Surprising Wedding Day Secrets, Love, and Forever Commitment in a Small Town Ranch Setting

It's finally Saturday and 10 a.m. in the morning. Mom, Denise, Helen, Mina, Maxine, and Lina have already left to Uncle Gus and Aunt Cindy's ranch. Mom and Denise had us sleep in separate rooms. Mina slept in our room and I slept in the guest room. Zan made Will and Dusty keep me in the guest room until the ladies left. I was going to be taken in another hour to give everyone else that was going to the wedding time to show up. Will, Dusty and I got ready in our tux. Zan was going to wear a simple suit that I think he wore for his wedding to Helen. After getting ready and down to the living I am sitting in my chair waiting. Uncle Damien showed up while I was getting ready upstairs. He is wearing a suit , but also a leather jacket with his Lone Wolf patch on the back of it. What catches my eyes is he has another leather jacket in his lap. I ask him about the jacket and he gives me a grin. He says that the one in his lap was my dads for when they rode together to just get away from life in general. I give him a wide eyed look with gets him to laugh a bit. Zan catches my look and laughs also. Uncle Damien tells me the jacket is for his surprise that I will get after the reception. I give him a curious look in which he says I will just have to wait. Will announces it's time for us to get going as the time reaches 11 a.m. Mina and I wanted our wedding to be early so our honeymoon could start early enough. Will suggest I ride with Zan for Dusty was going to led and he was going to be in the back as the caboose of our convoy. Uncle Damien was going to ride behind Zan and I on his bike. It was summer so I understood. The drive to the ranch was one of talk. Zan told me Mina and I were in for a few surprises today which a few were from our families. I gave him a curious look and he smiled.


Once at the ranch I noticed a lot of car's, trucks, and a few van's. I gave my future father-n-law a glance and he just shrugged his shoulders. Will and Dusty came up behind me as I stood just staring at all the vehicles. I heard loud voices coming from behind the house. Will noticed my expression and told me it was about time and we needed to get in our places. Him and Dusty went in the house to escort their ladies down the aisle. Zan follows saying he is going to walk his Daughter down the aisle. Uncle Damien walks with me around the side of the house and I stand frozen seeing people I have seen the past few months. Courtney from the resort, Sheila the jeweler, and others. Some deputies that were at the Christmas party and a few families. Uncle Damien gives me a push and I start walking to my spot by the arch. I see Mom and Denise coming out to sit by Uncle Gus and Aunt Cindy. The preacher Mike tells me to relax and I will be alright. I tell him easier said then done. We both laugh for a moment. The wedding march starts to play and everyone that is seated turns to watch the aisle. I watch and see Dusty and Lina walking first down and then behind them is Will and Maxine. Both Lina and Maxine are wearing long blue dresses with their hair up. Once Dusty and Will are in their spots by me, and both Maxine and Lina are in theirs. My eyes go wide as I see Mina wearing a beautiful elegant wedding dress. Her face is covered with a veil and what I can see the train goes to the ground and back a bit. Her bouquet as red and white roses. Zan is walking next to her and his face is all smiles. Once Zan and Mina get up to the arch I hear Mike speak.


" Who gives the bride away to the groom?" He asks with a smile


" Her mother and I do." Zan says smiling

He places Mina's hand in mine and gives me a pat on the back before taking his seat next to Helen. Mina and I turn to Mike as he starts in on the wedding.


" Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to witness the bonds of love and matrimony of Alex and Mina." Mike says with happiness

Our families and friends clap then Mike speaks again.

" Love found it's way into two hearts that were destined to be as one, and may that love always grow beyond time itself. I was told that both Alex and Mina wanted to say their own vows to one another. Alex when you are ready please begin." Mike says nodding his head to me

I turn and place both my hands on Mina's that was placed in mine.

" Mina Irene Chou, You came back into my life when I thought the start of it was going down. You never left my side being my friend from the start. Through the months that I felt my life was hell you brought me out of the dark and the flames. The times we shared and the times you placed those loving arms around me to give me assurance that my life would get better. When others turned away you stayed right there knowing I was needing a shoulder to lean on. Mina you are my sun and moon, you are the stars that shine so bright that guide me at night. The kiss we shared under that shade tree all those years ago was a start to something wonderful and rare. As the day I asked you to be my girlfriend, I knew there was another step that needed to be taken. On that cliff with the beauty surrounded us that moment was the next level of my love for you. Mina I vow to honor, cherish, be faithful and loyal. To always protect you in every way I can with my arms that desire to embrace you. From this moment on, I Alex Heath Cartwright take you Mina Irene Chou as my beautiful, sexy, and amazing wife to Love forever and beyond time." I expressed my love with a smile


Everyone was clapping and crying as to my vows. Mina had tears going down her face and smiling.


" Mina when you are ready you may say your love to Alex." Mike told her with a smile

Mina gave him a nod then looked straight into my eyes. She calmed herself and took a deep breath.


" Alex Heath Cartwright, You have been the man I have wanted for so many years. The night we spoke again my stomach had butterflies and stars. That night I so wanted us to talk for hours and hours. When the next day came and my eyes saw you hurt and beaten I made a vow to protect you as much as I could. Alex you are my heart and my soul, without you I could not go on. My life as been so wonderful with you and when you asked me to be your girlfriend my heart melted. That night was so romantic that we shared bringing in the new year was amazing. And when you asked me to be your wife my heart felt warm and my soul was on fire. That day was so beautiful that we shared it with those that I call mom now. Alex from this day on I vow to honor, cherish, be loyal and faithful to you. I will protect you with my heart, body and soul. I will always love you until

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