AN: HEY, SORRY IT'S SO LATE BUT BOTH OF US HAVE BEEN BUSY. TO MAKE UP FOR IT WE GET TO MEET THE BEST CHARACTER EVER IN THIS CHAPTER. ENJOY X
Chapter 6
I woke up the next day feeling eager for what had been planned. I, Sydney Katherine Sage, was going wedding shopping with a group of vampires and half vampires. Looking at a peacefully sleeping Adrian next to me, I quietly peeled of the bed covers, slipped out and put on a red button up blouse and jeans. I then walked into the kitchen and began to make breakfast.
After 15 minutes I could smell sausages and bacon cooking in the frying pan below me. Adrian and the kids must have been able to smell it too as, shortly, they all traipsed in, sleep in their eyes. Lily-Rose and Nash sat at the table, whilst Adrian layed out O.J, plates, cutlery and glasses and began to make 2 cups of coffee for him and I.
"Morning sugar plum", he called over his shoulder, he never did drop the nicknames.
"Good morning Adrian and good morning to my little angels", I replied cheerfully.
"Morning mamma", my kids called in unison in angelic and childish voices.
I got a spatula and took the pan to the table, placing some bacon and sausage on each of the 4 plates. Then I pulled beans out of the microwave and various sauces out of one of the cupboards, placing it all on the table. When we were all sat down everyone dug in. When we had all finished our breakfast the kids and Adrian all went to get ready.
After 10 minutes we had dropped the kids at a nursery with Sonya and Mikhail's child, Amaryllis, and all 4 of us were walking towards the garages, mine and Adrian's hands entwined. In the distance I could see 3 male and 3 female figures talking. Knowing who they were I sprinted up to them where Jill hugged me in a death grip.
"Syd I am sooo excited for today, let's go! let's go!, let's go!" Jill whined like a little kid, I would know.
"Hey Rose, Jill and Lissa and boys, thanks for coming, now let's go!" I said just as excitedly,
"Okay but we all have to car share, we could only get one car for today" Rose informed.
"That fine" I replied quickly.
With that we all piled into the black SUV. Dimitri and I fought over who got to drive for a bit. I won. The order was me with Adrian shotgun, of course then Rose, Jill and Eddie next row then Lissa, Dimitri and Mikhail next row and in the boot were Christian and Sonya. Let's just say it was a bit cramped!
We soon left court behind and arrived in the local town. I turned off the ignition and we all piled out to make our way to the wedding shop, as the boys insisted on saying goodbye to us there. Personally I think they were worried about any men in the store believing we were single and trying to flirt with us. It was cute, Adrian being all jealous. I smiled at the thought.
I pulled open the door of so called 'the best dressed bridal' and the bell rang over the door. We all walked in and were greeted by a small moroi man dressed like Zmey, with a black suit and bright pink undershirt and white tie. This was an exclusive vampire shop so I understood why he looked confused scanning over me.
"Hello, do you have an appointment", the flamboyant man gestured to our group.
The voice of our group, Rose, spoke up "Yes, Miss. Sage" she gestured to me "she is looking for a brides dress and some bridesmaid's dresses".
"Oh goody, come right this way dah-lings, by the way I am Callum andof course will be your fitter", he began to turn and walk away.
"We are just going to say bye to our boys" Lissa said.
"Of course" he recognized lissa as she spoke "your highness" he replied looking over at Adrian and tilting his glasses onto his nose "and who are you?" he said to Adrian winking...oh!
Adrian turned bright red.
"Well um I'm the soon to be um groom and I have to go get my suit...um bye...nice meeting you" Adrian said nervously, the boys then all but running out the shop.
"Bye then hot stuff" Callum waved, then he looked at me sighing dramatically "all the good ones are always taken,well picked darling he's a keeper", then smiled "now follow me girls, have you an idea as to what you want?" he asked leading us towards rails and rails of dresses.
"I would like something quite traditional with a little embellishment, I think, please", he walked over to a rail and began piling dresses onto my outstretched arms.
After what felt like hours of choosing possible dresses I was finally allowed to actually try them on. Wow! This is really happening, I can't quite believe it. After all those years of hiding mine and Adrian's relationship, them the problems we encountered when people found out. It caused uproar in both groups. It was hard; I sometimes felt like giving up...I'm glad I never did.
