Is this destiny?

Sarah and Aiden didn't hear a word of what Mr. Price said until it was time for the rings.

Sarah turned to Mr. Price and raised her hand slightly, indicating that she has something to say. "Can I go first?"

Sarah's question made Aiden arch his handsome eyebrow in surprise. Normally, the groom will go first, but it seems that Sarah has something on her mind.

Steve handed her the black ring with black stones and Sarah held it in her hand for a second before telling Mr. Price: "I know what to say."

Mr. Price nodded in understanding. This is the part where Mr. Price starts saying the lines: "With this ring... I take you as my wedded husband…", and she repeats while putting the ring on Aiden's left ring finger. But it is not unusual that people use their own vows. It makes the ceremony more personal. At the end, it is their wedding and the only thing which is mandatory (from the point of law) is that they sign the documentation. 

Sarah smiled at Aiden's surprised expression. He is her planning guy who always thinks of everything and it's not often that she gets to surprise him. 

She licked her lips nervously and looked him in the eyes. Sarah was not sure how long she was lost in his gaze before she started speaking and slowly sliding the black ring toward the base of his left ring finger: "Aiden, my love… it didn't take long for me to know that you are the one for me because you are the only one who makes the world fade every time our eyes meet. You are the only one who understands me, sometimes better than I understand myself. Your voice is the only one with the power to reach me no matter where I am. I am honored that you choose me to spend your life with and with this ring I pledge myself to you, and only you, to share dreams, hopes, good and bad times... to fight for what we have and never give up on us... to stay by your side and create and expand our family until we grow old together, and for whatever comes after that. I don't expect that our life will be perfect, but I want you to know that I would rather cry with you than laugh with anyone else. I love you."

Sarah didn't plan to say any vows, she didn't have any ready. But Aiden did so much to make this perfect while thinking about her, and the emotions inside her swelled creating the overwhelming need to pour her heart out and let him know how much he means to her… and it ended up as Sarah's vows.

Aiden barely breathed while staring at Sarah unblinkingly with his lips curved into a gentle smile. He didn't expect this. She surprised him and exceeded his expectations, like always. She is amazing like that.

Aiden didn't prepare vows thinking that Sarah will not have any (because he made their wedding as a surprise) and he didn't want to put her in a position where he has vows and she doesn't. But now that she said it first, he has a lot he wants to tell her as well… in front of their friends and family. 

Aiden took the black ring with green gemstones from Steve and confirmed to Mr. Price that he will say his own vows as well.

As soon as the second ring was in Aiden's hand, both the band on his ring finger and the one in his palm turned white. Aiden glanced at Sarah and was happy to see her gazing at the rings with a big smile on her face.

"They are beautiful. Thank you.", Sarah whispered only for Aiden to hear and the way she looked at the rings told him that she really likes them.

He slowly slid the ring on Sarah's left ring finger while his eyes didn't leave Sarah's. He cleared his throat briefly before speaking: "Sarah, my love… every day I wake up grateful that you are in my life. You accept me even at my darkest. More than once I was lost, and your presence brought me back. Only by your side I feel at peace and only with you I feel complete. I am honored that you choose me to spend your life with and with this ring I pledge myself to you, and only you, to stand by your side through any storms that lie ahead of us, to support any dream you have, to create many beautiful memories which we will remember as we sit on the porch with heads full of gray hairs while watching our grandkids play. From this day onward, if you cry, I will do my best to ensure those are tears of joy. I love you, Sarah Hill. I love you now, and I will love you until the end of time."

Sarah's eyes were full of tears (the happy ones) and Sarah got on her toes while Aiden leaned toward Sarah and no matter how many times Mr. Price cleared his throat, he was unable to stop this kiss from happening.

Sarah felt Aiden's lips on hers and his grip on her waist intensified and she laced her fingers into his hair and the world disappeared completely as their flavors mixed. The only thing she was aware of is Aiden and how much she loves him. He is absolutely perfect and now… he is hers.

Aiden held Sarah's waist firmly while enjoying her scent and that sweet taste which stirs him to the point of madness with desire to possess her completely. The only thing preventing Aiden from pinning Sarah right there on that meadow is that he is faintly aware of the people around them. He can't wait for next few hours to pass so that they can go and enjoy their wedding night. Because Sarah is perfect and now… she is his.

"Uhm… I pronounce you husband and wife…", Mr. Price said awkwardly over giggles and whistles from the audience.

Mr. Price sighed when he realized that Sarah and Aiden are not paying attention to him, not even a little bit. "I would say that you can kiss the bride, but you are already doing it."

Mr. Price's words made everyone burst into laugh… Everyone except for Sarah and Aiden who were still kissing.

The kiss was gentle and sweet yet intense, and both Sarah and Aiden disappeared in the flames of their love ignited by that kiss which allowed pieces of their souls to melt into one another, like a gentle whisper which confirmed that they are meant to be together.

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