The One I’ve Loved - Volume 1 Chapter 68 The Vows

Austin stood at the altar and Justin was beside him as his best man . As melodious music was being played , the bridesmaids entered inside one after the other with a bouquet in their hands . The bridesmaids wore a grey coloured gown and held same kind of bouquet . After the bridesmaids came and stood near the altar , Austin saw Jessica standing at the entrance door who was ready to walk down the aisle with a bouquet of white flowers in her hands . Her parents stood behind her .

Austin’s heart pounded when he saw her in the white gown . Her hair was tied into a bun leaving few strands on either sides of her face which were curled . Her face was covered with veil but still her beauty was seen through it . Her slender neck looked more attractive with the diamond necklace which was shining . Her wedding gown was pure white with frills which made her look like a princess without a crown . But what made Jessica beautiful in Austin’s eyes was her dimples which appeared on her cheeks as she was smiling walking towards him .

After she came to the altar her parents hugged them both and took their seat in the front row . Austin didn’t take his eyes off from her since the moment he saw her standing at the entrance door . They smiled looking at eacthother . As the priest was preaching , Jessica and Austin sat on chairs holding each other’s hands , she recollected her school days , when Austin was taking his oath as student body president , she stood beside her principal while giving badges , she felt like an “I do” at that time when they both stood opposite to each other and now they both were going take vows in a few minutes . Finally , her dream has come true . After a while , Jessica and Austin stood facing each other at the altar to take their vows .

Do you take Ms. Jessica Olsen as your lawful wife , to have and to hold , from this day forwards , for better or for worse , for richer or for poorer , in sickness and in health , to love and cherish till death do you apart ? , the priest asked Austin .

I do , Austin said looking at his bride whose heart was beating faster at his reply .

The priest repeated the same question to Jessica but before he could complete his sentence Jessica replied , I do .

The people who were seated there , laughed at Jessica when she didn’t let the priest complete his sentence .

Thankyou for saving my energy , the priest said making everyone chuckle . Jessica felt little embarrassed but Austin had a bright smile on his face to see the girl in excitement . Alicia who was seated beside Jessica’s parents was happy for the couple .

Rachel who was her maid of honor , stood behind her , she gave a ring to Jessica , while repeating the words after the the priest , Jessica took her vows . Austin took the ring from Justin and took his vows while sliding the ring onto her finger . After they both exchanged the rings the priest said that they could kiss each other now .

Austin lifted her veil which covered her face to kiss her .

You were , you are and you will always be the one I’ve loved , Jessica said and gave a quick kiss before he could react to her words . Everybody gave a round of applause when they saw the bride kissing first . Jessica’s parents and her mother in law laughed looking at Austin’s expression . He never expected that she would dare to kiss him first that too in front of everyone because until today , he was the one who kissed her first everytime .

That was a payback for stealing my first kiss , Jessica said to him raising her eyebrow . Austin was staring daggers at Aaron who avoided his gaze as always.

Looks like the bride will have the upper hand in future , the priest coughed while saying .

When Austin heard what the priest said his lips curved upwards which crept into a smile . There was no need for him to deny it because what the priest told was true , he was bound by her as if she casted a spell upon him to love her with all he had until his death.

They both walked out together holding each other’s hands . Justin held his wife’s hand while leaving . After clicking many group pictures , they had a couple photoshoot for a while .

Why didn’t you tell me , Jessica asked about the kiss.

I thought of telling after taking you to Oasis but Aaron ruined it , Austin said which made Jessica chuckle . The photographer continued to click pictures while they were talking to eacthother .

Take me there , Jessica said .

Oasis ? , Austin asked her and saw her nod as a yes .

As you say , he said and planted a kiss on her forehead .

After the couple photoshoot . Jessica clicked with the bridesmaids first and then with the maid of honour .

Can’t wait to see my baby girl Rosaline , Jessica said while kissing Rachel’s bump which was big .

Rosaline , Rachel repeated . This sounds cute , she added .

Name her as Rosaline , Jessica said .

Ahem !! Shouldn’t you ask her father too before naming her ? Justin interrupted .

Don’t you like the name ? , Jessica asked him .

Did I say no ? , I was just saying that I too have rights to decide .

It’s Rosaline and it’s decided , Rachel stated.

Okay , Justin said as he had to agree with her .

After bidding farewell to her parents , the couple left to Austin’s house . Jessica was to tears while leaving her parents . The entire time in the car , she held Austin’s hand and rested her head on his shoulder . They didn’t talk much in the car . The car was filled with silence but his warm hands made her feel comfortable .

After reaching his house , Austin got down from the car but Jessica didn’t even after the driver opened door for her to get down .

What happened ? , he asked her as she wasn’t getting down .

You take me , she said stretching her hands for him to take her in his arms .