Flashback
We were stood outside of a restaurant near vampire court (A forgot the place) Adrian had left to have a fake cigarette, as our company, Rose and co., didn't know he had quit. I had then made an excuse to take a call, they didn't even bat an eyelid to it so here we are. I stared at his lips, both of us moving forward lips connecting; I still felt a spark, after years I knew I was in love with this man. I knotted my fingers in his soft brown hair and pulled him closer, kissing him more passionately, if possible. We both had to pull away for air, stupid need for oxygen to survive. I then rested my forhead on his, I heard someone clear their throat, snapping my head around I saw Dimitri towering there wide eyed, open mouthed and in shock. Oh no!
" Bozhe moy , Sydney ? Adrian ?"
"Dimitri pomnyu ya govoryu na russkom" I replied.
"Umm guys" Adrian looked completely lost.
Oh, right "Chto proiskhodit, on ispol'zoval dukh na vas?" Dimitri asked.
"Net! My ... mmm yest' taynyye otnosheniya, no my lyubim drug druga, on ne zastavit menya, yesli eto to, chto vy imeyete v vidu" I replied angrily.
"Nu, ya ne mogu skazat' nichego, Roza i ya kryshku tabu romansy, i ya vizhu, chto vy lyubite drug druga, tak chto pozdravlyayu".
*cough, cough* "still can't understand a thing her guys!" Adrian said exasperatedly, looking even more confused than before.
I interjected "I told him about us, I had to, and he is okay with it", I let a smile creep onto my face and so did Adrian.
"Okay then" he clasped my hand "should we tell the others?" he questioned.
"Not right now, let them figure it out, but be subtle" Adrian's subtle but oh well, it makes him him.
When everyone found out there was a bit of controversy, but eventually they all accepted it as they could see we loved each other. Also with the queen backing it others had little choice. The alchemists were a different story, but when I said about breaking my tattoo my dad disowned me and I found a way out, at last.
End flashback
"Come on then babe, let's make you hot for your, may I say, gorgeous fiancée" Callum's voice pulled me out of my daydream.
He bounced towards the dressing rooms, which were white with red accents and looked very cliché fairytale style. Callum showed me to a room, pushing back the large velvet curtains to one side. He then placed the dresses over one side of the cubicle, on a chair.
"Call if you need anything honey" he winked and smiled.
"Okay thanks", I replied turning and walking into the cubicle, drawing the heavy curtain closed.
"No, it's too puffy; I look like I've had a chiffon based anaphylactic shock!" I said to the girls sat outside with champagne flutes.
"Oh no you look stunning sweetie pie", Callum scoffed sarcasticly.
It was about the 100th dress I had tried on and none were any good, typical I thought. Walking back into the dressing room I saw that there was a mannequin off to one side in an old looking storage room. It was perfect; I have to try it on. Gently taking it off of the mannequin I walked back to the cubicle and began to try it on. When it was on I stepped back and looked at myself in the full-length mirror. I looked beautiful, and felt it, I began to tear up. It was an ivory, cream colour with a scoop neck and full length arms. It was floor length and the corset part was silky with a lacy flower material over the top and the bottom was in a v shape which joined into the skirt part which was made out of the same silk material with creamy white chiffon over the top and a small train. At the bottom of the sleeves there was an inch of material with wavy ends and holes alone it. This had to be the one.
Slowly I crept out of the cubicle, and moved around the corner to the seating area. I heard gasps echo around the room.
"Oh darling you look fabulous, but I don't remember laying that one out for you?" Callum said stunnned.
"Well, I hope you don't mind but I found it in a store room and it looked perfect, and I think it is" I replied a little embarrassed.
"No, No that fine, wonderful even, I was only going to get rid of it sweetie. You can have it for half off since it's old and has been stored for a while" he said.
"Thanks, that so kind of you" I beamed delighted.
"You look amazing Syd" Jill replied choked up.
"Definately" Lissa and Rose agreed.
"It's true sis he's going to love it", a familiar voice murmered softly, I snapped my head around.
"Carly?, oh my goodness, what are you doing here?!" I pulled her into a hug.
"Your friends here pulled a few strings and got me here, since I'm a bridesmaid too" she smiled unaffected by the vampires.
"Oh, wow! Thank you guys, so much".
"Yeah, yeah, you love us all. Now stop with the mushy stuff and what about us, the bridesmaids need dresses too", Rose gestured to the girls, trust her.
Translations in order
My god, Sydney? Adrian?
Remember Dimka I speak Russian too
What's going on, did he use spirit on you
No! We... umm have a secret relationship but we do love each other, he didn't compel me if that's what you mean
Well I can't say anything Roza and I are the cover for taboo romances and I can see you love each other, so congrats