Maria's eyes popped open when she felt someone violently shaking her body. She looked up at saw Randy. "What the fuck do you want?" She wiped her eyes then sat up.
Randy smirked at the red head. "Our wedding is soon Ria."
Maria rolled her eyes. "Isn't it bad luck for the bride and groom to interact until wedding time?"
"Yeah… but this wedding and marriage will be too perfect for bad luck." Randy paused and pulled her up out of her bed. "It's time to get going always."
Maria groaned. "The wedding… it's like now?"
Randy nodded. "Yes ma'am. In three hours."
Maria sighed. She really did not want to go through with this… why couldn't Randy just see that she was clearly in love with someone else and that wasn't going to change? She really wished Randy would have a heart and just let her be with Jeff because her parents were clearly not going to help her anytime soon. "Randy… please... Can we just not go through with it? This is just going to make both of our lives miserable."
He looked like he was thinking about the possibility of stopping the wedding and she smiled brightly. "Nah," Maria's frown dropped. "I want you Maria… when you ran off with that painter I was seriously considering killing him… you already mean so much to me and if I can't have you no one can."
She gulped. "Okay…" was all she could say. Please let Jeff save her somehow.
Randy grabbed her hand and yanked it. "C'mon now… we have to get to the church." Maria nodded then followed Randy. She had to think of a way to get out of this mess and she needed it fast.
{xxx}
Maria looked in the mirror at herself and sighed. This was going to be the biggest mistake of her life… She placed her veil on top of her head… it was her mother's veil that she let her use for the wedding. Maria had something old which was the veil… something barrowed which was Randy's cousins earrings… something new which was the engagement ring Randy had finally given to her all she needed was something blue.
She walked over to the jewelry box that her mother had brought with her and looked for something blue.
"Need something blue?" She looked up and saw Jeff standing by the door. She blinked, thinking she was just seeing things.
"Jeff?" She whispered.
"In the flesh." He smiled at her, and then she ran over to him and hugged him tightly. "You look beautiful."
"Thanks Jeffy… what are you doing here?"
"I came to talk to your dad."
Maria sighed. "That will be such a waste of time… he's not going listen to you…"
"Oh yes he will… but anyways you need something blue." He pulled a can of blue hairspray out of his back pocket and made blue streaks through her hair. "There."
Maria looked at her hair in the mirror and smiled. "It looks great thanks Je…" She turned around and he was gone… hopefully this was going to end the ways she wanted it to.
{xxx}
"Mr. K!" Jeff called, running into the love of his life's father.
"Jeff! What the hell are—" He yelled but Jeff covered his mouth.
"I'm sorry Mr. K, but no one can know that I'm here." Jeff whispered then let him go.
"You shouldn't be here Jeffery." He whispered back at the younger man.
"I'm aware… but there's something that you should know about the so-called 'perfect' Randy…"
"And that would be…?"
Jeff sighed. "He raped Maria."
"And why would I believe you? I know you love Maria… but I'm sorry Jeff, she's marrying Randy."
"Mr. K, you gotta believe me. Maria loves me and told me herself… if you don't believe me ask her…" He paused. "I wouldn't lie to you." Jeff turned around then walked away.
{xxx}
The wedding had begun and Maria was walking down the aisle with her father linking arms with her. She looked over at Jeff and Matt and they smiled at her… she knew they tried to fix it… and she wished her father had believed whatever Jeff had told him, but she knew she didn't . She bit her lip so she wouldn't sigh.
She and her father stopped and he swapped Maria off to Randy and they walked up the stairs. They stopped in front of the minister, and Randy picked up the veil and looked into her eyes.
"You look beautiful." He whispered.
"Bite me." She whispered back. They held hands. 'Okay Maria,' She thought 'This is going to be the worst day of your life… ever. But at least try to look happy because you're going to be stuck with this man forever… and forever is a long ass time.'
The minister began with the ceremony. " Dearly Beloved, we are gathered together here in the sign of God – and in the face of this company – to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony, which is commended to be honorable among all men; and therefore – is not by any – to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly – but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and solemnly." He paused for a breath then continued on. "Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together – let them speak now or forever hold their peace." The minister paused for a brief moment and Maria prayed that either her parents or Randy's parents would eject this mess. The minister went to start again when someone stood up.
Maria looked over and saw her father was the one that was standing up. "I eject." He announced. There was gasps from the crowd and huge smiles appeared on the faces of Maria and Jeff.
"What?" Randy screamed in frustration. "What do you mean you eject? You were the one who set this wedding up!"
"Because my daughter wants to be with a better man, that has never laid a hand on her or violated her like you have. Oh yes, and speaking of that, the cops are on their way."
