Rated M for language,adult situations,and the possibility of sexual situations in later Chapters.Not intended for anyone under 18.
Chapter 10:Wedding
The covens that came for my birthday party arrived throughout the day, then Caius left me for the night after Alice, Jane, Heidi, and Rose reminded him no seeing the bride until the ceremony. It's a good thing the wedding is tomorrow afternoon. Everything was set, the chapel was ready, flowers arranged, and all of the formal wear had arrived. Esme managed to get everyone to work together cooperatively and turned the Castle into a festive playground for all.
The day flew by before I knew it; I had to get some sleep. I most certainly didn't want the girls to complain about having to work hard with raw materials to make a masterpiece. I settled into bed and tried to sleep but tossed and turned instead. I had grown accustomed to Caius being here, and tonight, sleep managed to stay away for several hours. I tried everything to go to sleep, even imagining him there, but nothing worked. Then I had a great idea; I called Alice and Jasper to see if he could put me to sleep using his gift. They were there in a flash and Jazz sent me a large wave of calm and a medium wave of lethargy. The last thing I remembered was saying thanks to them before falling into a dreamless sleep.
I woke when Heidi and Jane brought me breakfast, with Rose and Alice in tow. When I was finished, I went into the bathroom for a shower. After I dried off with a thick fluffy towel, I slipped into a silk dressing gown until it was time to put on my dress. I found the girls waiting for me when I came out of the bathroom, all seven of them and my mother-for all intents and purposes-Esme.
She and I sat down for a little chat when a gentle tapping sounded on the knew it was Carlisle and told him to come in. I smiled when I saw him and got up to give him a hug. He kissed the top of my head and said: I have a gift for you my special girl. I promise it's not anything extravagant.
He stopped talking long enough for me to collect my thoughts and proceeded with this: I wanted to make sure you had something to bind you to us as a member of our family. I had this ring made for you, to prove you are my daughter; it is your own Cullen Crest. It is similar to mine but is also different. Where mine is onyx and white platinum, yours is Lapis Lazuli with a platinum crest overlay to protect the stone. I have a replica of mine for Caius. These are your wedding gifts from the family and I. Caius will be receiving his a bit later.
He took the ring from its resting place and put it on the middle finger of my right hand and placed a kiss upon my knuckles.
It was amazing to see them whip into action to get me ready. Corin gave me a dose of contentment and happiness, as my brother Jasper was keeping Caius calm and in check. Alice did my hair in a Grecian style, half up with intricate braids, and put Esme's combs in. Jane did my make-up and made me look as though I was a vampire. Chelsea, Heidi, and Rose made sure my jewelry was ready and put it on me. Esme and Renata helped me into my gown and laced it up while sliding my jeweled shoes on my feet.
When everyone finished getting me ready, they all left to get themselves dressed, and my father Marcus showed up carrying a box.
He looked at me, as I was dumb founded for a moment, and said: Isabella, you are the epitome of beauty. A modern day goddess if you will. When my brother sees you he will be utterly shocked at how beautiful you are. I came to see if you were almost ready and to give you this.
I took the box and opened it to find the tiara I wanted. With tears in my eyes, I looked at him and asked: Where…How did you get this? The jeweler said it had been sold. When did you get this?
He smiled warmly and replied: Piccola, I have my ways and do not divulge secrets. I always have and always will work in mysterious ways and I will never allow my daughter wear a replica with imitation gems.
He then took the tiara from the box and placed it on top of the intricate braids and declared the bride was ready.
I looked up at him with tears in my eyes and said: Thank you, Dad. This means a lot to me.
He kissed my cheek, gave me a hug, and said: Let's get this show on the road before your soon-to-be husband makes an appearance.
As the music began, Eleazar escorted Esme and Carmen to their seats as Garrett motioned for Caius and Aro to take their places. Alec and Jane lead the procession with Chelsea and Afton behind them. They were followed by Corin and Demetri with Alice and Jasper behind them. They were followed by Heidi and Felix with Rose and Emmett just behind them. As the music began to shift into the Wedding march, Renata started moving down the aisle. She took her place and everyone stood as the doors swung open so all could watch me make my way to the man of my dreams.
With Marcus on my left and Carlisle on my right I made my way to Caius. As we reached the altar they each shook Caius' hand and placed my left hand in his.
