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Usi Mulciber was a married man. He contemplated this as he walked, under the cover of both night and his heavily hooded robe. While his new wife slept soundly, he walked through the streets of Puddlemere, a restless air stirring both his own reckless nature, and the whole of the village. Fliers from the beginning of term at the Puddlemere Institute had begun to peel away from walls and lampposts. They danced in the wind now, as if they knew what was coming.

As if they knew, and wanted to escape before they became a witness.

Suddenly, Usi stopped, and the breeze circulating all around seemed to stop with him. He had found her, the person he had come to see. Now he just needed her to find him, too. He waited, silent, watching, anticipating the moment she would catch his face amid the darkness.

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Colby stared blankly at the mirror in front of him. The only people in the room with him were Joe, his brother Brandon, his sister, and his mother. Everyone else from his side was out and sitting in their seats, waiting for it all to begin. He had millions of thoughts racing through his head. The most important one was if he could actually go through with this, and that was such a silly question because he smiled at the mirror before telling himself that he could, and that he would. It was normal for men getting married to be suited up in black, but Colby took a different route for a specific reason. The woman wears white because it’s the most happiest time of her life, right? This is the happiest moment of Colby's life, so why can't the man wear white too? He had a white suit custom made, or rather.. the outer layers were white. His pants and coat were, but his dress shirt, tie and shoes were black. Everyone in the room was talking behind him, either amongst themselves or to him. He didn't know because he wasn't listening. He was just focusing on himself as he took the loose band out of his hair, and let his somewhat still wet locks fall to his shoulders. He thought he looked fucking awesome, but it wasn't what he thought, it was what Bianca was going to think.

And so, there was Bianca’s side. Only moments ago, the young bride asked everyone in the room to give her a couple of minutes of privacy. Why? Because there were many things she wanted to think about. No, she wasn’t doubting this, oh no. Marrying the man she loves, again, was the one thing she wanted the most. But, she also knew her family wouldn’t be there. Her father pretty much alienated himself from his family since she was a baby, therefore, she didn’t know anyone from his side. And then there was her mom, someone she didn’t have the guts to call and invite to the happiest day of her life. Not her, not her little sister. But the important thing here was that despite that? Her friends would be there for her, and that was already something making her extremely happy. Sighing, she looked at herself in the mirror and smiled at the girl smiling back at her, she felt so complete at this moment and she knew that once she kissed the love of her life in front of all their loved ones? Her life, in that moment, would be complete forever. A knock on her door startled her, turning her head towards it, “Yes?” she inquired, the familiar voice of the wedding planner sounding pretty excited as she responded, “Everything is ready. Groom will be out there in 3. Are you ready?” and before Bianca could answer, she looked at herself once again and smiled widely, a long, deep and happy sigh escaping her lips, “Yes, I am.”

The four with Colby eventually all left and took their places. His mother and sister sitting down, Joe and his brother standing with the other groomsmen in wait. Now, Colby was all alone to gather himself for a few moments. He didn't have much time, as he was already warned that he should be out there within another two minutes. Okay, two minutes should be enough time. He continued to look at himself in mirror as he began to realize how this moment right here didn't compare to WrestleMania. Not 31, where he made history with the cash in, and not 33 where he fought an injury and went over his former mentor. This was his wedding day, and he was about to marry the most wonderful and beautiful woman he's ever seen in his life. So? It was time. Colby nodded at himself before heading out, going down the hall and eventually making it outside, where he walked down the isle to stand at the small stage they had set up. He took his place and kept his back turned, so he wouldn't see her. Not yet. He knew he wouldn't be able to watch her walk the isle, it might just kill him, in a good sense of course. So, he waited to hear the shuffling of peoples hairs as they rised, and the music begin to play, that's when he knew she would be on her way.

Then it was her turn. When the 3 minutes came to an end, a soft knock on her door announced it was time. She took a deep breath and finally stepped out of the room, where Colby’s father was waiting for her. It had been such a sweet and gentle gesture from him to offer himself to walk her down the aisle, she certainly wouldn’t reject that. After all, his parents would always treat her like she was their own child and, the love she felt for them was immense. And so, she linked her arm with his and finally, they made their way outside and over to where the ceremony was about to take place. Family and friends looked at her in complete awe and instead of overwhelming her, it simply made her incredibly happy. Her eyes scanned the place, at first trying to find her son in the arms of her mother-in-law, but to her surprise, she wasn’t the one holding him, no. It was her mother. Her own mother. Bianca’s eyes widened and, she knew if she didn’t have to get to her husband to be, she’d run to hug her mother first. With a soft smile and a few tears welling up in her eyes, Bianca nodded at her mother before she looked down at the small figure of her sister, muttering a silent ‘hi’ to her. Her head then turned, this time so her eyes could focus on the man of her dreams waiting for her. Once they reached the end of the aisle, she looked at his father and smiled at him, thanking him for doing this for her before she turned back to her fiancé, hoping she’d be able to take his breath away once he saw her.

