Patricia's Point Of View
Lace is incredibly itchy. Really, I feel like I want to crawl out of my own skin. But I had to admit I looked pretty good in my dress. I certainly fit the role as the blushing bride in my A-Line lace and taffeta halter gown. Yeah, I Patricia Veronica Williamson, was getting married. Even I'm still in shock.
It really was a surprise when Jerome and I started dating. The tough rebel girl and the sarcastic class-clown was not a picture perfect couple. Or at least's that's what everybody said. Love works in mysterious ways and all that other mumbo-jumbo. It really was a mystery to why Jerome and I started snogging at Nina and Fabian's getting together party when we were sixteen. Teenage hormone got out of hand and blossomed into true love. It's a heartwarming story I know.
Fiddling with my hair, I glared disdainfully at the mirror. Amber had insisted I take out my color highlights and it was driving me insane. Long, plain, red curls bored me. Why couldn't I at least throw in some purple? I turned around to face my three bridesmaids, placing my hand on my hip. Mara, Amber, and Nina looked great in shamrock chiffon cocktail dresses. They looked back at me expectedly, waiting for me to say something.
"Can I go get married now?"
"Come on love, smile big!" my father whispered in my ear. I was smiling, maybe he couldn't see it behind my veil. Yeah right, I snorted at the thought. My dad and I had a…strained relationship to say in the nicest way possible. I'm just glad because it isn't even as half as bad as Jerome's relationship with his dad.
"Whatever," I brushed off the comment as best as I could. Really, who did my dad think he was? He wasn't the boss of me! Not anymore at least.
He glared at me, gripping my arm tighter and whispered in my ear,
"Not here Patricia, lets go get you married so you can get the hell out of my life." His words couldn't hurt me anymore. Jerome was going to be better, my protector, my whole new life.
"Fine Daddy. Let's go." Little tears began to form, and it wasn't because of the emotional experience of getting married.
"Good," he whispered roughly in my ear as we lined up at the back at the processional. Alfie and Mara began to slowly walk outside into the flower garden followed by Amber and Mick and then Nina and Fabian. Walking as fast as possible my "father" and I began to go down the aisle. Happy tears replaced my sad ones as I took in the beautiful orchids, lilies, roses and other flowers I couldn't even begin to name that surrounded our friends and families. It was absolutely breathtaking, but the most breathtaking thing was my fiancée at the altar looking as strapping as he possibly could. My father released me from his death grip, grinning that fake loving grin he always did, and left to sit down before the priest even told him to.
"Um, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Jerome Vincent Clarke and Patricia Veronica Williamson. So let's start with the vows that each of them have taken the time to write," the priest spoke to everyone. Jerome began to speak, gazing at me lovingly the entire time.
"Today, I, Jerome Vincent Clarke, want to get married to you," he started, gaining laughs from our friends. "But I do not just want to be your husband, I want to be your protector, lover, and you best friend. Forever and always. So will you be my wife?" This earned even more tears to pour from my eyes. Jerome was the only one who could ever make me emotional and I always asked myself why. Why was I only comfortable when I was around him and why could my heart only belong to him? Was the answer love? All I knew was that I loved him and I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him as man and wife. God, I spend way to much time with Nina watching those American Nicholas Sparks movies.
"I will," Jerome smirked and winked at me. My tears stopped flowing as I began to recite my vows. "Today, I, Patricia Veronica Williamson, want to take you to be my everything. To love me as my husband forever and to keep my heart warm. I want you to protect me and to be in my heart from dawn to midnight forever. I want you to make me laugh and to keep the tears from spilling over. Will you marry me?" Those were probably the sappiest words that have ever come out of my mouth and every single one of them were true.
"I will," he smiled down at me happily as the priest announced the final words.
"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride!" Before Jerome had the chance I jumped up pulling his lips to mine and kissing him senseless. Maybe my guests were disgusted, but I didn't care, it was my wedding. Pulling away we turned away from our wedding party and walked happily down the aisle, now man and wife. Man and wife who would protect each other from harm and trust each other with our lives. Safe, happy, funny, lives filled with joy and hope.
AN/ Okay…I don't know if it's the best I've ever written but I tried to make it…different then the others. How do you feel about bad daddy? I don't know why I did that but I was inspired I guess. Tell me what you think about it because I don't know if I pulled it off. Patricia's kind of emotional in this. Maybe OCC but hey it's her wedding! And the writers haven't really dived that deep into Patricia. I happen to be upset with them right now for not putting in many Fabina moments and putting in those weird and nasty Joy and Patricia moments. Ick. Whatever, tell me what you think and leave lots of reviews!
TheTroopandGACFan- I'm glad Jerome was funny! I love when people start going off on personal stories! So have at it! I suck at spelling so I know how you feel!
Sparksfly16- I was thinking about them for a while but wow is that hard! I might do them next.
Written-in-hearts- I hope this was quick enough and I'm so excited you loved it!
AlaskianCity- Oh wow thanks! My teachers and stuff have told me that but it means so much more from people you don't know! Maybe because they don't have to be kind.
EClarefan4ever- Your review was fantastic again!
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Reid-and-Review-plzz- I'm exulted by the fact that you love it!
Icecreamlover267- Thanks for telling me! But I did look it up and all I can find was that they had some Wedding Breakfast or something. I'm still not sure. I'm glad that you loved it and though it was cute!
Purple389- It's great that you think these are great!
Fabina 4ever- Jerome makes me laugh all the time too! I'm really happy I portrayed Jerome as funny in that one!
Bebe098-Sweet as pie! That's an amazing compliment!
Shysinger101-You really think I'm on the mark? Thanks! Hey! I read on your profile you read KND stories so I have to plug this story that me and my friend wrote. I remember, do you? By Numbuh28and12! Review :p
Josephine M. Benson- Thanks soooooo much!
DaCupCakePhiles- Is this one better?
NicoletteMaySummers- Thanks for reviewing! I love your idea and I just might have to do that next! Poor Mick, he's all left out!