I walked towards the altar with my elbow joined to my dad's. I was so nervous.
I felt like every step I took was like a ticking clock. Counting the time till my life ended.
Alex stood at the altar in a sky blue suit. If he was nervous just like me, he did his best to mask it. Finally we got to the altar and he stretched his palm to me. I did my best to let go of my dad and not clutch him tight.
Gently placing my palm in his, I climbed the two stair and stood opposite him. Thank goodness the veil covered my face.
The priest opened a book and started the procedures. Still keeping my face in Alex's direction, I ran my eyes over the guests. I saw my dad sitting with mom and Alex's parents. Then on the side Megan sat with her parents and elder brother, Joe. Seeing her gave me a little confidence. She smiled warmly at me though I knew she couldn't see me because of the veil.
I stared at Alex and could see impatience in his eyes. At least I wasn't the only one against this. I sighed and tried concentrating on the priest.
* * * * * * * * * *
" By the power invested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride" my heart skipped hearing that statement. It was done. I'm officially married. I'm now a married woman.
Alex took his hands up to my veil and pulled it upwards revealing my face. I could feel my cheeks go hot as he leaned close to me and kissed me. Scratch that. Brushed his lips over mine.
The guest stood up clapping. We turned walking down and my mum came scuttling towards me.....
*******
Alex
"Congrats man" my best friend, Jude said smiling wide and I glared at him. He laughed and poured himself a drink. I lifted my bottle of tequila and gulped down some of it.
" Hey, dude, you can't end up getting drunk on your wedding day. What would your bride think of you? Besides you need to stay up for your wedding night. It won't look good if she ends up doing all the work" Quentin, a friend from high school said arousing laughter from Jude.
I ignored him and kept the bottle. He was right anyway. I wouldn't want my dad getting angry. I tried ignoring the fact I just got married but could not. How could I when we were at the reception.
"So dude, where you taking her after this? I mean which of your houses would you be living in? " Quentin asked.
"My main house. I wouldn't want my dad to think I'm not serious about to the marriage. Me getting my rightful position in the company depends on this" I replied and Jude nodded.
I couldn't wait to get out of here. I ran my eyes round in search of Elaine and found her sitting on a table with a girl of her age. I turned back to Jude and tried bringing up any conversation. I just needed to free my mind.
*******
Elaine
"Hey, you don't have to feel bad. Try be positive. Everything would work out fine" Megan said where we sat at one side of the party.
I sighed. She sounded just like mom. Speaking of mom, I turned to see her walking towards me and beside her was Alex's mom--my mother in law--. They got to my table and smiled.
"What are you doing here? You should be with your husband. Remember it's your wedding and people can't wish you both separately" Alex's mom said.
"Yes com'on, and Megan you can come along with her since she seems nervous" my mom added then took hold of my hand.
I stood up and followed them with Megan walking beside me. I could tell she was both excited and scared going to sit at Alex's table. He sat with his friends. One a popular actor which I didn't really know his name and the other, Jude Kingston. A musician like Alex and I'm guessing also a close friend because of their many music collaborations.
We finally got to the table.
"Alex, how can you stay away from your bride at your own wedding" his mother asked him. He looked up at her and scoffed taking his eyes back to his phone.
She shook her head and nodded towards a chair and I sat down beside Alex. Megan sat beside me and my mom left along with Mrs Callaghan.
I turned back.
"Hi, I'm Quentin, congrats on your wedding" the other guy said stretching his hands towards me. I smiled and shook it.
"I'm Elaine, it's nice to meet you"
"It's my pleasure" he replied then turned to Megan.
"Hey pretty, what's the name?" he winked at her. Megan's face turned red immediately.
I shook Jude too then stared at Alex. He dropped his phone and lifted his head. Our eyes locked. I quickly averted my eyes.
"I'm Megan" Megan finally answered.
"Nice name" Jude said.
"Thanks"
"So, I heard you're still in college"Quentin asked.
"Yes" I replied.
"Well I guess Alex is lucky to have a young beautiful wife like you" Jude said.
It was my turn to blush. I really love compliments.
"Thanks" I replied in a low voice and they both chuckled. Alex just kept quiet.
"Com'on it's time to go" Alex spoke for the first time referring to me.
I stood up and noticed people already leaving.
"Bye"I told Jude and Quentin then hugged Megan.
" We'll talk later ok" she smiled at me.
"Yeah"
I followed Alex to a car and Mom and dad walked up to me. I hugged them both tightly trying to fight back the tears threatening to fall at any moment.
"It's ok, I'm always here ok"my mom said with tears.
"Ok" I replied proud at myself for controlling the tears. I just couldn't believe I was leaving so soon.
I hugged dad again before getting into the car with Alex. The driver started the car and soon we hit the road.
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