This was it. The moment she’d been looking forward to for so many years. Amanda took a deep breath while Rosa, Isa, and Bella straightened the train of her bridal gown.Indeed, she was nervous. He pulse was hammering a million miles a minute, but it was a good nervous. There was no doubt in her mind that she wanted to marry Niels. Rosa pressed the bouquet into Amanda’s hands. Slowly, Amanda took in the detail of the pink roses, and a smile automatically came to her face as she’d remembered the rose Niels had gifted her with. “Ready? Rosa enquired.
“Ready,” Amanda replied with a smile. As she heard the intro to the bridal march, she took another deep breath. Isa and Bella ran to open the doors while Rosa held the train of the gown. Amanda stepped into the sanctuary, and though all rose from their seats to honor her march down the aisle, her eyes were focused on the groom. Another smile spread across her face, her heart swelling with feelings of love. He looked so heart-stoppingly handsome! As Roy’s arm enclosed around hers, she couldn’t help but giggle. She’d been so focused on her Niels that she’d almost forgotten her dad. For a moment she was nervous, wondering what she’d do if he refused to give her away. Much to her surprise, she felt him release her. For a brief moment she paused, looking at him, her lips slowly curling into a smile. “Thank you,” she quietly told him.’ Just a few more steps, and she was at the altar, beside her love. “Hi,” she whispered. When it came time for the vows, a small knot rose up in Amanda’s throat. One of nervousness. She listened to Niels, and his words relaxed her instantly. Tears of happiness welled up in her eyes, but she held her composure. Then came her turn. “Niels, I’ve been looking forward to this day since forever, it seems. Now that the time has finally come, I can hardly believe it. It’s a dream come true. You’ve been my playmate, my best friend, my confidante, my shoulder to cry on. You’ve been my hero, my protector, my lover, my soul mate. My heart has belonged to you since day one, but today I promise to be eternally bound to you. I promise to support you in all your endeavors, to be your biggest fan, your partner for life. I promise to stand by you in times of sickness and in times of good health—through joy and melancholy. Ti amo, per sempre, mio amore.” “Do you, Amanda Pontremoli, take Niels van Loon to be your lawfully wedded husband?” the minister enquired once it was already asked of Niels. “I do,” she answered without the slightest hesitation. There was not a doubt in her mind.
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