Is this destiny?

Outside, next to the arch decorated in white roses…

Elanor is fixing Aiden's necktie (which was already perfect) under the watchful eye of Jeff. 

Steve and Felix and talking in whispers two steps away from them. They are confirming that all the drones are in place, recording every part of the event, and securing it so that they don't have unexpected… visitors. You can never be too careful.

Aiden has two drones following him and Sarah and recording everything since they left the hotel that morning. And when others joined, Felix released twenty drones for additional coverage.

Of course, there is a number of bodyguards securing the area, but Aiden didn't want to have too many. Other than the kids from the Cliffside Villa and personal bodyguards which arrived with the guests, there is a number of people from the White foundation and Jarred and Mathew brought their people as well. As much as Aiden said that he does not want to have too many people for security… they have a lot.

Felix is managing the drones (with Eve), so that Aiden and Sarah don't need to worry about that and they can focus on the important part: getting married.

Steve is helping Felix out with security and the drones and he knows all the functionality available, other than Eve.

Back to the groom…

Elanor paused her movements of fixing Aiden's necktie and gazed lovingly at her younger son. "I am overjoyed for you. I know that you and Sarah will have an amazing future together."

"Thanks mom.", Aiden smiled.

"Mom…", Jeff called. "Fix my necktie also."

Elanor's eyebrow arched. "Ask your wife."

Jeff was offended. "Why are you fixing his? This is discrimination!"

"What discrimination? Den-Den is about to get married and this is the last time I am doing this for him. Going forward, Sarah will do all these little things…", Elanor's voice drifted away.

As much as Aiden cringes when his mother calls him Den-Den, this time her voice was full of love. And is she about to cry?

"Mom, don't cry. This is a happy occasion.", Aiden reminded her.

Elanor sniffled. "I know. I am happy."

Aiden sighed. He will never understand why women cry when they are happy. Sarah can be confusing like this as well. Must be due to all the female-only hormones.

"You didn't cry when I was getting married.", Jeff grumbled.

Elanor turned to Jeff. "You always did the right thing. It was expected from you that you will do everything as required and on time, and…" Elanor paused her words when she saw that Aiden narrowed his eyes at her.

"Are you saying that I am NOT doing the right thing?", Aiden's low voice was a giveaway that he is angry.

Elanor sighed, unsure how to respond. This is Aiden's wedding, how did it end up escalating into a quarrel? And people are watching!

Oscar responded to Aiden instead of Elanor: "Son, are you going to deny that your behavior before meeting Sarah was… unstable?" Oscar saw that Aiden pursed his lips and has no intention of retort which means that Aiden got the message. Oscar continued: "As your parents, we know that you are smart and capable, and we hoped that you will have a bright future, but we were worried. Now that we see you with Sarah and how you became the man we knew you could be… we are happy. And proud."

Elanor looked at Aiden whose lips curved into a smile and she beamed at her husband. Oscar defused the situation… perfectly. No wonder she choose to marry him. He is amazing.

Aiden's attention moved to Stella who walked toward them in hurried steps.

"Sarah will be out any minute…", Stella said in a whisper and that jolted Elanor and Oscar to go and take their seats in the first row.

Aiden saw that Steve, Jeff and Felix stood in their spots on his right, opposite from Bridgette, JoAnna and Sophia.

Aiden took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a second before fixing his gaze at the opposite end of the white path, eagerly expecting to see his bride.

It is happening!

… 

As soon as Sarah walked out of the tent with Edward by her side, her gaze fell on the white carpet which marked her path toward Aiden.

Sarah observed that the carpet is speckled with flower petals. Red and pink ones… rose petals, by the looks of it.

Sarah realized that her heart is beating like crazy, and her legs are shaky, and she focused on her breathing and on not stumbling while chanting silently that at the end of this path is Aiden, waiting for her… and he will make her anxiety go away, as usually. He has that power.

Aiden looked down the path marked with the white carpet while anticipation made his heart pound against his chest like crazy. Sarah will emerge right there any minute now… any minute… 

He held his breath at the sight of Sarah walking toward him while holding Edward's hand. She is absolutely enchanting. He knew that the dress will fit her well, and that she will be stunning, but this is beyond his wildest imagination. 

Aiden can see that her gaze is lowered, and he wondered if she is anxious like he is. Probably. She always panics about the small things yet breezes through massive challenges like they are not a big deal. That is his Sarah. She is amazing like that.

Sarah moved slowly, one foot in front of another, following the beat of the music, next to her father while observing that at each side of the white path there are feet (in fancy shoes and sandals), pointing her way. And she knew that all those people are standing and looking at her. 

