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Chapter 21
Lakota's point of view
It's been exactly three months since Seth proposed and now it's our wedding day. Aunt Alice has outdone herself, everything looks perfect. Now I'm ready to get married to my soul mate. The wedding's taking place on First Beach in the late afternoon, then we're going to the Cullen house for the reception. Grandpa Carlisle is going to marry us. Dad and Jared are giving me away, Jared's also Seth's best man. Leah's my maid of honor while Kim, Emily, Nikki, and Rachel are my bridesmaids. Nessie's a junior bridesmaid, Claire is the flower girl, and Levi is the ring barer. Jake, Embry, Sam, Paul, and Quil are Seth's groomsmen. Hopefully everything will go perfectly.
I smile into the mirror looking at my reflection. I look beautiful! My wedding dress is white silk with a diamond belt, and a little ruffle.
"Oh my gosh!" mom says. If she was human she would be crying, heck she would be baling her eyes out!
"You look stunning!" Kim says in her bridesmaid dress. The dresses are satin with a high-lo cut with a ribbon around the waist. The color of the dress is indigo and the ribbon is coral. She's rocking the dress even with her small baby bump, she's three and a half months pregnant. Jared was thrilled when Kim told him.
"Thanks," I say smiling.
"You look beautiful Kota," Nessie says. She's wearing a light purple halter knee-length dress.
"You're so pretty aunty!" Claire says. She's in an ivory taffeta flower girl dress. The top of the dress looks like roses, that's her favorite part of the dress.
"Thank you Claire Bear!" I say kissing her head.
"Is everyone ready?" aunt Alice asks coming in.
"Yes," everyone says.
"Lets get going," she says and ushers everyone out to the cars. Dad ad Jared come in smiling.
"Hey sis," Jared says kissing my cheek.
"You look beautiful," dad says kissing my cheek. I smile up at them and take their arms. We head out of the house and into the cars.
When we arrive at the beach I get nervous and take a few deep breaths.
"Calm down sis," Jared says. "
Everything is going to be perfect," dad says.
"Ya, I was just here and everything looked perfect," Jared says and I nod.
"I'm fine, just a tad nervous," I say. They help me out of the car and I feel the warm sun on my skin. Aunt Alice said it was going to be sunny today. I smile and take my brother and father's arms. We walk closer to the beach but not where the ceremony is.
"We're staring," aunt Alice says. Everyone wishes me good luck and then gets in the places. I hear the music start and take a deep breath. I look down at my two wonderful rings given to me by the love of my life. One a promise ring to always love me, forever and always. The next an engagement ring, proving that I'm Seth's one and only. My engagement ring has a silver band with some gold in it, three diamonds in the middle and says Today, Tomorrow & Always. I smile down at the rings and then look up. I hear the music change and Claire head down the aisle. I take another deep breath and squeeze dad and Jared's arms.
"Don't fall," Jared whispers chuckling. I growl and squeeze his arm tighter.
"Ow!" he says and I smile.
"I'll make sure you don't fall," dad says and I nod. We start to walk down the aisle and my eyes scan over all the people. Sue and Charlie, the Cullen's, the packs and imprints, the Denali's, some of Seth's relatives, the elders, and some of our friends from school. I see Maxie stands next to Paul and Seth. My eyes land on Seth and stay on him. He's in a black suite and his hair's combed. I smile at him and his eyes never leave me. When we reach Seth I kiss Jared and dad. Dad places my hand in Seth's and then sits down. Jared goes in between Seth and Paul.
"Please be seated," grandpa says. Seth mouths "I love you" and I mouth it back. Grandpa starts the ceremony but all I do is look into Seth's eyes. I somehow say all the right words and the time I've been waiting for finally comes.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride," grandpa says and Seth leans in. We kiss lightly and the crowd cheers and yells. When we break apart Seth scoops me up into his arms. I chuckle as he walks us down the aisle and to our car.
Seth drives us back to the Cullen house and parks the car. We left first so no one's here but us.
"We're finally married!" I say happily.
"Yes we are Mrs. Clearwater," Seth says and I kiss him. A knock on the car window breaks us apart. Garrett smirking at us and I blush.
"Save it for the honeymoon," he says and I blush harder but growl at him. Seth lightly chuckles and Garrett speeds into the house. Seth gets out and opens my door for me.
