Chapter 10.
The doors opened. First, Enid walked down the aisle, then Vivian, then Paulette. Michelle walked down the aisle with Kalan. Finally, Elle walked down the aisle with her father.
Emmett was awestruck. He smiled at Elle. She smiled back.
"Who is giving the beautiful woman away?" the minister asked.
"I am," Edward said.
Edward gave Elle's hand to Emmett, then he sat down.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered her to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony," the minister began. "Is there anyone here that they should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace."
No one spoke up. Elle and Emmett let out a breath.
"Moving on," the minister said. "Elle and Emmett have written their own vows. Who has the rings?"
Kalan handed both rings to the minister.
"Elle, you can go first," the minister said.
Elle handed her flowers to Paulette. Then she picked up Emmett's ring.
"I met you when I started at Havard. You helped me through the internship. You are my best friend. You helped me through my darkest times. I love you with all my heart. This ring I'm putting on your finger is a sign of my love and fidelity," Elle said, as she slipped the ring on Emmett's finger.
"Your turn," the minister told Emmett.
"Elle, you are my best friend. I love you. I love your laugh, your smile, your determination and more. You've helped me be the man I wanted to be. This ring is a sign of my love and fidelity. I will love and cherish you all the days of my life," Emmett said, as he slipped the ring on Elle's finger.
"By the power invested in me," the minister said. "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Emmett pulled Elle into his arms and kissed her.
"May I introduce to you Mr and Mrs. Emmett Forrest," the minister said.
Everyone clapped.