the IT girl

A Wedding in Greece - Part 3: The First Dance

The reception was in full swing, the joyful energy from the speeches carrying over into the night. The guests had gathered around the edge of the dance floor, eagerly awaiting what everyone knew would be one of the most memorable moments of the evening—Lando and Lily's first dance as husband and wife.

The soft hum of conversation died down as the lights dimmed, casting a romantic glow across the room. Lando stood at the center of the dance floor, his eyes locked on Lily as she approached him. She moved with an effortless grace, her wedding dress flowing around her like a cloud. The world seemed to slow down as she reached him, her hand slipping into his with a gentle, familiar ease.

The music began—a soft, melodic tune that was perfect for the moment. Lando pulled Lily close, his hand resting on her waist as they began to sway to the music. The guests watched in silence, mesmerized by the sight of the two of them, lost in each other.

"You look beautiful," Lando whispered into Lily's ear, his voice barely audible over the music.

Lily smiled, resting her head against his chest. "And you're not so bad yourself," she teased, her voice warm with affection.

They danced slowly, moving as if the world outside didn't exist. For them, in that moment, it was just the two of them, wrapped in the magic of the night. The song carried on, and the rest of the world faded away—their journey, their struggles, the challenges they'd faced to get here—it all melted into the background as they focused on the simple joy of being together.

The guests began to clap softly, a sign of appreciation for the couple and the love they shared. Mia, standing off to the side with a soft smile on her face, exchanged glances with Carlos and Charles, all of them moved by the beauty of the moment.

As the song came to an end, Lando leaned in and kissed Lily's forehead, holding her close for a few extra moments before finally pulling back, a wide smile on his face.

"I can't believe we did it," Lando said, his eyes shining with happiness.

Lily laughed softly. "Believe it, Mr. Norris. We're officially married."

The crowd erupted in cheers and applause as Lando and Lily shared another kiss, sealing their first dance as husband and wife.

The night was far from over. As soon as the first dance ended, the DJ switched gears, and the dance floor was flooded with guests ready to celebrate. The music picked up, and soon enough, the quiet romance of the first dance gave way to a night filled with laughter, dancing, and celebration.

Charles and Carlos were among the first to join the couple on the dance floor, dragging Lando into a fun, energetic dance-off that had everyone in stitches. Lily found herself dancing with Mia, the two of them laughing as they twirled around to the upbeat music.

For a moment, everything was perfect. The night felt infinite, filled with love, friendship, and the promise of a lifetime of happiness ahead.