DON'T CONTROL IT

Kai

“This is unbelievable“ My mother grumbles as she straightens my suit. “I can't believe you're getting married to the same woman that divorced—and ruined your brother's name. I mean, what do you two see in that woman anyways?“

“Point of correction, mother. Williams deceived Alvara“I corrected her, straightening my tie. “He sold off her company's product design and Idea to her rival company. Not just that but he sold her house to the bank as a collateral for a loan he had no interest in paying back“ 

“So what? Williams isn't perfect. No one is“

“If you don't like Alvara, mother then why are you here?“ I asked. “You didn't have to come to my wedding“

“Of course I did. Your father already swore he wouldn't show up so I had to“ 

Staring at my reflection in the mirror, a wide smile spreads across my face as I recount the day Alvara proposed to me back at the her launch on gala. 

She really was full of surprises and I couldn't wait to discover what other surprises she had up her sleeves during our married life. 

“It's time“ I say, extending my arms out to mother. “Shall we?“

Hooking her hands on my arms, mother and I exited my dressing room and entered the wedding venue. 

Walking down the aisle with mother, a wide smile spreads across my face as my gaze lands on the guests seated at either side of the aisle. 

All my closest friends were here. It felt so surreal that my 5-year old one sided crush on Alvara was ending with us getting married. 

To top it off, it wasn't a marriage in name only nor a marriage a convenience. It was simply a marriage out of our love for eachother. 

Standing beside the officiant at the altar, I anxiously waited for Alvara's entrance. 

“The bride would now come in“ 

The entrance door opens as Alvara strolls in dressed in a flawless strapless wedding gown and a veil over her head with Ava Reeds, her bridesmaid beside her. 

As Alvara walked down the aisle, my gaze never left her. I even feared blinking—scared that if I did, this moment would be over in an instant. 

When Alvara had almost reached the altar, I approached her and Ava as I extend my hands out towards Alvara. 

Ava placed Alvara's hands in mine, “You'd better take of her, Foley“ 

“Trust me, I will“

Tightening my hold on Alvara's hands, I lead her up to the altar before the priest. 

“You look so beautiful“ I admit. “So perfect“ 

She blushed, “You look quite dashing yourself“ 

The officiant clears his throat. “Please, focus“ 

I chuckled. “Sorry“

“Dear friends, we are gathered here today to witness to join together Alvara Higgins and Kai Foley in marriage“ The officiant announces as he turns to face Alvara. “As we all know, marriage is a sacred bond between two people; a commitment to love and cherish each other. Please, face each other“

We do. 

Addressing Alvara, he asks. “Will you, Alvara Higgins take Kai Foley to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward? For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part?“

“I do“ 

To me, he asks. “Will you Kai Foley take Alvara Higgins to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward? For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part?“ 

“I do“ 

“Alvara and Kai, you have come together to enter the holy union of marriage. You have promised to love and honour each other“ The officiant declares. “To show support in times of joy and sorrow and to remain faithful to each other for the rest of your lives. May your love remain strong and true and your bond grow stronger with each passing day“

The officiant turned to face the crowd, “If for any reason, anyone thinks this two couples cannot be lawfully joined together, speak now or forever hold your peace“

A moment of silence fills the air as the officiant patiently waited for a disapproval but we got none. 

“In the absence of any disapproval—by the power invested in me, I now declare Kai Foley and Alvara Higgins husband and wife“ He continued. “You may now kiss the bride“ 

Lifting off Alvara's wedding veil over her head, I cupped her face with my hands as I leaned down to seal her lips with mine. 

The guests rose up to their feets, cheering and letting out excited screams. 

Whisking up Alvara into my arms, I announced to the guests. “Please, do enjoy the rest of the wedding. I'm just going to elope with my new wife“ 

Running down the aisle, I exited the wedding venue and quickly climbed into the backseat of my car. 

“Drive off quickly, Christopher“ I ordered my chauffeur as he hit the gas. 

Alvara—on the other hand couldn't stop laughing. 

“What's funny?“ I asked, staring at her amused because I'd never see her laugh this hard before. 

“I mean, who announces that they are eloping during their own wedding“

I chuckled. “I do“

“You're insane, Kai Foley“ 

I say nothing rather stare at the beautiful woman that was now my wife. 

“Why are you staring at me like that?“ She asks. 

“Because I want to kiss you so badly“ I admit in whispers. “Can I?“

“We're married now, Kai. You don't have to ask“ 

Pulling up her chin, I crashed my lips down onto hers; sliding my tongue into her mouth. 

Alvara gave as much as she received. 

Breaking the kiss, I leaned my forehead against hers as I quietly admitted. “I love you, Alvara.“

“I've always been scared to say these words to you because I thought it would push you away from me but what can I do? I'm a finished man for you.“ I continued. “I fear I can no longer control my feelings for you“ 

“Then don't control it, Kai“ She replies. “Because I love you too“