5 Years Later:
I couldn't believe where my 26 year old body was standing. The back of a church in a white dress. Who is the lucky guy? Cody of course. 6 months ago, he proposed to me, when we were visiting family, on the beach. My 43 year old father, Oliver Oken, stood next to me ready to walk me down the aisle. My mother, Lilly, was already in her seat next to my aunt and uncle, Miley and Jake Ryan. I have two maids of honor, my best friend Megan and my 14 year old sister Lola. 12 year old Carson Ryan and 20 year old Leslie Ryan were my bridesmaids. Cody's best man was his best friend. My 20 year old brother, Luke, was one of his groomsmen.
"It's time Bee." Dad said.
I smiled and we started walking down the aisle. When I saw Mom I smiled. My 5 year old brother Charlie was sitting on her lap. Aunt Miley was seated next to her and her 4 year old son; Carter Ryan was sitting on her lap. Charlie and Carter had become like brothers since Charlie doesn't see Luke all the time since he's in college.
We got to the front. Dad gave me a kiss on my cheek and sat next to mom. The wedding began. I was so happy I was marrying Cody. At the end, the priests pronounced us husband and wife and let us kiss each other. We walked down the aisle. After we took pictures, we went to the reception. There I was talking to mom.
"Mom, wanna know the three best weddings I've been to in the last 21 years?" I asked.
"What?" Mom asked.
"First Aunt Miley's and Uncle Jake's, then yours and dad's, now mine and Cody's." I smiled.
"I was thinking the same thing." Mom smiled.
I hugged mom.
"Mom, I can still remember the first 5 years of life when it was just me and you." I smiled.
"Me too Bridget." Mom smiled.
"I love you mom." I smiled.
"I love you too honey." Mom smiled as we hugged again and mom gave me a kiss on my forehead.
It was a time for Cody's and my first dance as husband and wife. Then everyone in love joined us. My parents, Miley and Jake, Megan and her boyfriend, Luke and Leslie. The cutest was when I saw Lola dancing with some boy her age as well as Carson. After that dance, I danced with my father-in-law while Cody danced with mom. Then I danced with dad and Cody danced with his mom.
"Remember when I talked to you at Aunt Miley's wedding?" I asked.
"How could I forget? My life changed in that moment." Dad smiled.
"It changed my life too even if I was just 5 years old." I smiled.
"Good thing you had a big month, who knows when I would've found out about you." Dad said.
"Yeah thanks to my big month." I said.
I smiled at dad and he smiled back. The song ended. Dad went back to mom. I looked at them together. They are so happy; it was a good thing I talked to dad all those years ago. At the end of the reception, Cody and I were saying goodbye to our families and good friends since we were leaving right after for our honeymoon. I hugged my siblings goodbye. Then I went to my parents.
"Mom, dad, how was I conceived? I have to know before I go off." I said.
"Why?" they asked.
"All I know is that it was at the end of high school, but why you didn't tell dad?" I asked.
"Well, we were at Miley's house for a graduation party." Mom said.
"And we had a little too much fun." Dad continued.
"That led to me getting pregnant and I didn't tell your father because it would affect soccer for him." Mom said.
"We all know that a family didn't, but your mom cared so much." Dad smiled at mom.
I hugged my parents. I hope Cody and I will be just like them. Cody and I walked out and got into our limo after we had changed clothes. We rode off towards our honeymoon. I was hoping our marriage would end up like my parents.