My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

"I will, sir! I'll love her with the same devotion and care I give to my children, and I'll show her respect by honoring every choice she makes. You have my word."

Then the priest began the ceremony. The sunset bathed the scene in golden light, the fading rays giving everything a warm, almost magical touch.

When it came time to exchange vows, Maximus was the first to speak.

"Diana, you came into my life like anyone else might... but with that overwhelming energy of yours, it was impossible not to notice you. Back then, we couldn't be together. You said you needed ten years to forget me. But it only took five for us to see each other again—and without doing anything special, life just aligned and brought us here, now."

"I love you, and I'll take care of you for as long as life lets me. I love everything you are as a woman. I love you with your cats and your quirks. I love you because you accept me as I am, and I accept you just the same."

"It's an honor for me to stand here before you, knowing you're accepting me as your husband despite my past. I don't know what I did right to deserve you, but whatever it was, I thank God for this amazing chance."

Then Diana, eyes full of tears, said, "Maximus, you are the elegant and handsome knight in shining armor I dreamed of as a little girl.

no, it's not an honor for me to be your wife-this is

we're getting married, and besides accepting you as my husband, there's one more thing I want

with the chance not only to be together

last part, his eyes widened in shock. A strange warmth spread through his chest, so strong that, without thinking, he pulled

Diana, the world disappeared. At least until the priest cleared his throat and said, "Maximus, I think you jumped ahead to the final

husband and wife. Maximus... now you may kiss the

guests were stunned by the beautiful surprise

finally ended, Maximus lifted Diana in his arms and kissed her gently on the lips-now his

reception was a lovely evening, lit by the last glow of the

on, Maximus and Diana would share their lives

of joy, and the main topic was the future child, just