Disclaimer: Twilight is the property of Stephenie Meyer
I'm posting chapter 10 as well this week because it's shorter than usual, but I really couldn't take it further without going into things I'd like to keep for next chapter.
This chapter is dedicated to Noble, Fadewind, M-Bianca94, Alphabloodwolf, Patricia, Lsb123, Alexsandra, Cara Gracious and BellaNessieCullen
I had thought that my wonderful organising would leave me free from worry, but I had been wrong. Everything was going to order, but I could not shift the nest of butterflies in my stomach.
"Ok, you need to breathe." Mother said, crouching in front of me, looking into my eyes.
"Was I holding my breath again?" I asked.
"Yeah. Just relax Lamb, it'll all be fine." Mother stated, taking my hand and tapping it. "You've got nothing to worry about. Mal will turn up, so you haven't got to worry about that. Your hair and make up is done and we just need to get you into your dress. But if you carry on panicking like this you're gonna make fainting on your wedding day a family tradition."
"Oh dear, I feel so hot." I said, and I felt a waft of cool air from my side.
I turned to see Billie standing there in her ivory and green bridesmaid dress industriously fanning me with a Spanish fan.
"Is that better?" She asked.
"Much. Thank you Sister." I whispered.
"I don't think I'm ever gonna get married if you're in this state." Billie observed. "You're all organised and you're like this, can you imagine me? I'd be running around like a headless chicken."
"You would breeze through the day I'm sure." I stated. "Besides, I am not panicking, I am merely extremely nervous. This is such a change in my life. I will no longer be Liza Black, I will be Liza Llewellyn. I will be a wife, what will it be like to introduce Mal as my husband? There is so much change, but I look forward to it. I am becoming too excited, that is my problem. How long now? Once I am walking down the aisle I will be fine I'm sure."
"Only half hour." Billie stated. "We'll help you into your dress now and we can make our way out to the garden."
"Ok." I said, taking deep breaths.
"She does say it sometimes." Mother commented to Billie and I realised she was gawking at me.
"I do." I confirmed.
"I don't think I ever heard you say it." Billie stated.
"And now you have." I said. "Very well, let us arrange the dress." I added, standing up.
It did not take as long as I thought it would. Most of the time was taken up with lacing the back of my dress. Marlin was an expert at this; it was a skill she retained from when women wore corsets every day. The shoes I had chosen were a little taller than I would usually wear, but the added elevation meant that I now stood at five foot one. Still nowhere near as tall as Mal, but had I wanted to gain his height for the photos I would have been left with no other choice but to wear stilts.
It mattered not, I could walk in these heals and I stood up as straight as possible as Mother fixed my veil in place, pulling it here and there so that it fell right.
"You look beautiful Lamb." Mother said with a sniff and hugged me. "Oh god, I feel all teary."
"Well your eldest daughter is getting married." Billie said as she took a snap of Mother and I hugging.
"I didn't get like this on Tony's wedding day." Mother stated.
"But that was all so rushed." Billie observed. "And anyway it's different with daughters, right?" She directed to Marlin.
"I believe so." Marlin stated. "But I cannot be sure. I've only witnessed my daughter get married."
"Oh yeah." Billie said, looking ashamed. "Sorry, I forgot about that."
"No need to apologise, it was more of a rhetorical question anyway." Marlin said kindly. "Shall I take a picture of the three of you together?" She asked, reaching for Billie's camera.
"Yeah." Billie said, handing the camera over. "We got to document as much of this day as we can so I got all the photos to look at when I'm older and I'll get to show them to my kids, and Tony's kids and Liza's kids. It's for all those future members of our family who can't be with us today because they're not born yet." She rambled as she came to stand on my right while Mother took a position on my left.
"Ok everyone, say 'cheese'." Marlin stated.
We did so, and Marlin snapped the picture.
"Now with the bouquets." She stated, fetching them from the box they were standing in.
Billie and I took our bouquets before we posed with Mother once more while Marlin took the picture.
"How about one of the girls together?" Mother asked, stepping away from us and taking up position behind Marlin.
Marlin took a picture of Billie and I together.
There was a rap at the door.
"It's ok to come in." Mother called, and Father entered the room.
Father stilled for a moment when he saw us posed for the photo, then he stepped toward us.
"Vela, you look truly divine." He said, and hugged me. "An exquisite bride indeed."
"Thank you Father." I replied, returning the hug and I could feel myself beginning to well up, now Father was here we would soon make our way out to the garden for the ceremony.
