du, you with call off the jump,” mom says will sincere worry in her eyes. I am almost tempted to call it off now.
“Okay,” I say softly, not wanting to start crying already.
“I love you, Sephora. I may not show it as often as I should, but I do. I am very proud of you,” Mom kisses my cheek and pats it. She steps back and claps her hands. “Let’s get you ready.”
The doors to the master suite fly open on cue, and the room fills with activity. It all instantly becomes real that I am about to get married. I suck in a deep breath and shake out my hands. Oh My God, I am going to marry Nicholas Lincoln. This is really happening.
chapter Five
I Do
I couldn’t have asked for a better day to get married. The sky is so clear and blue. The light island breeze is enough to cool our skin to bring a level of comfort under the warm sun. Beautiful birds fly by in the sky, making this day feel magical.
I don’t think I have ever smiled this hard in my life. I look at Luke and beam up at my big brother. I am so glad he agreed to walk me down the aisle. I may rant about Luke and his controlling ways, but he has been the best brother a girl could ask for. I love him with all my heart.
Just think, if Nick wasn’t Luke’s best friend I may have never met him. I am grateful to my brother for so much. My eyes fill with tears as I think of all that he has done for me.
Luke’s grey eyes search my face as he smiles back down at me. “Oh come on, Lilla du. No more crying. You are so gorgeous, I didn’t think my little sister could become any prettier, but you are just breathtaking today, Sophi,” Luke says through a voice suspiciously thick with emotion.
“I’m just so happy Luke, and I have you to thank for that. I know you didn’t want me with Nick, but I am so happy that you allowed me to make my own decisions and find love. I owe so much to you, Lukie,” I choke out.
Luke pulls me into his arms for a tight hug. “I will always be here for you. No questions asked, no hesitation, you just say the word, and I will come running. You, Sephora mean the world to me. I’m so proud of the beautiful woman you have become. It takes a special woman to turn the head of a man like Lincoln, and an even more special one to change a man like him into a better version of himself,” Luke pulls away and kisses my forehead. “I don’t know two people who deserve to be happy more than you two.”
“Thanks, Lucian,” I sniffle and blink back tears.
Luke turns to look out towards the scene unfolding in front of us. Kimmie and Ettie have finally reached the altar. I take a deep breath as the music changes, and I lock eyes on the one person that I would turn this world inside out for. It looks like he is standing in the clouds, like the god he is and was always meant to be.
Nick looks so handsome in the grey linen shirt and pants we chose together while on facetime. His golden brown hair is blowing in the light breeze making him look like a model that has just stepped out of an add.
I take a ragged breath and finger the sheer lace of the skirt of my dress. My ridiculously expensive dress. It is stunning and took my breath away from the moment I saw it. It is simple but elegant.
The dress is everything I have never thought myself to be, with its beaded cap sleeves that delicately drape my shoulders. The sheer lace of the dress clings to me as it flows over my body into a floor length sheer sheath. The gown is backless with a tasteful V-neck. It hints at my curves and brown skin in all the right ways. Not over the top but settle and elegant in every way.
When I see the intensity in Nick’s eyes even from this distance, my tummy drops. I know I have done well with the gown. I love that the stylist while pinning my hair away from my face and neck left the large curls in a soft style. Soft wisps of hair frame my temple and nape.
I feel beautiful in a way I never have before. Suddenly, unable to wait another minute,