Is this destiny?

Jasper is standing at the end of the path made of white and red (and some orange) rose petals, under the arch, next to the officiator for the wedding.

If Jasper said that he is not nervous, he would be lying.

Everyone is looking at him, but he does not care about that. He is anxious and excited and slightly dazed because soon the rest of his life will begin, with Ellie as Mrs. Jasper Kiani by his side.

Jasper can see his father with an unreadable expression, and his mother (aka Melissa) beaming from happiness. These expressions are exactly what he expected. Norman was never excited about this wedding. The only woman he approved as his daughter-in-law is Lily. Jasper is aware that Norman was not much into Lily because of Lily herself, it was more about the friendship Norman has with Lily\'s father, Franco. But whatever reason Norman had, there is no way that is happening. Lily can\'t be compared to Ellie. No woman can. Ellie shines brighter than the sun and Jasper is blinded by her brilliance. Next to Norman, Melissa is beaming. Jasper knows that his mother is ecstatic and secretly planed this wedding from the moment Ellie said that Jasper is her boyfriend in the memory room while they looked at the photo albums.

Ah, memories… Jasper will make sure to make many great memories with Ellie.

The ceremony will start any minute, but every second feels like forever.

Jasper is keeping busy while thinking about Ellie, how they met and hit it off at Jeff\'s and JoAnna\'s wedding. He thought that she is an attractive woman, perfect for a hookup, and before he realized what is going on… he was hooked up. For life.

Jasper remembered their first date in Los Angeles… and their chats… how excited he was about her first visit to Chicago… her shyness when she confessed her feelings for the first time... her fierceness when she helped him take over K Industries... his bandit...

Lily is standing behind the chairs which are set up for the guests to attend the ceremony. Her seat is in the back and she can\'t see anything. By standing up, she has a better view.

Lily looked at Jasper who was smiling goofily while staring at the flower path in front of him. She wondered, is he thinking about Ellie? Probably. She knows him for many years and she never saw him make such an expression. He was always cool and sharp and this… is soft. Is it possible that he is so in love that he does not care about his image? Lily is not sure how she feels about this. Should she be happy for him? The only thing she feels is pain and bitterness. Why can\'t he make such a face while thinking about her? Why is this not her wedding? She wanted to be Mrs. Jasper Kiani, this is supposed to be her day!

Jasper was immersed in his memories and was almost startled when the music started. It is happening!

At the end of the path, Aiden and Sarah locked their eyes while walking toward each other.

They gave each other a look-over before linking their arms.

Sarah\'s light green dress is draped perfectly around her bust, accentuated at the waist and flowing freely, almost touching the ground when she walks, while light green fabric transforms in light into silvery-white, making her look like a fairy. And the whole image is completed with the gentle natural-looking makeup and hair braided into a high bun. Aiden approves. But the most enchanting are her deep green eyes which are looking at him, full of love.

Aiden\'s black suit with embroidered green details which shimmer in silvery-white fits him perfectly. The look is completed with a black vest, light green shirt and a gray necktie. He is breathtaking. Sarah is confident that they can put his photo next to the definition of devilishly-handsome and it would be a perfect description. But what makes him spellbinding is the way he is looking at her, like she is the only woman in the world. And she is unable to look away.

"You are very handsome.", Sarah told Aiden when they started walking over the flower petals. "I can\'t believe that you are mine."

Aiden\'s devilish smile widened. "Hmm… I am the lucky one that the heavens matched me with the most beautiful girl in the universe." He licked his lips and leaned closer. "Your neck is very inviting."

Sarah stifled a laugh and squeezed Aiden\'s hand she is holding, reminding him to behave. People are watching! Ah, he can\'t stop himself from flirting… and she can\'t stop herself from smiling.

Few steps behind them were JoAnna and Jeff, spreading around their imperial aura.

Also impressive were the next four couples: Sophia and Felix, Emma and Charlie, Ashley and Vincent, Anita and Russel.

When Paulette and Brian stepped out, Brian had to use all the experience he gathered from standing in front of the camera as a model in order not to shrink back. The more he looked at the people in front of him, the more he felt out of place and the further away from Emma. Brian gazed longingly at Emma\'s back and he saw her as a queen, taking confident strides and the man (aka Charlie) holding Emma\'s hand compliments her perfectly. Brian sighed and forced himself to look away.

Ava and Curt came out next, and the last ones were Luna and Henry.

They all had matching clothes, making them look like an elegant powerful army.

With every next couple which appeared in Jasper\'s sight, his smile widened because it meant that the moment when his eyes land on Ellie is getting nearer. His excitement was obvious.

The groomsmen lined up next to Jasper, and the bridesmaids on the other side (where Ellie will stand).

A second later, the music changed, and all the people stood up and gasped when Ellie emerged while holding Mathew\'s hand.

Lily was frustrated that everyone stood up. She can\'t see anything! What\'s up with people? It\'s not that she wants to see the bride, but they are blocking her view of Jasper!

Ellie\'s eyes were locked on Jasper, but not before she confirmed that the tuxedo she made for him fits him perfectly. His outfit is matching the groomsmen with details which shimmer in silvery-green, green shirt and a silver tie, and the difference is that the color of his suit is white.

Ellie\'s dazzling smile matched her dress, fit for a royal. The base of the dress is a classic gown with a heart neckline, lace sleeves and a full skirt. Thousands of pearls are hand-sewn into the fabric, and the embroidery at the edges matches designs that Jasper has on his suit and it also shimmers in green-silvery colors.  

Mathew was beaming. This is his daughter and she is holding his hand. Ah, is he dreaming? He was hoping that this walk lasts longer.

The one beaming more than Mathew is Melissa. It is happening! The reality of a perfect daughter-in-law (aka the next Madam Kiani) is coming closer with every step Ellie makes!

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