My Hockey Alpha

Chapter 0443

Nina

"Nina," Jessica called out. "It's time."

I turned to face my friends with a teary-eyed smile. They were right; it was time for the wedding to begin. And now that I had my mom and my brother at my side, I felt happier than ever.

Lori and Jessica led me inside while my mom and Taylor headed around back to take their seats. The wedding was to be held on the back lawn of the mansion, where the seats and the altar were set up. It was a cold day, but I knew that the air would feel good against my skin.

As we stopped in front of the back door that would lead outside to the ceremony, Lori and Jessica turned to face me. They both had tears in their eyes.

"I can't believe this is happening," Jessica said, delicately blotting at her teary eyes with her handkerchief. "My best friend is getting married... And before me, no less."

I half-laughed, half-sobbed at this and pulled both of my friends close for a tight hug. We held each other for a few minutes, crying and rocking each other back and forth.

Finally, Lori and Jessica stepped back.

Lori smirked and reached out to touch my face with her thumb. "You've got mascara on your cheek," she teased, wiping it away from my face. "There. That's better."

"Well?" Jessica asked. "Are you ready?"Têxt belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.

I nodded, then took a deep breath.

Suddenly, I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned around to see my father standing there.

"I've only just met you after more than twenty years apart, and now I'm walking you down the aisle," he said with a chuckle. "It's funny how those things work, isn't it?"

I nodded and laughed as well. "I guess so," I said.

My dad paused, then took a deep breath. "I'm sure that your mother and Selena are watching over you today."

"I know they are." I smiled. Lately, I had been seeing flashes of my mom and my sister here and there. I had never been one to believe in ghosts, but lately that had changed. It only happened occasionally, and only for a split second. But I knew that I saw them... Maybe it was an ability of mine. Or maybe it was just wishful thinking.

Either way, I knew that they were there, watching me on my wedding day. And I knew that they had smiles on their faces. Tiffany was there, too.

My dad held his arm out for me and smiled. I looped my arm through his, feeling the strength that emanated out of him, and smiled up at him. We heard the ceremony music begin playing outside.

Lori and Jessica opened the big double doors that led out to the wedding area.

My chest felt tight as I looked out at the crowd. There were so many people there... I didn't even know some of them. I instantly felt myself overcome with an entire host of emotions, but my dad's strength kept me upright, and he patted my hand gently and shot me a warm smile.

"You got this, kiddo," he whispered.

All of the guests stood, and gasped as they saw me walk down the steps with my dad. But I wasn't looking at any of them; I was only looking straight ahead at Enzo as he stood by the altar with the hockey team by his side, and with Matt as his Man of Honor.

The bouquet of lilies in my hand shook as my dad began walking me down the aisle. I had to remember what Lori and Jessica told me before, when I was getting ready...

Just breathe, I repeated in my head. Look at your groom, and breathe.

The aisle felt so long, but Enzo's eyes felt so strong as they gazed at me. His gaze was steady like a rock, but I could see the emotion in his face, the wide smile across his lips. He looked so handsome in his white tuxedo, with the winter wind blowing through his curly hair.

Finally, my dad and I stopped in front of the altar. Enzo walked down and bowed to my dad, then took my hand.

I felt my dad's hand squeeze mine, then let go as Enzo led me away.

*You look more beautiful than I ever imagined, Enzo whispered as we walked up to the altar.

I could only blush.

The ceremony began. The priestess gave a beautiful speech about love and marriage, and then it was time for our vows. Luke, who was our ring bearer, smiled as he carried the rings over to us.