The day had finally arrived
It was a beautiful January day. The ground was coverd with snow, but the sky was clear and cloudless with an amazing sunshine. The wedding was to take place in a beautiful church in the city. Friends and family were all attending. Eponine was in her wedding dress ready to go out, but she had never been more scared in her entire life. Kathleen decided to talk to her before the ceremony.
"How are you feeling?"
"Is this really happening?"
"Yes it is"
"I'll let you guess how im feeling"
"I understand that you're nervous, i've been there before. But there is a man out there ready to spend his life with you, and you're ready to spend your life with him, you should be happy."
"I am, its just... My wedding, I can't believe this is happening."
"The ceremony is about to start, good luck" Kathleen left to take her seat next to Liam.
Enjolras stood all dressed up at the alter with Marius standing next to him. The organ player began to play here comes the bride. Eponine walked down the aisle with Louie giving her away. She looked amazing, she wore a beautiful white dress and a glowing smile on her face that could have lit the entire room up. She stepped up to the alter and looked directly at Enjolras. The minister began to speak
"Dearly beloved ..."
The minister went on and it was time for the wedding vows.
"Eponine, from the day I met you, we were both broken people. We didn't know how to go on with our lives. Then we found love. The time we spent on the ship, those two days in London, these have been the greatest moments in my life. During the revolution, I always used to call France my Patria. Until I met you, all I had was blood on my hands. But in a way, you saved my life. Without you, I don't know what I would have done with myself. But I vow, to love you, to provide you with everything I can, and to spend the rest of my life with you."
"Enjolras, I was a gamin, I was living on the streets. No one cared about me, no one loved me, my own family hated me. I felt like, I would be nothing for the rest of my life. When I awoke in the hospital, I couldn't even believe that I was alive. Then came this handsome young man, lying in a bed next to me. Someone as broken and as sad as I was. He tought me what love was. During the time we spent in London, I began to realise, I was inlove with this man. This man aided me when I hurt my hands on the ship, and this man managed to put away his dreaded memories of the revolution and go into battle again to save my life. With this, I vow to love and cherish every day with you, for the rest of my life."
The minister went on and it was time for the "I do's"
"Do you Enjolras Benjamin Wilkinson take Eponine Lea Thénardier to be your lawful wedded wife to have and behold from this day on, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?"
"I do" replied Enjolras.
"Do you Eponine Lea Thénardier take Enjolras Benjamin Wilkinson to be your lawful wedded husband, to have and behold from this day on, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?"
"I do" replied Eponine.
It was now time for the exchange of rings.
The minister looked at Enjolras, "Enjolras, take this ring and place it on your bride's finger, and state your pledge to her".
"Eponine, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love. As it encircles your finger, may it remind you always that you are surrounded by my enduring love."
The minister looked at Eponine, "Eponine, take this ring and place it on your groom's finger, and state your pledge to him".
"Enjolras, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love. As it encircles your finger, may it remind you always that you are surrounded by my enduring love."
Then the final part, the one everyone was waiting for, had now finally arrived.
"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Enjolras lifted Eponine's veil and they embraced in a very romantic and passonite kiss. The crowd erupted in cheer as they left the church hand in hand. The reception was later held at the house. Everybody was in a celebratory mood. The guests were all happy and enjoying themselves. The bride and groom had the cutting of the cake, the food provided was excelent, it was in a word, perfect. However the bride and groom decided to go out on the terras for a little privacy.
"Never in my life, did I ever think that I would be married to a revolutionest son of a wealthy man in New York", stated Eponine.
"Well, I never though that I would find a woman that I would love with all of my heart", replied Enjolras.
"Looks like we were both mistaken"
"I love you so much Eponine"
"Me aswell", she walked up to him and put her head on his chest,"What do you think our lives are gonna be like now?", she looked up at him
"I'm not sure, but there is one thing I am nervous about"
"What is it?" she asked in a slight worried tone
"Im wondering how much champagne Sebastian has had, my brother cannot hold alchol down well"
"Well then we'll have extra entertainment for the party", they both just burst out laughing.
"But in all seriousness, I think we will make it good. We have eachother, and that's enough for me"
"You know what's strange? It's January, we're supposed to be freezing, and yet I feel so warm next to you."
"It may be January, but with you, i'll never feel cold again"
"I love you very much Mr. Wilkinson"
"I love you too Mrs. Wilkinson"
They both kissed and just stared at the cloudless night sky. The moon and stars were burning bright in the sky. After a while they went back into the house and continued the celebration. They were ready to begin the ultimate adventure, beggining a life as husband and wife.
Authors note: Well folks, the next chapter will be the last. I know this one was a bit short and rushed, but what more did you need? I really want to thank you all for being with me, and cross your fingers. The finale has arrived.
