My Innocent Girl novel Chapter 38

Slowly, slowly I analyzed the entire situation. And I came to a decision: That we should accept everything. It is equally hard for me too. I can't live without my sister but maybe this is good for her. Maybe this is not a bad decision.

"You may call the bride," someone told me and I nodded.

Alright, maybe I have to be strong. She needs me too.

Vincent

I got ready by wearing simple clothes. I am not the one for an "over the top" wedding. I was ready and the wedding was gonna start soon.

I came out of my room and was roaming around to see it for the last time that everything was alright. I was getting bored anyway. When the hell will she--

I saw her coming out of her room. Her makeup was done again and this time, she just... looked more beautiful. I don't know... more bright, happier.

I was staring at her and I didn't notice it until she looked at me numerous times and finally blushed a little. I took my eyes off her and damn, for the first time in my fucking life, I blushed too.

"Bride and groom don't see each other--"

"Rules don't apply to us" I replied to one of the girls who interrupted us. She nodded and continued her work. 

I went to her and she looked at me with a confused expression.

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Ashley

I was shocked at the way he was looking at me. God, I know I was just hallucinating, but, I don't think that in even any hallucinations, he can blush.

The girl told us we can't see each other like he is ever gonna follow any rules and traditions. As expected he told her that rules don't apply. But what shocked me was that he said "us" not "me". 

He started coming towards me and the confusion grew in me.

Ah, not so close...

I wanted to say but he kept coming near until the distance between us completely vanished. He touched my hair and I looked at him. His gaze was lingering on me intently and he looked like he... he, I don't know, wanted me.

I looked down because even if we are marrying, I know, he knows, this is not a love marriage, neither a marriage of love or for love.

This is just a promise made by my parents to his parents.

"Yeah..." I replied.

"Go"

I smiled and slowly made my way to the stage where Vincent was already standing. I took a deep breath as I realized the lack of my dad. There is no one to walk me down to the aisle. This is so bad.

I sighed as I tried to forget any stupid thoughts clouding my mind again. I have to focus on my present, not my past or even the future. I should think about it now, and I know that I don't have any choice. Well, sometimes I feel good to have no choice- at least I won't have any regrets.

I made my way to the aisle and stood next to him. He didn't even look at me this time. I looked down. What do you expect, Ashley? Keep your stupid thoughts to yourself, okay!

I saw Lara and someone else walking and standing near us. oh yeah! Lara is the ring bearer too.

"Dear beloved. Today we are gathered here to..." the officiant started addressing the crowd. Since he spoke about other things like the importance of this marriage and stuff. Then he addressed us and told us about the responsibilities we will be taking after speaking the vows.

After all that, we were asked to take our vows.

"I, Vincent Smith, take thee, Ashley Jones, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my faith to you," he spoke and I listened to it really well. I will just repeat it.

"I, Ashley Jones, take thee, Vincent Smith, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my faith to you."