When the back doors open and the music starts, Alice takes my breath away.
The dress she’s wearing is simple. The strapless dress hits just above her knee, with lace flowers covering the fabric.
It’s perfect for her. Her blonde hair flows in soft waves.
But the best part? The smile she’s wearing as she walkstoward me. It’s one just for me. The one that I fall in love with more and more each day.
When she steps up to me, I can’t help but sweep her into my arms and lay one on her.
“You’re not supposed to kiss her until after!” Cash yells.
I smile down at the most beautiful woman in the world. “I’ll kiss her whenever the hell I want.”
“Really, Declan?” Mom sighs. “It’s your wedding day.”
“Sorry, Mom.” I laugh, wiping the lipstick from my mouth.
“Are you two ready?” Dad asks.
Alice hands the bouquet to Leon before taking both of my hands.
“Ready,” Alice says.
I squeeze her hands as Dad begins.
“Friends and family, we are here today to celebrate the love of Alice and Declan as they renew their wedding vows. They love each other so much, they couldn’t wait to do it again.”
Alice and I share a smile. More like we don’t really remember the first time, but we’re not telling them that.
He talks about love and commitment before turning to Alice. “You’ve both written your own vows. Alice, would you like to go first?”
She smiles at my dad, tears lining her bright, blue eyes.
“Declan, you’re my favorite person in the whole world. From the minute I met you when I puked all over your shoes, we’ve been a team.”
“Pukingandcussing?” Mom groans. “We’re going to have words, Declan.”
“Kathleen!” Dad hisses.
“Right. Sorry. Not the time. Continue.”
Alice laughs, shaking her head at them. “We’ve shared everything together since that night, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. We’ve had our ups and downs, but you’ve beenby my side through it all. You’re my family. As long as I have you, Declan, I’ll have everything I need in life. I love you.”
I love youI mouth back to her.
“Declan?” Dad nods at me.
“Froggie, I love you more than life itself. I think I’ve loved you since the night we met, but it took me a few years to figure out what it meant. You’re my biggest cheerleader and support me in every way imaginable. I know this life isn’t easy, but there is no one else I’d want to do it with. Through the good and the bad, the wins and losses, we’re in this together. I love you.”
Alice wipes a stray tear from her cheek.
“Considering you already have rings and aren’t exchanging new ones,” Dad continues, “I can now pronounce you husband and wife. Again. You may kiss?—”
I don’t wait for him to finish as I cup Alice’s cheeks and slant my mouth over hers. I pour every ounce of love I have for this woman into this kiss.
My best friend. The person I got so drunk with in Vegas, I don’t remember marrying her.
My wife.
