"Quick, Monica, zip me up," Lucia sighed. "God, I'm nervous."
"You look beautiful," Monica smiled.
"Thank you," Lucia smiled. "So do you."
Monica giggled. "You look like a beautiful bride."
"Thanks," Lucia grinned. "I'm excited. After today, I'm going to be Mrs. Sean Wade."
"Well, Dear Mrs. Wade, don't forget about me," Monica chuckled.
"Never," Lucia smiled, embracing her friend. "The ceremony starts in a few minutes. Where's my father?"
"Crying."
"And more specifically?" Lucia chuckled.
"He's coming. I'll get him."
"No, no, I'll find him. Where's Sean? I don't want him to see me."
"No. I'll go get him. You stay here," Monica directed.
"Alright," Lucia nodded.
Monica smiled and left.
Lucia took a look in the mirror and moved a few stray hairs back into place. She felt beautiful. Like a princess.
About five minutes later, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in," Lucia called, adjusting her earrings.
Her father stepped in and smiled. "My beautiful Lucia."
"Daddy," Lucia smiled.
"If only your mother could see you."
"Yeah, I know," Lucia nodded. "She always liked Sean. I'm sure she'd be happy."
Leonardo hugged her and smiled. "Oh, you're a beautiful young lady. I'm glad Sean turned out to be your pen pal."
Lucia smiled a little. "Me too, Daddy. Me too."
Leonardo chuckled. "Are you ready?"
Lucia nodded and took his arm.
Leonardo smiled and they walked out
The music began playing and the two walked down the aisle after Paisley and Monica, Lucia smiling brightly at Sean.
Sean's smile was so bright that he was practically glowing, standing straight and tall.
Denny was smiling next to him and watched her come down the aisle.
The small group gathered watched her as well but Lucia only watched Sean. After handing her bouquet to Monica, she took Sean's hands in hers. "Hi," she whispered.
"You're beautiful," Sean whispered back.
Lucia smiled at him.
They turned their attention to the justice. The man began the ceremony and soon came the time where Sean was asked for his vows.
Sean repeated the vows and smiled proudly.
Lucia did the same, brushing away a few stray tears.
Sean smiled brighter, and finally, he leaned in, tenderly kissing his new wife.
"I love you so much," Lucia smiled. "You are the best thing to ever happen to me."
"I love you more," Sean smiled and took her hand.
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"This food is wonderful," Paisley smiled. "Who'd you get to cater?"
"The Italian restaurant on Main," Lucia nodded. "And thanks again for being my bridesmaid."
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