Chapter Fourteen
(Wedding Day)
Ryan hadn't been able to sleep so he had stayed up to finish writing his vows. Eventually he had fallen into a restless sleep surrounded by crumpled pieces of paper. He began to stir and opened his eyes. He rubbed his eyes and stretched. He glanced at the clock "8:04" he read outloud. He turned over and decided to get up and take a shower. As he walked toward the bathroom he suddenly stopped "It's my wedding day" he said smiling "I'm getting married today!" he yelled as he grabbed some clothes from the chair and headed toward the bathroom.
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(A little later)
Gillian had already been up for hours. Her hair was already pulled back and her veil in place. She was putting on her make-up practicing her vows. She heard a soft knock on her door "Come in" she called Raquel came rushing in with bags and her dress in tow "Hey bride to be, you ready?"
Gillian smiled at her maid of honor "I've been waiting my whole life for this!"
Raquel smiled at Gillian "I know you have and I'm so very happy for both you and Ryan" Raquel said gently. Suddenly Raquel bent down and started digging through her bags and whipped out a camera. She pointed it toward Gillian "Before the ceremony" she said out loud as Gillian smiled and said "Cheese"
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Ryan was sitting in his tux but had his suit coat on the back of his chair. He had a pen and paper positoned on his lap. He tapped his pen on his leg trying to think of the perfect vows. A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. "Come in, it's open" he yelled
Edmund and Dimitri walked in. Dimitri walked over toward Ryan and rubbed his shoulders "You ready to head to the chapel big guy?"
"Already?" Ryan said suprised jumping out of his chair and looking at his watch "The ceremony isn't for another hour and a half"
"Well by the time we get back to Wildwind, you talk to the priest, and we make sure all the flowers and everything are in order, it'll be time!" Edmund said
Dimitri grabbed Ryan's coat from behind the chair "You aren't having second thoughs are you?"
Ryan shook his head "No way, I just can't find the right vows to say"
Edmund smiled "I think most people struggle with that, but just say what's in your heart and you'll be fine"
Ryan nodded but was still visibly nurvous "Ok" he grabbed his coat from Dimitri "Let's go" he said heading for the door.
Dimitri placed his hand on Ryan's shoulder "Here's a few tips from an experienced married man. Clean up after yourself, make sure to tell Gillian she looks beautiful in every outfit she wears, notice all her haircuts, bow out of the fights so she wins, never ask why she has more then one pair of black shoes, don't complain when she comes home from shopping with a maxed out credit card and make sure the toliet seat is always down"
Ryan looked a little confused and Edmund shook his head as all three laughed at once "You ready guys?" Ryan called as he opened the door still laughing.
"I think the question of the day is, are you ready?" Edmund called as he walked passed Ryan in the doorway after Dimitri
"I was born ready" Ryan said as he shut the door behind them.
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(At the chapel)
The chapel was beautifully decorated with flowers and candels. Guests started getting setteled in and Ryan was already standing up by the altar. The ceremony was about to begin and Gillian was getting nervous. "Oh my God it's almost time" she said wipping her palms and grabbing her boquet. Raquel smiled "You'll be fine. Just breathe deep and focus" Gillian nodded trying to think positive. Dixie joined them in the back of the church. She gave Gillian a quick hug and grabbed her boquet and linked up with Jake. They all smiled as they watched Sam and Maddie walk down the aslie as flower girl and ring bearer. Dixie and Jake followed and then Raquel smiled at Gillian "Ok I've got to go, smile and good luck" Raquel and Edmund linked up and took off. Dimitri smiled at his cousin "Ok you ready?" Gillian nodded as the Wedding March started. The doors of the church swung open and the crowd stood to watch Gillian walk down the aslie. Ryan smiled. He thought Gillian never looked more beautiful then she did right then. Dimitri and Gillian arrived at the altar and Dimitri kissed Gillian's cheeck and gently placed her hand in Ryan's. They turned toward one another and smiled. Even though there was a room full of people, they both felt no one exsisted but the two of them.
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Ryan grabbed both of Gillian's hands. He took a deep breath and hoped he could pull this off "Gillian it's taken us a long time to get where we are today. At times I even doubted we'd get here and I'm sure you did too." They both laughed "Love was always something I was afraid of, something I never even felt till I met you. Your love opened a whole new world for me. You touched a part a part of my heart I never thought could be touched. You opened a part of my heart I never even knew existed. I always dreamed about finding a woment to fall in love with. Someone to share my hopes and my dreams with. You unlocked that dream Gillian and made it come true and for that I will always be greatful to you." He paused for a moment. He didn't even realize he was crying but managed to continue "Gillian I know life won't always be easy but I know together we can do anything. I love you Gillian from this day forward you are mine and I am yours"
Gillian smiled even though she too was crying and looked up at Ryan "Ryan I'm not even sure I can say all that I am feeling today in just a few words. I've learned so much about love since I met you. I used to love my diamond earrings and my designer dresses" she paused to laugh a little "All I ever cared about was myself, until I met you. You showed me what love was really all about. I've realized from you that love is sharing all that you have with someone, giving what you are, love is healing, forgiving, and forgetting all the hurts of the past. To me love is looking into your eyes and knowing you'll always be there." Ryan nodded involunterily "I know I'm not perfect but neither are you, but I know that we are perfect for each other. Today we'll become husband and wife and I couldn't be happier. I love you Ryan"
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"...By the power invested in my and by the state of Pennsylvania, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride" the priest said gesturing toward Ryan. Ryan and Gillian leaned in for a passionate kiss. Once they parted they looked down the aslie at the hersey kisses that Maddie had dropped and at all their friends and family. Ryan and Gillian walked swiftly down the asile both beaming brightly.
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Ryan and Gillian ran out of the chapel with all their friends and family blowing bubbles towards them. They quickly hurrided toward the car and got in and shut the door. Ryan and Gillian looked at one another and smiled "We did it!" Gillian said leaping into Ryan's lap
"We sure did" Ryan said as they leaned in for a kiss
The End
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