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Leah Miller was just 22 years old when she was training to take over her dad's company. She was kind, beautiful and full of happiness. But what happens when her dad tells her the...
Two weeks had passed by so quickly, and it was now the 15th of November, which was the day I was going to marry the love of my life. I remember a month ago, when we both found out we had to marry each other to have our fathers' businesses passed over to us, and we were both angry, or at least I was. Jace's face didn't really show any emotion back then, so I couldn't tell what he was thinking.
I was so angry because I wanted to marry someone that I loved, not have an arranged marriage, but little did we know, that I would still get the wedding I always wanted with a man I truly loved. He was perfect, sweet, handsome, kind, and not to mention an amazing body.
The past two weeks were spent arranging the transfer of my father's business to Martins's building. And also filled out paperwork to merge the two businesses into one and signed and prepared contracts for both Jace and me, ready to take over. We all have agreed to rename the business to Williams & Miller Corp, to fit both names and owners.
I am currently standing in front of the mirror, in my ivory, silk robe, looking at my natural makeup and my wavy red hair styled in a loose bun decorated with three beautiful grips to help hold the style together. My hands are shaking due to the nerves I am feeling.
The door suddenly opened and in walked Ava, Olivia and Natasha looking stunning in their pale pink bridesmaid's dresses. I have been spending time with all three girls these past two weeks, and Olivia and Natasha are amazing girls, and so fun to be around, they have quickly turned into best friends.
"You girls look so beautiful," I said to the girls with a big smile on my face.
"Leah, babe, you look beautiful" Ava replied. "But it's time to get your dress on" she finished handing me my dress and ushering me to the bathroom to change.
Pulling my dress out of the garment bag, I examined it once again, falling in love with it all over again. It was the perfect dress for me, and it hugged my waist but was not tight enough to stop me from breathing.
I slipped out of my robe and into the dress and I felt like a princess. I looked in the mirror and I felt like I was floating on cloud 9 with how happy I was.
I left the bathroom and all three girls turned their heads towards me as if they rehearsed it, they all lifted their hands to their mouths with a gasp and tried to fight their tears away. I guess they were happy with how I looked too. "Oh wow, Leah, you look amazing," Olivia said, still trying to fight her tears. The two others simply nodded in agreement, not finding their own words. I thanked them with a wide smile.
Just then, the door opened and in walked my mum and dad, Jordan and Danny, all with big smiles on their faces after seeing me ready to be married. Mum came rushing up to me and almost tackled me to the floor with her bear hug, I couldn't help but laugh.
"Mum be careful, you can't injure the bride on her wedding day" Jordan laughed out and tried to pull Mum away from me a bit. Everybody laughed along apart from Danny, who looked annoyed. Jeez, what crawled up his ass?
"I'm sorry sweetheart, you just look so beautiful and happy, I couldn't help myself" Mum almost cried out, a few tears slipping from her eyes at the sight of me "I am so happy for you honey" Mum finished, hugging me again but this time it was more gentle than the first which I was grateful for.
"You're beautiful sis, Jace's jaw will be on the floor when he sees you" Jordan stated matter-of-factly after giving me a hug and a kiss on the head. I replied with a big smile again, my cheeks are starting to ache with the number of smiles I've already had today, and I'm not even married yet.
"Sweetie, I can't believe how beautiful you look. My baby is growing up" My dad said wiping a stray tear away before anyone could notice, but of course, I saw it.
"Daddy, I love you" I walked to my dad and wrapped my arms around his waist in an embrace.
He did the same with me, kissing my head "I love you too sweetie, always"
"It's time, is everybody ready?" The wedding planner informed us. Receiving nods from everyone. Mum, Jordan and Danny left the room first, after kissing my cheek once more, followed by the three smiling bridesmaids.
Dad looked at me with admiration and held his arm up for me to hook my hand through and rest it on his forearm, before walking me out of the door and to the double doors, where our guests and my future husband were waiting patiently for me. The girls had just walked through the doors, meaning it was our turn in the next few seconds.
"Are you ready to become Mrs Williams?" My dad asked with a proud smile on his face.
"Never been more ready"
The doors opened and the music started. Holding on to dad, we both walked down the aisle. I smiled at some of our guests until my eyes landed on Jace. Wow... he looked so handsome, I have no words. He was watching me with the biggest smile I have ever seen. I couldn't help but return his smile.
When we finally reached the end of the aisle, my dad put my hand in Jace's and sat down next to my mum, who quickly reached for dad's hand and held it tight. Jace walked me up the few steps to the priest.
The priest started with his speech until it got to our vows. We decided to write our own speeches.
"Leah, from the moment I laid my eyes on you, I knew you'd be the woman for me, I knew I'd fall madly in love with you and want to spend the rest of my life with you. You are the most beautiful woman id ever met inside and out, and you have a heart of gold. We may not have known each other long, but every day since I met you, I fell in love with you even more. I can't wait to start the next chapter together as husband and wife. I love you, baby"
I let a few tears slip with the sincerity in his words, he's the sweetest man I had ever met. At the end of his speech, he turned to his best man, Tyler, and took the wedding ring and slid it onto my left ring finger with my engagement ring. It was beautiful.
"Jace, when I first met you, I thought you were a bit arrogant and self-centred-" the guests all laughed at that including Jace, "but the more I got to know you, you became the sweetest, kindest, and funniest man id ever met. I can't put into words how much I love you, but at least I get the rest of my life to tell you every day. I can't wait to be your wife, and spend the rest of our lives annoying the hell out of each other" I finished with a giggle, making everyone laugh again. Jace chuckled while wiping a single stray tear from his eye. I turned to Ava who was my maid of honour and took the ring to slide it onto Jace's ring finger with a smile.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife, Jace, you may kiss your bride" The priest finished. Jace immediately pulled my body closer to his and lowered his lips to mine, kissing them lovingly sweetly and gently. Only breaking apart when we heard our friends and family cheering and whistling for us. We turned to them with huge smiles on our faces and I turned and gave Jace another small peck on his lips before we walked back down the aisle, hand-in-hand as husband and wife.
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