Samantha looked around the tiny chapel feeling her heart fill with anticipation as she realized this would be the place where she pledged her love to Brandon at long last. Nothing could take the thrill of this moment away from her as Brandon stepped in behind her wrapping his arms around her slender waist.
"What do you think?" he questioned lazily bending down to kiss the back of her neck.
"It's perfect," she smiled eagerly, "it's absolutely perfect."
"I was hoping you'd like it," he replied turning her in his arms as his own sexy smile grazed over his handsome features.
"I do," she nodded in response sliding her palm over the center of his chest, "Brandon, this place is exactly where I want to be when I let the world know that our love for one another is never ending."
"I'm glad you feel that way," he leaned forward kissing her gently, "I love you Samantha and I want today to be one of the happiest days of your life."
"It already is," she explained tipping up to kiss him once again as the sound of Will rushing into the church captured her attention.
"Mom, hey have you seen what's out back?" he questioned his eyes wide with excitement, "It's like the coolest thing. The way that the ocean is and…"
"Hold on a second," Sami urged a laugh spilling over her lips as she looked to her son, "take a breath."
"I am taking a breath," he frowned in response, "I just want you to see something. It's beautiful out there and it's right off the water too…"
"Alright," she took his hand throwing Brandon a knowing smile, "let's go see."
"This way," Will lead her through the doors of the chapel out into the back.
Samantha couldn't help but laugh as her son pulled her out into the garden behind the church revealing the quiet gazebo before them. A breath escaped Sami's lips as she took in the view of the water and the mountains in the distance all framed by the tiny, white gazebo before her. The ocean only added to the scene as Sami felt she'd stepped into one of those beautiful, exotic travel brochures.
"You're right Will," she breathed taking in the beauty of the scene, "it's incredible."
"That it is," Brandon added as he and Sami looked to one another both offering a knowing look the spoke at the same time.
"Let's get married here," they both announced a laugh sweeping over the both of them as Will had helped them to find the perfect place to pledge their love to one another.
"I'll talk to the priest inside," Brandon promised giving her a quick kiss on the top of her head before going back into the church to talk to those within as Sami admired the view before her once again knowing that very soon she was about to become Mrs. Brandon Walker and all of her dreams of happiness were about to come true.
**********
"You know I never thought I'd live to see the day when I'd just step aside and let my brother marry Sami Brady," Nicole wrinkled her nose as she looked up at her brother.
"I never thought I'd live to see the day when you wouldn't fight me on it," Brandon noted winking down at her as she adjusted the flower in his lapel, "and by the way you're doing a great job in restraining yourself here."
"I'd like to think I'm doing an excellent job," she smiled back at him sweetly, "considering that a short while ago with Sami was the last place I'd wanted you to be."
"Things do have a way of changing for a reason, don't they," he offered with a simple smile, "as true love knows no barriers or limitations."
"True love," Nicole couldn't help but laugh at his words, "now I know she's cast her spell over you completely. Who are you and what have you done to my brother?"
"Nikki, I'm happy, really happy and from this moment on I'm certain that my life is only going to get better. I love Samantha and in loving her I've finally found my way home," he finished thinking about his bride to be as he realized that today would be the beginning of their happily ever after.
**********
Sami drew in a nervous breath as she looked to her reflection in the mirror. Somehow she'd always dreamt of this moment, but it had always evaded her. Now as she thought to the gazebo outside the church, it felt as though things were finally falling into place as she thought of Brandon waiting to become her husband. Sure there had been moments when it seemed that she'd never reach this point again, but now as she took in a nervous breath of anticipation, she realized that her heart's desire was about to become her greatest reality. There was a tapping at the door interrupting her thoughts as Sami looked into the mirror before her finding Eric stepping in from behind her.
"This seems familiar," Eric winked at her.
"So it does," she couldn't help but smile at him, "only this time I'm hoping that there's a much better ending."
"That's the plan," Eric offered stepping in beside her, "Sami, you look incredible."
"I feel incredible," she confessed bringing her hand over the center of her stomach, "I'm so nervous, but in a good way."
"This really is the right thing," Eric eyed her closely, "you believe that, don't you?"
"With all of my heart," she nodded eagerly, "I love Brandon and with him and Will is the only place I'd ever want to be."
"Then let's go make it happen," Eric extended his arm out to her leading her one step closer to destiny as they exited the small dressing room at the back of the church.
**********
Brandon stood at the end of the gazebo, next to the priest as he looked down at Will. Will was smiling brightly as Brandon winked at him and the music began. Silence fell over the group as Brandon turned his eyes to the end of the rose garden seeing Samantha as a stunning vision before him. She was a vision of beauty as she held Eric's arm and with each step she made closer towards Brandon, he realized that he would never love her more than he did in this moment as they were about to pledge their love to one another. His heart filled with love for her as a smile filled his handsome features. This was the moment and he was with the one and only woman who'd ever truly reached him. He was about to spend forever with Samantha Gene Brady and life couldn't be any better that much he was certain of.
