Stolen

16.

I woke up with a small hint of joy. Today I was getting married. To a man I didn't even love and really wasn't planning on loving. I needed to correct what had been broken. A family and plenty of hearts.

My mom and Stephanie's mom came in to wake me. Stephanie appeared through the door shortly after. She was more beautiful than ever. Her long brown hair was in a French braid with some of her hair into curls, the seashells glowed brightly in it, her lips were a beautiful pink, and her dressed hugged her hips and flowed behind her quite sexily.

She came in smiling asking was I ready. I said "Yes." quietly. "I brought the girls with me." That made me actually smiled. "I can't wait to see them in their little dresses!" I beamed. As the hours passed, my makeup was done, hair braided to the side with seashells attached, and so on. I can't believe how I went from looking like a moose to this angel-like figure.

"I'll get let everyone know you're ready." Stephanie said as she walked downstairs to make phone calls. I looked at myself in the mirror. My dress was beautiful along with me. Did I really want to commit my life to this man? No matter if I didn't love him, I was doing everyone and myself a favor.

Stephanie returned, "Let's go."
I followed behind her and rode to the beach. I saw the wedding from where we were. I had to admit, our moms really outdid themselves. I saw Dante in the front holding Jade & Natalie. I can't believe he came after all he said about Connor.

The music started. Stephanie walked down first looking like she was just born to do that. "Of course, she's a model" I reminded myself. All the other bridesmaids walked down as well. Everyone stood as it was my time to walk.

Stephanie's dad walked me down the aisle since my dad wouldn't have anything to do with me. Everyone smiled at me as I walked pass. I saw some crying. Connor was one of them. He looked quite handsome. Dante was sitting right in the front. Damn.

I looked at him as I got near to Connor. He smiled at me weakly. I didn't pay him any attention. I smiled vibrantly at the girls. He gave me away to Connor. The ceremony started.

We didn't have time to right vows but Connor did. I didn't write any down cause that would've been a waste of time. I didn't love this man. As he started, Natalie got down from Dante's lap. She crawled towards me. At first I thought she was going to Stephanie as she was behind me but she came to me.

I watched her while listening to Connor who seemed to be distracted by that too. He looked nervous. Dante didn't bother to get her. Natalie crawled right up to me.

"Mama" She said. I froze and gasped. I couldn't breathe. I thought I was hearing things. I looked back to Stephanie who looked quite shocked too. "Ma ma ma ma ma." Natalie said again. I stared at her in great shock as some people began to look worried.

"Excuse me, I'm sorry." Apologized Stephanie. She picked her up and gave her back to Dante which she gave him a scolding look. Connor continued. Justin brought the rings down as he stood behind Connor. I smiled at him. "By the power vested in me, I pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride." The pastor said.

Connor didn't waste time. He grabbed me and kissed me firmly but greedily. I snatched away gently as everyone claps. We were married.