Into The Unknown

Chapter 66

Abigail's POV

I had never been so nervous in my whole life, looking down at the ivory shoes poking out from under my ivory lace dress...This was it, the day I had been waiting for had finally arrived. I could feel my hand shaking in the crook of my dads arm, he put his hand on mine and held it "Are you ready princess?" I nodded quickly as the music started to play and the doors opened, I lifted my head and there he was, the love of my life, my soul mate.
Tears filled his eyes as he turned around and looked back at me, even Zach looked a little teary Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong, echoed around the church as I made my way down the aisle, with my Dad holding on to my hand tightly. I knew he would never let me fall. Walking behind me was Harriet and Freya wearing vintage pink bridesmaid dresses. I could hardly breathe as I got closer to him, he looked so handsome in his wedding suit "Who gives this woman to this man?" The vicar asked.

"I do" My dad unlooped his arm from my hand, but still holding it in his and handed it to Ryan who took it and smiled. I couldn't help but smile back when I felt his hand was shaking too.

"You look incredible" Ryan whispered as he gripped my hand tightly.

"Thanks" I exhaled deeply as I looked into his eyes, mine too were now blurry.

"We are joined here today to celebrate the love of Abigail and Ryan and to witness them becoming Husband and wife together" the vicar spoke to the guests.

"Abigail and Ryan are you ready to take your next step in life together" I link my hand with Ryan's as we turn to face the vicar.

"Yes" we both say in unity.

"Okay first we need to get the formalities out of the way, is there anyone present who knows of any lawful impediment why these two cannot be joined in matromoney?"
Silence falls on the guests no one even coughs "Okay that's the awkward bit out of the way" the vicar smiles "Now for the important bit, you've written your own vows is that right?" Ryan nods "Okay Ryan..."

He takes my hand and looks into my eyes "Abigail Rose Jenson, I believe in you, the person you will grow to be and the couple we will be together. With my whole heart, I take you as my wife, acknowledging and accepting your faults and strengths, as you do mine. I promise to be faithful and supportive and to always make our family's love and happiness my priority" I can hear the shakiness in his voice as he fights his emotions, he takes a deep breath and continues "I will be yours in plenty and in want, in sickness and in health, in failure and in triumph. I will dream with you, celebrate with you and walk beside you through whatever our lives may bring. You are my person-my love and my life, today and always"

"Okay Abigail it's your turn...Abi...Abi"

×-×-×

I feel a hand on my leg "Abi" Ryan's voice echoed in my head as I opened my eyes. I found myself laid on the couch in the dressing room with Ryan's jacket draped around me, I must have been dreaming about our wedding day.

"You feeling better?" I had gone for a lie down because I had a terrible headache.

"It still hurts abit" I frown as I try and sit up, the pain is thumping.

"Maybe you should go back to the hotel and get some sleep?" Ryan suggested as he put his hand on my face "I don't want you to over do it"

"I'm fine babe, it's probably all the upset from earlier, it'll do me good staying here. Take my mind off things abit" he nodded and looked at Leroy "Don't worry he will keep his eye on me, won't you" I giggle as I looked at Leroy. I didn't mean to mock Ryan but he was so overprotective at times, mind you I can't say I blame him after earlier.

"I'll keep my eye on her'" Leroy looked sternly at me, I suddenly felt like I was 12 years old again.

×-×-×

I was sat in the dressing room with Ryan, Eddie, Zach, Brent and Drew. They were talking about the record "I just hope it's going to be enough" Drew exhaled without thinking, he suddenly looked at Ryan "Shit sorry man"

"It's alright she knows" Ryan looked at me "I told her the other night"

"Yeah I wanted to bring it up sooner, but I haven't had chance to talk to you all together" I spoke up "I have been talking to Ryan about it and I'm sorry guys but I won't invest in the label" I say, everyone's faces drop "I refuse to fund men with deep pockets and short arms"

"That's okay we understand" Zach tries to hide his emotions. I can tell he is panicked.

"Ab's why don't you tell them what you told me?" Ryan chuckles.

"I said I'm not willing to invest in them, but I am willing to invest in you...well you and Ryan" I look at them all, they look a little confused.

"Abi's going to help us take over the label, our own label" Ryan looks really excited about it.

"Oh man that's awesome" Drew and Brent hug me in turn "Thank you"

"It's my pleasure honestly, I can't think of anyone else who deserves it more" It's amazing to feel a part of such an amazing atmosphere. These guys were such good friends, I was happy to do something for them all.

×-×-×

Leroy and I were standing stage side with a few VIPS "You feeing better?" Leroy asked gesturing to my head. I nodded quickly and yelled over the music.

"Yeah abit, my head is still abit fuzzy though"

"Okay so most of you will already know this" Ryan's voice came. On the speakers. I didn't even realise the song he was singing had finished "On Saturday it will be mine and my beautiful wife's first wedding anniversary" the audience cheer "And or course you all know that the beautiful woman I call my wife is Abigail Jenson-Tedder, and she just so happens to be here tonight" I shake my head as he looks straight at me
"Now I don't do this very often but tonight I think it's only right that I bring her out on stage. Abi come out here baby"

I walk slowly on stage and he introduces me to the audience "Now firstly I want to say that I love you"

"I love you too" I reply still in shock.

"Now a year ago on Saturday do you remember what song you walked down the aisle to?" He put the microphone to my mouth.

"Louis Armstrong - Wonderful World" I reply cautiously, I know exactly where this is heading.

"Yeah well this one's for you baby" Suddenly the band play "...I see trees of green and red roses too, I see them bloom for me and you..." he takes my hand as he continues to sing.

Here I am standing on a stage in front of 25,000 plus people wearing maternity Jeans and a red blouse and some red converse, Ryan pulls me close to him and starts to sway gently with one hand on my waist. The audience are singing along and some are even cheering and clapping as me and Ryan dance. He pulls away from me gently so he can hit the high notes "My beautiful wife ladies and gentlemen" he says after he finishes the song.

I walk back over to Leroy "Did you know he was going to do that?" I asked. Leroy laughed and shook his head "Oh no of course you didn't"