Don't Stop Believin Book 2 to Believe

Thirteen

The morning of the wedding dawned with my soon to be wife feeling sick .They'd started her on pills to help combat the cancer but all they seemed to do was make her sick.

I hated the helpless feeling I got watching the love of my life try to act as if everything was okay when deep down I knew at this moment it wasn't .I could only hope that it would be . 

I watched as she dressed Jordanna in a tiny gown that matched hers even down to the tiny diamongs that lined the bottom of the dress.

We decided to forgo the traditional time apart before the wedding simply because we'd spent enough time away from each other and the c word makes you reevaluate your life

I worried Jordanna would lose her mama at a young age I worried I would have to finish raising our children alone but today wasn't time for such worries

Shaking my negative thoughts away I watched as my bride appeared before me dressed in an off white lacy silk floor length halter style gown.

"You look beautiful my love "

Steph blushed as she listened to my rambling compliments

"You look pretty sexy too Mr K "

I felt myself flush with her compliments

"It's a reflection of you my love "

I led her to the car I'd hired to take us to the venue

Once we arrived I took in the job the staff had done

We'd opted for an outdoor wedding thankfully the weather had cooperated

The area set up for the ceremony was lined with chairs in front of a large arbor adorned with blue and crème colored balloons .At the end of each aisle of chairs there were small bouquets of white tipped with blue roses tied to the back of the end chair.

With all the plants surrounding the area it looked like an oversized garden

Much like the one my grandmother had taken care of while I was growing up.

Steph disappeared with Tiffany and some of the other women of the family so I was left to admire nature's beauty on my own .

Chris approached me not long after his mother disappeared

"Jordan take care of my mom please "

I felt a lump form in my throat. I knew what he meant but my mind immediately went to fixing her cancer and I hoped I could fulfill my promise to him and his sister to always make sure their mother would be okay. I'd do everything in my power to ensure that her health came first. Our life was just beginning I couldn't lose her now .

Time passed quicker then I expected and I was being tapped on my shoulder by my son DJ

"Dad you all set ?"

I nodded as we stood at the altar

Dj left me to stand with my brother as he went back to Steph

We'd decided that our eldest children would walk her down the aisle to me while Tiffany carried Jordanna

Just as my brother shook my hand I watched as Tiffany carry her sister with a small basket of rose petals

Smiling I felt myself relax as Steph along with our sons came into view

My father was performing the ceremony and I felt him touch my shoulder as I watched my bride make her way to me.

"Welcome family and friends Stephanie and Jordan are honored that you are here to celebrate this day with them."

I slipped her hand in mine not caring if it was time yet

My father chuckled as he watched me squeeze her hand

"They have gone non traditional for this entire ceremony so I will now let them speak their vows to one another "I heard my father say as I watched Steph take a slip of paper from her bouquet

"Jordan you came into my life at a time I never expected.I didn't even think you were serious .I thought I'd meet you and just be content with that but somehow you showed me that I was worthy of love again despite being widowed with two kids .You showed me yourself ,let me into your world without hesitation despite me being a fan.In my wildest dreams my inner adolescent dreamed of being with you but in my adult reality I had many doubts which you squashed before I could even comprehend them. You showed me that it was okay to love again and that you would return it ten fold. I give myself to you today in front of everyone that we hold dear.I give myself to you in sickness ,health ,for richer or poorer in good times and especially in all trials because we've been tested already and continually come out stronger then we were before "

I wiped a tear from her cheek as I blew out a breath

"Stephanie I love you Ive loved you before I knew you or at least the idea of you.We've both been through trials in this life before we met and I believe together we will come out stronger together. I give myself to you today with all that I have and all that I am.You showed me what unconditional love is which I honestly didn't realize what it is until you .You love me for all of me including my own hang ups and insecurities You accept me for who I am you don't take any crap from me and I promise you I will take care of you and your heart now that you let me into your world .I promise to be there in sickness and health , for richer or poorer and in times of trial. We can make it through any trial as long as we're together "

My father asked the boys for the rings as each one handed us the other's ring

No words were needed as I slipped the diamond band onto Steph's finger as she did the same

"I now pronounce you husband and wife...."I heard my father's words but all I could see was my bride

Pulling Steph into my arms I kissed her deeply to cheers from our family and friends