The lost son ~John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer

21. Be my wife

I was sweating so much that I kept constantly wiping my forehead. Everyone was sitting on white chairs and looking at me. Dad's smile was keeping me from running away. He was holding Johnny who was wearing a tiny bow and an adorable white shirt. He looked like a little gentleman. I smiled back and turned around. I felt like I was going to faint. I've loosen my tie a bit. Flea and Clara were standing right beside me and they were holding hands.

- Calm down.

Clara whispered to me.

What if Lilly has decided not to show up? The priest appeared and music started to play. She was already late. I began to worry. Then, I heard people gasping. I turned around and finally saw my fiancee. I couldn't believe my eyes.

Her dress was stunning. It was white, off-shoulder, showing her perfect cleavage and a bit of her left leg. She was wearing laced high heels. A veil was covering her face but I could see that her hair was curled and there were two little braids at the sides of her face. She was holding a bouquet made of white and pink roses. She was the most beautiful bride I've ever seen. I was barely standing. My heart wanted to jump out of my chest. Her dad lead her to me and whispered to me with tears in his eyes:

- Take good care of my daughter.

We sat down and listened to the priest's speech. We kept looking at each other and smiling. Then, it was time for the vow. I was supposed to repeat after the priest but I wasn't able to speak, I had a lump in my throat.

"I, Josh Adam Klinghoffer... Take you... Lilly Jones... for my... wife, to have and to hold from this day forward... For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until... Death do us part."

I managed to said with a difficulty, tears forming in my eyes. I was watching Lilly's expression and it made me even more moved.

Then, it was her turn.

"I, Lilly Jones, take you, Josh Adam Klinghoffer, for my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do us part."

She said slowly, also tearing up.

Flea came to us and handed us the rings. I slowly slid the wedding ring on her finger and she did the same to me.

"It is now my privilege to introduce to you for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Klinghoffer."

Said the priest and me and Lilly began our never-ending kiss. The guests started to throw flower petals at us. I could see her eyes shining with happiness, as well as mine. Everyone seemed moved. My dad was wiping his tears with a tissue, as well as my grandma and grandpa. It was indeed the best day of my life. I took her by the hand and we went down the pier straight to a white limo.

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We didn't speak a word on our way to the wedding hall. We were the first ones to appear. The reception was ready. Tables were covered with white clothes and decorated with white roses in vases. There was a big stage at the back and a huge dance floor next to it.

- You look so beautiful, Lilly...

- You too, Josh... I love you so much, I want to always be with you...

I couldn't respond because I've heard horns. The guests were already there.

- Congratulations, I'm so happy for you.

Said my dad, hugging us. He still had his cheeks wet from all of the tears.

Then, Lilly's parents handed us flowers and congratulated us. For an hour we were standing there and receiving hugs, kisses, flowers and gifts from everyone.