Forever and Always

Episode 27

ANTHONY'S POV

"It's your big day." Ian says calmly to me as he does up my tie.
"I know, I'm terrified." I whispered to him.
He looked up at me confused, "why? You'd think after last night
You'd be pumped" he replied
I sighed, looking down at me feet.
"I know, it's just. To think I'm going to be committed for life..
And in such short time, we had only been together 11 months." I sighed
He looked up at me with a mis mischievous grin.
"And having a kid isn't commitment for life" he said in a sarcastic tone.
"Besides, you love her."
I looked at Ian and smiled, "I really do"
I walked over to the lounge, sitting down.
"I think that after you get off your high horse and see her at the altar.
You'll change your mind," Ian crossed his arms.

Maybe Ian was right, maybe I'm just freaking out.
"You're needed in 10." Mari poked her head in to inform me.
I smiled, and nodded.
But just as she went to leave Ian called her in.

"Yeah guys?" She said as she walked into the room.
We fell silent.
"Mari.. Wow" Ian choked.
"Is it alright?" She said, swaying her long, black and blue dress,
Her hair was us in a elegant loose bun.
"Mari.. You look gorgeous?" I muttered.
"New look, huh!" She winked at me, snapping her fingers
In a joking way.

"Well, anyways!
Back on track, do you think Anthony is being a pussy?" He asked in
A semi-serious tone.
"Oh my gosh, you have cold feet!" Mari heckled.
"I do not! "I protested. "Just a little.. Scared if being out in a crowd" I lied.
Ian gave me a stern look.
"Okay, yeah.. Maybe" I replied.
Mari looked slightly confused,
"What about the three hour date you guys went on last night?"
Mari asked.
"Just think of how much you wanted to be with that girl." She shrugged.
I thought for a moment. "Mari, that's perfect."
"Thank you" I nodded.
"Okay, I'd love to stay and chat but I'm needed out there, as are you" she said
Pointing to me.
"Oh, shit.. yeah"I said jumping up from the chair.
"Thank you, Ian" I said, grinning.
He smiled back
"I'm sorry I couldn't be out there." He said.
"Don't worry about it man, you did everything you could" I pat him on
The back then proceeded
To follow Mari out of the room.
I wait by whilst Olivia and Mari walk out, Wes is already out there,
Next is me.. Then Courtney.
I take a deep breath as Ian gestures for me to go.
I walk out on my own, since my parents are sick and wanted to keep
As far from me as they could.
As the doors open, I begin my slow walk
Up to the altar, I stopped half way. Noticing Wes,
I stood there, covering my face as I felt tears run from my cheeks.
He was standing.
I ran up to him, hugging him tightly.
He had no wheelchair in sight, he was okay.
He pat me on the back, I stepped over to where
I was meant to be, glancing through the crowds, I look around and notice
My parents! They were almost in tears.
I smiled and stood there waiting for my bride.

COURTNEY'S POV.

Ian stood beside me, signalling my father over to chauffeur me out.
"Good luck Courtney, you look beautiful" Ian smiled at me, opening the doors.
The bright light hit me hard. I almost had to cover my eyes, I didn't though.
After my first two steps I noticed Wes, looking taller.
After a few steps I could see clearly that he was standing.
Wow, Wes was okay!
I picked up the pace. My father confused as is to why, I got on the altar and ran
Up to Wes, hugging him tightly.
"Congratulations Wes!" I whispered to him.
"You're literally getting married right now." He laughed.
I let go of him, and he did the same, I walked over to Anthony.
I held his hand tightly as the minister gave grace and everything.

"I believe you two have prepared your vowels" he smiled.
I nodded, looking into Anthony's eyes.
"If anyone told me that years ago I'd be standing in an altar with
Anthony, I'd probably laugh.
But looking back at it, I don't believe I could've had it any other way.
Standing before me is the love of my life, and I've never
Been happier." I smiled, looking down a t me feet.

"To think back, years ago on the day we had just met,
I recall looking into your eyes whilst you were introducing yourself
To me and thinking,
Wow, this is the most beautiful girl I've ever met.
And you turned to me asking if I was okay, because
I was aimlessly staring at you.
Being honest that is much like today, except I can call you my wife now."
He paused, wiping tears from his eyes.
"And I still can safely say that you're the most
Beautiful girl I've ever met"
The minister exhaled happily,
"now do you, Anthony take Courtney to be your lawfully
Wedded wife, through sickness and in health, to death do you part?" The minister exclaimed.
"I do" Anthony called, I couldn't stop smiling,
"And do you, Courtney take Anthony to be your lawfully wedded husband,
Through sickness and in health, to death do you part?"
Tearing up, "I do" I mustered.
The minister loudly closed the book.
"Now, you make kiss the bride" the minister exclaimed
But before he finished I gripped my bouquet with
My thumb against my hand, grabbing
Anthony's face and pulling him in for a kiss,
Tension at the Friday moment, but Anthony slowly
Relaxed, wrapping his hands around me,
"I love you" he whispered to me.
"I love you too" I said before I pulled up to him, hugging him tightly.

Our family's and friends were cheering, applauding
And screaming to be fair.
But I couldn't care less, I was happy in the arms of my love.

WES'S POV

The ceremony had just ended and we had just started the party.
I noticed Mari sitting at a table with Olivia, she looks
Bored, looking down.
I gesture for Olivia to go before approaching Mari with my hand out.
"Care to dance?" I asked smiling as a slow song just started,
She looked up at me with a combo of joy and embarrassment as she held out her hand.
I quickly grabbed her, pulling her from the seat and dragging her to the dance floor.
I pull her closely towards me, looking down into her eyes.
It felt like the whole universe slowed down with her in my arms, holding her.
I knew she was safe in this exact moment, everything was going to plan.

"Mari." I mumbled to her,
She glanced up at me, the light shining in her eyes.
"You know that I'll always love you, you are my other half.
My missing piece.. You're the only one who could ever matter to me." I said nuzzling her.
"After all we've been through, the ex's.."
"The stabbing" she laughed as she poked my stomach.
"Ouch- hey" I giggled playfully.
"What was that for?" I asked looking into her eyes once more.
She just smiled

"Mari, I think I'm in love with you"
Mari began blushing, "wha-wai... Really?" She aske, her
Grin widened.
"I.. Yes, Yes I do." I held her,
"Mari I'm in love with you"
She gripped my arms tightly before jumping slightly.
I looked straight down between us, I was beginning to blush
Like a girl, I didn't want to be embarrassed by something this small right now!?
"Wes I'm in love with you!" She exclaimed, my gaze leaping from the floor directly into her eyes.
I smiled, joyfully before pushing down towards her, kissing her.
I pushed my hands further around her, lifting her from the ground and spinning her.
I felt pure happiness, just straight pleasure.
I could hold her in my arms forever, she was my one.