Free Raging Love by Jennifer Foor

hard to not lose it, knowing once I started I wouldn’t be able to stop.
    The pastor started talking but I never took my eyes off of Colts.
    “Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today to unite Colton and Savanna in holy matrimony . Do you Colton take Savanna to be your wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from th is day forward until death do you part?”
    Colt squeezed my hands and let out a very hoarse ‘I do’.
    “And do you Savanna take Colton to be your husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from th is day forward until death do you part?”
    I clenched my jaw and focused on saying the two words without crying. “I do.”
    “At this time Colton and Savanna have chose to say their own vows to each other.” He handed Colt the microphone first.
    Oh no! I can’t do this. Just pronounce us husband and wife. I can tell him mine later.
    Colt cleared his throat and put one arm around my waist. “Savanna,” He took a deep breath and shook his head, trying to calm his nerves. “I pretty much knew I loved you from the beginnin’. Your beauty caught my eye, but your heart too k my breath away. When I look to my future, all I know is that you ’re in it . I want to hold you every single night, laugh with you every single day and love you for the rest of our lives. ” Colt started to break down and I could tell he was having trouble speaking without losing himself completely with his emotions. When he spoke, I could feel the tears filling my own eyes then finally falling down my face. As he continued, I began to sob. “ Darlin’ you are my whole world and I promise to do whatever it takes to make sure every day of our lives leaves you with a smile on your pretty face and a heart that is always full of love . ”
    Colt handed me the microphone and wiped his face, waitin g for me to start. I tried to wi pe the tears away, but the mic kept screeching and causing the audience to gasp. I closed my eyes and focused on being in a room alone with Colt. I thought about the millions of things that I had thought about saying to him. “Colt, you know you’ve always owned my heart. That day you came walking into my life two years ago changed everything. From our first kiss, I felt as if I couldn’ t breathe without you beside me . The way you love me amaze s me every single day and I can’t help falling in love with you more and more each day.” My lips started shaking and I had to take a second to calm down. I knew I shouldn’t but I looked right up into Colt ’ s burning eyes. I could feel his thumb moving over my waist as his hand held me. I looked around the beautiful barn and thought about the sacrifices he had made to make this all happen. I literally began to sob, but through the tears I managed to say one more sentence. “ You are my best friend, I love you so much Colt Mitchell.”
    Thank Goodness we didn’t ask for a traditional service.
    “Can w e have the rings please?” The pastor asked.
    Ty scooted up and handed Colt our rings. He gave me a quick wink before ducking back behind Colt. Even he had tears in his eyes.
    I can do this. A few more words.
    Colt slipped the ring on my finger and then my engagement ring over top of it. It was a lot of ring and under the lights it sparkled like crazy. “With this ring I thee wed.” He brought my rings to his lips and kissed them.
    I let out a small giggle, in between tears. I grabbed his ring and slid it onto his finger. I had wanted to do that for so long. He was mine in every way. “With this ring I thee wed.”
    Colt took both of my hands in his and waited patiently for the go-ahead we were both waiting for.
    “I now pronounce you husband and wife. Ladies and Gentleman, let’s give a ro u nd of applause to Mr. and Mrs. Colton Mitchell.