I've Missed You | CHONI |

Chapter 29

'Okay everyone can I have your attention' the mister said 'the other bride has arrived so can we all get in place please'. Sweet Pea and Fangs pulled Toni in for a quick hug before taking their seats. Jughead was quietening Carter down as he keep shouting 'wheres Cheryl'. Toni stood at the altar waiting for her fiancé. She was already getting emotional and she hadn't even seen Cheryl yet. She bounced on her feet trying to get her nerves under control as the gentle music started playing letting Toni know Cheryl would soon be by her side.

Veronica and Betty were the first to walk down the isle and they did so arm in arm with the biggest smiles on their faces. Veronica could see how nervous Toni was and she sent her a sneaky wink with a nod, telling her it was okay. They took their seats at the front with everyone now waiting in anticipation for Cheryl. The music changed to the traditional bride chorus. Toni held her breath as everyone stood. After what felt like forever Toni finally got a glimpse of Cheryl, her heart instantly melting as she saw her arm in arm with her brother. With every step closer Cheryl got Toni had to remind herself to breath. A single tear ran down Toni's face but she quickly tried to wipe it away. When Cheryl made eye contact with Toni she smiled the brightest smile, she looked calm and collected on the outside but Toni could see straight through her. She was really nervous.

After what felt like the longest walk of her life Cheryl was finally stood next to the love of her life. Jason kissed his sister on the cheek and winked at Toni before going to his seat. 'You look beautiful' Cheryl whispered. 'Not as beautiful as you baby' Toni smiled. Both their eyes filled with happy tears. 'Please can everyone take their seat so we may begin' the minister asked. Everyone quickly sat down, emotion was thick in the air.

'We are gathered here today to witness the marriage of Toni and Cheryl. You are here to witness this commitment they make to one another, to offer your love and support to this union, and to allow Toni and Cheryl to start their married life together surrounded by the people most important to them'.
'Marriage is perhaps the greatest and most challenging adventure of human relationships. No ceremony can create your marriage; only you can do that through love and patience; through dedication and perseverance; through talking and listening, helping and supporting and believing in each other; through tenderness and laughter; through learning to forgive, learning to appreciate your differences, and by learning to make the important things matter, and to let go of the rest. What this ceremony can do is to witness and affirm the choice you make to stand together as lifemates and partners'.
'It is time to say your vows to one another. But before you do that, I ask you to remember that love—which is rooted in faith, trust, and acceptance—will be the foundation of an abiding and deepening relationship. No other ties are more tender, no other vows more sacred than those you now assume. If you are able to keep the vows you take here today, not because of any religious or civic law, but out of a desire to love and be loved by another person fully, without limitation, then your life will have joy and the home you establish will be a place in which you both will find the direction of your growth, your freedom, and your responsibility. Please now read the vows you have written for each other'.

'Cheryl the first day I met you I wanted you, although you tried to avoid me as much as you could, I managed to worm my way in throughout our week of detention' everyone let out a little chuckle but Cheryls eyes were stuck on Toni like no one was around as she spoke 'we've had rough times but that made us stronger and fate brought us back together. I've never loved anyone the way I love you, you are so beautiful, authentic and your heart is filled with love. You make me want to be a better person and everyday I feel lucky that I get to spend every day of my life with you by my side supporting and loving me. I promise to protect you and support you for the rest of our lives and above all I promise to give you my love freely and unconditionally. I love you Cheryl'.

Cheryl tried to clear her throat as tears fell from her eyes she took hold of Toni's hand. She locked eyes with Toni as she began to speak.

'Toni you intrigued me the moment you stepped into Pops diner all those years ago and although my first words to you were less than kind, it was my way of talking to you. I was in a dark place at that time and after we got to know each other you soon became the light that guided me. Our relationship hasn't always been the easiest and we've made it through some hard times. But we did it and I don't regret any of it because that's what got us to this point in our life's today. You're the most selfless person I know and you always put other people before yourself. You are kind and loving and everything I could have ever dreamed for in a partner. I promise to be there for you throughout our life's, trust you and love you unconditionally. I love you Toni'.

Everyone was crying now as they watched to couple say their vows to each other. The minister spoke again.

'So without further ado do you, Toni Topaz, take this woman to be your wedded wife? To love and to cherish as long as you both shall live?'.

'I do' Toni smiled.

'And do you, Cheryl Marjorie Blossom, take this woman to be your wedded wife? To love and to cherish as long as you both shall live?'

'I do' Cheryl smiled.

'May I have the rings, please?' Fangs stood up giving the minister the rings before finding his seat again. 'Please repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a daily reminder of my love for you'.

'I give you this ring, as a daily reminder of my love for you' Cheryl and Toni said at the same time. Toni first sliding the ring onto Cheryls finger followed by Cheryl doing the same.

'By the power of your love and commitment, and the power vested in me, I now pronounce you wife and wife! You may kiss each other!' The minister shouted.

Toni grabbed a hold of Cheryls face kissing her with every emotion she was feeling in the very moment. Their friends cheered as they pulled apart. 'I love you Mrs Topaz-Blossom' Toni whispered. 'And I love you Mrs Topaz-Blossom'. They joined hands and walked back down the isle as their friends clapped and cheered not a dry eye to been seen. They made their way to the room they were staying in for five minutes together before the dinner started.