Chapter 56: chapter 56

  After one hell of a Bachelor party in Las Vegas, we all were ready to leave the place. While packing our clothes in the hotel room, Chris asked me, "So, you asked him?""Umm...you think it's the best place?""Why not? Just go and ask him. I'll take care of the packing"."Okay," I pecked kiss to him and came out.I stopped before Jamie's room and knocked on the door. After a few seconds, Mac opened it, "Ana, come in" he smiled.I went inside, "Umm...Jamie is here?""Yeah, In-shower. Sit down, he'll be out in any minute".I sat on the bed, Mac poured orange juice for me, "Did you see Jake and Alex?" He asked."I didn't. What happened?""They are drunk as hell. I swear they can't even get out of the bed for a day"."Oh! God! How the hell we are going to pack them?"He chuckled, "I told them to slow down, but they didn't. Well, I couldn't blame, they both stood up by a lesbian woman"."What?" I got surprised."They both competed to  impress that girl whole night until she revealed the news".I spit out the juice laughing, "Seriously! They did that. God! They are idiots"."Yeah, right" he laughed."Umm...How is Aaron holding on? I tried to talk with him about the break-up. But he is not ready".He pressed his lips together, "He is sad and recovering. How is Henna?""I talked to her. She is also healing and trying to move on. They've been such good friends. I don't know what pushed them to take this decision. Now, they two couldn't even stand near to each other"."Their ego, they two have a bigger ego"."We should do something, they should sort out their differences"."Yeah, we should"."What you guys should?" Jamie came out wearing a bathrobe, "Ana, why are you here? To steal my boyfriend?"I rolled my eyes, "I came to ask you for a favor"."What is it?""Come and sit near me" I patted the bed next to me."Oh! Wow! Are you gonna propose to me?" He teased.I stared at him, "Have you finished your trash talks?""Sorry" he apologized, "Go on".I exhaled, "You know, I always made Daddy jokes about you"."Oh...not again! I'm not falling for this trap. This should be stopped" he stood up to leave."No...No...I'm not here to make it again. I'm here to say" I pulled him down, "I want you to give me away at the wedding".I read his face, he was shocked and surprised, "What?"I sighed and tucked my hair behind, "Jamie! You know that I don't have a family. But you and your parents always made me feel like your family member. I can't even think of anyone besides you for this one. So...will you give me away at my wedding?"His voice broke, "Re...Really? You are not kidding?"I shook my head smiling, "No, I'm not"."Omg! Ana! I'm...Omg! It's such a pleasure" he hugged me excitedly, "So, I'm really your father?""Ugh...now I can hear how you heard. Hereafter, no more Daddy jokes"."Ana...I'm...I'm...really happy to do this. I'll give you away. I love you" he squealed in joy."Me too, Jamie. Me too".We heard the door unlocking, Nyra came inside gasping for air, "Quick! Come and help. Jake is vomiting all over the room".Six months later,      After a lot of discussion and arrangements, we finally came to a decision. We are getting married in The fig house. My friends helped me a lot with this.When we came out as a couple in public, there was much appreciation than criticism. But some Crazy fans of Chris felt heartbroken when they came to know that he is settling down.Kevin gave us his blessings and were really happy for us. Mike and he became best brothers and they overcame their differences.Finally, we made Aaron and Henna talk with each other. They settled their differences. Now, they are doing good as friends.Chuck became best man of Chris. Aaron, Mac, Jake, and Alex became his groomsmen. Jason became his ring bearer.Henna became my bridesmaid and Nyra my ring bearer.We decided to keep the wedding subtle. So, we decided to invite only the important persons in our lives.Now, I'm standing in front of a large mirror wearing my white sleeveless Appliques netted long train dress. My bridesmaids were wearing Purple gowns.Jamie knocked on the door, Nyra opened it.Jamie came inside wearing a blue tuxedo. He looked at me, "Wow! Ana! You are stunning"."Really?""You are mind-blowing! Don't let anything doubt you"."Thanks".He kissed my head, "Okay. My Mom said that you should