Lost and Found
By lfleurdelys

Epilogue

The wind was lightly blowing the cream colored drapes of the large tent which stood proud in the scented garden. The fragrance of the Casablanca lilies carefully intertwined in my curly chignon created a wavy pattern in the air as I twirled in the arms of my beloved. It was a beautiful day for a wedding and the gorgeous bride was beaming with pure adoration and serenity.

"Serena, I'm so happy!" the newlywed beamed at me before pulling me into warm hug.

"You deserve it. Your groom better treat you right," I replied, playfully eying the dark haired man by the three-tier white chocolate cake. She squeaked in excitement and I returned my gaze to the lovely woman before me. Her raven locks were cascading on her shoulders and formed a beautiful contrast with the elegant lacy white gown she wore.

"Raye, you look beautiful!" I cried out with uncontrollable elation bursting from my heart. These two were simply perfect for each other.

"And how is Darien treating you lately?" She asked with mischief.

I blushed profusely before removing the satin crimson glove from my left hand. The diamond sparkled as it caught the soft light of the chandelier and it gave her a wonderful surprise to the question she had inquired. My friend gasped and hugged me again, her screams of joy catching the attention of her second bridesmaid. The tall blonde grinned knowingly and we shared a moment of friendship as old as times. It had been five years since we graduated college but we laughed and were together as if the hands of the clock had stayed silent.

Before long, the bride was taken away by the tall possessive man who feigned hurt and glared at his wife's supposed kidnappers. I laughed and lightly punched Chad in the stomach for his overly dramatic display of affection.

"I think Chad had the right idea in mind," a deep masculine voice interrupted me and I turned around with a complete knowledge of its owner. I stared into the blue of his eyes and all I could see was my own reflection. He settled his lips over mine and wrapped his arms around me in a tight embrace.

"I love you Serena," he whispered hoarsely.

I realized at the reddening of my cheeks that his words would always be a sweet and warm melody to my ears. A grin tugged at the corners of my lips and I tilted my face to meet his adoring gaze before returning his kiss. Happily ever after was perhaps a difficult quest to embark on, but laying in his arms, my heart filled with contentment and a happiness which words could not do justice, I grinned and thought to myself that this chapter was only the beginning of this ambitious pursuit.