::Charlene POV:: (10 years later)
"Mama, are you ready?" I heard my mother ask. I look back at her as my vail dragged across my back. I sighed. "I-I think so." I said nodding nervously. I got shivered knowing what I was about to do. I heard footsteps coming closer and closer towards me. She put her hands on my shoulders and rubbed them in assurance. "You look beautiful." she said with tears threatening to fall down her cheeks. Honestly...I believe her. I think I'm beautiful. Never would have guessed it, huh? Things changed. And it's all because of him. That adorable curly haired boy. Jacob. My soon-to-be husband in about 3 minuets. I ran my hands down that large snow white dress. I sighed in happy satisfaction with what I saw. My hair was in a high, clean ponytail, with the vail fastened into the bun. "Mama, it's almost time to go." she said smiling. I closed my eyes. This is really happening. Ever since we were 14 he would talk about one day marrying me, and now it's coming true. He is a man of his word. We've been together since that day that he healed me. Can you believe it? I can't. "I'm gonna go check on the pastor and see if they're ready to start. When I come back we'll start." she said as she ran her finger down my face. "Aww Mom, don't cry." I said as I rubbed her back. She pinched her nose looking down. "No, it's just...I was there when you two had you first date. And now you marrying him? I'm so happy for you mama." she said. I smiled at her comment. Jacob and I have been through so much, now he's going to official be mine forever. "Your a strong girl mama. You should be proud of yourself." she said. I nodded my head slightly, looking down and smiling. "I wish your father was here for this." she said lowly. I never met the man a day in my life, so why now? I ignored her comment still smiling. "Well, I'll see you in a few." she said fixing my vail. "Ok." I whispered. I looked on as she walked away. All my bridesmaids were already at the alter, so they're just waiting for me, I guess. As my mother opened the door, I heard voices come in after her. It was Craig, Chresanto, and Rayon. I smiled harder. These guys are like my brothers now. "Hey, beautiful. You ready?" Craig asked with his hands in his pockets. "I think so." I said as I looked down at my dress. I scanned their tuxes. They all look so handsome. "We go on is a could minuets right?" Chresanto asked running his hands through his still short hair. "Mmmhmm" I said simply as I pierced my lips together. There was a un-awkward silence. I felt weird for a second. Like I was being watched. I have been feeling that almost everyday. I tell Jacob, but he thinks it's nothing. My thoughts were interrupted by Rayon breaking the silence. "We were just talking to Jacob, the boy is so nervous." he said laughing. I smiled at the sound of his name. My papi. My everything. My best-friend, my savior, my love, my doctor, my cheerleader, my motivator. I love and appreciate him so much, it's not understandable. "Mama?" I heard my mom say. My head shot up. "It's time." she said nodding her head and extending her hand out for my reach. I looked at Craig , Chresanto and Rayon. They all smiled at me and nodded telling me to go. "Go on." Craig whispered. We all began walking. The boys went in front of me so they could go stand with Jacob. I was shaking to fast. I tightened my grip on the bouquet as I watched Jacob's niece walking down the isle tossing flowers. And his nephew as the ring barrier. Then the music started. It played "Here comes the bride." as usual. I blinked slowly. Oh, God here goes.
