Chapter 5: Wedding Day

Aurora's POV

Two days have passed and the day of the wedding ceremony came. Everything goes as it is planned. I have to admit the skirt is a little bit itchy and the heels are killing me but at least it's only for a few hours. Mom and Mr. Anderson... or should I say "Dad", said their vows as they put on their wedding rings.

"Do you Elizabeth take John as your lawful wedded husband till death do you part?"

"I do."

"And do you John take Elizabeth as your lawful wedded wife till death do you part?"

"I do."

"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you... husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

John puts the veil over on top of my mother's head and they lean in for a kiss.

Once their lips are locked, everyone claps and it's official. We're becoming one happy family. Seeing that smile on my mom's face makes me happy too.

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After the wedding ceremony, it's on to the reception. Mom makes reservations at a beautiful nature park not too far from the church. We get off the white 'wedding' car and I grab my backpack from the trunk. I bought some extra clothes just in case... but I really want to change into a different outfit.

"Excuse me," I call the attention of a waiter. "Is there a bathroom nearby?"

He told me the directions and I head off. After walking straight and take a left turn, I found the girl's comfort room. I twist the doorknob and enter. Its walls are painted pure white and there are vases full of roses and I can smell the sweet aroma around the room.

I put the bag on the marble table and take my heels off. Once I took them off, my feet touched against the cold tiled floor as they shivered once they met contact. Then I feel the sense that I'm being watched. I slowly turn my head to the door and saw nobody. I shrugged it off and slightly close the door. Then I proceed to change into my clothes.

Steven's POV

I quietly yet surely push the door with my index finger, peek through the door and watch my beloved little stepsister changing. She started to unzip her dress and she did it so slowly as if she's trying not to destroy something fragile like a shard of glass. She's so beautiful and so perfect from head to toe. Her silky hair, her smooth skin, her luscious lips... everything about her is just simply perfect.

She removes her dress as it drops down to the floor. I'm a bit upset that she's wearing shorts and thought she's just in her underwear and bra. Then she picks up the dress and folds it nicely. Next, she pulled out a simple yet elegant looking white dress and slips it on. It made her looks so pure and sweet like an angel. She fixes her hair and I watch closely at her slender fingers as they run through her beautiful locks. She pulled out a pair of matching flats and puts them on.

I felt vibrations from my pocket, meaning someone is calling me. She looks at my direction and I quickly hide. I pull my phone out of my pocket and end the call. I pretend to head back but as soon as I took a right turn, I lean against the wall and wait for her.

Aurora's POV

I could have sworn I heard vibration sounds coming from the outside of the room but once again, I shrug it off and then I put my bridesmaid dress into the bag followed by the heels. I look at myself in the mirror once again before leaving the room and head back.

I took a right turn but then I bumped into somebody.

"I'm so sorry, I wasn't looking where I was-" I look up and just as I was about to finish my sentence, I realized it's only Steven and he has his arms around me. "Oh Steven, sorry that I bumped into you. What were you doing here?"

"Your mom asks me to look for you and now... here we are." He said.

I let out a nervous giggle since it's getting a little bit awkward here. I cleared out my throat and open my mouth again.

"Well, should we head back?"

He nodded and we head off. We enter the garden and I search around the room for my mom and I also noticed that Steven is not by my side anymore. I spotted her sitting at the table with Mr. Anderson and they look so happy together and I guess this is for the best. I just want my mom to be happy and see her putting a smile on her face.

"Aurora!" I look around to see who's calling for me. Then I realized it's just Toby, running towards me.

"Hey, goofball!" I get down to his level and carry him. "Having fun so far?"

He shook his head 'yes'. "Yeah, and I can't wait to eat! I'm hungry." He pouted.

I giggle at his cute pout and place a kiss on his cheek. "We'll eat soon, goofball. Wanna have fun with me for a while?" I asked.

"Okay." He said and I put him down. Then he spotted a yellow butterfly and starts following it. I let out a soft giggle and follow him.

After what it felt like thirty mins, we return to our assigned table and sit down. Then the emcee told us that it's time to eat so I help Toby to get off his seat and get some food.

Once we have our food, we head back and enjoy our food. I look at Toby and he already made a mess. He has spaghetti sauce all over his mouth. I grab a handkerchief and wipe it off.

"Woah, slow down goofball. You have sauce all over your face. " I said as I finished wiping the sauce off of his face.

"I'm sorry." He said before taking a bite of a meatball.

"It's fine," I said before continue eating.

I look up at Steven, who's sitting across from me, I put on a small smile and gestured him to eat his food. He shakes his head before starting to eat.

So far, I think everything is exactly how it was planned.

Steven's POV

'Now that Aurora and I are going to be living under the same roof, which is still my roof, she'll have to follow my rules. And I'll make my next move...'

'...Soon.'