Chapter 9-1 seriously have water tanks for tear ducts " Okay , breathe in , breathe out . " Trish instructed , like she was assisting a lady in labor . " Okay . " I nodded but half a second later panic kicked in again . " Remind me again , what is breathing ? " Trish shook her head in exsparation . " Get a grip Soph , everything is going to be perfect ! Calm down ." " Right . Calm down , calm down . But there are like thousands of people out there and I swear I just saw Jennifer Lawrence or was it Jennifer Lopez ? I also saw Brad friggin Pitt and what if something goes terribly wrong ? This could become a major controversy ! I can totally see it becoming the headlines in newspapers and news channels .. What if it's not perfect enough for Alex and Blake ? Would they think I'm a complete 1441 ? I mean you know how well stuff work with me . I don't want this to become a disaster , because of me and- " " Sophia Colleen Martelll You are ranting ! Calm down . " Trish shook my shoulders till I closed my mouth . ' I let out a breath . " Okay . I'm done freaking out ." " Good . Now get out . I love you , you look gorgeous . " She smacked my butt and kicked me out of the dressing room . I shook my head , smiling at her antics and caught a glimpse at my reflection in the hallway mirror . I was wearing a black pant and suit , sans shirt revealing a hint of cleavage , my hair was styled into soft waves and except flower brooches I was not wearing any accessory . My make - up was dewy with dramatic black divergent eyes and soft pink lips . I looked good , I guess . I made my way to Alex's room . I knocked before I heard a ' Come in . I opened the door and saw Alex standing by the floor - length mirror adjusting his bow tie . Boy , was he hot . Too bad he batted for the other team . His blue eyes sparkled in happiness as he smiled at me . " Alex ! Oh my , you look dashing ! " I gasped as I hugged him feeling tears prick at the back of my eyes . Trish and Alex were my everything . They had been with me through all my rock - hards . I was no - one without them and I was happy for my best friend . " Hey , hey , hey Don't start crying now Soph , we wouldn't want your make up to get ruined , do we ? " I wiped my tears and blinked a few times . Why d did I always start blubbering at happy times ? I was such a mess . Tm sorry … I'm just happy for you , and my eyes always tear up in moments like these . Alex laughed . " I know Soph ." I fixed my make - up and got a thumbs up from him . " You look great . The men will drool . Alex teased . I smacked his arm playfully before opening the door . " Oh hush , don't focus in me , it's Blake who's supposed to drool the minute he looks at you . So let's go get you married ." " You may now kiss . " The deafening claps and cheers rang out in the crowd as the preacher announced them married , fat tears rolled down my cheeks . Weddings always made me cry . They broke apart and smiled at each other . Alex glanced at me and chuckled . " knew you'd cry . " I rolled my eyes , wiping my tears , feeling a blush spread to my cheeks . " Shut up . " They walked down the aisle , happily married as the guests cheered and clapped . Trish stood next to me as we made our way out . " It went great , no ? " I smiled . Totally " Everybody gathered for reception and everything seemed to be sailing smoothly . I could feel a bit of the pent up anxiety I had been carrying around lighten . Even the media people had settled down and were enjoying . So long , so good . " Aunt Sophie ! Aunt Sophie ! A voice called out and raced towards me . " Hey Mary . " I smiled at my adorable Godson , he was wearing a tuxedo with a pink rose sticking out from his pocket , his usual messy dark blond hair was gelled nicely in place . He looked up to me with big hazel- grey eyes .. " Aunt Sophie . I want that big cake ." I shook my head in refusal . " No Marvin . You can have it once uncle Alex and uncle Blake cut it Marvin pouted . " Well , tell them to cut it now. " I smiled at his confused expression . " It doesn't work that way baby . They will be cutting it after they offer toast ." " But I'm hungry , auntie . Marvin whined , sticking his lower lip out , looking so cute , I almost pulled his cheek . " Why don't you get some starter's that mommy is arranging ? " Marvin seemed to like that idea and went after Trish , asking for food . Ah , the perks of having the caterer as your mom . Alex announced everybody to settle down for the toast . I swallow and made my way to the centre for toast between the other ushers . " Alex and Blake , congratulations . I am honored