Ch. 7 : Love's Promise

It is Feb 14th 5:00 pm, the day of Piper and Alex's wedding. Piper hired a hair dresser to come to the manor. So, now

the sister's are in Piper's bedroom watching her get her hair done.

" Ok, Ms. Halliwell. Is this good ?"

Piper takes a long look in the mirror. Her hair was tied up with curled stands on each side.

" Yes ma'am. That look great."

" Ok then good. That'll be $100."

Piper writes the hair dresser a check, and she leaves. Prue speaks.

" Ok Piper, I'll do your make up."

" Ok Prue."

Phoebe watches as Prue puts on eye liner, make up, blush, and pink lipstick on Piper.

" Oh Piper. Honey, you look wonderful."

" Thanks Phoebe."

" I agree with Phoebe."

" Thanks Prue."

Phoebe gets out Piper's white and black ribbon dress. The dress had cost Victor $800 and is very pretty.

They get Piper into the dress and help her with her shoes. Then the limo arrives and they go to the cathedral.

At Saint Mary's cathedral

Victor and Alex are talking man to man in the grooms room.

" Alex, my daughter means a lot to me. I expect you to be good to her, and love her."

" I will sir I promise. I waited all my adulthood for a woman like Piper. I will cherish her."

" You better. Now let's go to alter and wait. The guests have already arrived."

Victor walks Alex to the front of the altar next to Bane, his best man. Then goes to the brides room.

" Piper, baby girl."

" Daddy..."

They hug and he looks at her.

" You look beautiful."

" Thank you dad."

" Even though I've done this before, it's still hard to give you away."

" I know dad, but I will be ok. Alex loves me."

" I know baby. Are you ready to go ?"

" Yes."

Prue and Phoebe walk out to the altar and the music starts. Victor walks Piper down the aisle of 150 guests. Getting to the altar,

he lifts her veil and takes a seat in the front. Piper and Alex join hands.

" Everyone we are gathered here tonight to join two people in marriage. Marriage a sacred bond of which should not falter for anyone

or anything. It's a promise to be faithful to each other and respect each other forever. Alex Jessup, state your vows."

" Piper, no one on this earth has ever amazed me the way you do. Your so special and beautiful. I desire no one but you forever. I Bane

Jessup, promise to be faithful, love, respect, and stand by you no matter what. I take you to be my wife."

Bane places the silver band on her finger. The priest speaks again.

" Ok Piper Halliwell, state your vows."

" Alex, you're a perfect man for me. A good, wonderful make me feel loved and that makes me want and love you deeply. You

make me complete and I know your my soul mate. I Piper Halliwell, promise to be faithful, love, respect, and stand by you no matter

what. I take you to be my husband."

Piper places the silver band on his finger.

" I now pronounce you, Husband and Wife. You may kiss the bride."

Alex kisses Piper and everyone claps.

Everyone leaves the church and goes to the reception building and waits. Piper and Alex sign the marriage papers and take pictures.

Then they head to the reception building. Everyone claps as Bane welcomes them in. Then room is Italian themed in white and red

roses. As well as twenty tables, one holding the wedding cake. Alex dances with Piper then sits down. Victor dances with Piper.

There's two things I know for sure, she was sent here from heaven and she's daddy's little girl. As I drop to my knees by

her bed at night, she talks to Jesus and I close my eyes and thank god for all the joy in my life. Oh, but most of all...

For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer, sticking little white flowers all up in her hair. Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride.
I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried. In all that I've done wrong, I know I must have done something right. To deserve

a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night.

Sweet 16 today, she's looking like her mama a little more everyday. One part woman, the other part girl. To perfume and make-up, from

ribbons and curls. Trying her wings out in a great big world. But I remember...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer, sticking little white flowers all up in her hair. You know how much I love you daddy, but if you don't

mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time. With all that I've done wrong I must have done something right, to deserve her love

every morning and butterfly kisses at night.

She'll change her name today. She'll make a promise and I'll give her away. Standing in the bride-room just staring at her. She asked me

what I'm thinking and I said I'm not sure.I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl. She leaned over...gave me butterfly kisses with her mama

there, sticking little white flowers all up in her hair. Walk my down the aisle, Daddy it's just about time. Does my wedding gown look pretty,

Daddy? Daddy, don't cry.

Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have done something right. To deserve your love every morning and butterfly kisses. I couldn't ask God

for more, man this is what love is. I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember...every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses.

Tears rolled down Piper's eyes as the song ended. She hugs Victor, and takes a seat next to Alex. Champagne and food is served. Prue stands up

and makes a toast.

" Piper growing up you were my best friend. Now Alex is your best friend. I'm so proud of you. Take care of each other. Congratulations, both of

you."

Everyone claps then eats. Piper then sits in a chair in the middle of floor. Alex removes her leg cuff with his mouth and everyone claps. Then they

cut the wedding cake. Twenty minutes later, Piper throws the bouquet and her co-worker catches it.

Waving goodbye to everyone, they leave in a limo.

Later that night at the manor, Prue sits in the bathroom looking at a 3rd pregnancy test stick. Bane comes in.

" Prue, what does it say ?"

" Bane, it's like the other two. I'm pregnant baby !"

Smiling he kisses her. They were gonna have a baby.

The End

(I'm planning on sequel to this story sometime this year)