Epilogue
Today was it; today was the day that Kayla was going to marry Sirius. And she had to say, she was nervous as all hell.
February 1 was finally here - after much anticipation, and Kayla was sick to her stomach. Literally. She was about to pledge her life to one man within the next . . . hour and ten minutes. Wasn't she allowed to me nervous?
"Kayla, come on, breathe," Lily instructed as she kneeled in front of stool where Kayla was presently sitting.
They (Aria, Lily, and Alexandra) had finally gotten Kayla into her dress, but they still needed put her veil on, but Kayla couldn't stay still long enough for them to get it on securely without messing up the beautiful ringlets that flowed down her bare back.
The bright white of the dress was a shocking contrast to the darkness of Kayla's hair and skin, that it made her look like she was illuminated. She just had that wedding day shine to her. And the cold feet too, but that was understandable. Everyone had them when they were about to get married.
The dress itself was a sleeveless white gown with sharp lines, and the skirt was layers upon layers of silk and lace that made it look like Kayla just stepped out of a fashion magazine. She looked brilliant in the dress. She looked like it was made for her.
"What if he isn't there? What about that Lily?" Kayla fretted as she looked into the green eyes of her best friend.
"Kayla, Sirius will be at the end of that long walkway waiting for you, got that? Now all you need to do is breathe deeply, calm down and let Aria and I put this veil on you. But we need you to stay still to do that," Lily instructed as she looked straight into Kayla's smoke gray eyes.
Kayla nodded her head and took five deep breaths. By that time, Aria and Lily had already managed to place the veil on the crown of her head, which was good considering that Kayla didn't think that she could stay still.
Kayla looked at Aria then Lily. They both looked stunning in the gray dresses. The dresses were pulled tight across the breasts and was sprinkled with silver glitter. The dress then became loose after the breasts and flowed down to their feet. The dresses were actually designed especially for Lily, who was by this time at least seven months pregnant.
And now that Kayla remembered why the brides maid dresses were designed that way, she remembered her predicament. 'What if I am pregnant? What's Sirius going to say?' she wondered as she sat in front of the vanity staring at herself, but seeing nothing.
Before Kayla knew it, she was being ushered down the church hallways, closer to her soon to be husband.
"Okay, wait here," the preacher instructed her as he left her behind Lily and Aria.
"Are you okay?" Lily asked her in a rushed tone.
"Yes, I am," Kayla smiled. And she truly was.
Lily nodded her head and glanced back at her friend quickly before stepping outside of the curtains of white sheer material.
Kayla took a deep breath, squared her shoulders, straightened her chin, held on to the white and red roses a little tighter and stepped up to the curtain.
Sirius waited near the bottom of the stairs anxiously waiting for Kayla to make her appearance.
And, when the curtains separated from each other, Sirius's breath caught in his throat. She was the most stunning woman he had ever seen. And she was going to be his in the matter of minutes. And he was going to vow before everyone that he'd love and cherish her for the rest of his life. And he was more than ready to.
He was about to marry the only girl that he could ever even imagine marrying.
Kayla took a deep breath to clear the tears that wanted to spill over and continued looking at Sirius and smiling. She was going to be pledged to this man soon, and she couldn't wait.
Sirius offered his arm to Kayla as she stopped beside him. 'This was it, this was how it was all going to begin for us,' he thought as he lead her up the ten stairs that opened up onto a platform where the priest stood to marry them.
Kayla turned, looked into Sirius's eyes, and was shocked to see that tears were forming in his eyes. It was hard to see that he was that moved. She knew that he loved her, but she miscalculated to what extent that he did.
"Dearly beloved, we gather here today to join, in holy matrimony Sirius Alexandros Black, and Kayla Sophie Cameron . . ." The priest started in his booming voice.
"You've been everything to me from the moment I found out that girls didn't have cooties anymore," Sirius started, saying his vows in the one way he knew that would touch Kayla's heart. By being him. "You had always been the one woman that I couldn't have, that was always too good for me, too prefect for me. Then, one day, you gave into my considerable amount of charm, and fell in love with me, and I can't tell you how much that inspired me to do more, to be more, to achieve more. You made me realize that I had more going for me than my looks," he said, his voice starting to become hoarse with emotion, and tears began to form in his eyes. "You'll be the only woman for me for the rest of my life. I love you, and I always will, baby. You'll always be the one thing that can make me realize that there's always a chance in life. And I want you to know, that I'll cherish, and protect you in every way I know how," he vowed, not glancing away from her eyes, his hand slipping under her veil to swipe away her tears.
Kayla smiled through her tears and laughed with joy as he slipped the gold wedding band on her finger.