"I didn't rape her… she wanted it." Randy smirked at her.
Maria gaped. "Oh hell no. You raped me you fucking sick piece of trash!" She felt so good after saying that to him.
Randy raised his hand up and slapped Maria in front of everyone. "I didn't rape you Maria." His eyes looked evil and twisted. He looked like he wanted to kill her right here. She swallowed really hard… this was the scariest thing she had ever gone through in her life.
"Don't touch her." Jeff stood up and yelled.
"And what are you going to do about it?"
Jeff smirked. "I'm going to do this." Jeff ran at him full force and took Randy down to the ground and started beating the shit out of him. One of Randy's family members came up behind Jeff and started wailing on him. That's when Matt got up and accompanied his brother in beating the shit out of both Randy and any of his family members that came at them.
"Everyone stop!" The police yelled as they came in. One of the police officers went up to Maria's father. "Alright, which one of them is Randy Orton?" Maria's father pointed at him. The police officer nodded. "Randy Orton, you're under arrest for raping Miss Kanellis."
"Oh yes, Mr. Officer." Her father called.
"Yes?"
"Randy hit her before you came."
"And hitting her." The officer tried to cuff Randy's hands together, but Randy kicked him. "You just assaulted an officer."
"And I don't give a fuck." He told the officer and he tried to get up. The officer took him back down and finally cuffed his hands together.
"Now Randy, anything you say or do can be used against you in the court of law." He led Randy out of the alter then all of his family members followed.
Maria sighed a sigh of relief. "Thank- you soo much for listening to Jeff, Dad."
Her father nodded. "Thank Jeff for telling me." Maria turned to Jeff and smiled, then she wrapped her arms around her neck and kissed him softly.
"Thanks Jeffy."
"Anything for you baby."
Her parents smiled. "Now Maria…. We can't let this go to waste. Jeff call your father, you guys can get married."
Maria squealed. "Oh my gosh!"
{xxx}
Jeff's father had come and couldn't have been happier that Jeff and Maria were getting married again. The restarted the ceremony. Her father had given her away to Jeff and they were standing before everyone at the front of the alter, holding hands and smiling at each other.
"Dearly Beloved, we are gathered together here once again in the sign of God – and in the face of this company – to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony, which is commended to be honorable among all men; and therefore – is not by any – to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly – but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and solemnly. Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together – let them speak now or forever hold their peace." No one spoke and the minister continued.
"Marriage is the union of husband and wife in heart, body and mind. It is intended for their mutual joy – and for the help and comfort given on another in prosperity and adversity. But more importantly – it is a means through which a stable and loving environment may be attained."
"Through marriage, Jeff Hardy and Maria Kanellis make a commitment together to face their disappointments – embrace their dreams – realize their hopes – and accept each other's failures. Jeff Hardy and Maria Kanellis will promise one another to aspire to these ideals throughout their lives together – through mutual understanding – openness – and sensitivity to each other."
"We are here today – before God – because marriage is one of His most sacred wishes – to witness the joining in marriage of Jeff Hardy and Maria Kanellis. This occasion marks the celebration of love and commitment with which this man and this woman begin their life together. And now – through me – He joins you together in one of the holiest bonds."
The minister continued to the vows.
"Do you Jeff Hardy take Maria Kanellis to be your wife – to live together after God's ordinance – in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live?"
Jeff smiled at Maria. "I do."
The minster turned to Maria. "Do you Maria Kanellis take Jeff Hardy to be your husband – to live together after God's ordinance – in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon him your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto him as long as you both shall live?"
"Of course I do."
"Do you have rings?"
Maria shook her head, but Jeff nodded. "Hey yo Mattie!" Matt walked up and took the two rings Jeff had gotten earlier out of his pocket and handed them to Jeff."
The exchanged the rings. "May you always share with each other the gifts of love – be one in heart and in mind – may you always create a home together that puts in your hearts – love – generosity and kindness. In as much as Jeff Hardy and Maria Kanellis have consented together in marriage before this company of friends and family and have pledged their faith – and declared their unity by giving and receiving a ring – are now joined. You have pronounced yourselves husband and wife but remember to always be each other's best friend. What – therefore – God has joined together – let no man put asunder. And so, by the power vested in me by the State of North Carolina and Almighty God, I now pronounce you man and wife – and may your days be good and long upon the earth. You may now kiss the bride."
Jeff smiled and leaned in and kissed his bride. He stopped and they looked into each others eyes. "Because of you, the worst day of my life turned into the best. I love you Jeff." She got on her tippy-toes and kissed Jeff again.
"I love you too Maria." He kissed her again and everyone clapped.
