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FLUKE

I was once afraid.

For someone who had experienced a lot of heartaches in life, I had enough, I guessed, and I didn't want to have another one. I was afraid to love, for I didn't want to be heartbroken once again. For so long, I managed to live my life with only a few close people surrounding me.

But then, Ohm came out of nowhere and managed to change my thought about not believing in relationships and loving someone romantically.

He showed and proved to me that I could trust him. He made me believe again. He made me love him even more.

Who would have thought that I, who was once afraid to love again, would be standing here next to the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with?

I looked at Ohm and smiled. His arm was around my waist guiding me in front of the officiant.

"We are all gathered here today to witness one of the happiest days of Ohm and Fluke. You know, meeting the person who makes you feel complete is the most astonishing moment in life. The person who makes every place beautiful and magical. The person with whom you share a connection so exceptional that it surpasses normal relationships and becomes something so natural and so glorious, that you can't imagine spending another day of your life without them."

Ohm and I looked at each other and smiled. I knew we were both thinking the same. We were both that person for each other. He was my person, and I was his.

"To every one of you, I know you all feel privileged to be here today as a witness of their bond to a lifetime of love for one another. So without further ado, let's hear the grooms' vows for each other."

"Fluke, I love you. I am not good with words like you. But I am good at saying I love you over and over again. I will never get tired to tell you how much you mean to me and how much I love only you. You are the best thing that happened to me. You make me happy and complete. I never thought I was missing something in my life until I found you. I promise to cheer and inspire you, laugh with you, and stay with you in times of sadness and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, even when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. And I promise to cherish you and to always hold you in the highest consideration. These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life."

Luna came running to us and gave the rings to the officiant. The officiant then held it to Ohm and asked him to read the official vow.

"I, Ohm Thitiwat Ritprasert, pledge my undying love to you, Fluke Natouch Siripongton, as I invite you to share my life. I promise to be kind, unselfish, respectful, and trustworthy so that together, our dreams of a beautiful future can come true. To this end I call upon all present to witness that I take you Fluke to be my husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health for as long as we both shall live."

Ohm then slid the ring to my finger and held it to his lips for a kiss. His tears that he was controlling not to fall still escaped his eyes. I reached for his face to wipe his tears away. I, too, was teary-eyed when the officiant got my attention and nodded for me to start my vow.

"Ohm, I love you, and thank you for being so persistent. You know what I mean. We wouldn't end up together if you didn't insist on yourself in my life. You managed to break the wall I build around me and made me believe that love is the most remarkable thing that would happen to me especially when it was with you. Just like what the officiant said, I cannot imagine spending another day of my life without you. You are my person as well as I am yours. Today, I give you my love, my heart, and my hope for our future together. I promise to bring you happiness, to be by your side with your spirit, and to learn to love you more each day, through all the days of our lives. My love for you is never-ending and everlasting. I love you the most, okay?"

He nodded his head repeatedly as he continued to tear up more. The officiant then gave me the ring and asked me to continue.

"I, Fluke Natouch Siripongton, pledge my undying love to you, Ohm Thitiwat Ritprasert, as I invite you to share my life. I promise to be kind, unselfish, respectful, and trustworthy so that together, our dreams of a beautiful future can come true. To this end I call upon all present to witness that I take you Ohm to be my husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health for as long as we both shall live."

I slid the ring to his finger and held it to my lips for a kiss. I thought I succeeded in not shedding tears, but right after I kissed his hand, Ohm hugged me tightly. Tears fell freely on my face as I felt the happiness and contentment being in my love's arms. We let go of each other and smiled.

"Ohm and Fluke your rings are a symbol of love and commitment to each other. Rings are precious metal and by wearing them, it's even more special. Your wedding rings are extraordinary because they enhance who you are. Your wedding ring is a circle—a symbol of love never-ending and it marks the start of your journey together. It is the seal of the vows you have just taken to love each other without end."

Ohm held both of our hands with our wedding rings as we continued listening to the officiant.

"Do you, Ohm and Fluke, pledge to create a life of mutual respect, compassion, generosity, and patience toward each other as you grow together in years?

"We do."

"Do you pledge to recognize each other's individuality and celebrate each other's uniqueness as a strength in marriage? While at the same time, will you guard one another's weaknesses with understanding, support, and inspiration?"

"We do."

"And do you pledge to share the love you have for each other with all living beings? To be a couple that lets their marriage radiate into others, making their lives more beautiful because of it?"

"We do."

"Ohm and Fluke, if you will face each other and repeat after me."

"Fluke, I give you my life. With all that I am and all that I have, I honor you." Ohm repeated what the officiant had said.

"Ohm, I give you my life. With all that I am and all that I have, I honor you." I said.

"Ohm and Fluke, it is with such great pleasure that I now send you out into the world to spread the beautiful light that you share with those around you. By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you married. Now kiss and go celebrate!"

Ohm immediately wrapped his arm around my waist as he heard the last statement of the officiant. I held his arm and smiled at him. He looked at me with so much love. I am now married to the man I love the most. Who wouldn't be ecstatic about that? Ohm leaned slowly and my heart beat faster and faster due to excitement. And once he captured my lips, I felt like everything around us disappeared. The loud screaming and cheering of our family died down as we both savored and enjoyed our first kiss as a married couple.

Tears of joy overflown my eyes as I closed them. I was so happy. If only my parents were still alive, they would be happy for me, too.

A tug on our suits brought us to our senses. Little Noah was holding a bouquet and lifted it to us. Ohm and I laughed at this cute little man. I bent down to take the flowers from him and hugged him.

As I stood up, Ohm hugged me real tight. Then he held my face to wipe away the tears. "They might be very happy for you, too, Baby. I know they are watching us right now." He said softly.

"I know, Baby. I know they are just there watching us."

It was still a mystery to me sometimes that Ohm knew what was happening in my mind. He knew I was thinking of my parents.

"I love you, husband." He whispered and looked at me with a beautiful smile.

I smiled back and said, "I love you, too, husband."

He gave me another peck on the lips, "Let's finish everything quickly, so I could eat you already."

"Baby!" I exclaimed and hit his arm.

"Why, Baby?" He said with eyebrows wiggling. "I really can't wait anymore. Do you think we can skip the reception and go straight to our honeymoon? I know they would understand.

I pointed my finger at him. "Stop it, Baby. You have to wait or else you won't get anything from me later." I tapped his chest and walked to where everyone was.

"I'll behave for now." He was suddenly next to me and snaked his arm around my waist. "But you have to promise me that neither of us will sleep tonight." He whispered.

I looked at him and saw how serious he was. It looked like I needed to brace myself from what was going to happen tonight. Nevertheless, I nodded my head slowly.

"Yes!" He shouted that startled everyone including me. He lifted me and turned me around. He was so happy with that.

We both walked to our family once he calmed down from his hype.

I was so glad to be surrounded by people who cared and supported us in our relationship. And I knew they would still be with us to guide and assist us in our journey to forever.

Now, I was not scared anymore, for I knew our families would be part of our new journey. And I believed that Ohm and I would make it till the end.

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Some words included in the wedding ceremony parts were inspired by

weddingforward.com & weddingchicks.com.

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