"I had memorized a speech to tell you, but I don't remember it," Kayla smiled through her tears. "So I'm going to go with what's in my heart. I love you Sirius, and there honestly won't be a time in my life that I won't love you. You're everything to me, and will always be. You helped me realize that I need to live my life without fear, to trust, to love, and to give at the same time. No one has ever done that for me. You pushed when no one else would. All I can say, is I love you, and I'll spend the rest of my life showing you how much you mean to me. I love you Sirius Black," she ended as she choked on her tears and slid his wedding band over her fingers. She was his now, and he was hers.
"I now, with the power invested in me, by Merlin and the superior Gods, pronounce you man and wife," the priest smiled. "You may kiss your bride."
Sirius smiled and flipped the veil off of Kayla's face and just gazed into her gray eyes, unmindful of the redness that accompanied them, and lowered his head to rest his mouth against hers. That's all their first kiss was, simple, but laced with love.
Kayla pulled back with a brilliant smile on her face. She was now, officially Mrs. Sirius Black.
Sirius grinned and grabbed Kayla's hand before starting down the steps.
"How about after our first dance, we leave?" Kayla whispered into his ear as they climbed into the vehicles that would take them to the reception area.
"Sounds like a brilliant idea," he smiled, and handed her into the car.
The first half of the ceremony went by slowly, toasts were given, gifts were opened, thanks were given, hugs and kisses were exchanged, and much bantering from the newly weds was observed.
Then, the first song started, and Kayla grinned as Sirius lead her onto the dance floor. Her first dance with him as his wife, and she couldn't wait for it.
As soon as Kayla and Sirius stepped onto the dancing floor, showers of white and red petals began to drop from the sky, falling on the floor and the newly weds in soft touches. Kayla grinned and picked a red flower out of Sirius's hair before settling into his arms for the dance.
If I had castles built on high,
I find a million ways to write your name against the sky,
Just to let you know you've caught my eye,
If I had more than wealth could buy,
I'd sell it all and start again for just a chance with you,
Girl, I give my all to win your love,
And I would be rich,
And I would built be rich,
And I would build all my world around you,
Just to show you,
How you take my breath away, Oh yea. . .
Sirius lifted his hand from Kayla's back and brushed his knuckles across her cheek before settling them back on her waist. She was so beautiful to him. She truly did take his breath away.
And you would find love, sweet lady . . .
Nobody else in this side of heaven knows . . .
How you take my breath away,
If I could turn the day to night,
If I had faith to walk on water,
Maybe you would see,
The reason I thank God for miracles.
Kayla smiled up into Sirius's eyes. She never in her whole life expected to be this happy. This content.
Cause baby when you walked into sight,
You turned an ordinary man like me into a king,
I would do anything to win your love.
"I love you Sirius," Kayla whispered as she laid her head on his chest and flowed with the soft rhythm.
I think there's something here worth saying,
I don't want to scare you,
So let me make my wish and hope that you'll believe,
In simple love, like I do,
Say that it's true,
Baby, cause you've got me shaking,
My breath has now been taken.
"I love you too sweetheart, and I always will," Sirius whispered into her hair, moving their bodies in a slow, soft rhythm.
I've got to overcome this aching,
To win you love,
(Ah ah ah ah and I would be rich)
To win your love
(And I would build all my world aroud you) I built it all around you.
(Just to show you) How you take my breath away.
And you would find love (And you would find love)
Oh sweet lady . . . (sweet lady)
Nobody else this side of heaven knows,
How you take my breath away,
(Take my breath, oh oh take my breath)
Ah . . . oh . . . (How you take my breath away)
(Take my breath, oh oh take my breath)
I love you, I wanna win you,
(And I would build my world around you)
Yes I do . . . yes, I do . . .
(Just to show you, how you take my breath away)
Your heart, your mind, your soul, your time.
Oh . . .
(Take my breath, oh oh take my breath)
Nobody, this side of heaven knows,
How you take my breath away.
Sirius and Kayla slowed to a stop, and gazed into each others' eyes. They were still treading on the rose petals, and the scent filled the room, but neither noticed, they were too wrapped up in one another.
Sirius dipped his head a couple of inches and rest his lips on Kayla's, giving her a light, fleeting kiss before pulling away with a grin.
"Soon my love, I'll have you trembling in my arms," he whispered into her ear as they turned towards the crowd.
"I'd like to thank you all for coming, and I hope that you all enjoyed the show, but me and my delicatable wife will be leaving now, feel free to enjoy the rest of the party!" Sirius announced as he took his wand out and apparated to Greece along with Kayla.
Their two weeks wasn't long enough for either of them, and they didn't see much of the place either, except for their room.
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Authors Note:
This is the final installment of Spellbound.
I know I said that there might be more, but I just realized how pressed for time I am. Sorry. But, I did at least give you the wedding! Aren't you all proud of me?
Well, I hope that you all liked the story!!
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Mistress del Mare