Code of Silence

Untitled Part 25

FIVE YEARS AGO - THE WEDDING

Felicity looked at herself in the mirror for the hundredth time. She loved her dress but was so nervous she kept questioning how she looked. She smiled as her mother walked in with her veil, and stopped, her eyes filling with tears.

"Oh baby! You look beautiful!", her mother said.

Felicity smiled at her and seeing the look in her mother's eyes she was reassured. She gently took her veil and placed it on the table before taking her Mom's hands and giving her a loving smile. "You look beautiful. I am so glad you are here." She hugged her tight, as Lyla poked her head in the door.

"You have two minutes Felicity.", she said with a grin. She looked at her best friend. "Oh Felicity! Oliver is not going to know what hit him." Felicity smiled at Lyla before she turned back to the mirror. Her mother placed her veil on her head and Felicity felt for the first time like she was the most beautiful woman in the world. She could not believe she was marrying Oliver. The last 5 months had been wonderful. She knew their relationship had moved fast, but it felt right marrying him. They were meant to be together and she could not wait to be his wife.

She walked with Lyla and her mother to the door of the church, and stood as they listened to the music. Lyla gave her a kiss on her cheek before she moved to walk down ahead of Felicity. Soon Felicity heard the music change and her mother opened the door for them to walk through. There were no guests. Just Lyla, Diggle, Moira, Thea, her mother and the priest, and that was ok with Felicity because all she saw when she walked through the door was him. He looked breathtakingly handsome in his tux and Felicity's breath caught in her throat at the look in his eyes.

Oliver tried not to fidget as Lyla walked down the aisle. She looked beautiful and he turned and gave John a smile as she passed. John's eyes were solely on her. Oliver glanced back at the door as he heard the music change and when the door opened and she stepped through his heart nearly stopped. She was absolutely breathtaking. As she glided down the aisle, her mother at her side, his eyes never left her.

Donna stopped at the end of the aisle, and leaning over, she gave Oliver a kiss on the cheek before she handed her daughter's hand to him. He looked mesmerized as he looked at Felicity and they only had eyes for each other. As the priest started the ceremony Felicity gripped his hand tight, and when it was time for the vows, she looked at him in wonder as he started to speak.

"Felicity! There were so many things I wanted to say today. So many things I wanted you to know. But as I saw you walking toward me just now it all left my head. I love you so very much. You are the other part of me, and I look forward to spending the rest of my life with you." His words were short but so very heartfelt, and Felicity felt tears in her eyes as she looked at the love in his.

"Oliver! For the longest time I lived my life wondering if I would ever find someone who would love me unconditionally, with no strings. Someone that would never hurt me, but would cherish me and would end up being my other half. That person is you. I am so very lucky to have found you, and the fact that you love me amazes me every day. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you Lev!"

Oliver smiled at her as the priest had them exchange rings and then he was announcing them man and wife. Oliver grinned as he pulled her close and kissed her softly at first. But Felicity was not having it. She deepened the kiss and Oliver groaned as they parted to the sound of clapping hands. Lyla, John, Moira, Thea and Donna surrounded them and Oliver winked at her before they turned and accepted the hugs from their friends and family.

Oliver pulled Felicity to the side and smiled at her. "I had Raisa come by and pack you some clothes because we are about to leave for our honeymoon. I thought we could take the Queen's Lady to Thailand." Felicity looked at him in surprise. She knew they were going to take a honeymoon at some point, but she never expected them to be leaving so soon. She laughed and hugged him tightly. Having him to herself for the next few weeks on a boat sounded heavenly and she kissed him before they turned to let their family know. Thea grinned as she took Felicity's hand. "Come on Sis. I have your clothes to change into in your dressing room."