I Look at the beautiful woman standing in front of me. I can't believe we made it this far, we're actually getting married, no one better not screw this wedding up or I'll have their necks! After Antonio put the love of my life in the loony bin, I did everything in my power to get her out. And guess what, I succeeded in doing that. After rescuing her and bringing her home Sheridan filed for an annulment. After Antonio finally getting that Sheridan always loved me and not him through his head, he finally agreed to sign the papers.
As I look into his gorgeous, chocolate, brown eyes I can't help but fall more deeply in love with him. Luis is my soul mate, the love of my life and my knight in shining armor. Without him I know my life would be totally incomplete. Last year I stood at this altar making the biggest mistake of my life. Marrying Antonio. How stupid was I to marry the guy because he was sick. I look in Luis' eyes and all I see is love, only for me and commitment, only to me. In a few minutes we'll be husband and wife.
Sheridan looks at me and I smile at her. I remember when the annulment papers finally went through. I rushed over to her cottage and banged on her door. When she finally opened it I kneeled down in front of her. I watched as her ocean blue eyes welled up with tears as I said those four words. Will You Marry Me? She nodded her head as I slipped the ring on her slender finger. When we told everyone, everyone congratulated us except for one person, Beth. She went ballistic, yelling and screaming that'd I'd abandoned my son for Sheridan, that I abandoned her. The truth came out days later about my son.
What is he thinking about, I ask my self as I watch the serious _expression on his face. I squeeze his hands and smile up at him. He looks down at me and flashes me his million dollar smile. My memory brings me back to the day he proposed. It was 12:01 in the morning, one minute after the annulment was final. One of the best days of my life. My mind takes me to another memory, back to when the truth about my baby was exposed. Gwen had gone to see Dr. Culver and he had finally told her the truth about Beth not being pregnant.
What a back stabbing woman Beth is. She actually lied to me, to Sheridan, and to everyone. She was suppose to be my one of my best friends. Best friends don't lie to each other. I wipe the memories away from my head, concentrating on the most important thing right now. Making Sheridan my wife. In my heart we're already married, but saying I do in the church just makes it official.
After hearing what my best friend had just told me I was shocked. Baby Martin was actually mine and Luis', I was right. Luis was thrilled to find out that we shared a child. But he was very hurt to hear that Beth had lied to him about being pregnant just to keep him. I shake all those thoughts form my head and concentrate on the priest. Minutes later Father Lonigan announced, "You may kiss your bride." Luis didn't wait one second, he crushed his lips onto mine. We engaged in a long passionate kiss as everyone clapped, some even cried.
"I love you, forever and always baby" Luis whispers against my lips. "I love you too sweetheart" I whisper back. He takes my hand and leads me outside, where our horse drawn carriage awaits us. I watch as Sheridan's turns her head and looks at our baby. Our baby, I can't believe it, Sher was right all along and I didn't listen to her. Sheridan waves to Martin and blows him a kiss .He smiles back, waving his hands in the air. I help her into the carriage. I sit beside her as we head to our reception.
We arrive at the Seascape and Luis helps me out. It's time, I'm going to give Luis his wedding present, I can't hold it in any longer. "Luis, sweetie, I have something to give you" I say sweetly. "What is it Mrs. Lopez-Fitzgerald?" I looked at her, huge smile on her face, her blue eyes shining in the sunlight. "I love that name. I have your wedding present" I say. "Where is it?" He asks looking around. "Here" I softly say, handing him the white envelope. I watch him open the envelope and he reads it. Look down at my right hand, the note says. I look at my wife's right hand, it's rubbing circles on her tummy. No It couldn't mean what I think it means, could it. "Sher are you...?" I ask, hoping the answer is yes.
I watch as she nods her head. I pick her up and swing her around earning giggles from her. "Oh my gosh Sher, I can't believe this!!!" I exclaim. We get called into the restaurant, it's time for us to make our entrance, then share our first dance as husband and wife. "Congratulations to the newlywed couple, Sheridan and Luis. They are going to share their first dance as husband and wife. Give them a round of applause" The DJ speaks as I walk in, my gorgeous wife beside me. "I love you" he says as he gathers me up in his arms. "I love you too" I whisper leaning in for a kiss. The music begins to play as we start to sway.
Girl you are to me
All that a woman should be
and I dedicate my life to you, always
A love like yours is rare
It must have been sent from up above
and I know you'll stay this way, for always
And we both know
That our love will grow
and forever it will be you and me
Ooh, You're like the sun
Chasing all the rain away
When you come around
You bring brighter days
You're the perfect one for me
and you forever will be
and I will love you so, for always
Come with me my sweet
Let's go make a family
and they will bring us joy for always
Oh boy I love you so
Can't find enough way to let you know
But you can be sure, I'm yours, for always
(repeat chorus)
~Atlantic Starr-Always~
THE END