Jay's POV
The Watson mansion had never looked so beautiful.
White flowers decorated every corner.
Golden lights sparkled everywhere.
Music filled the air.
And today…
Everyone was smiling.
Because today was Kyla and Aries' wedding.
I still couldn't believe it.
The same Kyla who used to follow Kiefer around the house was now standing in front of a mirror wearing a wedding dress.
A very nervous wedding dress.
"Jay!" she complained.
I laughed.
"What?"
"Stop looking at me like that."
"Like what?"
"Like you're about to cry."
I immediately wiped my eyes.
"I'm not crying."
"Liar."
We both laughed.
Then she suddenly hugged me.
Tightly.
"Thank you."
I blinked.
"For what?"
"For being my sister."
My eyes immediately filled with tears.
Before I could answer, Kieran opened the door.
"Kyla."
His voice was already emotional.
"It's time."
The room fell silent.
Kyla took a deep breath.
Then smiled.
"Let's go."
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Author's POV
The ceremony was beautiful.
Aries stood at the altar looking nervous.
Kiefer stood beside him.
Keegan and Kieran were there too.
Even Kaiser looked proud.
The moment Kyla appeared…
Aries completely forgot how to breathe.
Everyone laughed.
"Close your mouth," Kiefer whispered.
Aries ignored him.
His eyes never left Kyla.
Not even once.
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Jay's POV
The ceremony made me emotional.
Maybe because of everything we had been through.
Maybe because of everything we had lost.
Or maybe because I was simply happy.
Happy to see my brother smiling.
Happy to see Kyla smiling.
Happy to see our families together.
For once…
Nobody was fighting.
Nobody was crying.
Nobody was hurting.
We were simply celebrating.
And it felt wonderful.
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Kiefer's POV
I looked around.
Dad was smiling.
Mom looked happier than she had in years.
Kaiser was talking to Aries' parents.
Keegan and Kieran were teasing each other.
And Jay…
My eyes softened.
She looked beautiful.
The sunlight hit her face perfectly.
And she was smiling.
That smile.
The one I fell in love with.
The one I would spend my whole life protecting.
I walked over and wrapped an arm around her waist.
She immediately leaned into me.
"Tired?" I asked.
"A little."
I frowned.
"You okay?"
She nodded.
"Just a little dizzy."
I immediately became concerned.
"Do you want to sit down?"
"I'm fine."
She smiled.
But something felt off.
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Author's POV
Hours passed.
The wedding celebration continued.
There was dancing.
Food.
Laughter.
Pictures.
Memories.
Everything felt perfect.
Until…
It didn't.
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Jay's POV
The room suddenly felt warmer.
Too warm.
I blinked.
My head hurt.
Strange.
I placed a hand on my forehead.
Why did I feel so weak?
"Jay?"
Kiefer's voice sounded distant.
I turned toward him.
The room spun.
"K-Keif…"
His expression immediately changed.
"Jay?"
I tried to smile.
"I'm okay."
But I wasn't.
The lights blurred.
Voices echoed.
My knees weakened.
"Kiefer…"
Then everything went dark.
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Kiefer's POV
My heart stopped.
"JAY!"
I caught her before she hit the ground.
Everyone stood up immediately.
"Call a doctor!"
"Jay!"
"What's wrong?"
The celebration instantly turned into chaos.
I held her tightly.
Fear flooding my chest.
Not again.
Please.
Not again.
"Jay…"
She didn't answer.
And for the first time that day…
Everyone's smiles disappeared.
To Be Continued…