Page 124 of Love Me Forever

My eyes welled up again, and the tears spilled over. I didn't even dab them away this time. It was pure happiness, and I didn't want to hide it.

Reese opened the doors, and she walked in front of me with a bouquet of flowers. Kimberly hurried from behind the last seats, following her sister. Ashley was my maid of honor and walked in front of me.

The choir started to sing. It was comprised of twelve boys and girls. Lena had insisted on having one, and I had to say, it was truly amazing. I felt like I was stepping into a dream, and it was the best one I'd ever had.

I focused on Travis. He was waiting for me at the end of the red carpet. Sam was his best man. His other brothers were the groomsmen. He looked so handsome in his tux. It fit him perfectly. He was smiling, looking at me with happy eyes. I was a bit wobbly on my feet, and I wasn't even wearing heels. I thought hearing his parents say all those kind words to me got me undone, but seeing my man waiting for me, looking at me like I hung the moon, was honestly more than I'd ever dreamed of.

We stood hand in hand while the priest spoke. I was hanging on his every word, not wanting to miss the moment when he would address us. Happiness spread through my body. I felt it down the length of my limbs and in my fingers. It lit me up from the inside.

"You can exchange vows now, if you have some," the priest said.

"We do." Travis spoke in a strong voice. He turned around, taking both my hands and looking me straight in the eyes. "Bonnie, you’re my whole life. I will love you until my last breath. I don't know what's beyond that, but you'll have my heart then too."

We'd both decided to keep the vows short because I told Travis I didn't think I could last very long without bursting into tears. I couldn't even make it through his without doing just that. I cleared my throat while tears streamed down my face.

"And you have mine." My voice was only a whisper, but he could hear me, and that was enough for me. "I love you to the moon and back. And I promise to love you more every single day."

The priest said a few words, but I was too lost in Travis to hear him, right until he said, "You can exchange rings."

Paisley came up to us, holding the rings high. She was smiling proudly. Oh, it made this girl so happy. She told me secretly that her goal was to be the ring bearer at every wedding in the family. I was pretty sure she'd get her way. She had everyone wrapped around her little finger, and she knew it.

Travis put my ring on first, and then I slid his on. The second I was done, he leaned in, brushing his lips against mine.

We were husband and wife. I couldn't believe it.

We stepped out of the tent, walking slowly as everyone congratulated us. I loved seeing the genuine smiles on the faces of our wedding party and to be surrounded by people who wished us nothing but happiness. I could practically feel the joy in the air.

The photographer took over as soon as we were out. Paisley also snapped a million pictures with the camera Travis got her the past Christmas.

The photographer took group pictures, ordering us around, and then he looked at Travis and me. "I found some good spots for you two farther down here. It's between a patch of trees. The light is perfect, and the sun is in a great position right now. Ready to go? We can come back and finish the group pictures later."

Travis looked at me. "Your call, babe."

"Sure. Let's go."

I'd told the photographer that I'd like us to include the surrounding nature in the pictures because it was too beautiful to leave it out.

He led us on a tiny path that seemed to disappear between the trees in the distance. Since my dress was long and huge, my shoes were hidden. I was wearing comfy flats with a pretty thick sole, and I was grateful for it; otherwise, I'd feel every little stone.

I was already getting tired. It wasn't easy to move around with the baby, but it was all worth it because the trees in front of us were simply breathtaking. I hadn't realized just how big they were. They were positively giant.

He led us between two trees that were intertwined at the base. Oh, he had a good eye. This was a truly romantic spot.

"Damn it, I forgot some of my lenses." He rummaged through the bag around his neck. "I'll be back in a few minutes, okay? Look around a bit, tell me if there's something you specifically want included. I have my ideas, but I want to know what you think."

"Sure," I said.

He sprinted back. I realized he'd only walked slowly for my benefit.

I loved it here. I could feel how much it grounded me. "It's so beautiful," I murmured. "The baby likes it too."

"Is she kicking?" Travis asked, eagerness obvious in his voice. He was so cute, always on the lookout for a kick, a sign the baby was listening.

"No, you know the only time she does it. Worth a try." I wiggled my eyebrows.

“Out of all the songs in the world. I can't believe it.” He put his hand on my belly and started singing "Yellow Submarine."

I felt a kick and then another one.I can't believe she's actually kicking to the rhythm of it.Travis put his other hand on my belly too. The happiness etched on his face made me feel so special.

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