Life Changes in a short time (Part 2 of senior year)

Chapter 19

Day of Wedding

Once the flashbacks stopped I was standing at the tree line looking out to the guest sitting in the chairs. The sun had started to set and the light was reflecting off the water for the most beautiful picture. I could see Nate standing wait for me by the preacher, he looked up at me and his smirk made it way on his face which in turn made my heart skip a beat. I could feel my father taking hold of my arm to walk me down.

Grace was standing in front of me ready to walk down as well, she turned just before her queue and gave me her smile full of love and happiness which has not been off her face for a couple of days now. Looking back at the front I could see Zack standing beside Nate with a smile also on his face but he was staring at Grace. Their relationship had grown in the month of them knowing each other and they only had been an official couple for a couple of day but you could tell that they would last. The music started and Grace walk down. I waited until she was standing beside were I would be and looking back down at me with a knowing smile.

Daddy's grip on my arm tightened as we started walking, I never took my eyes off of Nate but I could hear crying coming from my mom and a few other guest but she was the loudest. We finally made it to Nate and my father let go of my arm to kiss my cheek and take his seat. Nate held out his hand, I placed my hand in his and took the last remaining step to be side by side with him. The preacher had a smile on his face before I handed my flowers to Grace. Taking a deep breath, I smiled at the preacher for him to start.

"Ladies' and Gentleman, we are gathered here today to see the union of these two people in holy matrimony. If anyone has a reason for these two not be wed speak now or forever hold your peace." I looked over to Zack will because he is Zack but he was just staring at Grace with an adoring smile. I looked back at Nate and he knew what I did and just silently laughed looking at me.

Nate and I looked back to the preacher, he lowered his head to read from the bible which I zoned out on. Nate squeezed my hand when it was time for our parts.

"Athena Knight do you take Nate Ramirez to be your wedded husband" I was looking into Nate's eye which held excitement, love, and adoration "I do" With a smile on both our faces still staring at one other. "Nate Ramirez do you take Athena Knight to be your wedded wife" His smile grew larger "I do". "Now time for the vow's and rings." Zack handed the rings to the preacher and stood back in his spot. The preacher nodded at me and I looked back to Nate taking a shallow breath before starting.

"I Athena Knight take you Nate Ramirez to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day. I will love you through good times and bad. I will trust you and respect you, love you faithfully regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, heart, love, and soul from this day forward for as long as we both shall live." The preacher handed me the ring which I placed on Nate finger saying "With this ring, I thee wed, and with it, I bestow upon thee all the treasures of my mind, heart, and soul." As I slide the ring on. I could feel the tears forming and did my best to hold them back. Nate took a small breath before speaking his part. "I Nate Ramirez take you Athena Knight to be my wife, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day. I will love you through good times and bad. I will trust you and respect you, love you faithfully regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, heart, love, and soul from this day forward for as long as we both shall live. The preacher handed him the ring and he placed it on the tip of my finger saying "With this ring, I thee wed, and with it, I bestow upon thee all the treasures of my mind, heart, and soul." as he slipped it on. I could not hold the few tears that spilled out from his words. The preacher smiled at both of us and looked at Nate "you may kiss the bride." I giggled a little bit before Nate placed his hand on my face and kissed me with passion. He pulled away with the largest smile on his face I had ever seen before and turned us to our guest. "I now present Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez. I looked over at Nate and squeezed his hand and smiled up at him. He kissed me once more before we walked back down the aisle. Once we got back to the tree line I turned around to see everything, the chairs had a white cloth over them and at the end of the rows there were the red and black flowers, but the arche had white lace on it with flower of yellow "Picture perfect" I whispered out loud. "Yes it was and will have pictures to remember it by." Nate responded back. I turned to him a gave him a quick but heated kiss.

There was a limo waiting for us at the front of the house once more pictures were taken and all the guess had left to the reception. I got into the limo slowly trying not to do any harm to the dress. Once I was seated Nate climbed in behind me. I looked around to noticed tow Champaign glass full and waiting to be drank, I smiled over at Nate and he handed me one. "So how does it feel to be my wife?" My smile grew and I leaned in and kissed his lips. "It feels great knowing I can have you when ever and how ever I please from now on!" I said pulling out of the kiss "I like the sound of that!" I giggled placing the glass to my lips as he gave lite kisses down my neck. As we got to the reception I had, had 2 glasses and couple of make out session with Nate but he minded the dress. Once we arrived and got out of the limo I noticed we were at a country club that had a banner over the door saying congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez. I smiled and giggles while taking Nate's hand and we walked in.

The shock of the wedding was nothing to this place. Grace and mom went all out even if it was small. There were star lights spread thru out the ceiling, candle's lit on the wall, soft music playing thru out the place. Red, black, and gold decorated the tables, it was all so romantic and beautiful I was speechless. Nate tightened his hold on my hand as we made are way to the front table where Grace and Zack sat at. Grace was all smiles today but it had looked like she was crying early, there was a small amount of red around her eyes. I smiled back at her after sitting down, she leaned over this is just the beginning I hope you enjoy it!" I just laughed at her not knowing what to say. The food was great and we cut the cake together and did the whole feed each other the cake, and no he nor I smashed it in each other's faces even if I was tempted to. Once the cake was served Zack stood up looking at Nate and I.

"I would like to say a toast to the happy couple!" Oh god I hope this is not to bad I thought. "Nate and Athena, I hope ya'll the best and a great future with all the happiness that you deserve. Oh, and Athena good luck!" He winked at me before sitting down beside Grace. I shook my head at him not knowing what he was talking about but he made everyone laugh at what he said. My dad stood up next and did the you keep my baby happy or I'll kill you thing but just in a nice way, it was funny to hear all the same. There was a-lot of laughing, joking, kiss, and hugs. Some of my family were crying while doing the kisses and hugs.

We were dancing now and everyone seem to enjoy them self. I danced with my dad for the father daughter dance while Nate dance with my mom. Zack was having a hard time letting Grace dance with other people but once it was his turn to dance with me Nate danced with Grace. But the whole time he was watching her, which only made me smile. I looked up at Zack wondering how to ask but it just came out "You love her don't you?" he blushed and look down at me "yes" I smiled back up to him knowing that maybe in a year or 2 that I would be back another wedding only difference it will be theirs. Once the song was done Nate handed Grace to Zack and Zack did the same to me. I was back in the wonderful arms of my husband Nate and enjoying every minute of it. It was time for us to go to the airport for our flight which I had no idea where we were going for the honeymoon. Nate wanted it to a secret so Grace packed for me. The only thing Nate told me was wear something comfy. Grace had put extra cloths in her car for me to change into, which she handed them to me so I could change and leave. Once I stepped out of the door the limo was waiting then there was flower pedals, rice, and bubbles being throw our way, I laughed climbing in.