Author's Note: This story is my view on what could've happened if Monica did accept Richard's proposal.
Disclaimer: I don't own anyone or Adele's awesome song.
"I now pronounce you man and wife" the most famous line was uttered and the newly wedded couple shared a kiss and the crowd applauded. Chandler stood up, applauded and left the church. Feeling the pain in his heart, he couldn't dare look back and see the happy faces on the couple.
Monica was so happy. She was finally married. She was sure she was happy, right? Being married to a man she loves? Who wouldn't be happy? She then saw someone walking towards the doors of the church. Who wouldn't want to celebrate with us? She then saw a face. It was Chandler's. She ran towards the exit trying to keep up with him.
Chandler walked out of the church and headed for his car. He thought he'd moved on, but his heart did not. He still had those feelings for Monica. He just couldn't stand seeing her so happy with someone else. Especially when he was so close to being that 'someone else'.
Then it began to rain. Crossing the strret he started getting wet. He started running towards his car. He remembered thise times when he and Monica would run in Central Park because they didn't want to catch a cold because of the rain. He missed her so much. If only I didn't create that stupid plan of throwing her off maybe if she hadn't called out Richard's name during dinner.
Finally at the door of the car, he reached into his pocket for his keys. Halfway through opening the car door, he heard the most angelic voice he's ever heard in his life: Monica's
"Chandler! Why don't you stay in here first? We're all waiting for the rain to stop before we head to the reception" Monica pleaded.
Chandler turned his head towards Monica and answered, " I can't"
Monica was puzzled. What did he mean by, ''I can't'' ? "Please Chandler, it'll only be for awhile. Stay in here first, you're gonna catch a cold."
"Nah, I'll be fine." Chandler answered.
"Okay, but please stay inside." Monica pleaded.
"I don't see the point in doing so, Monica. You don't need me inside anymore, and besides, the rain's turning out to be a soft drizzle." Chandler replied. And indeed it was true. He didn't pplay any role in the wedding ceremony, just a guest. And the rain was turning into such a soft drizzle.
"But-" Monica was cut off by Chandler's immediate response.
"Goodbye Monica, Congratulations" And with that , Chandler drove off towards his apartment.
Switching the radio on, he tuned into a famous radio station and listened to it, after a few minutes, as he stopped by a traffic light, a song played on the radio. Funny, he thought. The song was summing up all he felt at this moment. He missed Monica so much and he thought that going to her wedding would prove that he had most definitely moved on, but it turns out that attending the ceremony just brought back all the pain and sorrow. As the song reached its chorus, he found himself tearing up. He remembered the time when he couldn't cry and that he realized that only the thought of losing Monica could make him cry. True that. He thought. Reminiscing, he had soon forgotten the fact that he was still driving and after a split second, his world had gone completely dark.
I heard that you're settled down Old friend, why are you so shy? I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited Never mind, I'll find someone like you You know how the time flies I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited Never mind, I'll find someone like you Nothing compares, no worries or cares Never mind, I'll find someone like you Never mind, I'll find someone like you
That you found a girl and you're married now
I heard that your dreams came true
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me, it isn't over
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I begged, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summer haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me, it isn't over yet
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I begged, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
I wish nothing but the best for you
Don't forget me, I begged, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I begged, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Mwahaha. That is my first chapter of my first ever fic. Don't worry about Chandler, I won't make him die... yet. Kidding! But I might kill him if you don't review. =))) And also, Adele is awesome.