Determination (Sequel to Innocence)

Chapter 14

NOTE: This is the very last chapter. I have had fun writing this story. A story comes to an end sometime right? Thank you for reading.

P.S. Start to play the youtube video when it is announced for Aubrey and Laylana to dance. It's their first song =].

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The day I get married at this beautiful place, I never thought would come.  Laylana and I are getting married outside the back of this place. It’s sort of like a hotel, only they don’t reserve it for that purpose. In the back yard behind where everyone will be seated there is a freshly cut green grass that has a little small building you can stand under. The back of the place is also surrounded by a little lake. There is another building but I’m not sure what it’s for. The patio is huge where Laylana and I will say the words “I do.”

            My stomach tightens as it gets closer to seeing her walk down the short aisle. We’re getting wed right when sunset begins. We have photographers, dinners, dj, and so much more. I’m standing on the patio right now as people finish setting up everything. I let a slow breath out.

LAYLANA’S P.O.V

            My friends, my mom, and hairstyles surround me right now. I’m overwhelmed by how beautiful this place is. It’s everything I ever imagined. Aubrey said she loved it too…

            I look over at the dress I’m about to put on. It’s pure white, the shoulder slips hang down my arms a little, and what I wear underneath will be on my shoulders as a second slip. It’s kind of like a tank top under a dress. It does stand out a little at the bottom, but not too much. Right now I’m watching my hairstylist style my hair for today, and I listen to my friends talk. They get to wear a perfect green dress that matches my eyes. Aubrey said that she thought it would be a good idea, and luckily we found the right dresses that didn’t look bad as a green. I haven’t spoken to Aubrey since last night and it’s killing me. I know once I see her waiting for me though, that it’ll re-assure me I’ll see her every day for the rest of my life….

            “Getting nervous hun?” My mom places her hand on my shoulder. I look up at her and smile.

            “A little, but a good nervous…” I smile again to re-assure her.

            My mom stares at me, and takes a deep breath. She’s going to get emotional again. I stop her by talking. “Mom, it’s okay. I’m 21 now. You should be happy that I’m all grown up.”

            “I am, I’m very happy. But it’s an emotional day too.”

            “I agree.” I laugh a little and take a deep breath.

            Almost everything is going to be a traditional wedding. The only thing that isn’t going to be traditional is that my dad won’t be here. Instead, Daniel, being the nice man he is, will walk me down the aisle and hand me over. I still call him Daniel, even after my mom has been married to him for 5 years. I don’t think I’ll ever call him dad.

            Never mind that though, I’m happy that everything is going as planned. If something goes wrong, I won’t mind. Its one day out of my life I’m getting married, it honestly doesn’t have to be perfect to me.

            Aubrey will be wearing the traditional suit. It seems like she would, but what I find funny is her best woman is Kayla. Kayla doesn’t seem the type to wear suits or anything. Erica of course will be wearing a nice suit too. My made of honor is of course Lauren. She may get on my nervous, but she’s my sister, and has been my friend.