::Jacob POV::
I watched her take cautious steps towards the alter. I scanned her dress from top to bottom. She was beyond beautiful. Not even, I don't know the word right now to tell you, but it was more then beautiful and gorgeous combined. She was so gracious, so swift. I told her this day would come, and she thought I was just playing. It's finally about to happen. All that I've dreamed about ever since we were fourteen. I've dreamed of this day for so long, but it was so much better then how I pictured it. So much better. I breathed heavily as a smiled crept upon my face. Everybody in the audience kept their eyes glued to her as she kept walking. I bit my lip as I fixed my tux. Eventually, she arrived. The pastor opened his book and began talking. Bonita, handed one of her bridesmaids her bouquet, and go closer towards me. I took her hand, and held them tight, knowing what was about to happen. She smiled a warm smile, as I rubbed them with my thumb. It's like we were the only two here in my eyes. The pastor began speaking. "We are now gathered here today to celebrate the beautiful afternoon to share with Charlene and Jacob as they exchange vows of their ever-lasting love." he said with his hands folded. My eyes flickered off of him and fell back on to bonita. She glanced back at me and smiled. I love her so....so much. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with her. My bonita, my love, my life, my super hero, my cheerleader, my everything. I tighten my girls on her gingers, and inter whined them as he kept talking. "Who gives this woman to be married to this man?" he asked looking around. Her mother raised up from her seat all by herself. "Me." she said simply. I know it would have meant a lot to Bonita if her father was here. Mine wasn't either, but it didn't bother me at all. Her mother sat back down. "As Jacob and Charlene take their vows today, we are privileged to witness the joyous love of a new family--a family that will be nourished and nurtured through the devotion of two separate individuals, growing together through the common bonds of love." he said. This needs to go fast. I want her to be mine already. Jeez! "The vows you are about to exchange, will serve as a verbal representation of the non-verbal emotions that are as real as any thing that can be seen, heard or touched. For it is not the words that you will speak today that will bond you together as one---but the strength of the love and commitment found deep within your souls." he said as he brought us closer. I couldn't stop smiling. This may very well be the best moment of my life. "Jacob, would you do us the honor of going first?" he asked. I nodded my head, biting my lip in eagerness. I faced Bonita. I took a deep breath "Charlene..ever since I met you my life has changed for the better. Even with all we've been through, and all the mistakes I've made, we're still here. And that's because we're meant to be. You've grown so much from when we were teenagers. Your, beautiful, funny and you you have the biggest heart any person could have. Your everything that a man could ask for. Your my heart, Charlene. it beats everyday because I get to see and be with you. I told you I would keep my promise, and I did just that. I promised you I wouldn't hurt you, and now I'm taking it to a whole other level" I took a soft pause, and wiped her face. She was crying out of happiness. Eventually I continued. "I promise to love, protect and be there for you through everything in life. Nothing will stop me from that. I love you, Charlene, for the rest of my natural born life." I said. I just poured my heart out to her, just like that day I made her that promise. I heard 'awww's' and sweet comment from the audiences. I smiled at the atmosphere I felt in the room. "Charlene?" the pastor asked. She looked at me, and switched the position of our hands. She rubbed them with her thumb. "Jacob, you already know how much I love and appreciate you. You saved my life, for christ sake. You protected me in ways that I never thought were possible. You taught me that I'm more then what tell me. You taught me how to be confident, and you taught me to think I was beautiful. And now I believe it because of you. Honestly, I doubt that I would be alive if it wasn't for you. You finally made me feel loved, cared for and special. You make me the way I am. I've never met a more persistent person in my life, but you always made me feel wanted. Your my everything. My roc, my heart, my soul. I promise to never leave you, and I'll never ever hate you. Every time you pop into my head, my heart grows happy. I love you, papi. And I will never stop." she said. I stared at her, in amazement. Each and every word she said sounded so genuine, so honest. She reached up to my face and and wiped my tears with her fingers. She looked at me deep in the eyes. "I love you." she whispered. I just wanna kiss her right now, but I have to wait. I looked towards the audience. Some were wiping tears, holding babies and what not. Her mom and my mom were holding hands, as they watched. I loved that. "At this time I would need you guys to take hands once more." he said giving us hand gestures. We did as told. "Jacob, do you take Charlene to be you lawfully wedded wife? Your partner in crime and your one true love. Will you cherish her friendship and love her today, tomorrow and forever? Will you trust and honor her, laugh with her and cry with her? Will you be faithful