It's the day of my wedding with my one-and-only Tsukimori Len. Soon, I'll be a Tsukimori, too. Goodbye Hino Kahoko, Hello Tsukimori Kahoko.
"Kaho-chan.", Fuyuumi-chan, my maid of honor, called me as she entered my dressing room. Then I heard another voice from the door which is very familiar to me and to everyone else.
"Kaho! Y-you're so beautiful!" Nami squealed as she reach for me. She hugged me with Fuyuumi and suddenly, she sobbed. "Oh Kaho. I'm so happy for you. Congratulations in advance." She smiled at me.
"Thank you so much. Thank you for everything." I hugged them back.
Then I heard another pair in the door then they slighty run to me. Suddenly, they hugged me as soon as Fuyuumi and Amou-san let go of me. "Kaho!!! You're stunning!" Mio and Nao said in unison.
"Kaho, it's starting. Let's get ready." Amou-san said as she smiled at me. "It's my turn. See you!" then she walked in happily. Then next is Mio then Nao.
Then I suddenly felt uneasy. It's like I'm nervous or worried about something.
"A-ano... Help me Fuyuumi-chan. I'm nervous." I just realized that I'm starting to sob. Then my mom bolted through the door and rushed to me and hugging me just like the two pairs did. "Mom! Aww mom. Don't cry."
"Kaho. Don't worry too much. You can do it. After all, you've been through a lot of things and this is just one of them though it's the biggest part of it. Now relax honey. Don't make him see that look on your face. Remove the worry and be happy. He's waiting for you at the altar, dear. And don't forget, we love you so much." My mom comforted me and really, it helped me relax.
"I'll be the next Kaho-chan. You can do it. Soon you'll be Tsukimori Kahoko.", Fuyuummi-chan smiled at me and then hugged at me the last time before entering and walked down the aisle.
"Kaho, honey. We're next." My dad whispered. I can feel his sadness and also happiness on what lies ahead.
As the doors open in front of me, I was amazed with what i saw right in front me. Everything's beautiful, the decorations, the people staring at me, everything! At first, I thought I'm just dreaming. But then I came back to reality because I finally saw what I'm looking for. The most beautiful of all, my Len.
His standing right in front of me looking gorgeous in his attire. Beside him was Mr. Tsukimori, his father, who looked at me happily and smiled at me. I saw him smile at me, too, and I can see right through his eyes the happiness he can feel right now. Now I can tell that this is all for real.
Len held out his hand. My father took my hand and placed it on Len's. "I've taken good care of her and loved her since the day she was born. Now it's your turn tto make her happy with you." He smiled at Len thoughtfully.
"Thank you and I promise I'll be with her for the the rest of our lives." he smiled back at my father. We looked at each other's eyes, then the ceremony started.
I was spacing out the whole ceremony, thinking that this is just a dream, a very happy dream. I couldn't believe that here we are now, face to face, going to be husband and wife soon, after all of what happened to us since we met. That Len who's coldhearted and stubborn at everyone at first, then now, he's smiling and with happiness all filled in his eyes. He is indeed a great man. A man with a big heart and loves me.
Our vows were really a music in our ears at the moment. We treasured every single word we vowed to each other telling about the things about us. The vows are really common except the last which is "'til death do us part" and we changed it into "as long as we both shall live." [haha yeah got it from trilight] I can feel the tears coming along my eyes... with the combination of a deep red blush tinted in my face.
In that moment, as the priest said this all-too-popular parts, I can feel myself floating and light, holding his hands as we slowly share our worlds and becoming as one. I looked at Len's shining and triumphant eyes and I knew that I'm his and he's mine. And we're winning. Because I love him and he loves me.
"I, Tsukimori Len, take you Hino Kahoko to be my wife, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live."
"I, Hino Kahoko, take you Tsukimori Len to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live."
Then it was time to say the popular binding words. After I've said "I do" and also Len, we put the rings in our fingers as a sign of our love.
"With the power vested in me by this church and this country, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."
As soon as the priest finished his line, we faced each other and found our lips together. He kissed me tenderly and lovingly and with I forgot everything: the crowd, the place, the reason. Only knowing that I'm officially his and his officially mine under the power and blessing of God and we both love each other.
And with that their family and friends congratulated and are happy about them. As soon as the reception ended, they've been alone in a house and they shared the night together with the aura of happiness and triumph all over the place. And they know, that it is indeed a happily ever after. [What a cliché]