to know such wonderful people like you . I am so glad that I got to watch your love to grow into a blossoming marriage . Alex , you are part of me and you're seen me in my worst and shared my joys . You've been my minion and my best friend and Blake you even though it's just been a year , I feel like I've known you a lifetime . You've become an incredible part of our lives in a really short time , you're an angel Blake . I wish you both the very best for the future and I'm glad that you've found each other . " The place erupted in claps as I smiled feeling a weight get lifted off my chest as color spread to my cheeks . Alex and Blake grinned at me warmly as Alex rose to give him toast . " Thank you Soph , you know how much you mean to both of us , without your tears the wedding wouldn't be complete , " the guests chuckled in good humor as I turned red . " A special thanks to Trish for providing us with the best food around and for being the best friend and caterer and for being there for us in every step , Trish flashed him a grin as she tilted her champagne glass in acknowledgement as Alex continued to thank their friends and relatives . And at last Blake , thank you for agreeing to be the light of my life and being the reason I wake up every morning and thank god Thave someone like you in my life . Thank you for being my forever , I love you . " The table burst into another round of applause . I blinked rapidly to keep my tears at bay . I seriously had water tanks for tear ducts . Trish slided a tissue to me and I smiled at her . That's what friends are for , right ? I watched Alex and Blake cute the cake . I was so happy for both of them . It was like watching two jigsaw pieces click together perfectly Because they were meant to be . It was amazing to watch two people fall in love , there's just something beautiful about finding the other part of you that completed you . I scanned the crowds and watched everyone smile warmly at the newly married couple . The celebrity quotient was high , I admit . There was Jennifer Lopez , Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie , Meryl Streep , Julia Roberts and even Taylor Swift with a couple of Victoria's secret models and many more . Trish nudged my side . " Hey , I think you should go prep now " I nodded and stood up as I moved past from the mingling crowd , feeling my heart beat faster in my chest . I was supposed to get ready for my song now . Honestly , I have no clue why Alex insisted me to sing considering he could have asked any star out there to . Hell what am I in front of Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez ? But no , Alex insisted on having a " personal " touch . I I willed my butterflies to calm down . What if I make an utter fool of myself ? I could sing well but my luck never really tried to co - operate . God , I hope everything goes well , for once . I stepped into the dressing room and re - adjusted my make - up . Seriously , hurray for water proof make up because considering how many times I displayed the water works , I should've been looking like a depressed hobo , but I was doing okay . " Okay , no more blubbering Sophia . I instructed sternly to my reflection in the mirror . I adjusted my suit and walked out , adrenaline coursing through me as I started to make my way to the stage . out . " Sophie ! " A familiar chirpy voice called o I turned around and smiled . " Aerin , Jace . Hi . I smiled at the couple . Jace Richardson , to whom I had been introduced earlier at the wedding was a handsome man , with the right amount of charm and humor in him . Aerin looked stunning in a gorgeous violet Dolce number that matched her unique eyes , " Hi , I know you're busy , but this is the person I was dying to introduce you to earlier , Jace's best friend ." Inadded , remembering Aerin had mentioned that she'd be getting as a plus two , Apparently he had arrived late to the venue , so we couldn't meet him earlier . Even Trish was insisting that I met this fellow . I was pretty sure she was upto her matchmaking tricks again , but it couldn't hurt to meet him , right ? A handsome man in a dapper suit that could make a girl want to swoon stood next to Jace and was smiling at me . My world literally stopped . Holy macaroni . My mouth dropped open , my eyes wide as I forgot the entire process of breathing again . The all too familiar man gave me a heart stopping smile . " … oh … " I stuttered , opening and closing my mouth like a retarded fish as I stared dumbstruck at the all too familiar , devastatingly gorgeous man in front of me . " Hello there cupcake . "