Total pages in book: 115
Estimated words: 109608 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 548(@200wpm)___ 438(@250wpm)___ 365(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 109608 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 548(@200wpm)___ 438(@250wpm)___ 365(@300wpm)
I walk my mom down the aisle, passing Nurse Belinda seated on the third row next to Brady and right behind my family. Flying Belinda in to attend felt like the right thing to do. She played such a big role in our lives that neither Tuesday nor myself could imagine a ceremony without her being there. I then take my position at the altar.
Since it’s only family and very few friends in attendance, we have the wedding party seated so they can enjoy the ceremony as well.
Intimate.
Magical.
And us.
I couldn’t ask for more than this stunning scenery.
The music changes, and Tuesday appears at the end of the aisle. She’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. She always has been.
Wearing a dress that complements her so well, fitting at the top and then flowing over her hips, the softer hue is stunning against her skin, the style befitting the château and surrounding groves. She’s gorgeous with her hair up in the back while strands fall gracefully around her face. Flanked by her parents, she meets my eyes, and in that exchange, I see a life full of laughter and light, kids and love. I see a future that I never envisioned having before. All because of her.
I’m the luckiest fucking bastard ever.
Our eyes don’t leave each other’s as she walks to me, handing off her bouquet, and taking my hands. I like that her makeup looks natural, and she looks like herself. “You’re so beautiful.”
“Thank you,” she whispers, a blush creeping across her chest and higher to her cheeks.
We opt to say a few words beyond the traditional vows we’ve exchanged. Looking into her eyes, I say, “There are no accidents in life, and I have no doubt that destiny had a hand in bringing us together. From the moment we met, you left your mark on every part of my life and opened my eyes to what happiness is. I changed who I am. Not for you but because of you. You taught me what love is and how to love life again. I love you so much, and I promise to be a partner deserving of you.” Running the pad of my thumb over her knuckles, I continue, “Céline Vivienne means heavenly life. That’s what you’ve given me. That’s what we’ll share moving forward as one forever. It’s your name and who you are, but you’ll always be my Tuesday.”
Allison hands her a tissue and then waits as she dabs the corners of each eye before handing it back to her. I never want to see my girl cry, but these tears are filled with joy, marking the beginning of the happiest years of our lives.
She takes a breath and looks me in the eyes. “You once told me that you never saw me coming. I never saw you coming either, Loch Westcott, and then you were my whole life—my savior, my friend, a support, my hero, and now my husband. I don’t know in what lifetime I did something so right that I get to spend this one with you, but I’ll be grateful every day for this chance. I vow to love you through your worst days and cherish the good ones we share. I love you so much.”
All the love in the universe is captured in her eyes, along with the sun, moon, and stars above, as she stares into mine, and then says, “I will never regret that complex coffee order because it gave me the opportunity to meet you. And babe, you did not disappoint.”
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