WEDDING DAY! All been waiting for this moment, and I hope I done it justice. This wasn't my original idea for the wedding, but it worked better I guess for what I wanted to happen later. I had a lot of explaining to do in this chapter, and how everything went down, so there wasn't exactly time for loads of Niley, but I did put it in in the end - and I hope that's enough for now! I promise there'll be a lot more next chapter!
Enjoy!
Chapter Eight – Wedding Day Didn't Go To Plan
Nick slowly buttoned his waistcoat up, and sighed. This was it. This was the day that changed everything. There was a knock on the door, wakening him from his troubled mind. The door opened, revealing a pale faced Joe.
Nick turned around, noticing something was up. "What's wrong man?" He asked, concerned.
"It's Miley." He said, in an almost whisper.
Nick immediately started worrying. "What is it?!"
"She's missing Nick." He told his brother gently. "Nobody knows where she is. Her dad said she didn't come home last night – and her phones off."
Nick just stared at Joe. He was waiting for him to tell him he was joking – that it was all a big prank to show Nick how much he truly cared about Miley, but Joe remained silent. "How?" He whispered, not having the strength to say much more.
"We've tried keeping it from you Nick. We've all been looking all morning – we can't find her anywhere. I'm sorry."
Nick nodded, and then sat there, thinking. "I have to find her." He finally announced.
"What about Eleanor? It's your wedding day – I thought you were all set on this Nick?"
"I was wrong. I was stupid. Miley's the one." Nick stood up, and then grinned. "That's it! Miley's the one Joe! She always has been – and I have to go find her! Do you have any idea where she could be?"
"Lilly thinks she may be at the airport – going back to New York, she took half her wardrobe with her see." Joe explained.
"Okay – I have to go see her; I have to stop her getting on that plane!" Nick exclaimed, searching round for some kind of escape route.
"Here," Joe reached into his pocket, and then tossed his keys over to Nick. "Take my car. But what should I tell Eleanor?"
"Tell her the truth. She deserves to know. Tell her I'm sorry – but I'll speak to her later if she wants me to, but I have a feeling she's just going to leave – I can't stay though, I have to get to Miley before it's too late."
"I know man, good luck – I really hope you get there in time." Joe smiled, and then hugged his brother tightly. "You and Miley really deserve each other."
"Thanks Joe – thanks for everything." Nick grinned, and then ran out of the room, speeding out of the church.
..HM
"Look, I'm really sorry about Miley – but I'm getting married today, I can't wait around for her to turn up, chances are she's doing this for attention – I mean she's never been that nice to me, has she Lilly? She's probably trying to take the spotlight away from me on my own wedding day." Eleanor told Lilly, as she looked at herself in the mirror.
"Don't you dare talk about my best friend like that." Lilly spat out. "You wanna know something? Nick was Miley's first love – but she didn't tell you that, she didn't tell you that because she wanted to protect you from her past – she didn't tell you a lot of things, so don't you dare talk about her like that."
Eleanor looked in shock, she was frozen. "Nick was Miley's first love?" She questioned. "He can't have been – he told me they dated briefly, that it was no big deal."
"Then he lied – they dated throughout high school, and he proposed to her in New York three years before she came back home!" Lilly exclaimed, not realizing that she could be destroying the wedding.
"You're lying."
"Am I? Go ask him!" Lilly shouted.
Eleanor glared at Lilly, then rushed out to find Nick. Lilly sighed, then collapsed onto the couch, suddenly regretting her outburst. Maybe Nic k did love Eleanor, and she might have just ruined everything for the two of them?
"Where's Elle?!" Joe asked Lilly as he popped his head round the door, clearly out of breath from running.
"Oh god Joe – I think I might have just ruined everything!" Lilly cried, rushing over to him. "I told her everything, about Miley and Nick dating in high school, and how Nick proposed to Miley first – I didn't mean to, she just made me so mad."
Joe nodded. "It doesn't matter – where is she?"
"She's gone to find Nick – I'm guessing she wanted answers." She shrugged.
"Well she's not going to find them.." Joe paused, then turned to face Lilly. "Nick's gone to find Miley."
Lilly's face turned into a huge grin. "Are you freaking kidding me? This day just got a whole lot interesting!"
..HM
"My plane is delayed another two hours? You're not serious are you? I've been waiting for nearly three hours!" Miley exclaimed, to the woman behind the airport desk.
"I'm sorry miss, but they were experiencing some extreme turbulence in the air, so had to land in a nearby airport – were hoping the weather will improve so they can take off again, and arrive here safely." The blonde told her, putting on her best fake smile.
