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Chapter 7: The Big Day
Brody and his groomsmen stood patiently at the back of the church, waiting for their time to come forward. Psymon came towards the thick wooden door and knocked gently.
"Who is it?" Zoe called from inside.
"I'm here with your divorce papers." Psymon called in. Zoe opened the door and pulled her brother inside. Psymon looked at his little sister and a few tears came to his eyes. She wore a gorgeous strapless white and silver gown and had a beautiful matching veil. Psymon looked her over for several minutes, smiling all the while. "Words can't explain how beautiful you are right now." Psymon said, kissing her on the cheek. Zoe quickly started fanning her face with her hands.
"You're not allowed to make me cry." Zoe threatened, Psymon nodded with a smile. She went back for another hug and trembled as she stayed in her borther's arms. "I wish mom and dad were here." Psymon nodded and held her a little tighter. He could sense her starting to cry anyways.
"Want me to leave ya to get a little more ready, or are you good?" Zoe sighed loudly and fanned her face some more with her hands. She looked in a mirror and forced back the tears.
"I guess now is as good a time as any." One of the wedding planners ran from the room to give the groom, groomsmen and bridesmaid's the signal to move into the church. Psymon put out his arm and Zoe took it carefully. "This bouquet weighs a damn tonne." Psymon smiled and shook his head. They walked slowly down the back halls of the church and towards the sanctuary where the guests and groom were awaiting. "I guess it's too late to back out, isn't it?" Zoe said with a nervous giggle. Psymon looked at her seriously.
"Not if you want." Zoe smiled and shook her head,
"Just the nerves talking." Psymon smiled again and looked ahead.
"I thought nothing got you nervous." Zoe rolled her eyes.
"Yeah, like that time Hiro shot you, yeah I was totally calm during that, very at peace, felt like planting daisies."
"Duly noted." They both laughed as they came to the threshold of the door.
"Here we go." Zoe exhaled one last time. Psymon walked her down the aisle as the guests all stood. The walk seemed to take forever, but finally they reached the foot of the stairs of the alter. Zoe turned to him and hugged him tightly. As they released, Psymon gave her a kiss on the cheek and turned her to Brody, who came down to meet them. As Psymon's hand left Zoe's waist, he felt a piece of his heart get ripped out. He felt like his entire life was being torn away from him and pain screamed in his heart, but he had to ignore it, this was Zoe's day.
The rest of the service
was all a blur to Psymon, and a few hours later they were at the reception. As he walked into the reception hall he
found Griff and his friends laughing amongst one another with beers
in their hands. Psymon went to them and without words took the beers
from the minors. Griff looked angry at Psymon."Thought we were
friends." Griff mumbled under his breath. Psymon raised an eyebrow.
"We are, nothing
personal ut this is Zoe's day and I don't want any trouble, cool? That
includes getting kicked out for being served underage."
Griff nodded, he was not used to Psymon being firm with him, but he
accepted that Psymon's motive was simply Zoe's best interests. He made
his way to
the table with Brody's family and shook hands all around.
Brody's family were very devout Catholics and made sure multiple
times to ask Psymon where he stood in his faith. The bride and groom
arrived and everyone stood to welcome them. Psymon smiled at Zoe as she
and Brody made their way to the head table. Once they sat, the
guests sat as well. The dinner was over within the hour, and then the
toasts came. The priest that married them then asked Psymon to come
and say a few words. He hesitated, but the calls from the other
boarders gave him some extra courage. Psymon was visibly nervous as
he moved to the microphone and shifted with anxiety.
"You're freaking
hot!" one of the female teen boarders shouted, getting a lot of
laughs and breaking the ice. Psymon smiled and felt more relaxed now.
"Zoe, Brody."
Psymon started, already he could feel some tears coming. He turned to
the guests and pointed at his face. "For those of you that think
I'm too tough to cry, enjoy it while it lasts." The guests all
laughed again as he turned back to his sister. "Zoe, what more do I
really need to tell you? You're the diamond in a life that knows
only stones and dust. You've been the center of my life for years
now, and now it's time to let another man take that focus." He
turned to Brody. "Sucker." Again a lot of laughs. Psymon turned
back to the guests. "Sorry folks, if I don't crack jokes I'll
be crying like a little girl up here." He looked back to Zoe. "Zoe,
I love you more than anything else in the world. I'm proud of you.
You stayed by my side for years when you didn't have to, you're
more than just my kid sister. You're my sidekick, my confidante, my
partner… you're my best friend." He now turned back to Brody.
