Chapter 24

The Engagement & a Wedding!

August remained there.

I placed a hand on his cheek. I was now scared of how he would react. I kissed him on his cheek. "Marry me." He murmured. I looked back into his face. "Are you joking?" I asked. "No, Emma, I don't know how long this will last…I want to marry you before I turn back into wood." He whispered.

"Don't say that." I replied.

August just looked into my eyes. "Marry me, Emma." He repeated. I smiled. "Of course, I will." I said, kissing him on the cheek.

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We spent three weeks preparing for the wedding. We asked for Archie to officiate the wedding, since he was the only one we could trust. It was going to be held in Mary Margaret's and my apartment. August insisted on doing everything fast paced just in case something unexpected happened. Like him turning back into wood.

I tried to convince him that he won't but, he insists on it.

On Saturday morning, I was in my room.

"Have you told him yet?" Mary Margaret asked. She was helping me into my dress. "Not yet…I'm nervous." I replied. "Well, you can't hide it for long." She stated.

I sighed, and nodded. I fingered my stomach, feeling nothing. Yet. I knew pretty soon, I'd feel a kick or movement. How did I get myself into this?

I didn't know the answer. "Emma, it's time." Mary whispered. Ashley and Ruby were my bridesmaids. Mary Margaret was my maid-of-honor. I walked down the aisle, smiling. Henry was sitting down next to Marco, who's face was bright red. David was August's best man.

Kathryn was sitting on the other side of Henry. Her blue simple dress, complimented her pale skin nicely. But, I couldn't pay any attention to them anymore, once I saw August. He was wearing a black tux, and he was smiling at me.

I walked to him, and he took my small hand into his much larger one. "I love you." He whispered.

I smiled. "Ladies and Gentlemen," Archie replied, with a smile. "We are gathered here today, to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony…." He began.

When the time came for us to recite our vows, I got teary eyed.

"Emma, from the moment I met you, I fell in love with you. You're very independent…tough, and very strong. I never thought you'd fall for a guy like me." He said. His voice faltered a bit. "You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you."

I smiled, slightly. Tears pouring down my face.

"Emma," Archie replied. "It's your turn."

I smiled, but the tears remain flowing. I turned towards Mary Margaret who was already prepared with a tissue. I took it, with a small smile as thanks. I turned back to August. I sighed. "August, honestly when I first met you….I didn't know what to make of you." I replied. "You came into town, on a motorcycle, dressed almost like a biker, but as we got to know each other, I fell in love with you." I whispered.

"To tell you the truth, I haven't felt this way before. With anybody, I love you, August, and I, too, can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you." I whispered. He smiled.

"Now, with the power invested in me, in the state of Maine…I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may now, kiss the bride." Archie announced. August took me in his arms, and kissed me. "I love you, Mrs. Booth." He whispered, in my ear. "I love you, too, Mr. Booth." I whispered back.

We then turned to the small group of friends. We raised our joint hands together.

"Let's party!" August shouted.