At precisely 3pm on June 11, Personalised Invitations were hand delivered to all those near and dear to Brooke and Lucas. They were short and to the point.
Brooke and Lucas would like you to join them in celebrating their love at their home at 6pm tonight. Dress is strictly Black Tie and please don't be late!
The hours couldn't roll by fast enough and suddenly, it was time….
"So, how do I look?" Brooke asked as she turned nervously to face Haley, Peyton, Karen and Deb.
"Oh honey, you've never looked more beautiful" Karen said with tears in her eyes.
"Are you sure?"
"Believe me B. Davis, you are the prettiest bride I have ever seen. Now let's get out there before your groom gets tired of waiting" Peyton said while tapping her watch with her finger.
"Hang on" Brooke said. "Look guys, I know I've been a pain these last few weeks, but I'm really glad all of you were a part of this. It just wouldn't be the same without you. So thank you"
"Tigger, you don't have to thank us. We're family"
Brooke suddenly brightened up. "Well, we're about to be. Does everyone know what they're supposed to be doing?"
They all nodded.
"Let's go then. Thanks guys. I love you"
Deb gave Brooke a quick kiss on her cheek, mindful of not smudging her make up and then walked out of the room. Dan was waiting outside for her.
"You ready?" He asked.
"Yes, let's do this"
And then the doors opened and the two walked slowly down the aisle.
"My turn next honey" Karen said as she made her way out too.
Outside, Keith stood ready.
"You look beautiful Karen" Keith whispered
"Wait till you see the bride" Karen whispered back.
They walked down the aisle and at the end Karen took a seat by Deb while Keith went and stood by Lucas and Nathan.
"How's it going back there?" Lucas asked his uncle softly.
"All engines are running smoothly. Relax son. She'll be here soon"
Then it was Peyton's turn to glide smoothly down the aisle, looking absolutely stunning in her dress. She was followed shortly by Haley.
And then the music changed. Everyone in attendance stood up and turned around.
"Okay Brookie this is it" She whispered to herself. She was going to walk down the aisle alone as her father hadn't been able to make it to the wedding.
As soon as she took her first step, her eyes met Lucas's and locked. She was barely conscious of moving. The next thing she knew, she was standing next to Lucas holding his hands as the minister said something she could barely here. All she could think was, 'This is it. I'm getting married'
And then the Lucas started to speak and it all came back into focus.
"God, you look beautiful" Lucas said smiling at Brooke. He leaned down to give her a quick kiss on her nose before he continued. "You look beautiful everyday but the reason I'm standing up here has nothing to do with how gorgeous you are. You make me happy. Happier than I ever thought I could be. Brooke, I love you. I love how scrunch up your nose when you're confused. I love how you wake up every morning with a new way to make our life a little crazier than it already is. I love how creative you are. I love how you bake me a cake from scratch on my birthday even though you can't even boil eggs otherwise. I love the way you opened your heart up to my friends and family and made them your own. I love how you're always smiling. I even love how you tried to throw out my Picasso because it gave you a headache" He chuckled here and the guests joined him.
"But most of all, I love the way you love me, freely and with abandon. When you gave me your heart, you gave it to me fully and intact and I promise to do everything in my power to keep it that way forever. I never want to do anything that will make the love that shines in your eyes fade away. I promise to love you and take care of you. I promise to respect you and value you. I promise to be there for you when you need me and even when you don't. I promise to share my secrets with you small or big. I promise to do my best to make you as happy as you've made me. I promise to be faithful to you body and soul. You're it for me Brooke Davis...Scott. This I promise today"
Brooke smiled and clutched Lucas's hand tighter.
"Oh Lucas, you make me so happy. My world would be incomplete without you. I can't imagine waking up every morning to anyone else. This day has been a long time coming. I have dreamt about what I would say to you in front of all of our family and friends so many times. But right now, all I can say is that I love you. I always have and I always will. You're such a beautiful person Lucas Scott. Every moment that I spend with you, I realise over and over that I am the luckiest girl in the world. I met the man I'm meant to be with forever when I was sixteen! And he's the most generous, kind, loving and compassionate man ever. Ah and so smart. Have I ever told you how your geeky side is just so sexy?
Luke, you've made me the woman I am today. You make me want to be the Brooke Davis that exists in your eyes. And even when I fail, you've always been by my side to help me pick up the pieces and move on. It's with that absolute conviction that you will always support me no matter what, that I go out into the world every day. And I'm not afraid of failing anymore. Not when I have you there with me.
I promise to always stand by you. I promise to love and cherish you. I promise that what I feel right now will only multiply over the years. I promise to never take you for granted. And most of all Lucas, I promise to wake up every morning and try a little harder to make our life even more wonderful and crazy than it already is.
You're all I'll ever want Lucas Scott… and I will never let you go. This I promise today.
Sorry I've been MIA for so long. University and a new boyfriend has kept my life pretty busy. But I always meant to wrap up this story. And I will. Next chapter will probably be the last one so I'm just re-vamping it a little bit.
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Lots of Love, Angel:-)