a day in the life of Adele

Chapter 34

When Simon and I woke up this morning, I wanted time to stand still just for a moment.

The feeling in my heart will never be matched. Anticipation, relief, nerves, excitement, gratitude, love, and so many others. I knew I would do a lot of crying today.

I roll over and face Simon. He kisses the top of my nose and says, "Well, babe, the day has come."

Nodding, I move closer to him and say, "I don't want to get up. I don't want this moment to ever end."

He laughs a light laugh, wrapping his arm around me.

Just then, there is a bang on the door and a very energetic Angelo comes running in.

"Happy wedding day!" He yells.

He joins us on the bed and I tear up just in that moment. My little family was all in one bed just hours before Simon and I became partners forever.

It takes a lot of willpower to end such a precious moment, but I seal it in my heart and promise myself to never forget it.

I couldn't have thought of a better way to start this day off.

Reluctantly, I finally get out of bed and take a shower. I could feel my emotions coming and I hadn't even left the house.

In just an hour, there is a knock on the door and several people walk right in carrying dresses and makeup bags.

Laura, my mum, my bridesmaids, and Michael come in all at once, giving hugs and telling me how excited they are.

For the next few hours, we chat up a storm and have the time of our lives in the kitchen. Simon eventually leaves once it's time for me to get ready. I guess it was traditional that the groom didn't see the bride until she walked down the aisle.

Saying goodbye to him makes me burst into tears. I knew it wouldn't be for long at all, but it would the very last time I said goodbye, talked to him, kissed him, hugged him and saw him until I was about to marry him. That was incredibly emotional in itself.

He wipes my tears and kisses my lips. "I love you, baby. See you later." And then he's out the door, on his way to get himself ready.

Angelo comes into the room and confidently says, "I am taking the rings to mummy and daddy today."

Everybody congratulates him as if he has the most important job in the world, and in a way, he did.

I hug him tight and send him off with Simon to get ready. I couldn't believe this was all happening.

While I am talking to Laura and my other friends, Michael does my makeup. It felt like we were getting ready for a show, and when I realised that, I started to get emotional again. The tour was over and I missed it dearly.

Everybody in my band was going to be there tonight. I was bound to sob today.

After another two hours, everyone's hair and makeup was done. The ceremony starts in exactly two hours, and my nerves are increasing with every passing minute.

I have never been more excited for anything in my entire life.

Seeing everybody in their dresses made me incredibly happy and excited. We had been planning this for months and to finally see it start coming to life and happening was surreal.

Outside, it was cloudy and cold. I knew having an outdoor wedding in December was a bit crazy, but it was my favorite time of year and I didn't want to be shoved inside during such a beautiful season.

Taking off my white robe, I slip into the dress and Laura helps me zip it up. For years I have dreamed of this moment. I actually got to wear a wedding dress that was mine, I was finally the girl who was happy and about to become somebody's wife.

I stare into the mirror, seeing myself in such a beautiful dress and feeling incredible. Michael did my hair perfectly for this occasion. It was similar to how it looked in the music video for "Someone Like You." I absolutely loved it.

Thinking back to my desperate and heartbroken self makes me want to go back in time and just hug her. "You're going to be that girl, one day soon, I promise." I would tell her as she watched a girl trying on a wedding dress with sad eyes.

When I am ready to go, I have a sudden urge to cry, but I swallow it down in an attempt to keep my makeup fresh and intact before the real tears would come.

We load into the limo and drive away. On the way there, I must have thanked Michael three times for using waterproof mascara and eyeliner. I was going to need it.

My heart races like crazy from the moment we pull into the parking lot to the moment my mum takes me by the hand and looks me in the eye with a reassuring smile as we prepare to walk down the aisle.

I watch with pure happiness as my friends and Simon's friends line up to go down the aisle before me. I haven't seen Simon yet and I am fully prepared to break down.

My mum hugs me and tells me how proud she is. She takes my hand, lifts her chin up and begins to walk me down the aisle.

I lift my head up, seeing all these familiar faces staring at me with loving eyes.

Then my eyes go straight to Simon.

Nothing could have prepared me for this moment.