Colby was not sure the kind of reaction Bianca would give after seeing her own mother, and sister for the first time after all this time. It was him who had got a hold of them and brought them out here. It wasn't fair that they wouldn't be here to see their daughter, and sister get married. They needed to be here, for themselves, and for Bianca. Colby knew that, so he made the call. It was easier than he had thought. But, right now.. that actually wasn't as important. What was important was Bianca and Colby in this very moment, who was now standing at his side. So, he turned slightly to face her and see her for the first time in a little over twenty-four hours, and.. wow. His mouth hung open a little, and he was at such a loss for words. Bianca was beautiful. No, beautiful wasn't even the right word right now, because she was beyond that. Bianca was on a whole another fucking level in her dress and Colby just.. it took everything in him to not pounce this woman in front of everyone and have his way with her. He knew there would be plenty of time for that later but Jesus. She was amazing. She was gorgeous. She was everything he was expecting and more. Mouthing the words. "Hot.." to her, followed by a smile and more mouthing, "..but so fucking gorgeous."

Her eyes were instantly glued to his own. It was funny she was hoping she’d take his breath away but likewise, he took hers away. He was so handsome, he was just…such a freaking dream, it was almost unreal at this point. The contrast between the color of his clothes and his dark hair was so unbelievably hot, she was trying hard not to end up drooling in front of everyone. She smiled as she read his lips, only winking at him briefly, so he knew she accepted his compliments. Then, Bianca’s eyes wandered down as their hands linked with each other, that strong electricity she felt EVERY TIME their skin touched feeling even stronger right now, almost shaking her body entirely. Maybe this just it, that huge feeling of happiness she had been waiting her whole life for, maybe, maybe this was just actually it. Giving his hands a gentle squeeze, she looked up at him again, hearing how the music started to fade out, which indicated the ceremony was about to begin. Giving her fiancé one last smile, both turned towards the officiant, who smiled back at them, clearing his throat before starting.

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here on this beautiful day to witness the union of Bianca and Colby in holy matrimony. This is a day of great celebration and reverence, on which we come together before the Universe to recognize and commemorate the sacred love and dedication shared between these two people. It is wonderful to have family and friends here to join us today. The bride and groom would like to thank their guests for being here, and would like you to know that each of you were invited here on this day because you have played an integral part in their intertwining lives.

Marriage is, truly, a magical gift. As Mark Twain noted, "Marriage makes of two fractional lives a whole, and it gives to two purposeless lives a work [...] it gives to two questioning natures a reason for living, and something to live for; it will give a new gladness to the sunshine, a new fragrance to the flowers, a new beauty to the earth, a new mystery to life."

In the time that Bianca and Colby have spent together, they've built the sturdy foundation for a lifelong relationship. After a great deal of thoughtful consideration, they have decided to bind themselves to one another for the rest of their lives.

May you all remember and cherish this sacred ceremony, for on this day, with love, we will forever bind Bianca and Colby together.”

The officiant then made a brief pause before continuing; “If there is anyone in attendance who has cause to believe that this couple should not be joined in marriage, you may speak now or forever hold your peace.” To which everyone in attendance remained quiet for a couple of seconds, no one holding a fair reason as to why the happy couple shouldn’t join their lives on this day.

Then, he continued as he now addressed the guests; “Marriage is a sacred ceremony. Today we observe the union of these two people with the respect the occasion warrants. What we honor with reverence, however, we also celebrate with great joy! For married life – a shared life – is a tremendous blessing. Now, as Bianca and Colby embark on this journey together, they will be able to nurture a love that makes each of them better versions of themselves. Marriage is, indeed, the perfect garden from which to sow and harvest personal growth.” Turning towards the husband and wife to be, he continued; “Bianca and Colby, learn to work together, to laugh together, and to love together. Don't get caught up in worldly things that will draw you apart. Instead, focus on your shared devotion and turn inward. As your relationship strengthens you will find that you come to share a remarkable love; a love that is both abundantly given and freely accepted.

