Only The Goode Spy Forever

Chapter 2: The Wedding

   Macey McHenry really did plan the most beautiful wedding. It was at the Gallagher Academy. It was early June.

    I studied myself in the mirror. Macey had just finished my hair and makeup. My ivory dress was classy, a tight fit with a beautiful diamond belt. Simple, yet gorgeous. My hair was done in a bun with a diamond clip.

    "How are you feeling, Cammie?" Mom asked. I could lie to her. Spies lie all the time, yet today I knew she would see right through me.

   "I'm terrified," I answered honestly.

   "Geez, Cam, this has only been 12 years in the making. What do you think is going to happen? I doubt Zach is one to back out," Macey interrupted, rolling her eyes.

   "He'd be bloody stupid to do that," Bex added. I smiled. I was glad my best friends were with me.

   I took a deep breath as Abby walked through the doors and announced "showtime."

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     I clung to Mr. Solomon's arm. It was harder than I intended, but I was nervous.

     "You look beautiful Ms. Morgan," Joe assured me. "Your father would be so proud." I blinked the tears out of my eyes.

      I was clinging to Joe's arm so tight. I was more nervous than I had ever been. Even more nervous than when an international terrorist group was trying to kidnap me. Joe and I turned and walked through the arch that was decorated with flowers. We were stepping on a long white carpet. I saw the heads of my friends turn as they all stood up. My heart raced, I wasn't even sure if I was breathing. Here comes the bride began to play.

       I looked to the front of the aisle. I locked eyes with Zach, his mouth dropped. I saw his eyes begin to glisten. Townsend patted him on the back. Zach quickly recovered and gave me his famous grin. He looked perfect. Without a doubt.

       We made it to the front of the aisle. Joe kissed me on the cheek and placed my hands in Zach's.

      "You look beautiful, Gallagher Girl," Zach whispered. I smiled and stared into his eyes.

     "We are gathered here today to witness the union of Zachary James Goode and Cameron Ann Morgan," the director of the CIA began. That's right, the director of the CIA was performing our wedding, by his request.

      I know that he said more. I honestly can't remember any of it, I was too busy watching Zach.

    "The bride and groom have decided to write their own vows," he continued. I grabbed the paper I had written my vows on. My hands were shaking. My voice shook as I began.

    "Zachary James Goode, from the moment I saw you at the National Mall you took my breath away. I remember how distracting you were to me. I remember how I was hungry, and how you offered me M & M's. I had thought you were chivalrous. You were supposed to be tailing me that day. You were the tail that I couldn't shake loose, and haven't shaken since. The thing that I love about you the most is your selflessness. You have always put yourself before me. I promise to try to master your same selfless nature. I promise to protect you and love you for as long as I live. I will never forget the day in the tombs where you told me to run. I remember the look on your face as you aimed a gun at the explosives and mouthed goodbye. That face will forever haunt me. Not because you should have died, but because I left you. I almost lost my soulmate that day, and when I knew you were alive, I knew that I never wanted to lose you again. I know that you have always had an internal struggle to figure out if you are good or if you have the same darkness in you as your mother. I stand here today as a witness of the answer. You are not evil. You are my best friend and the love of my life. You are my hero," I said, my voice was cracking and the tears were running down my face. I saw tears in Zach's eyes as he began.

      "Cameron Ann Morgan, you are the girl that is never seen. You are the chameleon. When I learned that you were the chameleon I thought that was the stupidest thing ever. I didn't know how a girl as beautiful as you could go unseen. From the day that I met you I have always been drawn to you. At first I convinced myself that I was drawn to you because you were the girl that my mother was chasing. Seeing you run towards a group of terrorists because you thought they were chasing your friend was my turning point. I knew I was drawn to you because of your loyalty. I have never met a girl more loyal than you. All I ever wanted to do sophomore year was break down your walls. I made that my most important mission. When you finally began to let your walls down, I realized that mine were being let down too. The thing I love most about you is your ability to see the good in everyone. You were the only person in my life who really saw me. When you looked at me you didn't see my mother, all you saw was me. You are among the very small group of special people who's hearts are truly pure. I promise to always protect you and to be the man that you deserve. I promise to try and be a good father to your children. I know that at 18 I swore I was never having kids. I realize now that I have to have children so that there are more people like you in this world. I promise to love you and only you until I take my dying breath. Thank you, Gallagher Girl, for showing me a love that I never knew existed," Zach finished. That was the first time I had ever seen Zach Goode shed a tear. He regained his composure moments after.

       I could hardly hear what the director said next. I was crying too hard. We said our I do's and I felt Zach dip me the same way that he had done sophomore year in the foyer. We kissed and I heard our director say "introducing Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Goode".

       Zach pulled me up and I looked into his eyes. He was smirking his famous smirk.

      "Like I said, Gallagher Girl, I always finish what I start."