"A Perfect
Marriage
Is just two
Imperfect people
Who refuse to
Give Up
  On each other..."

1 week later
Maldives

Skyler

I was all ready with the preparations. I didn't want to wait anymore and it was not that hard to pull a wedding in a week also I had been preparing everything for a long. We were having a beach wedding. I planned everything with the help of others so everyone knew except him. Two days after our proposal we flew here. Since I planned out the wedding. Shane is going to plan our honeymoon. It's a surprise for me.

Shane

Skyler had already planned everything and after that surprise proposal, I came to know that she was planning this for days and everyone knew about it except me. I was surprised at how she planned everything without me knowing. I remember she was with me the entire time. She surprises me every time. I was in seventh heaven. I can finally call her my wife today. I can't describe all of this. After everything, we found our way together and I was glad we did.

Skyler

It is really happening. Yes, I am marrying Shane today. It wasn't a dream. It is all real. Being someone's first love may be great but to be their last love is beyond perfect. For me, Shane was my first and last. I never believed in love like those in fairytales and stories but here I am.

David

"Are you ready Skyler?"

Skyler

"Let's do this, Dad."
It is time when I am going to walk down the aisle the second time and with the same person. We were now on the way to the aisle. The sun was already setting and it added more glamour to the venue. Everyone stood up and as soon as we enter and I smiled. It was different for the first time. This time I am not sick and we don't have any crazy ex to interfere. Everything was so perfect. With the infinite orange, flamboyant pink sky and the setting sun and the big, fluffy white clouds adding a touch of ecstasy. The silent lapping of the waves along with the soft lyrical music the choir played was ethereal and how can I forget Shane standing at the end of the aisle. He was wearing a suit and a boutonniere that matched my corsage. I have seen him a suit but this was different. He was well-groomed. He had shaved and gelled his hair. I will punch him if he doesn't cry. We both have been waiting for this moment for so long. We went through so much that it was hard to believe it was really happening. I could see the tears that formed in his eyes. I controlled my tears. I don't wont to spoil my makeup which took hours. I couldn't stop smiling.

Shane

Everything was so perfect. It felt like a dream. I didn't want to blink fearing if I close my eyes, I will wake up and all of it will be gone. I was mesmerized by her beauty. This was not the first time I am seeing her in a wedding gown but its different. A warm breeze swirls around her sending her hair in all different directions and that wide smile on the face. She looked stunning. She looked like an angel sent from heaven. There was this wide smile which added more beauty to her face. After everything, we went through. Tears dwell up in my eyes as I saw her walking down the aisle with Dad. She was not only going to be my wife, but she is also going to be the mother of my child. Nine months later there will be a minibus and I can't wait. She couldn't stop smiling like me. They stop in front of me and I take a look at her. I had no words. When did I get so lucky to have Sky?

David

"Don't break her heart."

Shane

"I won't."
I hold her hand and whisper in her ear.
"You are the most beautiful bride I have ever met."
She blushes and we take a moment to look at each other. I wanted to capture this moment in my mind forever. Sure there was going to be a video but I can't take my eyes off her. All of it seemed like a dream and even if it is I never want to wake up.

Skyler

"Let's get married."
Uncle Austin was going to officiate our wedding and all our loved ones were here to see us getting married.No paparazzi or news reporter trying to click our photos. Just our Loved ones...

Austin

"Friends, we have been invited here today to share with Shane Smith and Skyler a very important moment in their lives. In the years they have been together, their love and understanding of each other have grown and matured, and how they decided to live their lives together as husband and wife. Shane, you can say your vows now.

Shane

I turn to Skyler and hold her hand. I take a deep breath. I practiced this a million times already yet somehow I couldn't get the words out of my mouth. Let's do this...
"No words can possibly express my feelings for you but here goes nothing. Our fates were intertwined the moment we met. It took me time to realize what a wonderful human being you are and I eventually fell in love with you. I know you are the only one I want to spend the rest of my life with. I vow to love you as you love me, through all hardships, darkness, and pain and reach for our joys, hopes, and always with honesty and faith. I promise to hold and keep, comfort, protect, and shelter you for the rest of my life. I am irrevocably in love with you and I can't wait to see what the future beholds us."

Austin

"Skyler..."

Skyler

"I don't know how I will top that. I have had a dark and painful past. I didn't believe in love yet I hoped that someday a prince will come and love me, fight for me and take care of me. I see my Prince in you. You are the one for me. I love annoying you and can't wait to annoy you and tease you for the rest of my life. You accepted me for who I am and I promise to love you for who you are. Our love is unique and to be cherished. To you, I promise my constant devotion and love Forever."

Shane

Then I slid the ring on her hand and she did to mine. Austin was reciting the rest of things and I was looking at Skyler, My wife.
"I do."

Skyler

We were looking into each other and now I couldn't control my tears anymore. This handsome, sweet, and caring man is now my husband.
"I do."

Austin

"I now pronounce you as Husband and Wife. You may kiss the bride."

Skyler

Everyone claps. With that, I exactly knew how Cinderella felt when she found her prince. I now had everything I would ever want. A loving family who always had my back.A loving husband and our child on its way. Shane came in closer and kissed me. Our first kiss as husband and wife. All of this felt like a dream and I don't have words to express my feelings. All these years I thought if I will ever be happy and now I am kissing the love of my life at our wedding. I am the happiest. I don't know if we have a word that says I am beyond the happiest.

Shane

I kissed her. It was exhilarating and different. We were now a married couple. A few years down the lane if anyone would have asked me where I see myself in the future. I never expected myself to get married to a kid. I would have laughed listening to all this settling down stuff but now. All of it changed when she stepped into my life now SHE IS MINE like I AM HERS.

David

"Welcome to our family officially."