Sami smiled brightly unable to stop smiling as Eric lead her down the garden isle. Now as she saw Brandon in his tuxedo, she felt her heart swell with love for the man before her and she knew in an instant that this was the eternity she was meant to share with him. They'd finally grabbed the reigns on destiny and taken it full force as this day was about their love, their happily ever after. As Sami reached the foot of the gazebo, Eric helped her up the step as she moved in beside Brandon. Eric and Brandon exchanged nods before Brandon reached out to her, mouthing the words I love you as she realized this dream was finally happening for her.
"Shall we begin," the priest questioned as Sami turned towards him nodding eagerly.
"Yes," she blurted out excitedly as a chorus of laughter came from Will, Eric and Nicole. Realizing she'd let her enthusiasm get the best of her, she finally nodded.
"Yes, I think we'd both like that," Brandon let out a tiny chuckle as he held her hand in his and the priest began."
"Dear family and friends, you have been asked to be here today to share in the celebration of Brandon and Samantha's and to bear witness to their vows, as they join in the eternal bond of marriage," the priest began as Sami's mind was swimming with notions about what was to come. She'd missed some of his words as he looked to her expectantly.
"Oh," she turned to Brandon realizing it must've been time to exchange their vows.
"Samantha," he reached for her hand taking it in his own and lifting it to his lips to place a tender kiss upon the top of it, "from the moment I met you, I knew in my heart there would never be another who would touch me the way you do. There would never be another woman who could reach me in my darkest hour and make me want to try the way that I do when I'm with you. You taught me how to let go of my anger and how to love--something I never dreamt possible before and now as I stand here before God and before our family pledging my eternal love to you, I want you to know just how much it is you mean to me. Samantha, you are my angel and before you try to stop me by saying that you are anything but an angel, in my eyes you're everything I could ever ask for. You are the woman of my dreams, the voice in my head that leads me down the path towards happily ever after. When I'm with you, I lose sight of all the trivial things in my life as all that matters is being with you and sharing your joys and sorrows with you. While I know that the road to this moment between us has been paved with sadness and small joys along the way, I swear to you that whatever our future holds in store for us, I will always be there for you, holding you, supporting you and loving you to the fullest of my ability. You are my everything, my one true love and for that I give onto you everything that I am and everything I'll ever be. I love you Samantha," he finished squeezing her hand gently as the tears spilled down her cheeks. Reaching out he wiped a tear from her face as she leaned into his touch.
"Oh Brandon," she sniffled as he touched her, "I have waited for eternity hoping to find someone who would look at me and love me the way you do. Time and time again I thought I'd found happiness in my life, but I was wrong--so very wrong as I didn't know true happiness until you stepped into my life. You taught me that I was beautiful and the kind of woman that didn't have to hide behind the shadows of what everyone wanted her to be. You accepted me as I was and you loved me, flaws and all. Even now as I stand her before our family and before God, I know that there will never be another man who reaches me in the ways you do. You taught me how to love, how to grow up and most of all how to accept the love that was meant for me in this world. With you I know that I've found my home and I don't ever want to be lost again."
"You won't ever have to be," Brandon promised leaning down to kiss her gently.
"We haven't gotten to that part yet," the priest laughed lightly as Will rolled his eyes.
"Oh brother," he groaned as Eric nudged him.
"Sorry," Brandon apologized looking to the priest.
"It's quite alright," the priest smiled at them, "now for the rings…"
"Ah, that's my cue," Will stepped up holding out the rings to them, "See I didn't forget."
"No you didn't," Sami smiled at her son feeling a sense of pride wash over her as he too looked happy with how things had turned out. Watching as Brandon reached for the ring, she drew in a breath realizing this was really happening for her.
"Samantha," Brandon spoke as he held the ring to her finger, "I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, With this ring, I thee wed. "
"Oh Brandon," she sniffled her voice shaking with emotions as she found herself unable to hold back her tears of joy as she accepted the ring that Will offered her before she drew in a nervous breath holding it against Brandon's finger, "I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, With this ring, I thee wed."
"In as much as you have each pledged to the other your lifelong commitment, love and devotion, I now pronounce you husband and wife, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit," the priest began with a smile looking out among their small wedding party, "Those whom God has joined together let no one put asunder. Brandon, you may kiss your bride," he finished as Brandon took her into his arms.
"With pleasure," Brandon whispered holding Samantha close to him as he leaned in towards her, "I love you, Mrs. Walker."