through good times and bad, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?" he asked softly. I turned to faced her and kissed her hands. "I do." I said. He faced Bonita. "Charlene, do you take Jacob as you lawfully wedded husband?your partner in life and your one true love? Will you cherish his friendship and love him today, tomorrow and forever? Will you trust and honor him, laugh with him and cry with him? Will you be faithful through good times and bad, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?" he asked her. She looked at me and smiled. "I do." she said softly. Almost there. Just a little while longer, then I can kiss her. He smiled. "By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife." he said as he rose his hands up. He looked at me,knowing I was eager. "You may now kiss the bride." he said. I let go of her hands as we both leaned closer and closer. I put both my hands on her face, as she wrapped her arms around my waist. Our lips met, and I felt something different. A good different. This is the first kiss we have as husband and wife and I'm loving it. I heard people cheering and whooping as we continued kissed. "Get some!" I heard someone say. That was definitely Rayon. Dummy. I heard our Mothers scream in happiness and awe as I glided my tongue in her mouth deepening the kiss. After about a little while we both pulled apart. I looked her deep in the eyes as she did mine. We then faced the people, they were all cheering as we held hands. "Ladies and gentleman, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Perez!" he exclaimed as raised his hands up. We began walking down the isle together. I watched all my family members clap happiness. It's done. She's mine, forever, now. Everybody followed us as we walked outside hand in hand. As we walked they threw rice our way. Charlene smiled and waved at everyone. She blew a kiss to her mother, that warmed my heart. They're a lot closer now. I just wanted to burst out in happy tears with what just happened. I just got married to Charlene. My bonita. We waved to everybody as our limo drove away. We were on our way to the reception. We sat there closer then ever. My arm was around her should and her arm was around my stomach area. I looked down at her and smiled. "I told you." I said as I played with her fail. "Told me what?" she said as she played with my tie. "I told you one day I would marry you. And you thought I was bluffing." I said proud that i kept my word. She laughed at my "Whatever, papi" she said playing with my still curly hair. I smiled and leaned closer towards her. "Your mine, now. Forever. " I said as I ran my fingers over her still chubby cheek. She smiled revealing her dimple. That thing has gotten deeper over the years, and I love it. She raised her head up from my shoulder and stared at me. "You know what this means right?" she asked a little playfully scared.I furrowed my eyebrows. "No, what?" I asked tilting my head to the right. "Never mind." she said shaking her head. "No c'mon tell me." I said as I slightly shook her shoulder. "You'll fine out soon enough." she said shaking her head and chuckling. What the hell is she talking about? I shrugged. She said I'll find out later so it's whatever. "Hey, papi." she asked. "Yes, love?" I answered putting my hand on her thigh. "Where are we going for our..honeymoon." she asked. I never told her because I wanted it to be a surprise. I smirked at her. "You'll find out soon enough." I said mimicking her. She playfully rolled her eyes, looking out the window. I kept my eyes locked on her face. She's all mine. Charlene Perez, I think it sounds adorable. I can't wait to see her face when we get to our honeymoon. Wait a second...honeymoon. Ohhh, that's what she was talking about. I smirked to myself. My eyes traveled all around her. I almost forgot. We're married now, and she said she would wait til she's married. I guess I get to have her now. See? I'm not the only one who thinks about it. She wants me just as much as I want her. I licked my lips and scooted closer to her. I leaned down and gave her soft kisses on her shoulder. I could feel the chill go though her body. It's so cute how she still gets chill from my touch, but who am I kidding. I still do too. "Papi, what are you doing?" she asked as I kept kissing her. "mmm nothing." I said innocently. I pushed myself against her, hovering over her. "So that's what you were talking about before, huh?" I asked seductively, putting my hands up her dress. Even as grown-ups we still tease each other, but it's a lot worse now. I've wanted her for so long. But, if she doesn't wanna do it, it's fine with me. I won't force her, just tease her a lot worse, that's all. "You really wanna start with me now?" she said as she bit her lips. It's still my weakness. "Bonita, I think your forgetting something." I said smirking. She furrowed her eyebrows "What's that?" she asked. "Where married now, so that means that you can't tease me anymore, and I could rip that dress off you right now if I wanted to." I said in my husky voice that she loves. She stayed quiet, her breathed got heavy. Ahh, just like old times. "With all that teasing you used to do? Your gonna get it when we get there." I sexually snarled at her. "Well then I guess we'll see, then" she said smirking. I bent down and kissed her neck. "I guess we will." i said staring her down.
To be continued...
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