CHAPTER 117: A NERVOUS BRIDE

THE DAY OF THE WEDDING

Finally,the day everyone has been looking forward to finally arrived. For mia ,the anticipation along with nervousness only grew. Even though she has been looking forward to this day and has been excited, nervousness kicked in the previous night,both feelings combined created a strong feeling in her chest.

She wondered if ryan was feeling this way too, apparently,the mia was getting ready in her house with her mum, Hannah and Lucy helping her dress up,Alexa had left five minutes ago to go and check how things are going at the venue. Ryan had decided to hold the wedding at his parent's house. Mia didn't want to do anything embarrassing because of the increased nervousness.

"don't worry,you'd do great" Lily said beside her , sensing her feelings. Mia sat in front of the dressing table staring at the reflection through the mirror,the makeup Lucy applied on her face, simple and light with her natural beauty adding to it "Ryan is going to melt when he sees you!" Lucy squealed, proud of her work. Mia smiled somehow not knowing what to say, Hannah remarked"it seems like you are more excited than the bride "

Lucy only rolled her eyes,as she decided to take a picture of mia.

Lily then said "instead of wasting time flattering her, help her get ready,we don't want the bride being late for her own wedding". The two immediately nod their heads,they are already cladded in their purple gown,their make up on and their hair done, Hannah then said "come on mia, let's get you in your wedding dress". Saying this ,she ushered mia to stand up from her seat, leading her towards her bed where the white down was neatly laid on the bed.

The trio helped mia in the gown that , gently reached the ground, covering the silver heels she put on,the gown has a clear silver designs around her waist,her black hair was packed up into a neat bun, curled strands of her hair was left to fall on the side of her temple,the veil that stopped at her lower back has already been attached to her bun. In just a matter of time ,she would be married to Ryan. She smiled at the thought of finally becoming his wife,she has been doing this girl the past days now.

"Our Bride is blushing" Hannah teased then added " we should leave,now the ceremony is about to start"

"I'll go check if the car is outside"

Left alone,were mia and lily who couldn't contain her happiness,her daughter is all grown up and about to take the next step towards her happiness,it felt like yesterday when she was afraid of loosing her only child,and it took all her power not to let the tears in her eyes fall. Mia walked towards her mum before embracing her into a hug "you are acting like I'm leaving you forever"mia whispered

"I'm just happy "lily replied once they pulled away from each other,she smiled and mia returned it "I'm going to be fine mum,I always am and Ryan is always here for me "

Lily nodded her head "I know my dear ,I'm glad you found someone who respects,loves and cares for you,now I know I'm not sending my daughter off to some pervert " the duo laughed and it was then that the door was pushed open, Hannah walked in and announced"it's time to leave! don't want to keep the guests waiting " .

When they arrived, Alexa was already waiting for them,she rushed towards the car and helped mia out of the car along with Hannah so she won't trip on her dress,the guests has already arrived and some were still arriving. When mia first came to this mansion,it was to keep Ryan company and now she's getting married in this same place,she remembered ryan saying he shared find memories in this place and mia was ready to fill his life with more good memories .

Before they could go in,the old man appeared with a proud smile on his face,all his dreams were finally being fulfilled before his eyes,he approached mia smiled back at him and he said "in a few minutes, you'd be part of the family and I couldn't be any happier"he responded. By this time,the bride's maids have excused themselves leaving the two to talk,from the corner of her eyes she could still see some of the guests arriving as the discussed amongst themselves.

"Me too" mia agreed and grandpa responded with "since you'll be his wife I want you to always stand by him and never leave his side,Ryan can be a lot" he said remembering how stubborn his grandson is and everything he always kept to himself and never shred with anyone "I won't,I'm always here for him" mia assured.

They then heard the music play,and the nerves mia has tried to much to keep away came back again as her heart beats rapidly in her chest, overwhelming emotions took over,she hasn't seen the man throughout the day and only talked to him on the phone. She could imagine him waiting for her , maybe she kept him waiting for so long?. Her mind was filled with different thoughts that were Interrupted when grandpa said "we should go in"

"you are walking me?" Mia asked in shock,her eyes slightly wide as she stared at the old man that only continued to smile at her "we are a family and think of it as me reminding Ryan that apart from me he has you in his life and that he's also in your life,you have no idea how much I've pestered him to get married and also I'll be fulfilling the special duties as a father ". Mia smiled teary eyed as she links her arm with his,he walked her inside.

Walking In as the music played,mia tried to ignore the stares she got from the guests,she focused on not tripping and at the same time she felt someone's intense gaze fixed on her hair,when she looked up,she was met with a pair of black eyes that only stared at her with love and adoration. It felt like it was only the two of them and all the other people present on that room was absent. He looked stunning in his black suit and his hair that has been perfectly combed,her smile only grew the more she stared at him .

When she looked at the side ,she noticed her mum looking at her with tears filled eyes.

Now standing in front of him,she noticed Ryan nodding at his grandfather as they spoke a silent language she couldn't understand. While the priest began the wedding proceedings,two people were busy talking to each other while trying not to be loud.