"Great – that's all I need, why didn't I just drive to New York!? I probably would have gotten there faster!" Miley groaned, then walked back to her seat, and sank further down. Was running away the best solution? She had to face up to her problems, not hide away from them. But then again – she was happy in New York – she could be happy there again. And at least she wouldn't have the newlywed's right in front of her face.
..HM
"You know, it's like we've been stood up at this wedding – no bride, no groom, no bridesmaids or best men. You call this a wedding? Seriously. I could have done a better job than this.." Jackson laughed, looking round at the church.
"I hope this hasn't been caused by Miley running off – I'm sure she didn't mean to cause a disturbance." Robbie Ray murmured.
"Oh come on, me and you both know she wanted Nick to run after her – and I wouldn't be surprised if he hasn't the rate this wedding is going – I mean I'm waiting for the priest to just walk out, this is so boring."
"Alright now son, let's not over do it." Robbie smirked. "How's Lauren anyway?"
"Ah yes, the beloved fiancé – she's doing awesome dad, can't wait till she comes back home though, it seems like she's been in Texas forever, I mean how much family does she have over there?" Jackson asked. "Anyway, were starting to think of a date for the wedding soon – so it's all doing good."
"Who'd have thought, you getting married before Miley. You shocked us all there son – but I'm proud of you. And I'm glad you've found someone who makes you happy – your mom would approve of her you know?" Robbie Ray smiled, gently tapping Jackson on the shoulder.
"Thanks dad, it means a lot to hear you say that – it really does."
"Hey Mr Stewart, Jackson – I need to talk to you." Oliver hissed, standing at the end of the row, waving his arms.
They both got up, then slowly walked over, until the three of them were standing in the middle of the aisle. "Let me guess.." Robbie Ray started. "Nick's run after Miley?"
Oliver looked taken aback. "Yeah – how did you know?"
"A father can guess these things." He shrugged. "So what are we going to do? Does Eleanor know?"
"No – hopefully Joe's in the midst of telling her, but what are we supposed to about all this?" Oliver whispered, pointing to the guests.
"Well we could just walk out and not tell anyone?" Jackson suggested.
"That's a thought.. But I think we're going to have to let them know – as soon as Eleanor knows."
Oliver nodded. "Can you keep them distracted for a bit? Chances are Eleanor's going to run out crying, past the entrance - and we really don't want to make a scene.."
..HM
"Joseph! Where's Nick!?" Eleanor questioned, as she watched Joe walk into Nick's dressing room.
"That's what I'm here to talk about, you see.." Joe started, not really knowing where to go with this.
"He's left hasn't he." Elle whispered.
Joe nodded. "He wanted me to tell you he's sorry. He really is. And he wants to talk to you about it – he knows you'll want answers, and he's willing to give you them."
Eleanor wiped her eyes. "So why didn't he wait here to tell me why he didn't want to marry me!?"
"Because he's gone to find Miley.."
"Of course he has! That's all it is with him! Miley, Miley, Miley! If it's always her, then why was he marrying me!?" She shouted.
"Because he never wanted to hurt you, Elle – Nick does care about you, it's just he's in love with Miley, he always has been." Joe paused for a moment. "Look, you need to talk to him, I can't give you all the answers you're looking for."
"Oh I've got them – it's simple. The answer to all my questions is Miley, everything has gone wrong because this bitch has come home – and just thrown herself at Nick!" She yelled. "Everything was perfect before she came back!"
"Nick always loved Miley, even before she came home." Joe told her, trying his best not to get worked up – but Elle was treading on thin ice.
Eleanor ignored Joe, then rushed out of the room – running down the hallways, until she got near to main entrance.
..HM
"So, weddings – aren't they the greatest thing dad?" Jackson asked his dad, standing at the front of the church – trying their best to keep the guests entertained.
"Oh yes definitely son, full of surprises – and well usually happy endings." He smiled. "Who's married here? Put your hands up! Come on!"
A few hands went up in the air, but most guests just stared at the father and son in confusion.
"Not many? Well after this wedding - I'm sure the numbers will stay that way, trust me, because this isn't exactly a fine example of one." Jackson laughed.
Suddenly, sounds of crying and frustration were getting closer. Jackson and Robbie looked at each other, desperately trying to come up with something to distract the guests from Eleanor.
"So, who saw the football the other night?" Jackson tried, but nobody was listening – everyone was too interested in where the noise was coming from.