need to have something traditional" he took a box out of my pocket, "It's her earrings"."Oh! Jamie! These are beautiful" I thanked it from the bottom of my heart.Henna helped me to wear it."Now, you are a perfect bride," Jamie said with love, "You ready?" He asked showing his arms.I intervened mine and smiled, "Let's do this".Nyra and Henna wished me and went ahead leaving Me and Jamie alone."Your Grandpa, if he were here he would be so proud" he pressed my hands gently."Thanks" I kissed his cheek."Ok, shall we?"I nodded. We started to walk slowly. After passing our room, I got cold feet. My heart started to run like a rabbit. Am I making the right decision? Am I?When the guest stood up and smiled at me, I became more nervous and clenched Jamie's hand tightly, "Ouch!" He moaned."So sorry"."Relax! You gonna be okay".My legs spun and had to take a large deep breath to ensure I'm okay. After passing them, we finally stopped before him. I raised my head to see him, he stood there smiling, that was a confident smile.Now all of my doubts and anxiety flew out of the window. He was wearing a black tuxedo which fitted his perfect body. His black hair has been combed over and parted sideways. His clean shaved face showed his perfect diamond jawline. His green eyes were glowing to see me in this dress. That made me smile, I became confident.His sweet pink lips called my name, "Ana Thomas".That ran electricity through my skin.His sharp straight nose inhaled a breath and he stretched out his hands to ask me.Jamie replied, "Take care of her"."I will" he nodded.I gave my hands to him. It was warm and rubbed my knuckles gently. That made me relax my jumping heart.We both stood opposite to each other in front of the Priest. He started to say the wedding vows. But all I could concentrate on was his face and those lovely eyes showing love for me.I came back to my sense, when the priest called his name, "Christopher Mike Rovan, Do you have your wedding vow?"He took out a paper from his pocket and started crying.10 Minutes before,     I stood before the guests in my black tuxedo. They were all eyeing me and the entrance.I stood uneasily and shifted my weight one foot to another. Jason sensed it and came near me, "What are you doing?""I'm...I'm...nervous, Jason" I wiped my mouth."It's okay. Take a deep breath"."I think it won't work"."Ssh...you gonna be okay. Look they are coming" he pointed at the entrance. The wedding theme started to play in the background. Flower girl came throwing flowers, I became more tense. Oh! God! I'm gonna get a panic attack.Followed by it, Henna and Nyra came smiling in their purple dress. No! No! I'm not gonna do this.Then she came, my angel holding Jamie in her hands. Guest stood up seeing her, I felt my stomach knotting up. Oh boy! Oh boy! She is beautiful...she was wearing a sleeveless long netted dress and hair is been turned into a low updo bun with her bangs falling on her forehead. I bit my tongue not to cry seeing her. I should leave from here...I should not do this.That's when I saw that, she is nervous than me. She lowered her head and clenched Jamie's hand firmly. No...No...I should not run away. I should be confident for her. I cannot include more anxiety in her. So, I made a brave face, smiling at her, and raised my chest inhaling air.I love her, I love her so much than anything in the world. So, I can do it. When she stopped near me, I called her name softly and calmly as I could, "Ana Thomas".She raised her head and smiled at me. That boosted my confidence, my hands voluntarily reached for her. Jamie handed her over to me.Jamie replied, "Take care of her".How can I not? She is my life. I'll never make her to regret for choosing me. She is gonna love her life with me."I will" I nodded.She gave her hands to me. We both stood facing each other. Now, I sensed she is more relaxed than before and looked at me with love.We both looked into each other and forgot our surroundings. We came back to realization only when the priest called my name, "Christopher Mike Rovan, Do you have your wedding vows?"I nodded and took the note out of my coat pocket. I tried to read, but when I realized how beautiful she is and how many struggles we faced to reach here and how she changed my life, drops of tears fell out of my eyes for her.