Chapter 7 - The Girl in White

AN*Bookgirl39: No haven't finished all of them yet... and about Amy's eyes, I thought they were blue...

10 years later...

The girl in the mirror was magnificent. She was breathtaking. Her reddish brown hair was in a messy bun but some were left to frame her flawless face. She was wearing mascara to highlight her beautiful green eyes. Her cheeks were delicately pink and her lips were in a light red shade. But underneath the stunning beauty, Amy saw fear etched on the girl's face. Her face.

"Amy!" someone squealed. Natalie closed the door behind her. She was now wearing the maroon dress which Amy selected for the bridesmaids

Amy then was brought back to the time when she and her about-to-be-husband argued about the wedding's theme color. She suggested black and Ian looked at her like she had lost her mind. "Well, it's my branch's color!" she said, coming into defense. "Black." Ian repeated "In a wedding. You aren't serious right?"

"What do you suggest then?"

"How 'bout... turquoise?"

Amy snorted. "Thomas much!" That was when Natalie entered the room and saved the day. "Okay, stop it." she scolded the two of them. "It's going to be maroon. A combination of red and black. Got it? Now I don't want to hear any bickering."

She was brought back to the present by a loud blow in her ear. "What was that for?" she yelled at her soon-to-be-sister-in-law.

"You weren't listening to me! I said we'll start in 30 minutes!" Natalie replied

"Sorry."

Natalie sighed. "You look wonderful you know that." Amy was used to have almost all the people she met say that she was beautiful or pretty, but she never believed any of it. She rolled her eyes at Natalie's comment. "I wouldn't say that when you're here you know."

Natalie laughed. "Honestly Amy! You have such low self-esteem! How'd you think my brother would fall for you if you weren't... you know..."

"Whatever."

"Okay. Enough chitchat. It's time to get the bride ready." As the maid-of-honor, it was Natalie's job to prepare the bride. She fixed Amy's veil, made sure her dress was free of any wrinkles. When they were done, they went out of the dressing room. They entered the white car waiting in front of Grace Cahill's mansion. When they arrived, it was only 5 minutes left before the start of the ceremony. Natalie gave Amy a comforting smile. "You ready?" she asked

Amy exhaled and nodded. "I guess so..." Natalie placed her hands on Amy's shoulders. "You can do this." she said. She gave Amy one last hug before taking her place beside Dan. Alistair approached Amy and held her arm.

The doors opened slowly, torturing Amy because of the long wait. But soon it opened and they began hearing music coming from the organ. To Amy, the children who were walking slowly and gracefully looked as if they were marching. Time was speeding up in her eyes. Soon enough, much to her anxiety, it was the bridesmaids turn to walk through the aisle. Madison Holt and Jonah entered first. Amy's breath was hitched in her throat when the best man, her brother, looking very handsome as always, and the maid-of-honor, Natalie began walking. Even through her discomfort, she just had to smile at the sight of the two enemies walking arm in arm. Just like they practiced, Amy waited until Dan and Natalie were on the middle of the aisle before making the first step.

Everyone's eyes were on her the second she entered. Being her shy, bookworm self, Amy averted her eyes from them and focused instead on the angel standing beside the altar. She smiled at him and he smiled at her.

Ian was awestruck. He couldn't believe that this wonderful girl was going to be his. After all this time, he still wanted to hit himself for betraying her.

After taking about a hundred steps, Amy and Alistair finally reached the altar. Alistair placed his niece's hand on Ian's as done traditionally. Amy meanwhile couldn't help but feel quite disappointed that it wasn't her dad doing it. She sighed inwardly and told herself to be happy. It was supposed to be her day anyway.

"Dearly beloved..." the priest began...

AN*I know! This is worse than the last chapter! I couldn't agree more... Opinions?