Finally Eleanor came into sight. She looked in on the church, everyone staring back at her, in shock. Eleanor ignored the stares, then walked down the aisle slowly. "Oh Robbie Ray – who would have thought that your daughter would actually be successful in stealing Nick off me?!" She asked out loud.
"Eleanor.." Robbie Ray started.
"No! Don't bother! Your daughter might have just ruined my life! That's right everyone, Nick has left – to go find her, to go tell her he loves her. He's left me here, and humiliated me - so you may as well all go home!"
..HM
Nick locked Joe's car, then rushed into the airport. There were thousands of people before his eyes – it was going to be impossible to find just one person here. He rushed up to the Customer Service desk, hoping he'd find some solution there.
"Hello, how may I help you sir?" The worker kindly asked, noticing how distressed Nick look.
Nick knew they probably wouldn't just put a request over the speaker – he knew he had to make up a story. "Okay my friend Miley is here today – and her sister has just gone into labour. And her sister is going to be a single parent – her boyfriend left her you see, and her sister – uh Lilly, she needs Miley there, she is insisting she can't do this without her sister by her side.."
"Oh dear – and you can't find this Miley?" The woman asked, looking genuinely concerned.
"No." Nick told her, pretending to wipe away tears. "She needs to be there, so is it possible that you could call for her over the speakers? It's Miley Stewart."
"Of course, I'll put it through immediately." The woman smiled, then pressed down on the button next to the mic on the desk. "Can Miley Stewart please make her way to Customer Service on the ground floor please, that's Miley Stewart to Customer Service!"
"Thank you ever so much." Nick smiled.
Five minutes later, a confused Miley was making her way down the stairs, wondering what the hell was going on. She made her way over to the desk, then dropped her bags. "Hi, I'm Miley Stewart – I was called for?"
"Oh right, yes sweetie – your sister is in labour, your friend has just come to pick you up." The woman smiled, pointing to Nick, who was sitting down, just meters away.
Miley couldn't help but laugh. "My sister is in labour? Well that's a new one." She smirked. "Uh – thanks, I'll go see to my friend now." She picked her bags back up then made her way over to Nick. "What are you doing here?"
"Your sisters in labour – didn't the woman tell you?" Nick smiled, then watched Miley sit down. "I ran away, just like you did."
"What?" Miley asked, then looked down at his hand – there was no wedding ring on his finger. "You didn't marry her.."
Nick shook his head. "Joe told me that you'd run away. First instinct was to find you."
"You shouldn't have came Nick. You should have stayed there, and married Eleanor – and I would have gone back to New York, and we would have gotten on with our lives."
"No, that wouldn't have happened. I would have spent every single day thinking of you, thinking of how I should be with you not her, thinking of every single memory we have together – and how I wish I never met Eleanor, and how I wish I'd waited for you like I promised."
"What about Eleanor, does she know?"
"It's over. She knows I left to find you, so she probably joined up the dots to realize I'm still in love with you. I'll speak to her when I get back, but it's over, I don't want to be with her – I want to be with you – I always have, and I know I always will."
"Nick.." Miley started, but Nick stopped her.
"I love you so much Miley Stewart – you'll probably never understand how much I do. You're my whole world. I thought about you every day, every single day while you were in New York. Then when you came back, I felt like I had hope again, like some miracle would happen and we'd end up together again – like it was always meant to be."
"You mean everything to me. It's been torture not being able to just kiss you, hold you, and tell you I love you – it's the worst thing I've ever experienced. And I know it's all my fault – I wish I waited for you, if I knew you were coming back, I would of – trust me. I just thought you didn't want anything to do with me after you never came back after college."
"I'd never think that Nick – you've always been the one for me, always." Miley whispered. "I can't believe you came after me.."
"Isn't that what you wanted? Didn't you leave with just a bit of hope that maybe I'd come running after you?"
"Of course I did Nick, I wished and wished all the way to the airport that you were on your way – that you were coming to save me. You didn't let me down."
"I love you so much, and I never want to let you go again – never again." Nick told her, taking her hands in his.
"You don't know how long I've been waiting for you to say that. I don't want to be let go again Nick."
"Trust me, I wouldn't dare let you go this time – I wouldn't even think of it."
NILEY! Okay so next chapter, do you want Eleanor to talk to Nick and then leave, or just leave? I'm not to sure about it. If I get enough reviews, and thoughts - I'll upload before Christmas.
Also Christmas Niley one shot? Nobody commented on that last time - so what do you think? I wont make one if you guys wont read it see, cos one shots don't normally go down well with me haha.
I promise more Niley next chapter as well, I didn't want to jump straight into them like being together though - so yeah!
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