Celebrating Forever

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Gratifying

Looking into his eyes, I feel like the luckiest man alive – even after all these years.

Today marks our fiftieth anniversary as a couple.

Today is also the first day of the rest of our lives. The day where we finally – officially – say, “I do.”

Seeing him standing in front of the Justice of the Peace, I have to hold back from pinching myself just to check if this is all real.

Jasper grins his signature grin, the one that still makes me melt. Rubbing his thumb over my hand, he speaks in a clear voice for all to hear.

Bond

“I, Jasper Whitlock, take thee, Edward Cullen, to be my lawfully wedded husband.” He squeezes my hand and places the ring on my finger.

The look of pride in his eyes as he says those words warms my heart.

Swallowing past the lump in my throat, I repeat the vow, though my voice and hands tremble slightly with the strength of my emotions.

We turn to the JP as one to find her smiling at us. She nods, then says, “I now pronounce you to be married.”

Her smile turns mischievous as she adds, “You may now kiss your husband.”

Joy

Playful laughter erupts around us as Jasper pulls me closer, but I don't care. Wrapping my arms around him, I tilt my head, kissing him with everything I have.

His arms snake around my shoulders, and it isn't until there's a tugging at our sleeves that he pulls away, his eyes dancing with humor.

“Come on, you two; that's enough. Leave the rest for the bedroom later,” Rose quips.

Jasper laughs at his twin, joined in by Emmett, who slaps my shoulder when he sees me blush.

Jasper grabs my hand, entwining our fingers as we make our way outside.

Celebrate

When we walk outside, our friends and family shower us with birdseed. As one, Jasper and I raise our joined hands in the air in triumph.

After fifty years, we're finally recognized – legal. There were times I thought this day might never come. That it's here – today, of all days – is a dream come true.

We’d already planned a party to celebrate our decades together, but now it has even more meaning.

Now, we celebrate our union.

Stopping on the steps, I kiss him gently before pressing my forehead to his. “I love you, Jasper. Always.”

“Forever, Ed.” He smiles.