Only You (Second Chances Series Book 1)

The big day...

I can't believe our wedding day is already here. The guys are at Andrew's getting ready and all of us girls are at mine and Oliver's house. My hair is done and I'm doing the final touches on my make-up, then it's time for my dress.

I absolutely love my dress. It's perfect for our backyard wedding. It has a long sleeve lace bodice with a plunging back and deep V in the front. The bottom is chiffon and flows beautifully when I walk. So far I haven't gained a lot of weight but this dress is great for hiding what I have. My hair is down in some intricate design that I would never be able to do myself. Thank god for my hair dresser.

Since it's fall we went with earthy colors for the bridesmaid gowns, men's suits and the flowers. The girls all look beautiful in their rust colored stretchy velvet full length gowns with plunging necklines. My sister, Rose, is my matron of honor. Millie, Kate, Emma and Olivers sister, Abby, are my bridesmaids.

The men will all be in dark grey suits with black vests and rust colored ties. Chris is Ollie's best man. Andrew, Hunter and Noah are his groomsmen, along with Leo, an old coworker and best friend from Chicago.

I saw Andrew's backyard earlier and it looks like a fairy tale. They put up a clear tent so we'll still be able to see the night sky. All the trees around his yard are covered in white lights and there are lights hanging in the tent. The tables are wood and filled with lots greenery and candles. Theres a dance floor right in the center that I'm sure will get a lot of use.

I finally put my dress on and there are tears. Everyone gets misty eyed but my mom is flat out crying.

"You look beautiful baby girl. I'm so happy for you and Oliver. You both deserve all the happiness in the world."

"Thank you mom. I love you."

"I love you too."

Julia comes in the room. "Excuse me ladies. The guest are all seated and the gentleman are in place. Are you all ready?"

"More than ready." I answer.

We make our way across the street and into Andrews house. The men are all lined up ready to walk the girls down the aisle. My dad sees me for the first time when I walk in the door.

There are tears in his eyes when he hugs me. "You look absolutely beautiful baby girl." He kisses my forehead and I put my arm through his while we wait our turn.

They have the backdoor open to the backyard. First down the aisle is Emma and Leo, then Abby and Andrew, followed by Millie and Hunter, then Kate and Noah. Rose and Chris are next and they're walking Milo down the aisle. He's our ring bearer. The doors are closed until they've made it down the aisle, then the wedding March starts and the doors are open. My dad and I walk through the doors and I see Oliver. That's all I see. He looks more handsome than I thought humanly possible. A big smile spreads across his face when he sees me and I smile in return. Once down the aisle my dad kisses my cheek and shakes Ollie's hand.

"Take good care of her son."

"Always."

I had my flowers to Rose and take Ollie's hands, I see he has tears in his eyes as he whispers to me. "Lily, you take my breath away."

I smile as the minister starts. When it comes time for our vows Oliver goes first.

"Lilian Marie Michaels I have loved since before I really knew what love was. I loved you through our teenage years, I loved you those seven years we were apart and I fell even more in love with you when you walked back into my life just over five months ago. I can't believe that on my first night back in town I ran into you. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this fiesty little brunette threatening to separate a man from his family jewels. I knew in that moment that it was going to be me and you always and forever. We've had a lot to overcome and I just want to say that I admire and respect the hell out of you. You are the strongest person I know and I am eternally grateful that I get to be your husband. I will show you love, appreciation and respect every day of our lives. And I can't wait to raise our family together. I love Lily."