"I love you too, Mr. Walker," she replied enthusiastically as he swept her into his arms offering up a sweet, tantalizing kiss for their first time as husband and wife.
"What do you think?" he questioned lazily bending down to kiss the back of her neck.
"It's perfect," she smiled eagerly, "it's absolutely perfect."
"I was hoping you'd like it," he replied turning her in his arms as his own sexy smile grazed over his handsome features.
"I do," she nodded in response sliding her palm over the center of his chest, "Brandon, this place is exactly where I want to be when I let the world know that our love for one another is never ending."
"I'm glad you feel that way," he leaned forward kissing her gently, "I love you Samantha and I want today to be one of the happiest days of your life."
"It already is," she explained tipping up to kiss him once again as the sound of Will rushing into the church captured her attention.
"Mom, hey have you seen what's out back?" he questioned his eyes wide with excitement, "It's like the coolest thing. The way that the ocean is and…"
"Hold on a second," Sami urged a laugh spilling over her lips as she looked to her son, "take a breath."
"I am taking a breath," he frowned in response, "I just want you to see something. It's beautiful out there and it's right off the water too…"
"Alright," she took his hand throwing Brandon a knowing smile, "let's go see."
"This way," Will lead her through the doors of the chapel out into the back.
Samantha couldn't help but laugh as her son pulled her out into the garden behind the church revealing the quiet gazebo before them. A breath escaped Sami's lips as she took in the view of the water and the mountains in the distance all framed by the tiny, white gazebo before her. The ocean only added to the scene as Sami felt she'd stepped into one of those beautiful, exotic travel brochures.
"You're right Will," she breathed taking in the beauty of the scene, "it's incredible."
"That it is," Brandon added as he and Sami looked to one another both offering a knowing look the spoke at the same time.
"Let's get married here," they both announced a laugh sweeping over the both of them as Will had helped them to find the perfect place to pledge their love to one another.
"I'll talk to the priest inside," Brandon promised giving her a quick kiss on the top of her head before going back into the church to talk to those within as Sami admired the view before her once again knowing that very soon she was about to become Mrs. Brandon Walker and all of her dreams of happiness were about to come true.
**********
"You know I never thought I'd live to see the day when I'd just step aside and let my brother marry Sami Brady," Nicole wrinkled her nose as she looked up at her brother.
"I never thought I'd live to see the day when you wouldn't fight me on it," Brandon noted winking down at her as she adjusted the flower in his lapel, "and by the way you're doing a great job in restraining yourself here."
"I'd like to think I'm doing an excellent job," she smiled back at him sweetly, "considering that a short while ago with Sami was the last place I'd wanted you to be."
"Things do have a way of changing for a reason, don't they," he offered with a simple smile, "as true love knows no barriers or limitations."
"True love," Nicole couldn't help but laugh at his words, "now I know she's cast her spell over you completely. Who are you and what have you done to my brother?"
"Nikki, I'm happy, really happy and from this moment on I'm certain that my life is only going to get better. I love Samantha and in loving her I've finally found my way home," he finished thinking about his bride to be as he realized that today would be the beginning of their happily ever after.
**********
Sami drew in a nervous breath as she looked to her reflection in the mirror. Somehow she'd always dreamt of this moment, but it had always evaded her. Now as she thought to the gazebo outside the church, it felt as though things were finally falling into place as she thought of Brandon waiting to become her husband. Sure there had been moments when it seemed that she'd never reach this point again, but now as she took in a nervous breath of anticipation, she realized that her heart's desire was about to become her greatest reality. There was a tapping at the door interrupting her thoughts as Sami looked into the mirror before her finding Eric stepping in from behind her.
"This seems familiar," Eric winked at her.
"So it does," she couldn't help but smile at him, "only this time I'm hoping that there's a much better ending."
"That's the plan," Eric offered stepping in beside her, "Sami, you look incredible."
"I feel incredible," she confessed bringing her hand over the center of her stomach, "I'm so nervous, but in a good way."
"This really is the right thing," Eric eyed her closely, "you believe that, don't you?"
"With all of my heart," she nodded eagerly, "I love Brandon and with him and Will is the only place I'd ever want to be."
"Then let's go make it happen," Eric extended his arm out to her leading her one step closer to destiny as they exited the small dressing room at the back of the church.
**********
Brandon stood at the end of the gazebo, next to the priest as he looked down at Will. Will was smiling brightly as Brandon winked at him and the music began. Silence fell over the group as Brandon turned his eyes to the end of the rose garden seeing Samantha as a stunning vision before him. She was a vision of beauty as she held Eric's arm and with each step she made closer towards Brandon, he realized that he would never love her more than he did in this moment as they were about to pledge their love to one another. His heart filled with love for her as a smile filled his handsome features. This was the moment and he was with the one and only woman who'd ever truly reached him. He was about to spend forever with Samantha Gene Brady and life couldn't be any better that much he was certain of.
