Letters Written in White by Kathryn Perez

Author:Kathryn Perez [Perez, Kathryn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Letters Written in White
Published: 2015-11-30T05:00:00+00:00

My heart was racing. I could barely get enough air into my lungs. My hands were gripping the bouquet of lilies tightly as my father stood confidently by my side. I looked up at the man I never connected with all my life. On this day I saw something I’d never seen in his eyes before: pride. He was proud to stand with me. My heart swelled and I exhaled. Forgiveness is the most difficult thing, but it’s also the most freeing. I squeezed his arm and he gave me a reassuring nod.

Grayson and I decided our wedding wouldn’t be traditional. Our lives had been everything but traditional, so we figured we’d follow suit on this day as well. I wouldn’t be walking down the aisle to the wedding march. We chose a song that fit how we felt about committing ourselves to each other until death do us part.

My father looked down at me and smiled. “It’s time. Ready?”

“More ready than I’ve ever been in my life.”

“Chariots of Fire” by Vangelis played and I took the first step to my forever. A trail of white and red rose petals led to the ornately decorated arbor. It was a small wedding with a group of our closest friends and family. We didn’t have groomsmen and bridesmaids. My mother was waiting for us along with Grayson and the priest. She had the ring. It was early evening and there were small white lights covering all of the surrounding trees. Large white lanterns with flickering candles inside lined the seating area. The large arbor crafted from vines and natural wood had countless white roses and beautiful greenery on it. At the center of the arbor was the love of my life. His simple white shirt and dark denim jeans were perfect. We both decided we didn’t want to do the traditional wedding attire either. We just wanted to keep it simple. He looked up, flashing those eyes at me…magnetic, deep baby blues. He had eyes that preempted you to dream and hope his every dream and hope. Grayson had eyes full of promises I just knew he’d never break. I wanted to dive into those oceans of blue and submerge myself completely, bathing in him and never coming up for air. Only a couple more steps and I’d be there, to my happily ever after.

One step.

Two steps.

His eyes moved from my face down the simple scoop-neck white dress and then back to my eyes. The corners of his perfect mouth crooked up, and he smiled wide until it reached his eyes. He was glowing with happiness. So was I. My father unhooked his arm from mine and took my hand. He then leaned down, placing a kiss on my cheek before placing my hand in Grayson’s.

“Take good care of her, son.”

Grayson nodded proudly. “I will.”

The priest began with a prayer and I took a deep breath. Grayson squeezed my hand and I squeezed back. He knew I was nervous, and I know he was too even though he’d never show it.

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