claim myself place as Mrs. Emily Brock...as Colby's wife.

Down the aisle, Zane and Kalani led the procession, Daisy, the tiniest flower girl, was held securely by Kalani helped her throw the petals. Ahead of them, Blake, the ring bearer, walked with a wide smile on his face, while Aspen and Gigi, the other flower girls, scattered petals before me. Behind them, Sam and Kat, Corey and Devyn, and Jake and Tara followed, their laughter and joy filling the air.

Finally, it was my turn, my heart pounding with anticipation as I stepped into the aisle, ready to begin my journey with the love of my life. Every eye was fixed on me, admiring my grace and beauty. Colby, standing at the altar with the groomsmen, couldn't contain his emotions. Tears streamed down his face, a testament to the overwhelming love and joy he felt in that moment.

Sam, standing beside him, nudged him playfully, a smirk on his face, while the bridesmaids are dressed and elegant green dresses, exchanged looks of awe and whispered about how stunning I looked.

The flower girls, with their little baskets of petals, giggled and scattered them delicately along the path, leading me closer to Colby. Blake, holding the rings, stood by Colby's side, ready to symbolize our commitment for a lifetime.

Finally, I reached the altar, my hands trembling slightly as I took Colby's. Time stood still as we locked eyes, our love and devotion shining brightly.

In that moment, surrounded by our loved ones, we were ready to embark on this incredible journey together. The pastor's voice echoed softly, a solemn yet comforting sound that filled the venue. I could feel the weight of every word as I repeated the vows, her voice steady but filled with emotion. Colby's eyes were locked on mine, his voice a strong yet tender echo as he made his promises to me.

He took my hands in his, and the world seemed to still, our rocky beginnings now a distant memory compared to the love that radiated between us.

"Emmy," Colby's voice trembled with emotion, "from the moment I met you, life has thrown us curveballs, but every challenge, every doubt, has only made my love for you grow stronger. We started on shaky ground, but here we are, standing on the solid foundation of our love, a love that I know will withstand the test of time."

He paused, his thumbs gently wiping away the tears that spilled over onto my cheeks. "You are the most amazing person I've ever met in my entire life, and the thought of a day without you is unimaginable. I never want to lose you."

My heart swelled, my own eyes mirroring the tears that streaked down Colby's face. "With you, Blake, and Aspen, I've found a happiness I didn't think was possible. You've brought so much love and joy into my life," Colby continued, his voice cracking with the weight of his emotions. "Emily Rose, I love you more than you will ever know."

The guests were a blur to me, my entire world narrowed down to the man before me, pouring his heart out in front of all our loved ones. "I vow to cherish you, to support you, to be your partner in all things. I promise to laugh with you, cry with you, and grow with you. My commitment to you is unwavering, and I will love you, without conditions, until the end of time."

Colby's heartfelt vows still echoed in the hushed air as I took a deep breath, my eyes glistening with the reflection of our shared past and the bright promise of our future.

I squeezed his hands, feeling the strength and love that flowed from his touch, grounding her in the moment that would define the rest of our lives.

"Colby," I began, my voice a soft whisper that carried the depth of my emotions, "You walked into my life like a storm, uprooting all my plans and perceptions. We started with uncertainty, but you quickly became my rock, my haven in a world of chaos."

I smiled through my tears, a radiant expression that held all the love I felt for him. "You have shown me what it means to be truly loved, to be seen for who I am and cherished for it. With Blake and Aspen, you've helped create a family I didn't know I needed, but now cannot live without." As I spoke of Aspen, she bursts into fits of giggles in Lesa's lap.

I took a moment, my heart beating a fierce rhythm against my ribs. "I love you with a fierceness that scares me, but also fills me with an incredible peace. You are my heart, my soul, the very air that I breathe."

The guests around us seemed to lean in, captivated by the raw honesty and vulnerability in my voice. "Today, I promise to stand by you, to hold your hand through every storm and bask with you in every ray of sunshine. I vow to support your dreams, to fight for our love, and to always keep our family at the center of my world."

I lifted his hands to my lips, kissing them gently. "I love you more than words can express, and I will continue to love you through every challenge and joy that life may bring us. You are my everything, Colby, and I am yours, today and forever."

Me and Colby's connection sealed with the power of our words, a testament to the love that had grown from a rocky start to an unshakeable bond.

Finally, the moment we had both been waiting for arrived. The officiant's voice was firm yet warm as he spoke the binding words. "By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Colby, you may kiss your bride."

As our lips met, I felt a rush of emotions. The bittersweet realization that one chapter of our lives was ending, while another, even more beautiful one, was beginning. We pulled away, the world erupting into applause, and knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that me and Colby were meant to be, now and forever.