Garrett began to speak: We are gathered here today to witness the joining of Caius Volturi and Isabella Swan, whose hearts and souls are entwined as one. They now desire to profess before the world their intention from this day forward to walk the road of life together and share in the joy of their union. They have written their own vows and will now share them with each other and us.
Caius: For the longest time in my life there was only darkness and when you walked in here there was a bright light. You, Isabella were that light. Your love has given me wings and set me free from my eternal prison. As we begin our journey today, I pledge to you in front of our family and friends to be your husband from this day forward. I will want you forever, starting with today.
Bella: I have dreamed my whole life of having someone as wonderful as you to love me the way that you do. I give myself to you as your wife and I promise you now, to treasure all of my days with the love we are celebrating today. Let us begin our lives together for eternity.
Garrett: Isabella will you take Caius as your husband in happiness, with patience and understanding through conflict and tranquility?
Bella: I will. Caius I give you this ring a token of forever and as a symbol of my undying love.
Garrett: Caius will you take Isabella as your wife in happiness, with patience and understanding through conflict and tranquility?
Caius: I will. Isabella I give you this ring as a token of forever and as a symbol of my undying love.
Garrett: The years to come shall bring Caius and Isabella into a greater wisdom. We hope they and their love shall be forever young and that they are able to always recover from despair. In hope may they keep the vows made on this day, in freedom, teaching each other who they are and what they shall be, enabling them to know that in the fullness of being, they are more themselves and more each other that they are all of us and together we share joyously the fruits of life on this earth; our home.
In as much as Caius and Isabella have declared their love for one another before you, their family and friends, I now have the honor to greet them with you as husband and wife. Caius, you may now kiss your bride. What god hath joined, together, let no one put asunder. Ladies and gentlemen, I now present to you with much joy and pleasure, Mr. and Mrs. Caius Volturi.
Caius then turned me in his arms, took my tear stained face between his hands and kissed me. When he pulled back, the crowd cheered as he took my left arm in the bend of his right and escorted me back down the aisle. We ducked into a room of the chapel for a moment until everyone made their way into the ballroom. I was swept into his arms and kissed senseless. His tongue traced the seam of my lips and I gently opened them, granting him entrance. My hands found their way into his silky hair as I melted into him. As we pulled away from each other he said: I have never seen a more beautiful bride. You absolutely take my breath away. Isabella, you complete me. If my heart were to beat again it would only do so for you. I love you.
I looked into those crimson eyes I love so much and said: My love, you are going to make me cry. You, my husband are my life and I will love you forever.
He peaked into the hallway to find it empty and we made our way to the ballroom. The doors quietly opened for us as Aro announced us. The music started playing as everyone formed the receiving line. I knew most everyone here as they congratulated us and wished us the best in life. Carlisle pulled us to the side and said: Bella, I've never seen you this happy and I hope you remain this way. I have to thank you, Caius, for putting that beautiful smile upon my girl's face. She deserves the best and I feel with you she is getting it. Now I want to give you this, everyone in my family has one and since you married my honorary and youngest child I wanted you to have one also.
Caius opened the box and found a ring with the Cullen Crest on it. He looked at Carlisle with a smile, as he put it on and said: Thank you, Carlisle, I accept this for the joining of our families and hope we will be able to get past our difficulties as we have in the past. I have a gift for you, even though it isn't really a gift. I want you to take this back as we presented it to you years ago. You once were and are again a member of our family and we want you to have it back. It's your Volturi pendant. If you wish, when Isabella's pendant arrives and she is presented with it, you can be re-presented with yours as a true joining of the families ceremonies take place. The ceremony and celebration are Marcus' idea and I think it will make Isabella happy if we did this. I believe we are having pendants made for your whole family as an honor to Isabella.
Carlisle then said: I will take mine when Bella gets hers. Tell your brother that I will arrive with my family when the time comes for the ceremony. I'd be honored to accept mine the same time as my daughter and will discuss the ceremony with the rest of the family later.
Glasses of wine were given out then Aro made a toast. He said: I have seen many days of darkness my brother lived through. That darkness shifted into light, when this beautiful creature, Isabella, waltzed in here. Upon her arrival she put us all in our place and began to fill this dark and dreary castle with laughter and love. She has brought us much happiness and shown us how to live. Marcus taught her to enjoy music and taught her to play the piano. Isabella and I share a love for literature and spent hours discussing our favorite authors. With Caius, she shares a love for art. They spent hours talking about different artists and he taught her how to paint. Many of you know that Caius's art graces these walls and soon Isabella's will also. I hope my brother Caius and his lovely wife, Isabella, have an eternity of love and happiness.
Everyone raised their glasses and said: To Caius and Isabella.
The music began again with a waltz. Caius took my hand and led me onto the floor for our first dance. I only have eyes for him. I'm star struck by him. The way the light shines in his eyes and his beautiful smile makes me weak in the knees.
The music changed as Marcus approached and took my hand for one of the two father daughter dances, as Carlisle had his turn just after. I'm blessed to have two dads who love me as I am and always will regardless of my form.
Caius then took a turn with my mom and sisters as I danced with Aro and my brothers. As the party was getting into full swing, arguing came from the reception area. Just as Aro went to the doors they burst open and in walked my husband's ex; Athenodora.
Everyone surrounded me so I wouldn't get harmed as Aro, Marcus, and Caius took to the front of the group. Caius roared: What is the meaning of this? You were told never to return without an invitation, or you would be thrown into the dungeons. Why have you decided to return today, of all days?
She looked at him with a sickly sweet smile and said: I never thought you'd follow through with marrying her. I came back to claim what is rightfully mine. You Caius! If you want your precious pet to live, we need to complete the mating ritual as soon as possible. I realized I am nothing without you.
With a devilish glint in his eye he replied: You are not and never will be my mate. Although I must admit you are right about one thing, you are nothing. Major, do you have any idea how we can get rid of this trash and continue with our festivities?
Jasper looked at him and said: I may have a solution to our minor distraction and keep my sister safe. Felix, Demetri, Alec, and Emmett please come forward for a moment. Renata and Jane, guard my sister please.
Everyone else formed an arc in front of me and the brothers, with the most gifted close to us. Alec moved toward Athenodora and focused his gift solely on her. She collapsed onto the floor as her senses were deprived of activity. Felix and Emmett picked her up and carried her to the dungeon with Alec continuing to dose her with his gift.
I had to admit I was upset by her showing up. What was she hoping to gain? Caius? Maybe she's delusional enough to think so, but I know better. I think she's crazy enough to think the Brothers will let her come back; knowing them as I do, they would rather see her in a pile of ash first.
Twenty minutes later the boys returned and the party began again. I was talking with Aro and Marcus when they came back and told Caius what they did, because he approached me with a smile and led me into another dance. He promised she was in the dungeon shackled and chained in a cell until I was ready to deal with her. When I asked what he meant by that he replied: Bella, she tried to destroy our wedding day and it is your place to decide her fate for today's antics.
I couldn't help but think, sarcastically: Wonderful! I don't know much about her, except the pain she has caused, and now I have to decide whether or not she lives.
Shortly after Gianna came in and said we had a visitor. I wondered who it could be when Edward was led into the ballroom; I was surprised. Caius walked over to him and talked to him before leading to where I stood with Carlisle and Esme. He hugged Esme and shook Carlisle's hand before turning to me. I heard the sadness in his voice as he spoke: Bella, I wanted to come and wish you and Caius the best in love and happiness. I also wanted to apologize for forcing you to come here in the first place. I realized, when I left you in the woods, I did you a great disservice, but, if I hadn't you never would have found true love and happiness.
I didn't realize tears were streaming down my face until Caius reached up and started wiping them away. I turned to Edward and said quietly: You didn't force me to come here. No one did, it was my decision that brought me here. I came with Alice to save you after she had a vision of you asking for your death. I know this is hard for you and I'm sorry, but I chose to stay to save you from yourself. You were my first love and will always have a place in my heart; but after I fell in love with him, Caius offered me forever. I hope you understand that I loved you enough to save you and let you go. Edward, I still love you, but it's not in the same way. It's more like a close friend or a brother.
I gauged his reaction and features before continuing: I'm sorry that I hurt you and left you feeling lost. Someday soon, I hope we can be friends or as close as a brother and sister. I know there is someone out there who will be perfect for you. Please don't hold back when you find her. Give her the forever you couldn't give me and you will have her to love for an eternity.
He seemed happier and a little freer as he spoke with Caius for a few moments. When their conversation ended, he shook Caius' hand and kissed me on the cheek before going to mingle in the crowd.
My husband turned me in his arms and asked if I was alright and all I could do is smile and say: I'm fine, really. I'm surprised he came, but I'm glad he did. Maybe I gave him the closure he needs to move on with his life. I belong with you and now, we can begin working on our forever.
The day flew by before I knew it; I had to get some sleep. I most certainly didn't want the girls to complain about having to work hard with raw materials to make a masterpiece. I settled into bed and tried to sleep but tossed and turned instead. I had grown accustomed to Caius being here, and tonight, sleep managed to stay away for several hours. I tried everything to go to sleep, even imagining him there, but nothing worked. Then I had a great idea; I called Alice and Jasper to see if he could put me to sleep using his gift. They were there in a flash and Jazz sent me a large wave of calm and a medium wave of lethargy. The last thing I remembered was saying thanks to them before falling into a dreamless sleep.
I woke when Heidi and Jane brought me breakfast, with Rose and Alice in tow. When I was finished, I went into the bathroom for a shower. After I dried off with a thick fluffy towel, I slipped into a silk dressing gown until it was time to put on my dress. I found the girls waiting for me when I came out of the bathroom, all seven of them and my mother-for all intents and purposes-Esme.
She and I sat down for a little chat when a gentle tapping sounded on the knew it was Carlisle and told him to come in. I smiled when I saw him and got up to give him a hug. He kissed the top of my head and said: I have a gift for you my special girl. I promise it's not anything extravagant.
He stopped talking long enough for me to collect my thoughts and proceeded with this: I wanted to make sure you had something to bind you to us as a member of our family. I had this ring made for you, to prove you are my daughter; it is your own Cullen Crest. It is similar to mine but is also different. Where mine is onyx and white platinum, yours is Lapis Lazuli with a platinum crest overlay to protect the stone. I have a replica of mine for Caius. These are your wedding gifts from the family and I. Caius will be receiving his a bit later.
He took the ring from its resting place and put it on the middle finger of my right hand and placed a kiss upon my knuckles.
It was amazing to see them whip into action to get me ready. Corin gave me a dose of contentment and happiness, as my brother Jasper was keeping Caius calm and in check. Alice did my hair in a Grecian style, half up with intricate braids, and put Esme's combs in. Jane did my make-up and made me look as though I was a vampire. Chelsea, Heidi, and Rose made sure my jewelry was ready and put it on me. Esme and Renata helped me into my gown and laced it up while sliding my jeweled shoes on my feet.
When everyone finished getting me ready, they all left to get themselves dressed, and my father Marcus showed up carrying a box.
He looked at me, as I was dumb founded for a moment, and said: Isabella, you are the epitome of beauty. A modern day goddess if you will. When my brother sees you he will be utterly shocked at how beautiful you are. I came to see if you were almost ready and to give you this.
I took the box and opened it to find the tiara I wanted. With tears in my eyes, I looked at him and asked: Where…How did you get this? The jeweler said it had been sold. When did you get this?
He smiled warmly and replied: Piccola, I have my ways and do not divulge secrets. I always have and always will work in mysterious ways and I will never allow my daughter wear a replica with imitation gems.
He then took the tiara from the box and placed it on top of the intricate braids and declared the bride was ready.
I looked up at him with tears in my eyes and said: Thank you, Dad. This means a lot to me.
He kissed my cheek, gave me a hug, and said: Let's get this show on the road before your soon-to-be husband makes an appearance.
As the music began, Eleazar escorted Esme and Carmen to their seats as Garrett motioned for Caius and Aro to take their places. Alec and Jane lead the procession with Chelsea and Afton behind them. They were followed by Corin and Demetri with Alice and Jasper behind them. They were followed by Heidi and Felix with Rose and Emmett just behind them. As the music began to shift into the Wedding march, Renata started moving down the aisle. She took her place and everyone stood as the doors swung open so all could watch me make my way to the man of my dreams.
With Marcus on my left and Carlisle on my right I made my way to Caius. As we reached the altar they each shook Caius' hand and placed my left hand in his.
Garrett began to speak: We are gathered here today to witness the joining of Caius Volturi and Isabella Swan, whose hearts and souls are entwined as one. They now desire to profess before the world their intention from this day forward to walk the road of life together and share in the joy of their union. They have written their own vows and will now share them with each other and us.
Caius: For the longest time in my life there was only darkness and when you walked in here there was a bright light. You, Isabella were that light. Your love has given me wings and set me free from my eternal prison. As we begin our journey today, I pledge to you in front of our family and friends to be your husband from this day forward. I will want you forever, starting with today.
Bella: I have dreamed my whole life of having someone as wonderful as you to love me the way that you do. I give myself to you as your wife and I promise you now, to treasure all of my days with the love we are celebrating today. Let us begin our lives together for eternity.
Garrett: Isabella will you take Caius as your husband in happiness, with patience and understanding through conflict and tranquility?
Bella: I will. Caius I give you this ring a token of forever and as a symbol of my undying love.
Garrett: Caius will you take Isabella as your wife in happiness, with patience and understanding through conflict and tranquility?
Caius: I will. Isabella I give you this ring as a token of forever and as a symbol of my undying love.
Garrett: The years to come shall bring Caius and Isabella into a greater wisdom. We hope they and their love shall be forever young and that they are able to always recover from despair. In hope may they keep the vows made on this day, in freedom, teaching each other who they are and what they shall be, enabling them to know that in the fullness of being, they are more themselves and more each other that they are all of us and together we share joyously the fruits of life on this earth; our home.
In as much as Caius and Isabella have declared their love for one another before you, their family and friends, I now have the honor to greet them with you as husband and wife. Caius, you may now kiss your bride. What god hath joined, together, let no one put asunder. Ladies and gentlemen, I now present to you with much joy and pleasure, Mr. and Mrs. Caius Volturi.
Caius then turned me in his arms, took my tear stained face between his hands and kissed me. When he pulled back, the crowd cheered as he took my left arm in the bend of his right and escorted me back down the aisle. We ducked into a room of the chapel for a moment until everyone made their way into the ballroom. I was swept into his arms and kissed senseless. His tongue traced the seam of my lips and I gently opened them, granting him entrance. My hands found their way into his silky hair as I melted into him. As we pulled away from each other he said: I have never seen a more beautiful bride. You absolutely take my breath away. Isabella, you complete me. If my heart were to beat again it would only do so for you. I love you.
I looked into those crimson eyes I love so much and said: My love, you are going to make me cry. You, my husband are my life and I will love you forever.
He peaked into the hallway to find it empty and we made our way to the ballroom. The doors quietly opened for us as Aro announced us. The music started playing as everyone formed the receiving line. I knew most everyone here as they congratulated us and wished us the best in life. Carlisle pulled us to the side and said: Bella, I've never seen you this happy and I hope you remain this way. I have to thank you, Caius, for putting that beautiful smile upon my girl's face. She deserves the best and I feel with you she is getting it. Now I want to give you this, everyone in my family has one and since you married my honorary and youngest child I wanted you to have one also.
Caius opened the box and found a ring with the Cullen Crest on it. He looked at Carlisle with a smile, as he put it on and said: Thank you, Carlisle, I accept this for the joining of our families and hope we will be able to get past our difficulties as we have in the past. I have a gift for you, even though it isn't really a gift. I want you to take this back as we presented it to you years ago. You once were and are again a member of our family and we want you to have it back. It's your Volturi pendant. If you wish, when Isabella's pendant arrives and she is presented with it, you can be re-presented with yours as a true joining of the families ceremonies take place. The ceremony and celebration are Marcus' idea and I think it will make Isabella happy if we did this. I believe we are having pendants made for your whole family as an honor to Isabella.
Carlisle then said: I will take mine when Bella gets hers. Tell your brother that I will arrive with my family when the time comes for the ceremony. I'd be honored to accept mine the same time as my daughter and will discuss the ceremony with the rest of the family later.
Glasses of wine were given out then Aro made a toast. He said: I have seen many days of darkness my brother lived through. That darkness shifted into light, when this beautiful creature, Isabella, waltzed in here. Upon her arrival she put us all in our place and began to fill this dark and dreary castle with laughter and love. She has brought us much happiness and shown us how to live. Marcus taught her to enjoy music and taught her to play the piano. Isabella and I share a love for literature and spent hours discussing our favorite authors. With Caius, she shares a love for art. They spent hours talking about different artists and he taught her how to paint. Many of you know that Caius's art graces these walls and soon Isabella's will also. I hope my brother Caius and his lovely wife, Isabella, have an eternity of love and happiness.
Everyone raised their glasses and said: To Caius and Isabella.
The music began again with a waltz. Caius took my hand and led me onto the floor for our first dance. I only have eyes for him. I'm star struck by him. The way the light shines in his eyes and his beautiful smile makes me weak in the knees.
The music changed as Marcus approached and took my hand for one of the two father daughter dances, as Carlisle had his turn just after. I'm blessed to have two dads who love me as I am and always will regardless of my form.
Caius then took a turn with my mom and sisters as I danced with Aro and my brothers. As the party was getting into full swing, arguing came from the reception area. Just as Aro went to the doors they burst open and in walked my husband's ex; Athenodora.
Everyone surrounded me so I wouldn't get harmed as Aro, Marcus, and Caius took to the front of the group. Caius roared: What is the meaning of this? You were told never to return without an invitation, or you would be thrown into the dungeons. Why have you decided to return today, of all days?
She looked at him with a sickly sweet smile and said: I never thought you'd follow through with marrying her. I came back to claim what is rightfully mine. You Caius! If you want your precious pet to live, we need to complete the mating ritual as soon as possible. I realized I am nothing without you.
With a devilish glint in his eye he replied: You are not and never will be my mate. Although I must admit you are right about one thing, you are nothing. Major, do you have any idea how we can get rid of this trash and continue with our festivities?
Jasper looked at him and said: I may have a solution to our minor distraction and keep my sister safe. Felix, Demetri, Alec, and Emmett please come forward for a moment. Renata and Jane, guard my sister please.
Everyone else formed an arc in front of me and the brothers, with the most gifted close to us. Alec moved toward Athenodora and focused his gift solely on her. She collapsed onto the floor as her senses were deprived of activity. Felix and Emmett picked her up and carried her to the dungeon with Alec continuing to dose her with his gift.
I had to admit I was upset by her showing up. What was she hoping to gain? Caius? Maybe she's delusional enough to think so, but I know better. I think she's crazy enough to think the Brothers will let her come back; knowing them as I do, they would rather see her in a pile of ash first.
Twenty minutes later the boys returned and the party began again. I was talking with Aro and Marcus when they came back and told Caius what they did, because he approached me with a smile and led me into another dance. He promised she was in the dungeon shackled and chained in a cell until I was ready to deal with her. When I asked what he meant by that he replied: Bella, she tried to destroy our wedding day and it is your place to decide her fate for today's antics.
I couldn't help but think, sarcastically: Wonderful! I don't know much about her, except the pain she has caused, and now I have to decide whether or not she lives.
Shortly after Gianna came in and said we had a visitor. I wondered who it could be when Edward was led into the ballroom; I was surprised. Caius walked over to him and talked to him before leading to where I stood with Carlisle and Esme. He hugged Esme and shook Carlisle's hand before turning to me. I heard the sadness in his voice as he spoke: Bella, I wanted to come and wish you and Caius the best in love and happiness. I also wanted to apologize for forcing you to come here in the first place. I realized, when I left you in the woods, I did you a great disservice, but, if I hadn't you never would have found true love and happiness.
I didn't realize tears were streaming down my face until Caius reached up and started wiping them away. I turned to Edward and said quietly: You didn't force me to come here. No one did, it was my decision that brought me here. I came with Alice to save you after she had a vision of you asking for your death. I know this is hard for you and I'm sorry, but I chose to stay to save you from yourself. You were my first love and will always have a place in my heart; but after I fell in love with him, Caius offered me forever. I hope you understand that I loved you enough to save you and let you go. Edward, I still love you, but it's not in the same way. It's more like a close friend or a brother.
I gauged his reaction and features before continuing: I'm sorry that I hurt you and left you feeling lost. Someday soon, I hope we can be friends or as close as a brother and sister. I know there is someone out there who will be perfect for you. Please don't hold back when you find her. Give her the forever you couldn't give me and you will have her to love for an eternity.
He seemed happier and a little freer as he spoke with Caius for a few moments. When their conversation ended, he shook Caius' hand and kissed me on the cheek before going to mingle in the crowd.
My husband turned me in his arms and asked if I was alright and all I could do is smile and say: I'm fine, really. I'm surprised he came, but I'm glad he did. Maybe I gave him the closure he needs to move on with his life. I belong with you and now, we can begin working on our forever.