"Not long now Vela, you are doing well." He whispered into my ear and tapped my back before pulling away. "And you Billie, or should I say Wilhelmina, are looking very grown up today."
"Oh Dad." Billie said with a snort as she waved his comment away.
"It is true." Father said. "Although you have somewhat spoiled the illusion now."
Billie laughed at his joke, and I managed a laugh, but there was a nervous edge about it. It would not be long and I would walk down the aisle and become one with my Malachite.
"How about one with all of you together." Marlin suggested.
"What about Tony?" I asked.
"We'll get him in later." Marlin replied. "But he's not really part of the bridal party."
"He is an usher." I stated.
"It wouldn't be right to pull him all the way in here now." Marlin observed.
"And I have to go out there myself in a moment." Mother observed. "There's ten minuets before the ceremony starts."
"Oh dear!" I gasped. "Am I all ready?"
"Yes Lamb." Mother said, taking hold of my arms gently. "Now remember to breathe."
I took a deep breath and felt my nerves steady.
"Thank you." I replied.
"You're not quite ready." Grandma Bella said, bursting into the room suddenly and giving the impression of being out of breath, but that was absurd. "Can you believe that Edward and I forgot these?" She asked holding up a velvet jewellers box. "He thought I'd brought them, I'd thought he'd brought them. We just had to drive all the way to Tacoma and back this morning to make sure we got them. We're just in time."
"What is it?" I asked.
"Grandma Swan's combs." Bella said reverentially as she opened the box and the two antique silver combs with their sapphire flowers glinted in the light. "I'll just fix them in place for you."
"Thank you." I said, running my hands over them once before Bella ducked behind me and fixed the combs below my bun.
I heard the box snap shut and Bella joined Mother and Marlin to regard me.
"You look wonderful." She observed. "That dress really suits you."
"Thank you Grandmother." I replied.
"We should make our way out now." Bella directed to Mother and Marlin.
"Yeah." Mother said and she was looking somewhat nervous herself as she picked up her wide-brimmed hat and placed it on her head. "How do I look?"
"As beautiful as ever." Father stated as he drifted to her side and took her hand to kiss it.
"Thanks Fang Boy." Mother whispered and kissed his cheek before straightening. "Well, I guess I'll see you outside."
More goodbyes were said, and then Mother, Bella and Marlin left the room to make their way to the garden.
"Not long now Vela." Father said as he pulled my veil into place over my face.
"I know." I said, taking a deep breath and found that it calmed me. "With every moment that draws near I feel myself calming. Are we permitted to go down now?"
"Everyone's awaiting you my dear." Father said, and he kissed my hand before he offered his arm to me.
I placed my arm through his.
"I go first right?" Billie asked.
"Yes." I replied.
"Ok. Let's go." Billie said, and she hugged me quickly before turning around and leading us out of the little room I used to use for dance practice. She led us through the informal sitting room and the library, and then the recreation room. Our final leg was the poolroom, which was now decorated with numerous flowers, including water lilies in the pool.
The furthest doors in the poolroom were thrown open to the gardens, but with the addition of a marquee and outdoor heaters it made it more feasible for an outdoor February wedding in Washington to the very few ignorant humans in attendance.
We stopped on the threshold of the door and Grandpa Edward's piano music changed from soft background music to the wedding march and we began the procession up the aisle. The hush of the congregation was almost a pressure on my ears, but I ignored it and concentrated on my breathing and the hope that my feet would carry me to the end of the aisle.
Finally I caught sight of Mal through the gossamer of my veil and I felt some tension drift away as I smiled. He smiled in return as he waited for me to arrive at his side. My throat was feeling somewhat dry and I hoped that I would be able to say my vows clearly.
My fears dissolved completely once I was standing beside Mal and Father lifted my veil. I felt the certainty of the future steal over me and I was able to state my vows without a crack in my voice, although I will admit to a tremor or too of emotion, but that was only to be expected. It all seemed to go so fast and we had exchanged rings and were signing the register before I knew it.
Mal and I were married and we left the back garden to walk to through the house to the front in order to take the official pictures. All of the guests came to watch while out in the back garden the chairs were being rearranged for the reception. Those who were not family began to drift away once the majority of the group photos had been taken.
Photos are required, but I was starting to feel wary after half an hour. The photographer was of the particular kind who liked everything posed just right. It was good at first, but then my face was beginning to hurt from all the held smiles and if truth be told I wished to steal a few minuets alone somewhere with Mal and merely bask in the fact that we were now husband and wife.
Finally we were allowed to escape the photographer, but there was little time for us to find a moment alone as we were all but herded back through the house and to the back garden where our guests were now seated, awaiting our arrival. We took our seats at the head table and as the drinks were poured it was time for the main speeches.
Father got up to speak first.
"Essie and I would like to thank you all for joining us on this very important day as our daughter Elizabeth takes this step to walk through eternity with Malachite. We have known Malachite since he was a child and he always seemed destined to be part of our family in some way. It is truly providence that he has chosen to do this by making my daughter the happy woman you see before you today. Now I would ask you all to raise your glasses and joining me in a toast. To Liza and Mal, the bride and groom."
Everyone chorused in with Father and he left the podium and Mal climbed up to make his speech.
"This all seems like a dream." Mal said a little hesitantly. "Five years ago I wouldn't have believed I deserved anybody, never mind someone as intelligent, loving and beautiful as Liza. The first time I ever saw her across the common room in college I knew she was special, but I couldn't even hope that she would consent to be with me. Course I got her into my bed that first night, but I slept on the floor because we hardly knew each other."
"Not to mention I was utterly drunk and you were being a gentleman." I called out and everyone laughed for most knew this tale already.
"Yeah, my Duchess Eliza, wasted and falling about, but still chastising me for my language." Mal mused and then he sighed. "I was up against a lot of challenges once she finally worked out I was the right Mal. There was her childhood love for Simon that due to the honourable person Liza is, she couldn't just brush aside. There was the countless interruptions whenever we were getting anywhere. Did I ever thank you for that Dove?"
"Sorry." Dove said with a laugh.
"It seemed like fate was conspiring against there being an us. Finally we let our feelings be known and it seemed the greatest miracle of all that this lost boy could find a love as great as Liza. So thanks bach for making me the happiest man in the world and allowing me to be yours." Mal raised his glass. "To Liza."
Again the others chorused.
I decided that I wished to say a few words and so I climbed up onto the podium as Mal climbed down.
"When I first met Mal it was during a self inflicted dark period of my life. I was behaving like a brat, but Mal helped me to see the error of my way, through constant support, but never afraid to tell me when I am being unreasonable. He took care of me and helped me when there was no promise that I would repay him with anything other than friendship. Although I tried to convince myself that it was merely friendship at the start, it was clear to everyone but myself that I loved him deeply, and I am in love with him to this day. Thank you my Malachite for taking this step with me, our love will only grow from here. It is an honour to be your wife, one that I will cherish forever." I stated and raised my glass. "To Mal."
Again the others chorused.
I smiled at Mal and he smiled in return, following me with his eyes as I descended from the podium to sit back down beside him.
"Thank you." He whispered as he took my hand and kissed my lips. "It was a beautiful speech."
"As was yours." I replied and kissed him before we turned our attention back to the podium as Tony took the mike.
"When I first met Mal I was a little disappointed." He said.
Anthony Black! I growled in warning, but it was clear Tony had opted to ignore me.
"I'd heard so many stories over the years about the hero of the Volturi war that I figured he'd have more guts. He was so in love with Liza, and it was obvious even without my insight. I didn't know why he didn't just tell her, but when he explained his reasons I realised that he wasn't chicken, he was a gentleman. It was the honour and respect he had for Liza that stopped him making the first move. As a brother that's reassuring, and as I got to know him better over the years I've come to think of Mal as my brother. So we're not really welcoming Mal into the family today, we're just making it official. I wish you guys all the happiness in your future together. Cheers." Tony announced as he raised his glass high and then he bounded down off the podium without bothering with the steps. Gee Sis, I thought you had more faith in me that I wouldn't say anything too bad. He thought as he stopped at the table to hug both Mal and I.
I jumped the gun and I'm sorry. I stated.
I know. Tony replied, tapping my back and then he let me go in order to return to his seat as Mal's Uncle Brendan, who had been acting as his best man, climbed up onto the podium.
"Me and Mal don't have what you'd call a close relationship, but then he's always been an independent soul. Thanks to certain people who will remain nameless I didn't even know I had a nephew until he returned to his childhood home as an adult, where I was waiting for my sister to return. Mal had that independent spirit, and an adventurous one too. It's what made him want to go off exploring on his own, even if it did lead to him being lonely and isolated. I've only recently met Liza, although I'd heard a lot of good things from my nephew. It's natural to assume that a man would exaggerate the good points of the woman he's in love with, but when I met Liza I was pleased to find that there was no exaggeration. She was everything that Mal had described and more. Liza, thank you for helping my nephew out of his doldrums and making him want to live in the world again. And I wish you both a long and happy life together."
As Uncle Brendan climbed down from the stage Father climbed up.
"The buffet table will be opened shortly and the mike is open to anyone who wishes to make a speech." He stated before climbing down.
Billie was up there in a flash and I wished to caution her due to those humans present who knew nothing about the supernatural.
"It's a little weird for me." She said. "I mean I've known Mal as long as I've known Liza. He's always been part of my sister's life. They are one entity. They just go together. Like peanut butter and jelly or spaghetti and meatballs. You can't imagine one without the other. That's how I know they'll always be together because they just got to be. If not it would be the saddest thing in the world. So we all have to think positive right? Not that you need it, you guys are great and I love you both." She finished, gave an awkward little bow and jumped off the stage in a way that made me thankful she had removed her shoes.
I applauded her speech and everyone joined in, they truly were sweet words and I beckoned her to me and hugged her across the table.
"That was beautiful Billie." I whispered. "Thank you my sister."
"I was just speaking the truth." She assured me and kissed my cheek before she pulled away and went to join the line at the buffet table.
Mal and I made our way to the table to collect our food. Ideally I would have preferred a served meal, but we had decided this way it was easier for the vampires to hide the fact that they were not eating. It also allowed the wolves to eat as much as they wanted and go back for more. While people ate others got up to give speeches, they were mostly commenting on the first time they met one or the other of us, the odd funny story and giving us their well wishes.
After an hour we deemed it had been enough time for people to have ate enough and so we got up to cut the cake. After which we asked the DJ to begin the music and it was time for the first dance. This was the part Mal felt most nervous about, but I smiled at him and took his hand to lead him to the floor.
Adele's version of 'Feel my Love' began to play and I discreetly pulled Mal into the correct position before we began to move to the music. As I had told him when we were in the tent, it was nothing but a slow dance; we weren't required to do much more.
Then others joined us on the floor and I felt Mal relax somewhat for it meant that although we were still the focus of attention we were shielded somewhat by the others. I smiled up at him and he smiled back before he leaned down and with his arm about my waist he pulled me up so that my head was level with his and we were able to kiss.
This little stunt earned us a round of applause, but I barely noticed as I continued to kiss Mal, enjoying this moment of contact that had been denied us since the ceremony. When Mal placed me back on the ground we danced a few more steps before Father cut in and pulled me into a dance.
"I know that you and Mal plan to leave as early as possible." He said as he led me about the floor.
"That is not true." I said.
"Do you honestly think you can keep such things from your mother Vela?" Father asked in serious tones.
"No." I replied.
"Before you duck away Esme and Carlisle wish to speak with you in library." He stated.
"Are they there now?" I asked feeling somewhat hopeful.
"They are on their way there." Father replied.
"Then I will lead Mal there."
"I believe Essie has already sent him on his way." Father stated as he brought me close to the door of the poolroom. "Go now."
I nodded and ducked in to the poolroom and made my way quickly through to the recreation room where Mal was waiting for me. I took his hand and hurried on into the library. Esme and Carlisle were inside waiting for us.
"I hope you don't mind us pulling you away but we wished to present you with our gift in private." Esme observed.
"You have helped us truly." I replied. "We were hoping to take our leave soon."
"Eager to start the honeymoon?" Esme asked with a smile.
"Yes." I replied.
"Then perhaps this will be of some help." Carlisle said as he handed me an airline envelope.
I opened the envelope and pulled out the tickets within. I read the destination and then gasped in wondrous delight.
"First class tickets to Rio?" I asked, looking at the two who raised me in awe. "Are we to…"
"Of course." Esme said and I hugged her. "We heard you were thinking of somewhere tropical and thought this would offer you some privacy."
"Thank you Esme." I said. "And thank you Carlisle." I added and hugged him also. "This is truly a magnificent gift."
"You're welcome." Carlisle said. "If you go and change there's a car waiting for you out the front. Everyone will come to see you both off."
"Thanks." Mal said as he hugged them both. "This is too much."
"You both deserve this time to relax before you start life in earnest." Carlisle replied.
We exchanged some more words before Mal and I made our way up to our room where our travelling clothes were laid out ready on the bed.
"Finally alone." Mal said, pulling me to him and kissing me.
"Yes my love, but not quite home and dry yet." I replied, kissing him one last time and twirling out from under his arm. "However you will need to aid me in undressing." I added as I pulled off my veil and presented the laced back of my dress.
"Oh wow." Mal said, running his hands up and down the sides of my bodice, his thumbs tracing the laces. "Have I told you how sexy you look today?" He whispered into my ear.