"That said, you treat her good or I'll kick your ass." The SSX
superstars exploded into laughter, as that was the standard joking threat exchanged by
many of the boarders, the other guests seemed less amused or
downright confused. Psymon raised his glass. "To Brody, I hope you
know what you're getting yourself into. And to Zoe, Though you now
have a new family, your other one will always be with you and love
you no matter what. Congrats you two." Everyone clinked glasses and
drank to the newlyweds. Psymon sat down with Brody's family again,
they all looked shocked.
"That was the damn
weirdest toast I've ever heard." Brody's father said.
Once
the toasts were done, the DJ called for the bride and groom to share
their first dance. Psymon watched his sister and her new husband
dance to their first song as man and wife. Moments later the DJ asked
for the father of the bride to come forth. Griff shouted from his
table "She doesn't have one, asshole!" His friends all laughed
and Psymon also let a chuckle out. Atomika shouted out how they
should have hired him, no one laughed. Zoe walked to Psymon's seat
and put out her hand."You owe me." Zoe
said firmly and Simple Plan's "How Could this Happen to Me"
began. Psymon stood, took her hand and kissed it. They walked to the
middle of the dance floor hand in hand, and with a delicate twirl he positioned
her into a dancing position. She rested her head on his chest and
firmly squeezed his hand. Psymon was dreading the end of the song,
knowing that after that he would have to let her go for good. Zoe
finally looked up.
"So, I'll make
sure to call you as soon as we get to the hotel for the honeymoon,
okay?" Psymon smiled.
"You better." Zoe
smiled up at him.
"Or you;ll kick MY ass?" Psymon shook his head.
"Not this time."
"You said you
wouldn't cry, you big jerk."
"I lied, you little
jerk." They both laughed, fighting back their tears.
"Are you still happy
for me?" Psymon took her back in his arms.
"Of course, that
will never change. I'm jealous that my little sister isn't going
to be around anymore… but it's okay."
"Are you sure?"
"It's a little
late for that now anyways, isn't it?" Zoe smiled. "This is your
day, I'll live, I promise." They danced without speaking for the
rest of the song. They simply enjoyed the moment and wouldn't let words spoil it.
Psymon removed his sunglasses as the sun set. He adjusted his headphones that played that same song, the song that was his last dance with his sister, his song, their song. The words haunted him."I can't stand the pain, and I can't make it go away, no I can't stand the pain." the verse crooned. He tried to ignore the lonely pain, but he felt so alone knowing Zoe would never be at his side again. His breath reached out through the cold air atop peak three. He sighed, knowing Zoe was somewhere out there, wondering what she was doing. A tear ran down his cheek as he wished she would be there with him. He felt sad that Brody and Zoe were thinking of not returning to SSX after the honeymoon to opt for a normal life, but that would be their choice. He looked at the outstretched landscape and just thought "now what?". A new chapter was beginning in the life of Simon Morgan. He didn't have to worry about an old girlfriend anymore, he no longer had to look out for his sister… for the first time now in his life he had to think of himself. It was a scary realization for him, he didn't know what to do, where to start. He shook off the sadness and cursed himself for being so selfish. He did hurt a little knowing he would be coming home to a lodge where Zoe would no longer be there, that he would be sitting at night alone in the lodge without her to talk to and joke with. He hurt that she wouldn't be there anymore to share laughs and tears. He sighed knowing that a comforting hug wouldn't be as readily available anymore, but that's what happens when you need to let go of the one you love. Psymon pulled his sunglasses back up and stared down peak three. He looked down at his new tattoo that he got that morning on his inner forearm. The red haired angel stared back up at him with a sash across her body that read "Zoe". He reminded himself he'll always be able to see her, but will cherish even more when he'll get to see the real her again. He looked down at Zoe's snowboard, Psymon's boots were a touch too big, but they were secure. Zoe had never ridden her board down from the very summit of peak three, and Psymon decided that needed to change. He smiled to himself and kicked off from his perch and began to cut down the mountain.
Changes hurt, changes can leave a hole in your life… but changes are also exciting and can bring joy. We kid ourselves when we think nothing good can come out of change. What do you do when you have to let go of the one you love more than life itself? You love them even more. Letting go should never be a 'goodbye', but a 'see you later'. Changes are a funny thing, it makes one eye cry tears of sadness or hurt, while the other eye cries tears of joy. You care for those you hold up and support, but to allow them to open their wings and fly free, that is truly to love.
That's it, not too long, but I hope you all liked it anyways.
I know you're going to read this at some point or other kiddo. Remember you're loved and that will never change, here's to the future.
