A Markle Love Story

Chapter 41 Just Say I Do

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Farkle's POV:
I was feeling horrible on my wedding day. The other day I was still questioning if marrying someone was a good choice.
My alarm clock went off. The time was 10:00 am. My wedding started at 12:30 am. I got up from my bed and brushed my teeth. I looked up at the mirror and didn't recognize myself. I had big bags under my eyes and looked unhappy. What happened to me? Oh yeah. My bachelor's party. I drank too much.
I checked my phone. I saw a voicemail. It was Sierra.
"Hey sweetie! I'm glad you're up. Our wedding is today! Please come to the church as soon as possible (ASAP!!!) Don't forget to bring your tuxedo and shoes. I'll see you then! xoxo."
I felt so clumsy and lazy that morning. Not a good start for my wedding! I grabbed my tuxedo and headed out the door. I was thinking, "Did I forget anything? Well I gave the rings to Maya's mom (Her brother was the ring boy) and I got my tuxedo and shoes. Sierra is already there. I have to be there early. I think I'm all set!" I left my apartment.
I arrived at the church. Sierra told me I couldn't see her in the dress yet. I guess grooms can't see the brides in their dresses before they walk down the aisle. It's bad luck.
I looked down at my watch. It was 12:27 pm. The wedding coordinator gave me  cue to start walking down the aisle. Everyone was staring at me like I was the bride. I was walking very stiff. A camera blinded me with the flash. As soon as I stood near the altar, my heart started to beat really fast. I was actually getting married to an incredible and beautiful person. I gulped. For some reason I felt..... off. Maya. Oh my Maya. All I could think about was Maya. But I wasn't marrying her. She wasn't one. She was never the one. Why would I still be in love with a person who hurt me so many times? How could I ever forgive her?  I wanted Maya. I needed her to be there on my wedding day. She's my best friend. Am I still in love with her? But then I slapped that idea out of my head. What was I doing? This was a big misunderstanding. Sierra is my second chance. I had to take it.
I looked at the bridesmaids. I didn't see Maya. I needed her to be there for me when I get married.
I asked Amy, "Amy, where's Maya?"
She whispered, "I don't know. She's obviously not here. So stop bothering me. And why do care so much about her anyway? Remember the deal? Today is your wedding day. DON'T RUIN IT!!!"
A few seconds later, everyone stood up from their seats. I noticed a bride with a long white dress with a lacy veil on top of her head. Sierra looked stunning. She really did. Would I be good enough for her? Would I say "I do" to her? Would I spend the rest of my life with this woman??? Once she came near the altar, I unveiled her. I looked at her head to toe. Flawless. I remembered Sierra would never wear high heels because she would look taller than me. I smiled and she smiled back. We held hands. The priest said some pretty boring stuff I would never listen to. Suddenly he asked me, "Do you Farkle Minkus take this woman Sierra Durham to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, keeping yourself solely unto her for as long as you both may live?"
I was a nervous wreck. Honestly, I didn't know what to say. This was the hardest decision of my life. Everyone was so focused on me and was waiting for me to say "I do." I took a deep breath and let it go. My mom always says, "Follow your heart. It always knows what you want." The quote was really cheesy and that usually made me laugh a lot.
Someone quickly interrupted. Thank God.

Maya's POV:
I didn't want to go to the wedding in the first place. There were so many reasons why. I didn't want to see Farkle make a big mistake. I didn't want to be jealous. I didn't want him to marry Sierra. I wanted him all to myself. Just Farkle and I, no one else.
I woke up. It was 12:25 pm. "Crap! The wedding starts in 5 minutes. I can't be late!" I remembered the night before the wedding, Sierra had a Bachelorette's party. I saw a million text messages from my mom, Riley, Lucas, and Collin. Everyone was worried about me. I decided to put on the bridesmaid dress and called a cab.
When I arrived to the church, I quickly put mascara and lipstick on. Then I brushed my hair. I didn't want to be at the church looking like a hag! I looked at my phone 12:43 pm. "Dammit! The wedding already started." I ran as fast as I could with heels to the church. I opened the doors. Everyone turned around to look at me. Some people rolled their eyes. Farkle stared at me with his daring eyes. I knew he was going to do something he'll regret.
The priest said, "Okay. Where were we? Oh yes! Do you Farkle Minkus take this woman Sierra Durham to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

Farkle's POV:
I took another deep breath and followed my heart.
"I don't."
Everyone gasped including Maya. For one whole minute there was silence. Then I began to speak. "Sierra, I'm truly sorry for hurting you, but I don't regret my words. You're an amazing, talented woman. No one can ever take that away from you. These past few years had been great. I thought you were the one. I really did. But you reminded me of someone. Someone very special to me. Maya. Picking you over her was a mistake. I have to admit that I was only in love with you to get over Maya. Don't get me wrong, you're perfect. But not for me. I'd rather be with someone with flaws than to be with someone who's flawless. I thought this was my second chance at love. But really my second chance was with Maya all along. I'm lucky to be in love with my best friend. The minute I laid eyes on her, I knew she needed me. Of course she found me annoying until 8th grade when our feelings for each other changed. I knew my feelings for her grew stronger. I couldn't control it. She's someone you can count on. I wanted to spend a lifetime with Maya and grow old with her. I know I'm ready for marriage, and right now I'm willing to be with Maya my whole life."
I didn't care about how my family and friends reacted to my wedding scandal. I just ran out of the church and grabbed Maya's hand.
She whispered, "Farkle..."
"It's okay. We can talk later."
We went to my car. Before I could start the engine, Maya touched my hand.
"What are we doing?"
I sighed. "We can't go back. I don't regret anything I said. I want to be with you." I held her hands.
"But how about Collin? He saw me run off to the sunset with you. He's going to hate me for the rest of our lives."
I said, "Who cares? So off topic, but do you want to go to California for a couple of weeks?"
She nodded. And so the adventure began.

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