The joy you'll find as you pursue your shared lives will fuel you to face head-on the challenges you'll encounter on this Earth. On your journeys together, keep your spouse in the space of highest priority in your heart. The love you share must be guarded and cherished, it is your most valuable treasure.”

His eyes focused on the guests, before they focused back on the couple, “Bianca and Colby, the sacred vows that you make to one another today present you with the opportunity to express your love in your own words. I would at this time invite you to publically declare these vows: Colby, you may begin.”

It was time for Colby to say his vows, which he planned on. You see, most couples were meant to write down vows months in advance and memorize them for this moment. Colby didn't do that necessarily. He took different phrases and such that he wanted to say to her, and learned how to speak them in a different language. Her language. After that, he wrote everything down in English, and re-learned everything over again to fit together. So.. he was ready. He had it all in his head by now and knew there was no way it could fuck up.

“No soy la misma persona que era cuando me conociste. Cuando nos conocimos, no te veía como una esposa o una novia. Te veía como alguien con quien podría divertirme y posiblemente hablarle nunca mas a pesar de trabajar para la misma compañía. Yo era un desgraciado. Era prácticamente basura de la tierra. Pero te conocí en persona y todo cambió. Eras una persona genuina que lograba poner una sonrisa en mi rostro como nadie mas. Me di cuenta lo falsas que fueron mis relaciones y por eso hice lo que hice. Nadie ha sido ni será como tú, porque eres una en un millón, y por siempre estará agradecido de que eres MI una en un millón. Sé que desde la perspectiva de un espectador, para nuestros amigos y hasta nuestra familia, somos casi como una pareja de adolescentes excitados porque no puedo mantener mis manos lejos de ti. Pero tú sabes que cuando la puerta de nuestro hogar se cierra, cuando no estamos teniendo sexo? Bebé, tú sabes que mi amor por ti es real. Tú sabes que me preocupo por ti y me preocupo por nuestro hijo, y me preocuparé por los demás hijos que yo pueda darte. Eres la mejor madre, y estás a punto de ser la mejor esposa en el mundo. Hicimos esto antes y no funcionó. ¿Quieres saber por qué? Porque no hicimos esto. No tuvimos todo esto apoyo entre nosotros. Pero ahora lo tenemos y se siente correcto, se siente perfecto, se siente completo. Amo este sentimiento y es un sentimiento que siempre siento cuando despierto a tu lado por la mañana, cuando despierto por la noche, hasta cuando despierto lejos de casa; estoy completo porque finalmente eres mía y yo soy tuyo. Bianca Gabrielle Santiago, te amo y no puedo esperar para que tu nombre sea… Bianca Gabrielle Lopez otra vez.”

[Translation: "I'm not the same person I was when you first met me. When we met, I didn't look at you as a wife, or even a girlfriend. I looked at you as someone I could fool around with and probably never talk to again, despite working for the same company. I was a douchebag. I was practically scum of the earth. But I met you in person and everything just seemed to change. You were a genuine person who brought a smile to my face like nobody else did before. I began to realize how fake all my other relationships were, and that's why I did the things I did. Nobody was and never will be like you, because you're one of a kind and I'm forever grateful that you're MY one of a kind. I know from an outsiders perspective, to our friends and maybe even our family, we're almost like a couple of horny teenagers because I can't keep my hands off you. But you know that once the door to our home closes, when we're not having sex? Baby, you know my love is real for you. You know that I care about you, and I care about our son, and I'll care about any other children I can give you. You're the best mother, and you're about to be the best wife in the whole wide world. We did this once before and it didn't work out. Do you want to know why? Because we didn't do this. We didn't have all this support around us. But now we do and it feels right. It feels perfect. It feels complete. I love this feeling and it's a feeling I have when I wake up every morning beside you. When I wake up in the middle of the night. Even when I wake up far away from home, I'm complete because I know that you belong to me, and I finally belong to you. Bianca Gabrielle Santiago, I love you and I can't wait to see your name, once more.. be Bianca Gabrielle Lopez."]

“Bianca, you may now make your promise.” The officiant continued.

