Blinded By the Light (a Nathan Sykes fan fiction)

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

 

            “Breathe. Take a deep breath. Focus, don’t cry, Lilly you’ll ruin your makeup!” Olive chattered, mothering me more than my actual mother.

            I sighed, “I’ll save the tears for after. Gotta look fresh for the big day.” I nervously played with the ruffles on my dress.

            “You look beautiful,” My mother says, tearing up.

            I look at myself in the mirror. I have a long white gown on, I’m holding a bouquet of yellow daisies. Olive is next to me in her yellow dress, she’s holding white daisies. I inhale sharply as I hear the music start. I put down my veil and walk towards my father. We link arms and wait for the bridal party to walk ahead of us. I glance one last time at my pop, he has a single tear rolling down his cheek. I smile and begin the walk down the aisle.

            I almost lose it when I see Justin at the altar. He has the biggest smile on his face. I’ve honestly never seen anyone so happy. He deserves so much better than you, I think, you don’t love him like you love- my thoughts are interrupted when we reach the end. My pop kisses my cheek and takes his seat next to mum, who is already bawling.

            I take my place at the altar next to Justin. He reaches out and takes both my hands in his and we stand like this in front of the reverend. I notice that he looks quite dashing in his tuxedo. I smile at my brother, standing next to him looking equally as nice. I take a wobbly breath and feel Olive’s hand on my shoulder.

            I really didn’t pay much attention to the ceremony. My mind kept wandering. My mind was so bogged down with endless thoughts. You don’t deserve Justin’s love. You’re only going to break his heart in the end.

            I somehow make it through my vows and the reverend speaks up again, “Speak now or forever hold your peace.”

            He is just about to continue when the door is thrown open. “I object,” a familiar voice shouts.

            A voice that can only belong to one person, “Nathan,” I whisper under my breath.

            His face is flushed and his eyes wild. His hair is a mess and it looked like he dressed in a hurry. Our eyes locked and I couldn’t help but go to him. I dropped Justin’s hands and barely heard his protest. I barely noticed the whole crowd of family and friends all staring at me. All there was, all I could see, was Nathan.

            When we finally met, words failed me. All I could do was collapse into his waiting arms. My chest heaved with pent up sorrow over losing him. He was finally here, right in front of me, and it was too late. “Nathan,” I croaked, “It’s too late.”

            “No it isn’t, there’s still time. I love you. Life has been hell without you. Please, marry me instead.” His green eyes bored into mine.