Sami smiled brightly unable to stop smiling as Eric lead her down the garden isle. Now as she saw Brandon in his tuxedo, she felt her heart swell with love for the man before her and she knew in an instant that this was the eternity she was meant to share with him. They'd finally grabbed the reigns on destiny and taken it full force as this day was about their love, their happily ever after. As Sami reached the foot of the gazebo, Eric helped her up the step as she moved in beside Brandon. Eric and Brandon exchanged nods before Brandon reached out to her, mouthing the words I love you as she realized this dream was finally happening for her.
"Shall we begin," the priest questioned as Sami turned towards him nodding eagerly.
"Yes," she blurted out excitedly as a chorus of laughter came from Will, Eric and Nicole. Realizing she'd let her enthusiasm get the best of her, she finally nodded.
"Yes, I think we'd both like that," Brandon let out a tiny chuckle as he held her hand in his and the priest began."
"Dear family and friends, you have been asked to be here today to share in the celebration of Brandon and Samantha's and to bear witness to their vows, as they join in the eternal bond of marriage," the priest began as Sami's mind was swimming with notions about what was to come. She'd missed some of his words as he looked to her expectantly.
"Oh," she turned to Brandon realizing it must've been time to exchange their vows.
"Samantha," he reached for her hand taking it in his own and lifting it to his lips to place a tender kiss upon the top of it, "from the moment I met you, I knew in my heart there would never be another who would touch me the way you do. There would never be another woman who could reach me in my darkest hour and make me want to try the way that I do when I'm with you. You taught me how to let go of my anger and how to love--something I never dreamt possible before and now as I stand here before God and before our family pledging my eternal love to you, I want you to know just how much it is you mean to me. Samantha, you are my angel and before you try to stop me by saying that you are anything but an angel, in my eyes you're everything I could ever ask for. You are the woman of my dreams, the voice in my head that leads me down the path towards happily ever after. When I'm with you, I lose sight of all the trivial things in my life as all that matters is being with you and sharing your joys and sorrows with you. While I know that the road to this moment between us has been paved with sadness and small joys along the way, I swear to you that whatever our future holds in store for us, I will always be there for you, holding you, supporting you and loving you to the fullest of my ability. You are my everything, my one true love and for that I give onto you everything that I am and everything I'll ever be. I love you Samantha," he finished squeezing her hand gently as the tears spilled down her cheeks. Reaching out he wiped a tear from her face as she leaned into his touch.
"Oh Brandon," she sniffled as he touched her, "I have waited for eternity hoping to find someone who would look at me and love me the way you do. Time and time again I thought I'd found happiness in my life, but I was wrong--so very wrong as I didn't know true happiness until you stepped into my life. You taught me that I was beautiful and the kind of woman that didn't have to hide behind the shadows of what everyone wanted her to be. You accepted me as I was and you loved me, flaws and all. Even now as I stand her before our family and before God, I know that there will never be another man who reaches me in the ways you do. You taught me how to love, how to grow up and most of all how to accept the love that was meant for me in this world. With you I know that I've found my home and I don't ever want to be lost again."
"You won't ever have to be," Brandon promised leaning down to kiss her gently.
"We haven't gotten to that part yet," the priest laughed lightly as Will rolled his eyes.
"Oh brother," he groaned as Eric nudged him.
"Sorry," Brandon apologized looking to the priest.
"It's quite alright," the priest smiled at them, "now for the rings…"
"Ah, that's my cue," Will stepped up holding out the rings to them, "See I didn't forget."
"No you didn't," Sami smiled at her son feeling a sense of pride wash over her as he too looked happy with how things had turned out. Watching as Brandon reached for the ring, she drew in a breath realizing this was really happening for her.
"Samantha," Brandon spoke as he held the ring to her finger, "I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, With this ring, I thee wed. "
"Oh Brandon," she sniffled her voice shaking with emotions as she found herself unable to hold back her tears of joy as she accepted the ring that Will offered her before she drew in a nervous breath holding it against Brandon's finger, "I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, With this ring, I thee wed."
"In as much as you have each pledged to the other your lifelong commitment, love and devotion, I now pronounce you husband and wife, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit," the priest began with a smile looking out among their small wedding party, "Those whom God has joined together let no one put asunder. Brandon, you may kiss your bride," he finished as Brandon took her into his arms.
"With pleasure," Brandon whispered holding Samantha close to him as he leaned in towards her, "I love you, Mrs. Walker."
"I love you too, Mr. Walker," she replied enthusiastically as he swept her into his arms offering up a sweet, tantalizing kiss for their first time as husband and wife.