Scalia

Chapter 3

Malia walked down the winding steps that led to the wedding hall breathing heavily. 'You can do this, you can do this.' She thought to herself. After almost turning around two times, she is finally ready to get married. 'Get married.......I'm getting married....... I'm actually getting married!' She thought excitedly. Making her way to the doors she spots her dad. "You look breathtaking sweetheart." Mr. Tate says, voice cracking. "Thanks dad." "Well this is it huh?" "What's it?" She looks at him, slightly confused. "You're not my little girl anymore." He replies, eyes watering slightly. "Dad, I'll always be your little girl no matter what." She smiles gently. "Now stop it before my makeup starts to run." Mr. Tate laughs and hugs her tight. "I love you sweetheart." "I love you too dad." "So what do you say we get this show on the road huh?" Malia takes his outstretched hand. "Let's do it." The doors open and they walk in. "Malia, watch the claws honey." She looks down and sure enough her claws are out. Malia takes a deep breath and puts them away. "Sorry I'm just really nervous." She says. "You're going to do great." They continue walking, what only takes a few seconds to get to the alter feels like a lifetime to Malia. When she sees Scott, the love of her life, all of the fear and anxiety melt away to be replaced by love and passion. She has always known that she loved him but it is at this moment is when Malia knows that she cannot live without him by her side. That she needs him in every sense of the word. When they reach the alter the priest starts. "We are gather here today to join these two young...." Malia starts to daydream about their life together. Their honeymoon, and what their kids would look like. It was then she noticed the priest had stopped speaking and Scott was looking at her expectantly. 'It must be time for me to say my vows, well here goes nothing.' She thinks. "Scott, I vow to love you with all my heart." She starts tearing up and notices he is too. "I vow to be understanding and compassionate. I vow to never ever hurt you in any way. I vow to be patient with you and help you when you need it. I love you so much." Malia feels warm tears slide down her cheeks but she welcomes them because she knows that they are tears of joy.