I wondered how much of me would be left after tomorrow.

Weddings are never about the bride and groom, weddings are public platforms for dysfunctional families.

I’ve told you before, I love like a madman,” he said. “Immoderate, jealous, possessive...I’m absolutely intolerable.

But the absence of tears wasn't the same as an absence of feeling.

He was unbelievably hard. Everywhere. He was in control, infinitely stronger, and he wanted me to know it. -Ella

It's the perfect solution. We argue all the time. We can't stand each other. It's like we're already married.

My peer would have to be dark-haired and handsome, a wonderful dancer... and he would never ask permission before he kissed me." -Lillian Bowman