"You look absolutely beautiful," he whispers in my ear.
"You look very handsome too," I say and peck his lips. Aunt Alice collects us and the rest of the bridal party for pictures, more like photo shoot! She took a million pictures, but I'm okay with it because I want pictures of everything.
We're finally done with pictures and now entering the room for the first time as Mr. and Mrs. Clearwater.
"Please welcome for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Clearwater!" Paul announces, he's the DJ for the night. Seth and I walk thorough the doors when they open and everyone cheers and claps for us. I smile at them and Seth walks me to the dance floor.
"It's time for the first dance," Paul says and slow music comes on. I wrap my arms around Seth's neck and he places his hands around my waist pulling me close. I hear cameras clicking but pay not attention. All I do is dance with my soul mate and now husband.
After a the song ended the father/daughter and mother/son dance came, I danced with both my brother and father. Seth danced with his mother and sister. After that we ate because everyone was starving, well most of the guests were werewolves so you can't blame us. Now it's time for toasts and then cake.
"Who's first?" Paul asks.
"I am!" Leah yells. Paul hands over the mic to Leah and she smiles at us. What is she up to.
"Okay let's see where to start, well the first time I met Lakota I didn't like her," she starts.
"I thought she was going to break my little brothers heart but she's proved me wrong, she has filled my brother's heart with love and happiness," she says and I smile as tears start to form. Good thing aunt Alice had me out on water proof mascara.
"You really are a great girl Lakota and best friend and I wish you and Seth a happy life," she says. People cheer and we take a sip. She hands the mic over to Jared.
"Seth, I know I gave you a hard time about dating my sister but I'm glad it was you who she ended up with," he says.
"I know you'll always love her and protect her but I have to say this, it's apart of the big brother rules," he says and we chuckle.
"Protect her with your life and love her with all your heart, or else you'll be having a meeting with my fist," he says.
"Anyway I wish you two happiness and lots of love, cheers!" he says and we take another sip. Dad takes the mic from Jared and smiles over at us.
"Well Jared took my speech so I guess I'll have to improvise," he says and I chuckle.
"When I was told Seth was dating Lakota I was beyond angry and almost killed him," he says.
"But when I came to my senses I knew he'd always love and protect her, so I backed off," he says.
"I know you two would end up married someday and I'm extremely happy for you two and wish you the best," he says.
"Cheers!" everyone yells and we take a sip. This goes on for about half an hour because so many people talked, even Nessie. Her speech made me cry because it as so sweet. She said that I am the best cousin and that she loves both Seth and I. She also said she hopes to be like me one day and live happily ever after with her soul mate. That part got me and made all the tears spill over. After I stopped crying Seth and I cut the cake. He, being the gentleman he is, didn't spear me with cake, but I, being the lady I am (not), did spear him with some cake. He only laughed and kissed me which resulted in me getting cake on my face.
After the cake everyone danced for a while. I danced with almost everyone here. Then we had the flower bouquet and garter toss. Leah caught my flowers and Embry caught the garter. Leah actually blushed when she caught the flowers, did I mention she imprinted last month. Well she did on a guy named Troy. They're dating now but he doesn't know about the secret yet. Now Seth and I are getting ready to go to our hotel in Seattle. We're staying in Seattle tonight and then catching a plane for our honeymoon destination tomorrow afternoon. Seth hasn't told me where we're going, just that it's going to be hot. Aunt Alice packed my bags since she knows where we're going. I hope she didn't pack anything too embarrassing!
"Are you ready?" Seth asks knocking on the door. I open the door and smile at him.
"I'm ready Mr. Clearwater," I say and he grins. We take hands and head outside where everyone is.
"Have fun!"
"Be safe!"
"Congratulations!"
"Take lots of pictures!" everyone yells. I stop and hug mom, dad, and Jared.
"Call us when you get there," mom says.
"Will do," I say.
"Have fun, Seth protect her," Jared says.
"Always," Seth says opening my door. I hop in and he gets in too. I roll down the window as he starts the car.
"Bye!"I yell waving.
"Bye!" everyone yells back. Seth drives away from the house and I roll up the window.
"Ready to start our lives together?" he asks taking my hand.
"I've been ready since the day I met you," I say smiling at him. He grins and we continue down the road as our lives together as husband and wife start.