I'm starting my freshman year of college. I'm told I will be roommates with Ashtyn Black. It turns out the college made a mistake and now we have to adjust to living with the opposite gender.
I was never really good at talking to guys. I was a shy...
It's been six months since I've had the twins. Me and Ash have been doing great other than always being exhausted. We both decided to finish college online and by doing that we were able to graduate in half the time. We graduated last month.
The twins have been easy babies. They don't cry too much and they sleep through most of the night. They only wake up once now and that's to be fed. Addie loves the twins. She always wants to help give them baths and feed them. It's sweet to watch her with them.
As for Janet, they think the boat went into a storm and didn't make it out. I hated to find that out but Ash and I stayed strong for Addie.
Yesterday we flew out to Texas with all of our family and friends. Today is mine and Ashs wedding. We decided to have a country wedding on the farm. My parents had tents set up for the reception and string lights strung everywhere.
They bought folding white chairs to set up in front of the alter. My dad made the alter out of vines and logs. He wrapped them in white lace with pixie lights. The scene was beautiful.
"Hurry up Nikki. We have to get you in your dress." Kayley yelled at me. She was my maid of honor.
Reagan and Mel were my bridesmaids and Kayley was the maid of honor. Ash had Josh and Luke as his groomsmen. He couldn't pick between them so he picked both. Addie was going to be the flower girl. Reagan was going to walk down the isle and pull a wagon that held the twins. In the middle of then would be the rings so technically the twins would be the ring barrier.
All of the girls were now ready. We were all in the dresses. My dress was a light peach color at the bottom and it flowed up into a white lace. I fell in love with it.
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It was almost time to walk down the isle and to say I was nervous was an understatement. I felt like I could puke from all of the nerves. "Are you ready Nicole." I heard my dad say on the other side of the door. Its now or never.
Here's to marrying the love of my life and the father of my kids. I took in a deep breath and opened the door. My dad looped his arm with mine and we stood in line. It was Addie going first, then Reagan pulling the twins, my bridesmaids and the groomsmen, and lastly my dad and I.
Everyone made there way down the isle and was standing near the alter. It was finally my turn. All heads turned to look at me. They followed me as we walked down to where ash was standing. Ash started tearing up and I did as well. My dad handed me off to Ash and took his seat next to my mom.
"We are gathered here today to watch Ashton Black and Nicole Winters become one." The Pasteur spoke. I lost track of his words. I stared into Ash's eyes and it felt like nothing was going on around us until he called out Ash's name. "Ashton, your vows."
"Right, Sorry." He turned back to me and grabbed my hands. "Ever since I first saw you, when you walked into that dorm room, you were perfect. I remember that day as yesterday. You didn't want to room with me since I was a guy but you had no choice. I helped you bring in your boxes and I couldn't help but see you as more perfect when I saw you and your truck. You seemed like such a sweet and innocent nerdy girl but you turned out to be so much more.
We grew closer as time went by. You was always there and willing to help me. We made that small mistake but if it wasn't for that mistake we probably wouldn't be where we are today and we definitely wouldn't have our amazing boys and Addie. I love you so much Nicole. I love everything about you and nothing could make me stop loving you. I promise to love and protect you for as long as we both shall live." He finished and I had tears pouring down my face.
It was now my turn to say my vowels. "Ash, when I walked into the dorm and came face to face with you I couldn't help but think, wow he's hot. I wanted to act strong around you but you were so persistent. You were always there to help me even when I didn't want help. We wanted the same things for the future so we clicked. We went everywhere with each other since we had the same schedule. We've had our fights but we always came back stronger. You blessed me with our beautiful twins and little Addie. I thank you so much for everything you do for me and have given me. I love you with all my heart and that will never stop. I promise to always be by your side as we grow old together. I'll be your shoulder to lean on and person to hold. Forever and always." I finished my vows.
"It is now time to exchange the rings." The Pasteur spoke. "Ashton, repeat after me; I, Ashton Black, take thee, Nicole Winters to be my lawfully wedded wife. I take you just as you are and in every form you may ever be. You are the light in my life and the beat in my heart. I promise to tend to your weakness just as I applaud your strengths. I promise to reach for your hand when I am lost. I promise to show you, day in and day out, that you are my everything. On this day, I give you my heart." Ash repeated it back to me.
"Now Nicole, repeat after me; I, Nicole Winters, take thee, Ashton Black, to be my lawfully wedded husband. I take you just as you are and in every form you may ever be. You are the light in my life and the beat in my heart. I promise to tend to your weakness just as I applaud your strengths. I promise to reach for your hand when I am lost. I promise to show you, day in and day out, that you are my everything. On this day, I give you my heart." I repeated it all back.
"It's now time for the rings." He grabbed the rings and handed them to me and ash. "Do you Nicole Winters, take Ashton Black to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"I do." I say and Ash slides the ring on my finger.
"Do you Ashton Black, take Nicole Winters to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do." I slid the ring on Ash's hand.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." Ash grabbed my face and put his lips on mine. We kissed with so much love. The crowd erupted in clapping and cheers.
We went towards the tents and had our first dance as husband and wife. We ate cake and ash smeared it on my cheek so I did the same to him. We had a great time celebrating with our family.
"You guys should head off. The plane leaves in three hours." My dad walked over with Alex on his hip. They agreed to watch Addie and the twins while Ash and I went on our honeymoon in Venice.
"Okay, bye dad. Thank you for watching them. We will see you in a week." I hugged him and the rest of my family. We said bye to everyone else and made our way to the airport. Tomorrow we'd be in Venice. This is all a dream come true.
