Chapter 20

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"Anna, you look absolutely stunning!" Elsa chimes happily as I twirl around my changing room.

"You think so?" I bite my lip nervously. "It's not too much?" I look in the mirror once again. My white dress sparkles with the light and reaches all the way to the floor, followed by a long tail of fabric. My hair is in cascading curls, which also have sparkles, and my bouquet consists of white roses, lilies, and a few purple lavenders. I still can't believe it. The big day has finally arrived, and I will soon be married to the love of my life. Excitement is coursing through my veins, making me very anxious for the moment to come for us to finally say I do.

"Anna, it's perfect." She holds me by my shoulders, looking into my eyes. "You have no idea how happy I am for you." I see tears begin to pool on her eyes, making me smile at her. "I've always considered you to be my sister, and I couldn't be any prouder."

"Well, none of this would've happened if it weren't for you." I start fanning myself, trying to rid of the tears which are beginning to accumulate. Her persistence on getting Kristoff and me to go out on a date was what finally triggered the thought that I might actually have feelings for him... And I couldn't thank her enough. "Well," I squeak out, smiling at Elsa. "We better not be late to my wedding." I laugh softly and take her hand in mine, leading us both out of the room.

"You know... I don't think that's even happened... Someone being late to their own wedding seems quite hard to achieve." She says sarcastically, making us both burst out with laughter.

We continue down the corridors, laughing and talking away the few minutes we had to spare. As we finish a conversation about our old college professors, the grand doors to the chapel seem to appear before us. I let out a long and shaky breath, in an attempt to calm my nerves. "Elsa... I don't think I can do this..." I shake my head, suddenly overcome with the fear that he might reject me at the altar...

"Anna, you waited for so long." She takes my hands and holds them, trying to comfort me. "Why turn around now, when you know that he's the man you want to spend your life with? Don't be afraid, because, if anything ruins your wedding, I'll personally handle it." She smiles at me, reassuring me that I truly do love Kristoff, and that I shouldn't begin to second guess myself now. Not when I've waited so long for this beautiful day.

"You're right..." I nod my head and look back at the ornate doors. "I'm ready." She lets go of my hands, and knocks on the doors three times as a signal that we're ready.

Not more than a second later, the light of the chapel floods my eyes, as well as the music. The sea of people rises, as I begin my walk to the altar, where stands my fiancé. Where stands my husband. I look at his beautiful face, greeted by his chocolate brown eyes, slicked back hair, and a smile of pure love on his face. His tuxedo is white, with a lavender tie, and he looks wonderful. Upon reaching the altar, and taking my place next to Kristoff, the crowd is seated, and the priest begins to speak, but I hear Kristoff whisper under his breath, "You look stunning."

My eyes dart to him, and he's still smiling at me. "And you're so very handsome." I smile brightly, the butterflies melting away from my stomach.

We both return our attention to the priest, listening to his words before we exchange the rings, and have to recite our vows to each other. Kristoff is the first to say his vows, and he looks at me, the worlds most amazing smile frozen on his lips. "Anna Summer Reed, as long as we both shall live, I promise to protect you with my life, provide for you, help you through all of life's trials, love you with all my heart, and I promise to never leave you. I'll be by your side in sickness and in health, in wealth and in poverty, till death do us part."

Tears gently slide down my cheeks, tears of joy. Tears of love. Tears of gratitude. "And I promise you, Kristoff Alexander Bjordman, that I will always be your faithful companion. I will always help you through the trials of life, love you for my entire life, and I promise to always support you. I'll stay by your side in sickness and in health, wealth and poverty, till death do us part."

I feel him slowly grasping my hand and knitting his fingers with mine. I quickly steal a glance towards him, seeing him with the worlds biggest smile.

"... Kristoff Alexander Bjordman, do you take this woman, Anna Summer Reed, to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold? To love and to cherish? Till death do you part?"

After a small pause, he looks at me and nods his head. "I do."

"And do you, Anna Summer Reed, take this man, Kristoff Alexander Bjordman,  to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold? To love and to cherish? Till death do you part?"

"I do." I smile while turning to Kristoff, so very anxious for the priest's next words.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now, kiss the bride."

Kristoff's reaches towards me, lifting up the veil and pulling it out of my face. I quickly jump forward and crash my lips against his. Against my husband's lips. I close my eyes, savoring the bliss of the moment. I wrap my arms around his neck, and he holds me close.

When we finally break apart for air, the crowd is still on their feet, clapping and cheering.  "Oh how I've longed for this day." I smile at him, while resting my forehead against his.

"Why yes, I have too, Anna Summer Bjordman." He kisses my nose, making me giggle.

"Hmmm.... Anna Bjordman.... I can't wait to get used to that name."

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