elusive love || s. mendes

eleven

i took a deep breath, looking in my large body mirror. the press finally knew the truth about me, and shawn. along with the world. some took the news lightly, and happily. some.. not so much.

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my window shatters in my living room, i take cover behind my couch.

"what. the. hell?!"

i hear footsteps running down my stairs, people screamed from outside. they screamed with profanity, and hate about our marriage. my eyes become glossy.

"leave! all of you!"

shawn angrily shouts, opening the door. so many photographers, police sirens seemed to be coming near. after the commotion died down.

"baby?"

i sniffle, shawn finds me from the kitchen, he drops to his knees. embracing me. i cry loudly.

"they hate us, shawn! they hate us so fucking much. it's all my fault."

"no, paulina. jesus, you're trembling. this isn't your fault, it couldn't possibly be. it's no ones fault, if we had to make a decision on whose fault it was. it would be theirs. since they can't seem to wrap their head around the idea of us being in love.

god that sounds clićhe, but it's true. i love you, paulina. please do not cry over those paparazzi peasants."

i giggle, kissing his lips lightly.

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shaking away the thought, i feel my heartbeat race. hearing a few knocks on my door, i open it to reveal my father.

"hi, honey."

he looks at me up and down.

"my god. you look so beautiful, paulina."

i blush a crimson. punching him lightly on the chest, he places his hand on his chest acting hurt. i laugh.

"ready?"

i nod my head, he places his arm out for me to hold. i interlock our arms, walking out of my dressing room, and into the main hallway. leading to the aisle. i feel my knees become weak as we're inches away from the doors. i hear the music beginning to play outside, my heart leaps out of my chest.

as the doors open. everyone stood up from their chairs, i admire everything, yet again. the white and red rose petals lying on the aisle towards the alter. the orchestra playing in front of the catering. and the people i care so much for, attending my special day. here, in front of me. i smile underneath my vail, every footstep i took.

i was taking it towards the person i love, cherish, and adore in every possible way. i finally found his pair of hazel brown orbs, tears running down his cheeks. he smiled through the tears after finally seeing me, my father gave my hand to shawn. he held onto my hands as tight as ever, i did the same. they took their seats, our attention drawn to our priest.

"dearly beloved, we are here to commence the matrimony of man and woman. paulina visotro martinez and shawn peter raul mendes. into this holy estate these two persons present come now to be joined. if any man can show just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace."