Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

ATHENA

"In holy matrimony to witness and celebrate the union of Alexander King and Athena Dawson. Marriage is a sacred bond, one not entered into lightly but with love, respect, and the deepest commitment two people can give to each other."

He turns slightly toward us.

"The couple has chosen to speak their own vows. We will start with the bride." He nods at me in encouragement.

Sloane passes me the paper where I wrote my vows and helps me hold the microphone,

"Alex," I begin, my hands shaking a little, "I always wished for this day since I met you, but I never imagined it would be possible. You were sharp edges and storm clouds, and I was just... trying to survive. But somehow, even through all the chaos, I found safety in you."

His eyes are fixed on me in a heated gaze. I feel it wrap around me.

"You drive me crazy. You make me angry. You make me feel everything,

everything I once thought I couldn't feel again. But most of all, you make me feel loved. Completely. Deeply. Undeniably."

I pause, blinking through the tears building behind my lashes.

"I promise to always understand you. Even when the world chooses to

misunderstand you, I'll always be on your side. I promise to remind you every day that you are worthy of love. I promise to be your peace, even in your worst storms.

I may not be the best cook, so you'll have to overlook that.”

Everyone laughs.

Except him.

butterflies explode in my stomach and spread

wasn't supposed to, and I'll keep loving you

nods

looking back

passes him his own vows. Alex takes them as Luca holds up

me, a smile on

supposed to read what I wrote for you, but I've chosen to speak from the heart." He tucks

in soulmates. Or fate. Or

voice is low

"I was the

of man who

so high, not even

they were

keep out.

walked

Soft. Loud. Annoying as hell and extremely

belongs to s

through the

You challenged me. You saw through

to his

are the light I didn't know I was looking for. You are the calm in

He pauses,

when I'm angry,

lip, trying to

always crawl

sniffles

gasp at what I see. Alex refused to show me the rings beforehand. He did, however, say I could change it if hated