M-Mesmerized

He couldn't take his eyes off her when she walked down the steps leading to the sandy beach. There were moments when he never thought this day would get here...he was almost afraid it would turn out to be a dream. She was wearing an off white gown that left very little to the imagination...her hair pinned up in a wreath of white roses. She was utterly breathtaking as she continued her walk towards him...Owen guiding her. Gina smiled at her brother as he kissed their Aunt Jane on the cheek and placed her hand in Brandon's.

"Take care of her," he whispered, before turning and walking back to his seat. Gina was beaming as she stood beside her aunt and the preacher began his opening prayer. Brandon knew that Guya was disappointed that her son refused to be a part of this day but he was thankful that she had wanted to go ahead with the ceremony as planned. When it was time for the vows, Brandon opted to go first.

"Sometimes it still surprises me that we can really be standing here pledging our lives to each other...about to become parents. When we first met, it was entirely different. You were just supposed to be another woman who walked in and out of my life... because that was all I knew...and you...you were still hurting so much over what your ex husband did to you...but Guya...Baby, you lit up my life with so much joy...you made me laugh...and somewhere along the lines, I just fell in love with you...hook, line and sinker...and now I can't imagine my life without you. I love you Guya. Always and forever."

She had tears in her eyes as she looked at him and he knew she would chastise herself for that...she wasn't an overly emotional person. She flashed him a smile before she braced herself for her own vows.

"Look what you are doing to me Brandon...I don't cry like this...not since that jerk broke my heart and ran off with his little bimbo. I didn't think I would ever find someone that was worth taking that risk again...but you...you were so good to me...you got into those secret places that I thought were closed off for good. You showed me what real love and trust are supposed to feel like...and I love you Brandon. Sometimes I really have doubts that I know how to give you what you have given me but I will never stop trying. You have my heart for the rest of our lives. Thank you for loving me."

"That's the easy part," he said.

They smiled simultaneously as they shared a gentle kiss and the preacher asked for the rings. After the rings were exchanged and promises were made, they were pronounced man and wife. The crowd erupted into applause as Brandon leaned in to kiss his new bride with a feverish passion.

"I'm sorry that your son wasn't willing to share in this with you," Brandon said later, as they were dancing by the water.

"I am too. He's my son and I love him... I'm sorry that he let his jealousy keep him from this celebration...but I won't let him wreck our happiness. We're having a baby. He's going to have to accept that."

"I hope he does...because if he doesn't, then he's the one who's missing out...You are an incredible woman...and I am so blessed to have you as my wife."

"You always know exactly what to say to make me feel better...I love you."

"I love you too baby."

Guya laid her head on his shoulder as they danced and Gina and Owen watched with a sense of pride and happiness.

"She looks happy doesn't she," Gina asked?

"She deserves it," Owen echoed.

"Come on, let's give them some time alone," Gina said, as they walked away. When the music stopped, Brandon pulled her into his arms for a passionate kiss, which she matched with equal fire. It was the first night they would spend as husband and wife and they intended to enjoy it.