Love sucks?

Chapter 17: Husband and wife? (Picture of Lise Adriano)

..."Now a I pronounce you husband and wife..." The preacher said as everyone begun to clap. It was my father's wedding, finally the big time arrived. It was a really lovely ceremony I'll have to say..

"You may kiss the bride." The preacher confirmed, as my dad kissed Lise. My step mom was really nice, although She's 5 years older than me, maternity made her grew up a little.

"She's 22?" Nathan asked me whispering to my ear.

"Yes, Nathan. She is..." I answered.

"But why will your dad leave your mom for this... Child?" He asked with indignation.

"I'm still trying to figure it out..." I answered.

"Well... What a "child". My God! She's a good cook too!! . Maybe you can learn with her..." He joked.

"Ok... Do you want to marry her? Or should I check if she has a sister or something?" I snapped poking him in the shoulder as the happy just married couple walked down the aisle.

"Yes, please!"

"Are you serious?"

"Of course I'm not... I'm in love with her step-daughter... more than in love..."

I gave him a quick peck on the lips.

Everyone sat in their respective seats.

I was only with Nathan, and my baby sister as a nanny. My little sister was so unbelievably cute! And she seemed to love Nathan. She will like to be in his hands more than mine. I can't blame her though. His arms were... Something.

He could make me feel so... Safe. I know why Madison wanted to take me away from him.

But right now she's in evidence phase. Each one of the people who tried to hurt us are now paying the consequences. Andrew's in jail and Jessica as well. Is not that I found that pleasant... I could never... They were my friends... But is fair...

The problem caused my dad to postpone the wedding 3 months... Since I had to attend to psychological guidance and medical tests etc. 

I guess now I'm fine... But... The hurt still there... Burning inside me the disappointment, the betrayal... They will stay with me forever...

"Are you ok An..?" My step mom asked as she took a sit beside me.

"Yes, Lise... I'm really happy..." I answered with a smirk.

"Listen sweetheart... Now that we're alone... I have to tell you something... You may see me as an evil witch, that destroyed your family..."

"No, of course not..." I interrupted.

"Listen to me please..." She begged.

I nodded

"If I kept our relationship going... Was because I really loved your father. I tried to stop it... I was leaving... But then I found out... I was pregnant... And well... I was alone Angella! I came here with the hope of becoming a successful actress and model and then... I met him. He was the only thing I had... So I demanded him to marry me. And since he wasn't... Into your mom anymore... He accepted...

I'm sorry if I hurt you too much..."

"Lise... It doesn't matter... My mom wasn't happy with my father anyway... She had to leave him with our without you in the picture. And I'm really glad you could marry him and start a happy life with him. You deserve it." I answered.

"I admire you Angella, your strength, your faith and your courage. You're a beautiful young lady... And deserve to be happy too.." She said pulling away from the hug.

"I am.." I said looking straight to Nathan who was playing with little Megan and then met my eyes too. He walked towards me.

"I'll leave you two alone... And take that little thing with me..." Lise said with a smirk grabbing Megan in her arms.

Nathan kissed the top of my head and placing a hand in my wrist pulled me into the dance floor. I placed my hands around his neck as we danced slowly to the beat of the music.

"Did I mentioned how beautiful you look tonight?" He asked resting his forehead against mine.

"Yes, like 10 times" I responded smiling.

"I mean it..." He said leaning to kiss me.

I kissed him back... A little distracted.

"Is everything ok with Lise?" He asked concerned.

"Yeah... Everything's fine..." I answered looking away.

"Then what's bothering you?" He asked worried.

"Why did all this happened to us?"

"What do you mean?"

"All this... Problem...? I mean... We didn't do anything wrong... Our relationship was sincere, healthy and lovely. We did no harm... Intentionally"

"I guess that... Good things in life are worth fighting for... And since they're so worth fighting for... Life gives us a worthy fight" he explained.

"What do you mean?"

"Sometimes life has to test us, to see if we really care for certain things... And we've proved that we do care about each other with every single problem we have faced... We've proved we're meant to be..."

"Are you sure we are meant to be?" I asked concerned.

"Well... After everything we've been through... I can't doubt it..." He added looking into my eyes.

Suddenly I couldn't doubt it either... I was sure I wanted Nathan. He was the best thing that ever happened to me.

I stepped in my tip toes and looked for his lips desperate, he leaned and our lips connected as easily as they always do. This kiss was so simple and sweet, that it caused one tear stream down my face. I fell in love with Nathan Michaels and I wouldn't change a thing about it. As our lips parted I rested my head in his strong chest just hearing his heart beating, knowing that as long as that heart kept beating, everything would be okay.

"May I have the pleasure?" My father's voice was heard from behind Nathan.

"Of course Sir..." Nathan pulled away, placing my hand in my father's.

My dad pulled me closer and placed his hand in my back and grabbed the other until we were in a dancing position.

"This will be our first official dance, right buttercup?" My dad asked sweetly.

"Buttercup? Really dad? You used to call me that when I was 5..." I pointed out.

"You remember huh? You we're so cute... Megan reminds so much of you when you were little... I lost so much of your childhood..."

"Dad..." I interrupted.

"I did... I'm so sorry Angella..."

"Dad... Just don't do the same with Megan. Instead of apologizing with me and trying to fix the damage. Don't mess things with Megan. Right now, she needs you more than I do..."

"You're right baby... I will... I just want you to know, that I love you, that has never changed and it will never change..." He added giving me a hug.

"I love you too Dad..." I responded hugging him back.