She squeezed Edward's hand and slowly lifted her gaze, meeting friendly faces which smiled at her: Ellie, Jasper, Haru, Nala, Emma, Charlie, Vincent, Ashley, Sean, Ryan, Allen, Julius, Mike, Tiffany, Mishi, Eliza…

Sarah realized that her anxiety is increasing and her whole body is trembling, and she is not sure if she is walking on the ground or floating. She told herself to calm down. This is what she wants, and all these people are her friends, and she can't fall apart in front of them, and in front of Aiden… not now. 

Sarah took a deep breath and looked up and observed the perfectly blue sky above breathtaking snowy mountain peaks. Below is the forest which is circling around the meadow full of wildflowers. 

It's almost like in her dream. The difference is that in her dream is just her walking toward Aiden without people and chairs and everything else they set up for this occasion. 

Her gaze followed the white path covered in flower petals, trying to find Aiden. 

She saw her sisters and Bridgette smiling her way and nudging each other. 

Under the flowery arch is an older man. It took a second for Sarah to recognize him as William Price, he is Aiden's godfather (and Jeff's), and he officiated Jeff's and JoAnna's wedding as well. Sarah didn't see him before entering the tent to get ready, but she probably missed many people due to her shock mixed with excitement.

Felix and Jeff stood next to Steve and Sarah's breath hitched when her sight landed on the painfully handsome Aiden who looked at her with eyes full of love and that devilish smile on his face which makes her heart leap from joy every time… even now. 

At the moment their eyes met, Aiden did his magic: she was unable to look away and everything disappeared. There were no people, no flower arc, no white carpet, no chairs, no music, it was just the two of them… exactly how she saw it in her dream. Even her anxiety disappeared… he has that power.

Her smile widened. Aiden made her dream come true… completely.

Aiden's pure white suit contrasts his black hair and eyes, and that combined with the confidence he projects makes him absolutely stunning. 

Only when she was ten steps away, Sarah realized that Aiden's necktie and the handkerchief peeking out of his left chest pocket are shimmering in tea green, just like the lace on her dress. Couple's outfits! Well, Ellie said that her dashing groom (aka Aiden) has outfits to match hers.

With every step closer to him, Sarah was getting deeper in the daze. How can a man be this attractive? And this is her man. 

Sarah was almost startled when they reached end of the path and she was in front of Aiden. When she saw this white path for the first time, she thought how it's very long, but it seems that it took no more than a second to traverse it.

Sarah remembered that JoAnna and Sophia told her how during their walk to the altar they reminisced the heartwarming moments from the relationship with their respective groom, but for Sarah that was not the case. She only stared at Aiden and thought how handsome he is… spacing out, unable to look away… grateful that Edward is holding her hand and guiding her, otherwise she would trip on her feet and star in her own funny video of wedding fails when she plunges face first into those flower petals on the ground.

Edward placed Sarah's hand in Aiden's with reluctance of a doting father. "I'm counting that you will take care of my precious angel."

Aiden responded with a nod while his eyes didn't leave Sarah's. "Don't worry Mr. Hill, I will not disappoint her."

Edward felt like giving a good whack at the back of Aiden's head. What kind of an answer is that? And he didn't even look at him! Edward snorted while thinking that this youngster has no respect. Didn't he tell Aiden (more than once) to call him 'dad'?

Stella stepped forward and tugged Edward's sleeve, reminding him to take his seat. Stella wondered, what is Edward thinking? Why is he still lingering? Does he have an intention of leaving Sarah to marry Aiden? Or is he thinking of joining in? He better not ruin this wedding! Mr. Price is waiting for Edward to leave so that he can start the ceremony!

JoAnna and Sophia snickered at the sight of Edward following Stella grumpily.

Guests took their seats in preparation to witness the wedding ceremony which is about to start any minute.

It is happening!

Sarah and Aiden didn't notice Edward or Stella or anyone else. They were lost in each other's gazes and both grinned to the point of their cheeks hurting.

Aiden slowly reached and lifted Sarah's veil over her face and placed it behind her head. He wants to see her beautiful smile and eyes full of love without any barriers (no matter how see-through it is).

JoAnna and Sophia stepped forward and swiftly adjusted the veil which Aiden carelessly released at Sarah's back. Everything needs to be picture-perfect!

"Hi…", Aiden whispered to Sarah.

"Hi…", she whispered back.

Aiden inched closer to Sarah. "You are stunning…"

"And so are you…"

Mr. Price cleared his throat, reminding them that the ceremony is starting, and they should behave. Why does it look like they are about to kiss?

"Dearly beloved…", Mr. Price made a pause so that everyone knows the event is starting before continuing: "We are gathered together to celebrate the special love between Sarah Hill and Aiden White, by joining them in marriage…"

Sarah is not sure at what point Aiden held her hands in his, but she felt his warmth seep through her fingers, and she was lost in his dark eyes which stirred with emotions.

Everyone who witnessed this scene, and their affectionate gazes locked on each other, could see how much Sarah and Aiden love one another. The two of them were there, but completely lost in the world of their own.

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