Chapter Eight
The Wedding
Clark had redone his bowtie at least ten times.
“Stop fidgeting.” Bruce told him as he redid the bowtie for what seemed like the fiftieth time to him.
“I can’t help it,” Clark told him as he cleaned his glasses, “I’m too nervous.”
“Oh, Clark,” Ma Kent said as she slapped his hand away from his bowtie and straightened it for him.
“Listen son,” Pa Kent said as Clarks’ gaze turned to him, “I know you’re nervous but trust me, once you see Diana walking down the aisle to you, it’ll all be worth it.”
Clark took in his fathers words as Dick entered the room.
“Ten minutes.” He told them as he closed the door behind him.
“I better head over to see Diana,” Pa said as Dick opened the door for him, “Make sure she’s ready for the big walk.”
Ma turned to Conner.
“Come here Conner,” She said to the little boy, “I need to fix your tie before I take my seat.”
Conner got up and walked over to Ma Kent and stood still as she kneeled down and straightened his tie.
“There you go,” She said softly as she finished, “You look just as handsome as Clark.”
At that Conner grinned with pride.
“I’ll show you to your seat.” Jimmy told Ma Kent as she got up. She took his arm as he led her out of the room.
Conner went and tugged at Dicks’ pants leg. When Dick looked down at him through his dark sunglasses, Conner grinned.
“Do I look cool?” He asked innocently.
Dick smirked before kneeling down.
“You’re the second coolest guy here.” He said, giving him a small pat on the back. He knew if he ruffled his hair Ma Kent would kill him.
“Who’s the first?” Conner asked curiously.
Dick was about to respond but hesitated a bit.
“Clark,” He said with a soft smile, “Because it’s his wedding day.”
Conner grinned at Clark who grinned back.
“Thanks Dick.” Clark said, giving Dick a pat on the back.
There was silence for a few moments before Clark finally spoke up.
“Alright Conner,” Clark said as he nervously put his hands in his pockets, “Remember no powers, okay buddy?”
“Yup.” Conner said with a grin.
“Hey guys,” Jimmy said as he opened the door, “Time to go.”
Dick led Conner out of the room and to the back of the church while Jimmy went straight to his spot up front.
“You ready?” Bruce asked Clark before they walked out.
Clark took a deep breath before turning to his best friend.
“Yeah,” He said with a smile, “I’m ready.”
They walked out of the room and took their places up front next to Jimmy. Dick came up the aisle a few minutes later and took his place behind Jimmy. Once he was in place, he gave a nod to the organ player.
The doors of the church opened and all the guests’ gazes turned to the entrance.
Conner walked down the aisle, carefully balancing the rings on the red velvet pillow.
A little girl with red hair and blue eyes walked down the aisle carefully dropping a few flower petals as she walked. She was about two years older than Conner.
Next Kory walked down the aisle. Her bangs hung neatly over her forehead while part of her hair was hung back in a ponytail as the rest was brushed neatly behind her. She gave the guests a gentle smile as she walked down the aisle and took her place at the front of the church.
Selina came down the aisle next. Her short black hair was brushed neatly to the sides and she also wore a soft smile. She took her place in front of Kory.
Donna came down next. Her bangs were brushed to the sides and the rest of her midnight black hair was set up like Korys’ auburn hair. She smiled at the guests as she took her place up front as well.
The music suddenly turned to a wedding march as everyone turned their gazes back to the entrance.
There standing at the entrance was Diana in a beautiful white wedding gown, her white veil hiding her beautiful face.
Pa Kent walked her down the aisle and the closer she got to Clark the wider his grin became. Finally she arrived in front of Clark. Pa took his sons hand and placed it in Dianas’ before giving them a soft smile and taking his seat.
Clark and Diana just smiled at each other.
“Dearly beloved,” The Priest started, gaining everyone’s attention, “We are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. If anyone objects to this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace.”
There was a pause.
“Then let’s continue,” The Priest continued with a smile, “Do you, Clark Joseph Kent, take Diana Prince to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health till death do you part?”
Clark smiled as his sapphire eyes twinkled behind his glasses.
“I do.” He said confidently.
“And do you,” The Priest continued, turning his gaze to Diana, “Diana Prince take Clark Joseph Kent to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health till death do you part?”
“I do.” Diana said smiling brightly behind her veil.
“At this time Clark and Diana would like to perform their own vows for the exchanging of the rings.” The Priest told all the guests.
Bruce passed Clark Dianas’ wedding ring.
Clark took a deep breath before speaking.
“Diana,” He started as he stared directly into Dianas’ eyes, “I have loved you from the moment I met you. You’re kind, gentle and caring. You’re everything I dreamed the woman I loved would be, and more. With you, I’ve never been happier and probably never will be. This ring is a symbol of my undying love for you, a symbol of my constant faith in our love, and a promise that I will always be faithful to you.”
He carefully slipped the ring on her left ring finger and smiled.
Donna took Clarks’ ring from Conner and passed it to Diana.
“Clark,” Diana said looking directly in Clarks’ eyes, “When I was growing up, I never thought I’d ever fall in love, especially with a man as thoughtful and kind as you. You showed me what love was; trust, kindness, caring. This ring is a symbol of my undying love for you. It’s a symbol of my faith in our love and that no matter what happens, our love will survive anything.”
She slipped the ring on his left ring finger and smiled.
“I now pronounce you husband and wife,” The Priest finished, “You may now kiss the bride.”
Clark lifted the veil and grinned at her before pulling her into a passionate kiss.
As they pulled away, they each had a goofy grin on.
“Ladies and gentlemen,” The Priest announced, “I am proud to announce to you, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Joseph Kent.”
Everyone started to applaud.
