Chapter 15

Stephanie got up before her alarm went off. Quickly, she shut it off and went to the bathroom. After her shower, she went downstairs and grabbed something to eat. Soon she heard someone in the downstairs shower and her father came out to the kitchen.

"Good Morning Stephy. Are you ready?" He asked. Stephanie nodded and said,

"Dad, I want to thank you again for everything. I…"

"Don't mention it. I love you and I want to see you happy. Now I think its time for you to go get your hair done." Herb said giving his daughter a big hug. Stephanie practically had to push him away.

"Dad, I have to go."

"I know, I just…"

"Don't worry Dad, everything will be fine." Stephanie reassured him. She smiled and went out the door. It was a bright and sunny day. The temperature was a little cool but it would warm up soon. Olive came out the door and the two headed to the hairdressers.

Sportacus had gotten up and went straight into the shower. Once out of the shower, he put on his bathrobe and pulled out his tux. He had decided to save his dress uniform for another time. Going over his vows in his head, Sportacus grabbed some sports candy. Þórir came over to his son and said,

"Well son, today's the day. Are you nervous?"

"Not so much nervous as I'm excited. I just wish mom was here." Sportacus answered.

"Me, too. She would've loved this." Number Nine told him. His son nodded and got up. It was almost time to get to the church.

Stephanie's hair was done and her dress was on. Olive was making sure that the bridesmaids were ready and that everyone was getting into the limo. Standing in front of the mirror, Stephanie stared at her dress. She had wanted to have a pink dress but her mother insisted that she should have a white one because that was more traditional. Finally they had agreed on one dress. It wasn't white but it wasn't what Olive had called "outrageously pink" either. It hadn't been the shade of pink that Stephanie had wanted but she fell in love with it almost instantly. The A-line, floor length dress was strapless and had a buttoned back. It had a chapel train and was made of satin and Alencon lace. The sales lady at the bridal shop had said that it was a color called pink-silver. It was a light pink that had just a hint of silver tint. Stephanie had picked out some pumps that matched the dress and was absolutely thrilled. Just then her mother came into the room and helped her out to the limo.

Sportacus stood inside the church restroom making sure everything was in place. He had left his hat in the airship. Besides it didn't match his tuxedo. The dark blue, one buttoned, single-breasted style suit had notch lapels and a non-vented coat. It also had a self-lapel with offset satin trim. The pleated trousers, tie, and shoes were the same matching dark blue. At first, the man at tuxedo store had showed it to him in white. It had looked sharp but white wasn't what he wanted. Finally, they found the dark blue that was just perfect. His father came into the restroom and said,

"Its time, are you ready?" Sportacus nodded. He was ready. Now it was time to marry the one person that made his whole life seem worthwhile.

Sportacus stood next to his father and the Mayor down at the altar. Surprisingly, he was standing perfectly still. It wasn't easy for him but if it was for Stephanie it didn't matter how easy or difficult something was. Then the piano player started the familiar "Here comes the bride". Sportacus turned and saw Herb and Stephanie walking down the aisle. She was absolutely gorgeous in that pink dress. Somewhere in the back of his mind something said, of course it was going to be pink.

When they reached the altar, Herb had some tears starting to well up in his eyes. Stephanie smiled and gave her dad a hug. She whispered,

"I love you, Daddy."

"I love you too, sweetheart." He replied. Then he stood off to the side as the service began.

When the pastor indicated it was time for the wedding vows, Sportacus stumbled at first but quickly regained his composure.

"Stephanie, I love you with all my being. There is nothing I won't do for you. We've been through a lot and I don't think that I would've managed without you. You give me strength and there is no one I'd rather spend the rest of life with. Today I take you to have and to hold, in sickness and in health until death parts us."

As Sportacus slid the ring on Stephanie's finger he smiled. She was blushing. In fact her cheeks were almost the same color as her dress. Then it was her turn.

"Sportacus, I've loved you for as long I can remember. You've always been there for me. I couldn't imagine spending my life with anyone else. We've had our share of good and bad times but today none of it matters. The only thing that matters is that you and I become we. Today I take you to have and to hold, in sickness and in health until death parts us. Koma hvaða mega.$" Sliding the ring onto his finger, Stephanie beamed. The pastor continued,

"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride." Neither hesitated as they kissed. Out in the audience some people were crying, including Stephanie's parents. Now that the service was over, everyone was ushered out so the photographers could take pictures. Stephanie took her husband's hand and squeezed it. Today was definitely the happiest day of her life.

$Koma hvaða mega means "Come what may"

To Be Continued...