Chapter 223 - The Beginning (3)

"I have to catch my breath to believe this is real. That I still stand here, ready to marry my true love, my heart's only d.e.s.i.r.e and my best friend.You have been a part of my life, of me for so long that I wouldn't know how to live without you,Ah Hai.I dared to dream but not believe that I will one day have you..I love that we will spend the rest of our lives together. I promise to love you always, be you hearth when you are cold and grow the love for you in my heart forever.I vow to be carried by you and carry you through every moment, to journey with you and live every moment blissfully for having you by my side.I promise to stay by your side till death do us apart."

Shi Ai's soft voice resonated with determination and happiness as she finished her vows.There was nary an eye that was left without a tear in their eye. Even the men had to breathe deeply to avoid their eyes turning moist. Each of the Long brothers entwined their hands with their wives , the warmth of their lives. Even Zhang Min and Yang Mei stared at each other as the two stood in their place as the brides maid and the groomsman.

"Shi Ai, from the moment we met, I have already promised myself to you and to me this will always be true.Not just for a moment, an hour or a day or a year, I will love you always.You are my guide to love and my light with which I see this world. I promise to spend each day working to become the truest version of myself for you, for us and for out family. With every breath in me I will love and cherish you. My heart beats with you and stops with you.Sometimes I watch the smallest things you do and consider myself lucky to have found you. I will love you always and stay with you always even not letting death part us..Please accept my love forever."

With Ah Hai's vows no eye was left dry. Even the men were unable to stop their tears from flowing out. Unaware of the world around them, Ah Hai slipped his ring on her finger. The thick platinum band had a single princess cut diamond but on the inside were the engraved vows that he had said to his bride.Gathering his wife in his arms, Ah Hai carefully lifted her veil and wiped the tears from her eyes. He kissed her softly. The softest ever kiss he had given her. Like a butterfly. It was the sealing of his promise..

Only as the couple kissed did everyone come out of their stupor and remembered to throw confetti on the couple and shout out Congratulations..A round of loud applause shook the place as Ah Hai and Shi Ai came up for air.

The celebration then moved out onto the huge lawns for a round of feasting and dancing. Ah Hai and Shi Ai danced the first dance and Shi Ai giggled and laughed once more when she heard the song. It was from sister Alicia's wedding where he had danced with her! Shi Ai was then claimed by her brother in laws for a dance one by one much to the annoyance of Ah Hai.. 

The other couples soon joined the dance floor and the celebration turned wilder and happier. Soon it was time for the bride to throw the bouquet. Since there were not many single girls all the single boys were also forced to wait for the catch. Everyone of the boys had their hands clenched at the back so that they would not catch reflexively. They were not going to be married anytime soon..

Yang Mei and MengnRan being the only two girls felt shy and excited at the same time. Meng Ran wanted a boyfriend so she naturally prayed that she caught the bridal bouquet so she could at least find a guy while Yang Mei looked at Zhang Min covertly wondering how he would react if she caught the bouquet...if she could be the next in line for a wedding...

Shi Ai turned around and the bouquet was thrown...Before either of the girls could react,Zhang Min rushed forward and with his arms around Yang Mei,caught the bouquet in both their hands..Everyone started to clap and cheer and when Shi Ai turned around all she saw was Zhang Min holding the bouquet while a shy and red Yang Mei hiding her face in his c.h.e.s.t..She clapped along with everyone else..

Soon,Shi Ai had been made to sit down by Ah Hai who had already noticed his wife starting to look exhausted.So the last thing that the had prepared was brought forward and while everyone was enjoying a big 'ding dong' sounded startling everyone..It was time for Cinderalla to return at midnight..Since it was not midnight everyone guessed what it was as Ah Hai carried his bride and almost ran towards the glass coach..Happily,everyone showered rice on the new couple to bless them with prosperity and happiness before continuing the party.

Inside the coach,Shi Ai lay her head on Ah Hai's shoulder and breathed in deeply,savoring this feeling.Her arms ound around his waist even as he placed his own arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer to him.Soon they had reached their destination and Ah Hai carried his bride up the stairs and into their room..

The two people said nothing throughout this ,each basking in the warmth of the other.Finally,as Ah Hai made to help her out of the dress,Shi Ai held his hands in hers,looked at him and said,"Thank you for everything..Ah Hai..I love you...And I love our happy end.."

Ah Hai smiled and placed a small kiss on the corner of his bride's lips as he said,"Who said this is the end?This is the beginning of our happiness.."