Epilogue

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(This is in third person point of view, btw read this with the song on the side [Forever young])

She stood in front of the mirror admiring herself and the dress she spent months picking out. She felt happy, satisfied, jumpy, excited, and nervous all at once. She smiled when she heard the piano play because it meant she was going to get married.  It was her special day... she was going to get married to the man of her dreams and they were going to be together.

Her bride's maids walked out of the room gracefully with a cheery expression and she was joined by her father. "I love you Hannah." he whispered to her daughter. "I love you too." she said letting a tear roll down her cheek. "I hope that those tears are tears of joy and not tears of regret, because I did not waste my time helping you plan this for nothing." her father joked. She laughed at her dad then she replied with, "Don't worry, they're tears of joy dad, I'm just so happy."

"This is it." she whispered. She gripped her father's arms tight as they walked down the isle together. As she they walked, she saw his soon to be husband look at her in awe, she couldn't help but let another tear roll down her cheek. He felt so happy and so lucky to have been the one she was going to marry.

He felt like he was going to shed a tear but promised himself he wouldn't. They were eye to eye and Hannah's father was now sitting with her sobbing mother. The pastor started talking and all they did was stare into each others eyes and smile.

"We are gathered here today, on this happy and joyous occasion, to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. 

"Marriage is a solemn institution to be held in honor by all, it is the cornerstone of the family and of the community. It requires of those who undertake it a complete and unreserved giving of one's self. It is not to be entered into lightly, as marriage is a sincere and mutual commitment to love one another. This commitment symbolizes the intimate sharing of two lives and still enhances the individuality of each of you. 

The pastor said a prayer. "As Hannah and Niall take their vows today, we are privileged to witness the joyous love of a new family -- a family that will be nourished and nurtured through the devotion of two separate individuals growing together through the common bonds of love. 

"May their marriage bring them the peace, joy, comfort and contentment that is known in the hearts of all God's children. And may Niall and Hannah both look forward to each new season of their marriage --- just as the world looks forward to each new season of the year. For all seasons bring with them their own special moments and memories. 

"An essential requirement of a good marriage is a strong bond of real friendship and trust. Hannah and Niall, your love for each other will grow deeper with every passing day, but it's important to remember that your love stands on a foundation of genuine, mutual affection and respect for each other. To truly LOVE another person is to be willing to accept both their strong points, and their weak points, with equal measures of understanding and respect. 

"The vows you are about to exchange, will serve as a verbal representation of the non-verbal emotions that are as real as any thing that can be seen, heard or touched. For it is not the words that you will speak today that will bond you together as one --- but the strength of the love and commitment found deep within your souls."

Hannah breathed in and said the vow she has been practicing all night. "I am not perfect, even though you have told me that I am so many times, I can't promise you that I won't be mad at you in times you steal that bag of chips..." she paused and chuckled, the audience laughed as well as Niall and the pastor. "...but I can promise that I will remain faithful and loyal. I will care and love you forever. Even in the afterlife I shall love you dear. I will be there for you in times of need and we will make a happy family." she ended with that. She was crying even more when she said her vow. (God, she's so emotional)

"I promise that I will be a great husband, but I know you'll say you don't have to be great. I promise to love you will all my heart and with all my life. I will live with your love and I shall care for you and for our future family. I promise that I will remain loyal, faithful and trustful to you. And we will live together, grow old together and die together. I will give you my heart and my love until the end forever." Niall said, in defeat, letting a tear roll down his face.

Both Niall's and Hannah's moms were smiling and were crying tears of joy. "At this time, I’ll ask you, Niall, and you, Hannah, to face each other & take each other’s hands." the pastor said smiling with glee.

"Niall, do you take this woman to be your wedded wife? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health, remaining faithful to her as long as you both shall live?" The pastor said to Niall. "I do." he replied.

"Hannah, do you take this man to be your wedded husband? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him in sickness and in health, remaining faithful to him as long as you both shall live?" The pastor said to Hannah. "I do." she said smiling.

"If anyone can show just cause why this couple cannot be legally joined in marriage, let them speak now or forever hold their peace." He said. No one even breathed for a split second when he annouced that. It was a good thing though, obviously.

"Then, with the power vested in me, by God, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." Then they leaned in and gave each other a passionate kiss. "I love you." Niall said breaking from the kiss. They all cheered and smiled at them.

"I love you too so much." she replied to him. They walked down the isle and took some pictures. They danced althrough the songs as if it was the last time they'd ever get to dance. They were both glowing and were both laughing with joy and happiness. This day was theirs and nothing, nothing, could ruin it.

Then, the ground started to shake, but no one could feel it because of the joy and the laughter that filled the atmosphere.The ground continued to shake but everyone was still watching the newly weds dance and dance. 

They felt shaking but took it as an illusion of the music blasting from the speakers,(lol, they had a one direction song on okay!) then after a while the shaking grew intense, then the chandelier was shaking and people took notice. Then there was a total blackout and gasp was in the air. Panic was in everyone's mind and they started to run about. "Everybody stay calm and take cover." Hannah's dad said with a firm face. 

He was the type of dad that would make sure he's die before anyone from his family did. He was in the army so being courageous and bravery was definitely in him. Just then the shaking grew

After a whole hour of shaking and dimness, the earth stopped and the lights went back on. Everybody cheered and continued merry making. Just then the earth moved, so, so, so heavily that the chandelier fell from the roof. It was directed to Hannah and Niall saw it fall from the ceiling. "HANNAH!" Niall shouted. He pushed her away from the falling chandelier but his life was taken instead of hers.

"NIALL!" she shouted with shock. "NIALL!" "NIALL!" "NIALL YOU CAN'T DIE!"

"...Niall..." her body was tossing from side to side of her bed. She then woke up to sunlight and a man at the side of her bed.  "Hannah, finally your awake." Scott said smiling. She sat from her bed and looked around and realized she was in her room all this time."Come on love, let's wake up now." he said taking her by the hand. "It's not real." she whispered. "What's not real?" he asked.

"...Niall..." she said. "That guy you obsess about? Hannah you're a teacher,like me, in Brooklyn University. I don't want to sound harsh or anything but you'd have to be famous to get to actually meet the guy." "I know... Goodness, this is about the longest dream I've had." she whispered.

Dismissing the thought, she stood up from her bed and kissed her boyfriend with passion. "Good morning." she said changing the mood. Scott looked back at her then replied "Good morning." he placed his arm around her. "Why don't you get dressed and we can have breakfast at your favorite restaurant." Scott suggested. "I would love to." she said.

"I love you." she added. "Love you too, love." he said smiling back at her. "Forever?" she asked.

"Forever."

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