This is the continuation of chapter 9. I didn't want to stuff everything in one chapter. I don't know, I just felt crowded. Don't ask.

One thousand apologies about the last chapter. I was rushing and put up the wrong document. Long story… If you don't know what I'm talking about then forget it and enjoy the rest of the story.

Disclaimer: I still don't own beyblade.


4 Years Later

20-year-old Tala Ivanov sat in his room finishing his best picture yet! He was now, a well know artist in Russia and was making thousands of dollars a month. A huge smile played on his face as he had just added the finishing touches. Putting down his paintbrush he stood back and looked at his masterpiece.

Then the door opened to reveal a turquoise haired girl and Tala's two-toned haired best friend. "Tala, Mrs. Ivanov said get your butt down stairs and talk to your guess before she drags you down herself." Ming Ming informed. She and Kai had been dating for a year now and they are very much happy. Mariah introduced them to each other and insisted that they tried going out.

"I'm coming, I just finished." Tala said carefully taking his painting off the stand and bringing it with him.

"You know if you got any paint on that suit Mariah will not be happy." Kai sort of warned.

"I know." The redhead said praying he didn't get anything on the suit.

Downstairs

The place had pearly while tile floor and a beautiful fountain in the middle. The balcony had two stairways leading up to two halls. Plants were at the bottom of the stairs. Tables with different types of food on them were everywhere in the room. A pretty crystal chandelier gave light that shown over everything.

There were a lot of people downstairs. Some were friend, some were family, but mostly friends. Everybody conversed happily, enjoying the eventful day. Mariah laughed at a joke that Bryan had just told, even though she wasn't listening. She kept looking up and through the crowd, hoping Tala would come downstairs.

"What's up, everybody!" she heard his voice and looked up. He was on the balcony looking down at everyone. She just shook her head. He had a microphone in his hand.

All eyes were on him. "I just wanted everybody to see the beautiful gift I am giving to my beautiful 'girlfriend for life' (wife)." Laughter was heard through the room.

Then Tala came down and let everybody see his picture. Mariah looked at it and smile. The scene he had painted had actually happened about one hour ago.

The place had an altar behind the people in it. A man with jet-black hair was reading out of the Bible. White and red scaled the walls and carpet. Mariah was in sparkling white and red wedding dress with a tiara/veil on her head. She also had on pure white gloves that went up to her elbows and glass high-hills on her feet. Ming Ming stood next to her in a white and red dress also and next to her was Mariam, whom was crying. (Tear of joy.)

Tala was standing in front of Mariah with a red and white suit on, complete with a hat. His usual spiked hair was now back in braids giving him a gangsta look. Kai stood next to him, looking proud as ever with a look that said 'I raised him.' Bryan was next to Kai. Mariah and Tala were in the middle sharing a passionate kiss.

At the top of the paint in cursive, blue letters it said 'Perfect Painting'.

Mariah smiled looking at the picture. "You like it?" Tala asked standing beside her. "I don't know if Mariam does, she keeps crying." He said worried.

Mariah giggled and put her arms around her 'boy friend for life' (husband). "Tali baby, I love it. It's the perfect painting." Then more tears were shed in the room as the couple locked lips again. Now, they never had to part…


-Tears-

It's so beautiful! I'm going to miss this story. Oh, and about the 'boy/girl friend for life' thing… I don't like saying husband and wife, it makes them seem old. Does anybody agree with me on that or is it just my own weird feeling?

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! From Jashomara and Lady J