Just A Kid

23. Forever

Damian POV

Standing in front of the mirror I try nervously to button up my shirt, but my hands are shaking so much that give up in the end and opt for leaving the top three open.

I take in my reflection, crisp white suit, smart shoes and hair tied back. My mind then travels to Jules wondering how she looks and what Rhea had picked out for her to wear.

I had an image in my head of how I wanted all this to look, how I wanted it to go and how my girl would look and I knew rhea wouldn't disappoint.

Julietta POV

As Rhea continued getting me ready for God knows what Damian had planned I was becoming increasingly frustrated. I had tried everything I could think of to get here to spill some tiny detail and nothing had worked, not even the tricks that always worked on Damian.

"You're really not going to tell me anything huh?" I ask as she zips up my dress.

"Nope I promised him I would keep it secret and I would like to see my next birthday" she chuckles

"Well what if I told you that I had a secret that I'd be willing to share with you if you share yours with me?" I ask as an idea comes to mind "it's kind of a big secret"

"I....uh.....aarrgghh I hate you" She laughs "No...no....I'm still not telling I know how important this is to him"

"Important?" I ask as she turns me towards the mirror and I take in my reflection "am I getting married today?" I ask running my fingers over the soft fabric.

The dress was beautiful, it was lilac and made of light floaty material. It has a train that starts from my shoulders and flows out behind me. My hair is done in loose curls with elegant makeup and finished of with a flower headband.

"Wow" I breath

"No you aren't getting married" she smiles "when he asked me to help out with your look his instructions were one word.......ethereal......and I think I've achieved that"

"You certainly have" I smile

"Alright it's time" she says giving me a hug "out through that door and then you will know which way to go"

I follow her instructions and walk out through the door. I had only been to Capilano Suspension Bridge once before but I had never seen it look this beautiful.

Every tree and bridge is covered in lights twinkling like a million fireflies creating an almost fairytale feeling. The route in front of me has a trail of rose petals and I have a feeling that's what I need to follow.

As I walk I hear birds singing in the trees and I feel a gentle breeze over my skin. I follow the trail slowly not wanting to miss a single detail of this place. Whatever Damian was up to he had sure put in a lot of thought and effort.

As I approach the second bridge I spot Damian waiting for me at the other end. White suit, shirt unbuttoned and hair back looking like a fairytale Prince.

As I approach him he takes my hand and smiles.

"Wow........you look breathtaking" he smiles

"Did Rhea achieve what you ask for?" I ask

"That and more" he says "what do you think of this place?" He asks

"It's beautiful, it's like something out of a fairytale" I say "but what is all this in aid of?" I ask

"All in good time" he smiles guiding me to a wide open platform with a table in the centre.

"This was all supposed to happen on your birthday but I didn't want wait any longer" he explains "I also wanted to do this before everyone is told about our little cookie crumb"

Damian guides me over to the table and places his hand on a silver cloche that appears to be covering something.

Slowly his lifts it to reveal a beautifully made cake that I assume would have been my birthday cake.
It's on a stand that is slowly turning, as I watch I notice a silhouette of a woman and then a man on one knee. The last thing to come in to view on the cake are the words "will you marry me?"

It's only then that I notice the ring on the top of the cake sat in a fondant icing ring box. Turning I find Damian down on one knee and my hands instantly go over my mouth.

"Nugget.......I've known you are lifetime and loved you almost as long. You're my best friend, my confidante, my rock, my lover and my life. I will love you until the last breath leaves my body, until the last star goes out. All I ask of you is...........marry me and stay by my side forever?"

Lowering myself to my knees and trying to focus on his face through my tears I take his face in my hands and smile softly

"Yes" I smile "yes I'll marry you and I will never leave your side. I love you"

"I love you" he breathes before kissing me lovingly.

After a moment he breaks the kiss and helps me to stand. He reaches out to the cake and takes the ring from the top of the cake.

Slowly he places it on my finger before lifting my hand to his lips and kissing it.

"This is the start of our forever" he smiles "you, me, cookie crumb and our future children"

"Future children?" I ask looking into his eyes as they twinkle under the firefly string lights

"Yeah, I'd like at least three" he smiles "and maybe in the future a dog or a cat. I want it all, everything, white picket fence the lot"

"D..........." I say as soft music begins to play and he takes my hands.

"Dance with me nugget" he says as he begins to move is to the music

"Cookie.........I want all that too" I smile "thankyou going to all this trouble. Today has been perfect and everything has been beautiful"

"Today isn't over" he says resting his head next to mine "I have so much more planned and we have all night" he says before leaning down and capturing my lips in a soft yet passionate kiss