So this happened. I asked Louisa to become my wife tonight. I didn't think about it. It just came right from the bottom of my heart.
"But where will we find a minister tonight?"
"Well I think that we can find one here Clark"
While we were having lunch at the hotel's restaurant today, Louisa might hadn't notice but there was a minister eating lunch just a few tables away from us. All we had to do was to ask the reception if the minister was still in the hotel. So when I told that to Clark she said:
"I'll go and ask right now"
I watched her running through the door like a little girl so full of joy because she was about to become my wife. That is how much she loves me. And then ten minutes later she returned.
"Will..."
"What happened Clark?"
And behind her it was the minister.
"Meet father Christopher. I explained to him while we were coming upstairs. I met him at the reception coincidentally and he has no problem to marry us tonight. "
"Well father thank you so much. I know this is unexpected as Louisa must explained to you but we don't want to wait another day. We love each other so much"
"I wouldn't be prouder my son than I am now. Knowing I am marrying two people so in love with each other."
"Thank you father" I said and moved my wheelchair close to Clark as she put her hand on my cheek looking at me with so much love in her eyes. The exact same way I was looking at her.
"But I am leaving tonight due to a family emergency and as you can both realize, if you want to get married tonight , you will have to hurry. You have three hours approximately. ''
We started preparing ourselves. Louisa and I would get married in the hotel's little chapel. Louisa would wear a beautiful white dress and me a white suit we had luckily with us. As for the rings... well we were going to use two simple rings we were already wearing. The minister would bless them as wedding rings after all. We didn't have the time to buy anything and we didn't had to. All that mattered was that we were getting married. Finally.
As we were getting dressed, Lou sat on my lap.
"Will, this is the best night of my life."
"Mine too Clark. Mine too. You have no idea"
"You are very handsome in that suit Will"
"You are so beautiful Clark"
"Are you ready Will? For us to become husband and wife?"
"There's nothing to be ready for. I was born to be your husband Clark. "
"And I was born to be your wife Will."
And then I kissed her deeply.
So the time came. We went to the chapel with the two hotel employees and the minister waiting for us. And suddenly I heard:
"Wait for us"
Nathan yelled along with Treena. And then Louisa looked at me.
"Well I thought that we must have with us two people that support us and are close to us and love us. So I called them three hours ago while I was going to ask the reception about father Christopher. Nathan should be your best man and Treena should be my bridesmaid."
"Oh Clark these two employees are very kind but Nathan and Treena are family"
"Hello Will I am Treena we never had the chance to meet but I know why my sister loves you so much. You are a great man and I am really glad that we are here today."
"Thank you Treena I am really glad to meet you as well and you will be my sister from now on"
Louisa was so moved and Nathan said: "And what about me?"
"Well you know how important you are to us. You are our brother" Louisa said and I added: "Come on brother you and Treena have to get us married"
And so the minister popped in: "Are we ready?"
"Yes father" we added.
"Well in that case let's begin. We are gathered here today to witness the holy union between William Traynor and Louisa Clark as they decided to become husband and wife. May I have the rings please?
And suddenly we watched Nathan and Treena giving the minister two wedding rings.
"Well" Nathan said quietly. " We figured you didn't have time to buy any rings so we got in time into a jewellery store and bought these for you. As a gift for this day."
"If you please be quiet" the minister said.
So we began with our vows:
"Clark, from the first second I saw you, I loved you so much that it hurt me. Because I didn't know I could enjoy an epic love like ours in my condition. But now I know I can because I have you. And I want to be with you forever. So with this ring I promise you will always have me to love you, cherish you, honour you for the rest of our lives. I love you, I always have and I'll always will"
"Will I don't know how I was able to live before you. Before you my life was incomplete. Me before you...was nothing. You gave me joy, meaning and with this ring William Traynor I promise that you will always have me to love you, adore you, cherish you eternally. I love you Will now and forever."
"Do you William Traynor take Louisa Clark as your wife, promise to love her, honour her and cherish her in good and bad times, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live ? "
"Of course I do"
"And do you Louisa Clark take William Traynor as your husband , promise to love him, honour him and cherish him in good and bad times, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live? "
"I certainly do"
"Well then, by the power I was given by Lord, I know pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride"
And so I did. Clark sat on my lap and we kissed so deeply. Then Nathan and Treena were hugging us and congratulating us. This was the best trip we could ever have.
"So William Traynor, how are you feeling?"
"Oh, I don't know Louisa Clark Traynor. I guess I must have done something extremely good to be blessed having you "
"Say that again...my name"
"Louisa Clark Traynor"
"Louisa Clark Traynor... I will always be yours Will. Forever."
"I love you my bee girl. My wife"
And I love you my husband"
So we were still in the chapel. All married now having Nathan and Treena there who witnessed our union.. This wasn't a usual trip for me and Clark. Today was the best trip. Our wedding trip.
I... Will Traynor and Louisa Clark, we were united...Forever!