Oh, wow. She was overwhelmed. She was completely and absolutely overwhelmed. Starting with his words, what he said to her, she couldn’t even begin to explain how absolutely beautiful that was. But the fact he learned all that in Spanish? Her native tongue? It blew her away. It overwhelmed her in the best way possible. Tears welled up in her eyes and she knew she had to push through it because it was now her turn to say her vows, but it was kind of hard for a couple of seconds, taking a deep breath before she began.

“Colby, I could sit on my chair and write thousands of words, I could sit on my chair and play different keys on my piano, I could sit on my chair and play any instrument I have and yet… no melody, no nothing would be as beautiful and as pure as our love is. It is clear to me now that everything in my life has led me to you, I think back on all my choices and consider even the bad ones blessed, because if I had done even one thing differently, I might never have met you and become your wife. You are my love and my guide, a true partner, a man that I will love, hold close, honor, kiss, protect and cry with for all the days of my life. I promise to challenge you to be everything I know you can be, to never be trapped in despair, to always see in yourself what I see in you, an amazing man, my husband, for whom I will always feel the greatest pride and admiration. I promise to take care of our loving home, I promise I will be the strongest woman you’ve ever known, I will fight for our family with my own blood and I will try my best to make you all proud. You’ve given me two of the greatest gifts a woman could receive; The chance to be a mother and the chance to know what true love feels like. The feeling hit me the moment we made eye contact in our first date. It was so immediate and powerful, far deeper and inexplicably beyond any calculation of time and place. I can’t really describe a feeling like that. You also can’t replicate it or force it. You go where it takes you and, it brought me here with you today, tomorrow and for the rest of our lives.”

“Bianca and Colby please face one another and join hands. Bianca, do you take Colby to be your lawfully wedded husband? By making this commitment, you are joining in the sacred covenant of marriage. Do you promise to honor him in love, to be sensitive to his needs, to comfort him in difficulty, and to put your full and complete trust in him, so long as you both shall live?” the officiant inquired while looking at the bride. To which she responded;

“I do.”

“Colby, do you take Bianca to be your lawfully wedded wife? By making this commitment, you are joining in the covenant of marriage. Do you promise to honor her in love, to be sensitive to her needs, to comfort her in difficulty, and to put your full and complete trust in her, so long as you both shall live?” and then, he turned to look at the groom as he responded;

“I do.”

“Very well. To commemorate this union, you may now exchange rings. The circle formed by each ring symbolizes your eternal love and commitment to one another. Let these rings remind you always of that love, and of the promises you have made here on this day. Will each of you please repeat after me as you place the ring on your loved ones hand? We’ll start with you, Bianca; Repeat after me ‘I, Bianca, give you Colby this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment. With this ring, I thee wed.’.”

“I, Bianca, give you Colby this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment. With this ring, I thee wed.”

Once Bianca gave Colby his ring, the officiant turned to him, “Colby; Repeat after me ‘I, Colby, give you Bianca this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment. With this ring, I thee wed.’.”

“I, Colby, give you Bianca this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment. With this ring, I thee wed.”

Once the couple exchanged rings, a smile spread across the officiant’s face as he concluded, “By the power vested in me, by the universal life church and by the state of Texas, I pronounce you, husband and wife. Colby, you may now kiss the bride, forever sealing your union.”

That was it. Colby was now free to kiss his bride. His first time kissing Bianca as his wife. Well, not the first time, because they were married before at a courthouse. But this? This was way different, and the real.. first kiss. His hand let go of hers so both his could cup her face gently and pull her into him. Colby wasted no time in pressing his lips against hers and kissing her finally. The applause and cheers behind them were not important to him right now. He wouldn't be distracted from this. His entire focus was on putting so much love and passion into his kiss with her, his wife. Bianca Lopez. After it lasted a minute or two, he looked her right in the eyes. "I love you. Forever.. and ever."

Bianca kissed her husband with as much love and passion as he kissed her, making sure he knew the feelings were more than mutual. Her arms wrapped around his neck, keeping him close for a couple of seconds, because despite them just enjoying their moment? They still had a reception to go to, to enjoy and have a blast with all of their guests. Pulling back, she smiled softly thanks to his words, “I love you too. Para siempre y por siempre.” She made sure to throw Spanish in there because, how could she not after what he did? Leaning in, she brushed the tip of her nose against his, a deep and long sigh escaping her as she realized a new chapter in her life was about to begin, correction, in their lives. And it was about to be the best one yet.

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