Chapter 38 - Speak To Me

(Jamie)

It started with the officiant thanking everyone for joining us, his words barely making sense to me as I stared down at my beautiful bride eagerly.

The same words echoed in my head over and over again as the possessive tone of it grew by the second.

Mine, she is all mine.

My hands gripped her gently, the feel of her soft skin making my palms tingle as she just stared up at me with so much love that I couldn't look away, it was impossible.

Then we were somehow already at the part where we say our vows..a part that I had rehearsed for hours all morning, wanting to say the right thing and express just how much she means to me..that the contract is fucking nonexistent at this point. I refused to even think of it..that's not what this is about, not anymore.

"Jamie, if you would like to say something, now is the time." Patrick the officiant and my father's longtime friend said, making the hall fill with light laughter as I realized this must not have been the first time he asked.

I nodded once, my hands lifting Gabriella's to my mouth before I placed a tender kiss on each one.

Then I took a deep breath, inhaling her sweet scent as I tried to steady myself.

"There are moments in life that stick with you forever..times where you will never forget and will hold onto until your very last day..that moment for me was meeting you Gabriella Kensington. The moment our eyes met, I knew..I knew somehow deep down that this..this was meant to be." I began, feeling my chest tighten as my voice cracked with emotion.

"I can confidently say, that you are mine..you were the one made just for me. You are so kind, so brave, so beautiful and so incredible..all things that I never thought was possible for one person to be..and whatever flaws you think you might have..to me..they just make you more loveable..you Gabriella Kensington are the only woman I ever want to love..you are it for me..you are my everything." I whispered before leaning forward and resting my brow against hers, fluttering my eyes closed and feeling this moment settle into my soul before locking it away forever.

I felt Gabriella lift her hands before wiping my cheeks, making my gaze into her own tear-filled eyes as she mouthed those words that made my heart flip.

"I love you." Her lips formed beautifully.

"I love you too." I whispered and stepped back.

Patrick cleared his throat, making it seem like he might've been crying too as we got on with the ceremony.

Suddenly Gabriella turned her head to the side, making me confused as Jolie handed her something.

Then she began moving her hands smoothly as Rylan started to speak.

"For my vows, I decided to write them down. Rylan offered to translate them for me, but I thought that might've been weird." Rylan spoke for her, making the whole room fill with laughter as Gabriella smirked up at me.

"Yes, thank you for that." I whispered, thanking God he wasn't translating because I knew for a fact that he would get way too into that role.

Gabriella handed me the folded up piece of paper as soft music began to play, making me take a shuddering breath as my hands started to tremble.

I gazed down at the sheet, seeing her beautiful handwriting as I went to read it.

"Jamie Sinclair (baby) I love you with all of my heart, and I'm sorry I can't express that with words..but I plan to show you every chance I get..with sweet kisses in the mornings from the moment we wake up..long glances at the table while we sit and eat our meals. Late-night snuggles that keep us both warm and happy until we have to force ourselves out of bed..and most importantly...I promise to try my hardest every day to be the best for you. I never thought I would be so lucky..I never thought that someone like you could love someone like me. So thank you, Jamie, for choosing me and hearing me even when I couldn't utter a single word..I love you Jamie Sinclair and I can't wait to spend the rest of our lives together.

Yours Forever, The Future Mrs. Gabriella Sinclair"

Fuck..I don't think I have ever cried so much in my damn life.

I wiped at my cheeks, my hands holding the letter to my chest as I pulled Gabriella into me, hugging her so tightly as I stroked her back.

"Thank you baby, I can't wait either." I managed to say, feeling overwhelmed by all of this.

I didn't give a shit if all these people saw me crying, because right at this moment it was just me and Gabriella, she is all that matters to me.

"Well, I think we can all see that love is the main component bringing these two together today. And now I would like to ask you..Do you Jamie Sinclair take Gabriella Kensington to be your wife, to live together in holy matrimony, to love her, to honor her, to comfort her, and to keep her in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?"

"I do." I stated firmly, hearing Gabriella gasp before the most beautiful smile filled her face.

I spoke with the officiant before the ceremony, explaining how Gabriella was mute and she would be signing this part. So I looked at her intently, waiting for the officiant to ask her next.

"Do you Gabriella Kensington take Jamie Sinclair to be your husband..." He continued, stating the same thing he did for me as I watched her with bated breath..

Then something happened, her mouth began to open and her hands stayed firmly in mine, her eyes locked onto me as she began to speak.

"I..I..D..Do"

My heart exploded in my chest, the words she just said making me want to fall to my knees and clutch her to my body as I held onto her tight but instead I placed my hands and either side of her face, peering down at her as I saw the biggest smile pull at her lips.

"I do.." I echoed the words she just said as she nodded up and down.

That was the most incredible thing I have ever heard, and I thought her saying my name was amazinc.

"Okay Mr. Sinclair, we just need to exchange the rings then you may finally kiss your bride." Patrick laughed as I nodded my head while Rylan walked up and handed me the small box.

I quickly took out the matching band for her engagement ring and slipped it on with shaking hands. Watching as Gabriella did the same, I opted for a plain gold band, something classic and elegant just like my beautiful bride.

"By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife, you may kiss your bride." The officiant cheered out as I wasted no fucking time.

I crashed my lips to Gabriella's, kissing her feverishly as I wrapped my arms around her small waist and dipped her back.

The whole room exploded with cheers and applause as Gabriella smiled against me before kissing me again.

I stood back up, gripping Gabriella tightly as Jolie handed her the bouquet before the music started to play and we began walking back down the aisle.

"All mine, you are never leaving my side." I whispered against Gabriella's ear as I saw her cheeks warm immediately.

We did it..we were actually married and I have only known this girl for not even a month and yet I have never loved someone so much in my damn life.

The moment we went out those doors, I gripped Gabriella's hand and dragged her to the nearest room before pulling her inside.

My palms slid up to her face before tilting her head back and kissing her deeply. The passion and intensity I felt made her gasp as I couldn't stop..

"My wife." I mumbled against her, my lips dragging along the curve of her jaw as I kissed and nipped at her skin.

"You are absolutely breathtaking..I love you..I love you so much..and when you said I do..baby..that was perfect. You are perfect.." I praised my wife as my hands slid down her waist, exploring her gently before gripping her tightly.

"Now I can't wait to peel this dress off of you and truly make you mine.."