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Chapter 19

Sebastian's POV - One year and half later

                We were going out tonight to celebrate the fact that Via finished her residency and was now a fellow surgeon. I was so proud of her. My girlfriend, love of my life, was now officially a surgeon. Not only she was a surgeon, but she immediately got a job at the hospital she had worked at when we first met, meaning that she would be moving to New York in a few weeks. But, that wasn't the best thing. No, the best part was that I was gonna propose to her.

            I got to the fancy Italian restaurant I had made reservations at. Via would be a little late because she was working her last official shift at Johns Hopkins. Five minutes later she arrived. She was wearing a white silk blouse and black pants, along with black peep toes. As soon as I saw her, I ran to her and gave her a big hug. She wrapped her arms around me and I felt in heaven. She lifted her head from my chest and kissed me. I didn't want to let go, but I had to. I had better plans for tonight.

             We were about to order dessert when I decided it was time to pop the question.

 "Via?", I said getting off my chair.

 "Yes? What's going on? Why are you getting up?"

 "You know I love you, right?"

 "Yeah..." 

"Then will you answer a question?", I said kneeling down.

 "Seb..."

 "Olivia Grace Reeves, will you marry me and become Mrs. Olivia Grace Reeves Stan?"

 "I- I- Yesssss!!!" 

              I stand up and pull her by the waist as she wraps her arms around my neck. I look into her eyes and say:

 "I love you, more than I can say. I never thought I'd be so lucky as to meet someone like you. But I did, and you're here with me now. You've just made me the happiest man alive."

 "I love you too, Sebba. It took me a while to realize it, but I now know that you are the love of my life. I have never felt for anybody else what I feel for you. And I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you." She kisses me and I gladly respond by deepening the kiss. Everyone around us cheers.

Via's POV - One year later

            I'M GONNA GET MARRIED TODAY! It's been a year since Seb proposed, but it had seemed like way more. I just couldn't believe that the day had finally arrived. As I was looking myself in the mirror, my parents step into the room. The bridesmaids take the cue and leave. 

"Via... my little girl all grown up. I can't believe that the little round baby I carried in my arms all those years ago is now getting married. And I'm so proud to be walking you down the aisle.", my dad says. 

"Me too. It touches me that you asked me to walk you down the aisle too.", says my step-father. 

"Papi, of course you're gonna walk me down the aisle! You gave me a mom and two amazing siblings and for that I'm forever grateful. And Mami, you helped fill a hole in my life. Altough I wish my mother were here with me, I'm glad you're here. I love very much, Mami." 

"Yo también, hija." 

                  We hear a knock on the door.

 "Come in.", I say. It's Cami.

 "Guys, it's time."

 "I'M GETTING MARRIED!!!"

 "Yes you are." 

"Cami, have you seen Seb? How is he?" 

"He was crying when I saw him. He told me he couldn't wait to see you and become Mr. and Mrs. Stan in front of everybody."

 "Neither can I..." 

               I gave one last glance at the mirror as Ms. Reeves and headed downstairs to a room where I would wait until it was my turn to walk the aisle.

         Finally I was walking down the aisle. The look on Seb's face made me melt inside. I had never seen him smile that way and his tears only made his eyes shine even more. He loved me, and I loved him back. After a some very nice words, it was finally time for the 'I do's'. Seb took my ring and said his vows. They were beautiful. Then it was my turn. After saying our vows and putting on the rings, the moment finally arrived. "I now declare you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." Seb grabbed me by the waist and kissed me like there was no tomorrow. I wrapped my arms around his neck, knowing then and there that I was the happiest and luckiest woman alive.

 "Ladies and gentlemen, I now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Stan." 

               Everybody cheered. We smiled at each other and headed down the aisle, involved by a beautiful Hawaiian sunset.

Sebastian's POV - A few hours later

              After a very beautiful ceremony and party, Via and I finally made it to the hotel. Not as Sebastian and Olivia, but as Mr. and Mrs. Stan. We headed to our room and were greeted with a beautiful suite with an magnificent view. We had already showered at the house before coming to the hotel, so we were ready for the night ahead of us.

       I was sitting on the bed, appreciating the view, waiting for her to leave the bathroom, when I felt a hand on my shoulder. Via, my wife, had changed into a short, black camisole dress. She was beautiful, as usual. I stood up and wrapped my arms around her waist.

 "I'm nervous, Seb."

 "Don't be..." 

             I looked into her eyes and kissed her. She responded and I slowly started lowering the straps of her dress. I took her hands and motioned for her to unbutton my shirt. Once she was done, I threw it on the floor. She took my hand and lay on the bed. I got on the bed besides her and kissed her again. Our legs intertwined and I rolled over on top of her. I interlocked my fingers with hers and held her hands above her head. I gazed into her eyes and then started kissing her neck. It felt good. She responded by running one of her hands up and down my back and the other one through my hair.