Ava

"I am so happy. I can't stop my tears from flowing. My son is married and I have a daughter now."

Shane

"Try grandmother."

David

"What? We are going to be grandparents. Did you hear him, Ava?"

Skyler

"Yes, it's true."

Ava

"I am going to be a grandmother."

Skyler

Tyler and Taylor joined us.

Tyler

"And I am going to be Uncle. I will be the coolest uncle to this child."

Taylor

"Not possible when she has Fun Aunt Taylor."

Everyone laughs

Tyler

"The person who used to say I will never get married got married twice."

Shane

"Can you please not remind me of her today? She was a nightmare."

Skyler

"Yet your ex-wife."(laughs)

Taylor

"Finally we have someone who can convince Shane into anything."

Hailey

"That's true."

Shane

Skyler giggles and they all team up against me. It started already.
"Are you all ganging up against me?"

David

"Face it, Shane. We will go see the others."

Shane

"Sky tell them you are on my side."

Skyler

"I am sorry but I am on Tyler's side."

Shane

"Wow. You change sides so easily."

Hailey

"She is our favorite."

Skyler

"Can you blame me?"

Tyler

"Your friend Scarlet is cute. I will go talk to her. Thanks to Shane he sent me to flirt with her that day."

Hailey

"I have to go talk to Rainer."

Shane

"Yeah."

Skyler

"You both are made for each other. Talk to him."

Taylor

"Now that everyone is gone. I have to introduce you to my date."

Shane

"You have a date. Who is he?"

Taylor

"He is overreacting already and he hasn't met him yet. That's the reason why I don't let them meet boys I date. Skyler helps me."

Skyler

"Shane, calm down."

Taylor

"You know him already."

Noah

"Hello there."

Shane

"Noah. So you are dating Taylor."

Noah

"I found out later. I swear."

Shane

"I will beat you up in pieces if you ever hurt her or she has to shed even a tear because of you."

Noah

"Noted."

Skyler

"I am happy for you but I won't be able to save you from Shane in this. I kind of knew it."

Noah

"I never said anything."

Skyler

"It wasn't hard to guess. Taylor had broken her leg at the same time your friend did. Remember..."

Shane

"Now I get it. You knew and you didn't tell me."

Skyler

"And miss this reaction of yours."

Shane

"I can't believe this. Does Dad know?"

Taylor

"No, he doesn't. You are the first one to know. I wanted you to know first. I will tell him later today I promise. Bryon is here. I shall leave."

Noah

"See you later."

Bryon

"So you are married. Another strike off the list."

Skyler

"What list?"

Bryon

"Things I want to do before I die. Shane getting married one day topped the list. With you getting married I am the only one left who is single."

Skyler

"I have the perfect girl for you. She is my friend, Leslie.The girl by the musicians in red."

Bryon

"You are great."

Skyler

"A little tip, she loves shopping."

Shane

"You really are a matchmaker."

Skyler

"Of course. Uncle Allan and Aunt Silver are is on his way here."(Winks)

Silver

"You look so made for each other."

Shane

"Thank you, Silver."

Austin

"I can still remember when he was five at David and Ava's wedding."

Allan

"Kids grow up so fast."

Faith

"Congratulations to you too."

Silver

"You have him whipped. I love you already."

Austin

"Silver..."

Everyone laughs

Allan

"Its time for the dance.Faith..."

Silver

"I am not hearing a no. Come on now Austin."

Austin

"I suck at dancing."

Silver

"I suck too. Let's go."

Shane

"Can I have this dance, Mrs. Smith?"

Skyler

"Sure."

Shane

I pulled her close to me. I dig my nose close to her neck and smelt her citrus fruity perfume and she let out a chuckle. She placed her hand on my waist and the other was holding my hand. While we were looking into each other. Everything seemed to fade away. It was magical. The sun was already set and the night poured in. The sky was full of twinkling stars and the moonlight casting a reflection on her face. It cannot be explained in words. Our bodies swaying and twirling around in the music was natural. It was the best feeling. I said this a thousand times already that explains how happy I am. I can't believe she is my wife now.

Skyler

I smelt his cologne and aftershave which was my favorite which drives me crazy. It really seemed like a dream come true. I have people who love and care for me. This dance felt so natural. Everyone faded in. It was just us dancing under this moonlight. Time seemed to stop with him. I didn't want this moment to end. I wish we could be in this moment forever. I am the happiest woman in the world and he is the reason for my happiness. I know I have said it a thousand times already but its never enough. A message to all the other ladies out there Shane is married. This handsome man is my husband.

Shane

"And you are MY WORLD. I am all yours you know."

Skyler

"How can you? Never mind. I will learn it soon."
He comes in closer whispering something in my ear and the effect is still the same. It made my heart flutter and my toes tingle every time.

Shane

"You are pretty, beautiful, stubborn, and annoying I love you and I love this baby too."
She smiles, her dimples forming at the corner of her cheek and I kiss her.
"I am handsome."

Skyler

"I doubt that."

Shane

She said jokingly. We were talking while we were dancing.

Skyler

"I love to annoy you. You are not only handsome but also hot and sexy and sweet, caring, strong, and charming. I have said it a thousand times already."

Shane

"I am impressed. If that's the case you will just smile and say sweet things and I won't be angry at you anymore."

Skyler

"My charm. Tell me something I don't know."

Shane

"I don't feel bad as long as I see you smiling."

Skyler

"I forgot to mention childish."

Shane

"I will act as if I didn't hear that."
We were dancing when our attention was diverted to something else. It was Dad and he was yelling at the top of his voice. I swear everyone must have heard that and I know why.

David

"You are dating. Did you hear her, Ava? My little princess is dating..."

Shane

"I guess we will know when we have our child."

Skyler and Shane Laugh

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