Delaney and Odell are the perfect match , they compliment each other. He silences her demons , and she makes him a better man. There's no such thing as perfect though is there ?
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I looked at the end of the isle at Odell and he smiled. And his smile melted my heart. I was feeling so many emotions at once I didn't know how to handle it. Emeli wrapped her arm in mine and we slowly walked towards the alter.
" Buggie if you are not ready for this you do not have to do this."
I knew Odell was who I would spend the rest of my life with. But did I really want a wedding that I had no part in planning. This was supposed to be Emeli's day and Odell's family isn't here this isn't how this is supposed to happen.
" Emeli I love him I do but is this really how this is supposed to happen?"
" If you love him and this feels right then yes."
It felt so right , we finally made it to the alter. I stood in front of Odell and smiled. I looked over at my family and as expected they were both in tears, yes even my dad.
The pastor went on with the routine ceremony. And then it came time for our vows. I mentally prepared myself in my mind to try not to cry, but this man has a way with words. I turned to face Odell and his smile was right there when our eyes met. The same smile that appeared on his face the first time we ran into each other.
" Delaney , almost a year ago you came into my life and changed it in ways that you couldn't imagine. You are one of the most beautiful spirits I have ever met. With all the darkness you have experienced in life, you still manage to shine brighter than any person in the world. I have known from the day I met you , that I would spend the rest of my life with you. I promise to protect you, and comfort you, and drive you completely insane for the rest of my life. I love you Delaney Jade."
I don't think there was a dry eye in the house, I knew for sure mine weren't dry. I smiled and took a deep breath. I held his hands in mine and looked up at him.
" Odell they say you fall in love 3 times in your life. I think all 3 of my times happened when I met you. You brought me out of a dark place , you silenced my demons for me. I can never ever repay you for the difference you have made in my life. You opened doors for me that , without you I would've walked right past. You are my favorite part of every day , even the bad ones. You are truly my rock , my best friend. You are my own personal guardian angel. I was truly truly blessed when the lord lead you into the track at 5am in the morning ! I promise to be right by your side through thick and thin , tackles and fumbles. I am your team , I am your fan club , and when I need to be I'll be your therapy. I can't wait to spend the rest of forever with you Odell Cornelius Beckham I love you."
He smiled with tears falling from his eyes and that's when I knew , this is exactly where we are supposed to be. I just wish my mother could be here to see it. We turned back to the pastor.
" Delaney will you be Odell's partner from this day forward? Will you bring out the best in him, share your happiest moments with him, and love him absolutely — for the rest of this lifetime and for whatever may come next?"
I looked at Odell and there was my twinkle in his eye it was a little bit brighter today. And for some reason I felt like that was my mother. My angel within my angel.
" I Will" I smiled
" Odell will you be Delaney's partner from this day forward? Will you bring out the best in bed , share your happiest moments with her, and love her absolutely for the rest of this lifetime and for whatever may come next?"
" I Will"
" With the power invested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife . You may kiss the bride."
Everyone stood and clapped , Odell wrapped his hands in my face and kissed me slowly. It was the first time I had felt a kiss like this . The first kiss as Mrs. Delaney Beckham. This was the first day of the rest of my life, and I couldn't have asked for anything better. It has been a beautiful beginning and I can't wait to ride it until the wheels fall off.
