August~ In less that an hour Alexis would be walking down the aisle to Ned, who would be waiting for her with his dimpled smile. They would exchange their vows of undying love for each other and then be pronounced man and wife. When they started planning the wedding they had decided to have a very small wedding, due to what happened last time. The guest list consisted of Brooke Lynn, the flower girl, Chloe, the maid of honor, Nik, who would walk Alexis down the aisle, Emily, because she always believed in them and Lila, because Ned wanted to invite his grandmother. The rest of their friends and family had understood and would join them later at the wedding reception. They thought that this idea would help to calm Alexis' nerves. Everything was set; it was going to be the most beautiful ceremony. Alexis was in the backroom thinking of the ceremony and becoming Mrs. Ned Ashton when her thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. "Alexis can I come in?" Came Chloe's cheery, warm voice. "Come on in Chloe." Chloe walked in and stared at her best friend in her simple, but lovely wedding dress, Chloe had designed it just for Alexis. "You look beautiful. You have to be the most beautiful bride I have ever seen." "Have you seen Ned yet today?" Alexis asked ignoring the compliment. "He is out front with Brooke Lynn." Chloe answered looking at her friend who looked absolutely terrified. "Are you alright? Can I get you anything?" "A brown paper page. Wait! No, I am fine. I'm going to marry the man that I love. I am going to be fine." Alexis said taking deep breaths and sipping on a glass of water. "Okay. I knew you two would work things out and end up together. All my hard work paid off." Chloe said as she headed for the door. "Wait." Alexis said grabbing Chloe's hand. "Thank you Chloe, you are a true best friend. You always believed in us and never gave up, even when we did." Chloe smiled at her friend and said, "You don't have to thank me, it makes me happy to see you so happy. You are going to make your make-up run if you start to cry so I am going to leave and let you finish getting ready. You are going to live out your fairy tale Alexis and nobody deserves it more than you do." With that Chloe squeezed Alexis' hand and left the room. As Chloe walked out front she found Ned sitting in one of the pews. "Where is Brooke Lynn?" Chloe asked as she joined Ned. "Oh. She went with Emily to pick up grandmother. Have you seen Alexis yet today?" "Yes I did. She is doing well. She looks beautiful." Chloe said smiling. "I can't wait to marry her Chloe. I love her so much. Thank you for always believing in us." Ned said as he fumbled with his tie. "Alexis already thanked me and like I told her, you don't have to. It makes me happy to finally see you two together. Anyways you two finally worked things out for yourselves. I had nothing to do with it." "I guess you are right," Ned said smiling. "We are going to make it Chloe. If a couple can make it through everything we have, they can do anything." "You are so right Ned. Love conquers all." Chloe said fixing Ned's tie. Just then Emily, Brooke Lynn, Lila, and Nik walked in. They were all saying their hellos when the priest walked in. "Excuse me Mr. Ashton, but it is that time. Where is the bride?" "She is in the backroom, I'll go get her." Ned said. "Wait!" Chloe yelled, "It's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding. "I'll go and get her." Nik said as he headed toward the back of the church. "Alexis can I come in? It is time to start. Nik asked knocking on the door. "Yeah." Nik walked in and looked at his aunt who was standing in front of a full-length mirror. "Wow! You look great." Alexis turned around smiling and said, "Let's go before I get sick." Nik stood at the back of the church with Alexis as Brooke Lynn and Chloe started down the aisle. As Alexis waited for her music to start she reminded herself that all she had to do was keep looking at Ned and she would be fine. The music started and the doors opened. Ned was at the front smiling when he got the first glimpse of his bride as she started down the aisle. She looked beautiful in her dress. In just a little while she would be his wife. As Alexis walked down the aisle she never let her eyes move from Ned. She was afraid if she did she might get nervous and bolt again. Finally, the music stopped and she found herself right beside Ned. She had made it, she was almost Mrs. Ned Ashton. "Dearly beloved we are gathered here today." The priest started |
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