Chapter 263 - I Now Pronounce You... Husband And Wife!

Crown Prince Alexander and Alexa stood right in front of the King and Queen. The Queen was speechless while the King had a smile plastered on his face.

They curtsied before the ruler and the kingdom's queen mother before they turned around to face the crowd. Crown Prince Alexander spoke.

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending our wedding. We apologize to everyone for surprising all of you with our decision to take this opportunity to go ahead and have our wedding.

"We only wanted a small wedding with only our most trusted advisors and families. We figured that we expected us to have a lavish wedding, but we would rather have a simple wedding and all the money we would save to give to the needy around the world.

"Don't think that we will let you all off lightly. We have fundraising going on right now that you all can make donations as our gifts." Banters crown prince Alexander while looking at everyone seriously. He meant every word he said.

Alexa is the ambassador for the organization that helps feed hungry children and educates them worldwide. It's mainly in third world countries in which their government could not afford to support. 

Alexa's cousin and cousin-in-law, 'CEO and Mrs. Jeff Go,' had done the same at their wedding, and Alexa wanted to follow their example. We hope that you will give your utmost and help us reach our goal.

"So, after we say our bow in front of all you. I'm expecting that bar right there to go as high as it could get before the end of the night." He was pointing to a big-screen TV that was set up on the sides for everyone to see. The amount was listed for their goal to reach. $XX,XXXXXX USD.

Everyone clapped and cheered...

The Queen wanted to stop them, but the King put his hands on her and gave her a killing intent look. He then shakes his head and points his finger, saying... Don't you dare! Towards the Queen.

There was nothing she could do but to shut her mouth and act all happy for the couple.

Crown Prince Alexander and Alexa faced each other...

Then it was time for them to recite their pledge to one another in front of their relatives and advisors of the King and President Grant along with a very few reporters.

Crown Prince Alexander was the first to recite his vows...

"Alexa Wen Grant, you have taught me that two people joined together with respect, trust, and open communication can be far stronger and happier than each could ever be alone.

"You are the strength I didn't know I needed and the joy that I didn't know I lacked. Today, I choose to spend the rest of my life with you." His voice was loud and clear for everyone to hear.

He continued on while his eyes never leaving Alexa's...

"You have made me the happiest man in the world today by agreeing to share your life with me.

I promise to cherish and respect you.

I promise to care for you and protect you.

I promise to comfort you and encourage you.

I promise to be with you for all of eternity.

I promise to love you for who you are and for who you are yet to become.

I promise to be patient and to remember that all things between us are rooted in love.

I promise to nurture your dreams and to help you reach them.

I promise to share my whole heart with you and to remember to show you how deeply I care for you, no matter the challenges that may come our way.

I promise to love you, loyally and fiercely—as long as I shall live. "

Everyone was very touched by Crown Prince Alexander's pledge. The thought was already done and it was Alexa's turn when he continued on... This time as if they were only having conversations with each other and now one else around...

"Do you remember the very first day that we met? I knew the very first moment I saw you. I knew we were meant to be together for all of our days. You have become my lover, my companion, and my best friend. There's no one else I'd want to build a life with. I get to have you by my side, my love, and my wife for eternity.

"The sun smiles on us today, our wedding day, and how it cannot. With our hearts beating together as one, our love warms the world. I love you with all my heart. You're my love, light, and soulmate. You're the person that keeps me singing, smiling, and laughing. I give you this ring as a sign of my love that's forever, eternal, and never-ending, like the circle in this ring.

He then looks down below if the ring bearer was there. Sure enough, little Jeffrey Go Jr. was standing proud while holding a heart shape cushion with two rings tied in a bow.

Jeff, who was standing behind his son, helped un-tied the bow and hand the ring to crown Prince Alexander. He happily accepted it and put it on Alexa's ring finger.

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Then it was Alexa's turn to recite her vows...

"I, Alexa Wen Grant, choose you Crown Prince Alexander of the Kingdom of Stonasia as my husband.

I will love you in word and deed.

I will laugh with you, cry with you, scream with you, grow with you, and craft with you. To be your kin and your partner in all of life's adventures is all I could hope for in the world.

"Loving what I know of you and trusting what I don't yet know, I give you my hand. I give you my love. I give you myself, the good, the bad, and the eventually to come.

"You love me, and I love you to complete me in ways I never knew possible. From this day forth, I promise to listen to you, learn from you, support you, and accept your support.

"I will celebrate your successes and mourn your losses as though they were my own.

"I will love you, my husband, and rejoice in your love for me for all of the years of our lives.

"Today, surrounded by all of your loved ones, I choose you to be my husband. I am proud to be your wife and to join my life with yours.

"I Alexa Wen Grant vow to support you, inspire you and love you always. For as long as we both shall live, I will be by your side–for better or worse, in sickness and health, for richer or poorer. 

"Your love and trust make me a better person each and every day. We've been together for all those years, there's always been a mutual understanding that's only shared when two people honestly love each other.

"You were there for my most significant challenges. You encouraged me to grow. You helped me believe in myself and become the person that I am today. In your arms and by your side, I know I can do anything. I'm proud to call you, my husband.

"I'm madly in love with you, my husband. Not only do I promise that my love for you will grow with each day, but I promise to be your friend and partner every step of the way.

"I will be there for you, day or night, in richer or poorer, sickness, and health. I trust, appreciate, cherish, and respect you.

"I promise to share with you my hopes and dreams as we build our lives together. You, my love, are my everything." As she finished her pledge, tears were pouring down her face. 

Then she accepted the ring that Jeff handed to her and put it on Crown Prince Alexander's ring finger.

Once they finished their vows to each other... They turned and faced the King and Queen for their blessing. 

The King took the Queen's hand and they stood up. The King spoke loud and clear for everyone to hear.

"As the ruler of the Kingdom of Stonasia, I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may now kiss your bride." 

That's all the Crown Prince was waiting for, is for the King to announce that part... He was more than happy to comply. He aggressively pulled his wife towards him and kissed her like his life depended on it...