I giggled as his breath ruffled the small tendrils that were loose from my bun and caused them to tickle my skin.
"Please, we will have enough time for this when we reach our destination, let us away from here before interruptions occur. Need I remind you that Dove is on the premises?" I stated.
"Oh yeah." Mal said, lifting his head. "Then quick, lets get out of here." He added jokingly as he began to loosen the ribbon on my back.
Despite the fact that we were in a rush to change Mal could not seem to help but kiss along my shoulder as it was revealed when he pulled my dress aside. I pushed my dress down and stepped out of it before turning to Mal and kissing him for a long moment.
"Now change." I said firmly. "We must make haste and leave."
"Of course." Mal said as he untied his tie. "Are you keeping the underwear?"
"No. It will be much too uncomfortable for travel." I stated as I removed the corset like undergarment and replaced it with a bra. "But fear not, I have packed plenty of other questionable lingerie so you will not be left wanting." I added as I pulled off my stockings and changed the rest of my underwear before I pulled on the light coloured trouser suit that was more comfortable than it looked.
"Are we ready?" Mal asked as I pulled on my boots.
"We merely need to retrieve our luggage and we can descend." I stated.
"Ok." Mal said and he picked up the two suitcases that were waiting ready at the foot of the bed.
"Would you like to take care of the tickets?" I asked.
"You look after them." Mal stated. "You know what I'm like."
"Very well." I said and slipped them into my purse. "And passports." I said, picking them up from where I'd put them ready on my dressing table. I checked them and smiled at my passport with my new name before I slipped both mine, and Mal's into my purse.
"Are we ready?" Mal asked.
"We're ready." I stated.
We smiled at each other before we left our room and descended the stairs. It was quiet in the entrance hall, but when we stepped outside everybody was lining the steps, creating a walkway leading to the car. Emmett took the suitcases from Mal to carry them down to the car while everyone hugged us and bade us goodbye.
Our family were closest to the car and I hugged Tony for what seemed an eternity. We had lived separately for a long while now, but there was still that moment of sadness that we would be parted for a while.
It'll only be for a month, right? Tony observed.
A month? I asked, surprised there was a specific time limit.
Well you want to be here for the birth of your first niece. Tony stated.
Niece? I asked.
Yeah, just don't tell Grace, she doesn't want to know. Tony said, and I realised he was telling me because he had to tell somebody or risk blurting it out in front of Grace.
Then it is a good job I won't be anywhere near her for the next month, but of course I will be back in time for the birth. Wild horses could not keep me away. I stated.
Make sure you have fun. Tony said, giving me an almost bone-crushing bear hug before he let me go.
Mother and Father hugged me both at the same time.
I have my orders to return in a month. I observed. I would not wish to miss the first child of the next generation in our family.
We will see you in a month. Father said.
We're gonna miss you. It'll be different with you right out of the States. Mother observed.
I will email you at least once a week. I stated. I cannot promise every day.
I wouldn't expect you to on honeymoon. Mother stated. But could you at least let us know you've arrived safely?
I will do so. I promised. Goodbye Mother, goodbye Father.
I moved on to Billie who was sniffing a little, Father's jacket draped over her shoulders against the cold evening air.
"Now come on Billie I won't be gone forever." I said as I hugged her. "I'll be back before you know it and we may celebrate again after gaining our auntie wings."
"I'm not upset that you're going, I want you to have fun. I'm just gonna miss you so much. When you were in Seattle you were just across the water there and when you were in Riverside, well California isn't that far away when you think about it. But Isle Esme is so far away that I can't even imagine where it is even though I've been there."
"I will send you a message when I get there." I promised. "But I can't promise any more communication than that."
"I know. You'll be on honeymoon." Billie said. "And you don't have to send me anything. I'll just know you're safe."
I tapped Billie's back, and then tried to pull away.
"You will have to let me go Sister." I whispered.
She didn't make a move to release me, and I doubt she would have done so had Mother not wrapped her arms about Billie and coaxed her away. Then it was simply a case of getting into the car. Mal and I waved to our family and friends until they were out of sight. Then I scooted across the seat until I was as close to Mal as possible and he placed his arm about me.
"So where to first?" He asked.
"Seattle." I stated. "We will board the flight to Rio de Janeiro. There we will take a cab to the wharf and then we are but a boat ride away from our happy honeymoon hideaway."
"I can't wait." Mal said, kissing at my cheek.
"Neither can I." I whispered and turned my head to kiss his lips.
I settled back into Mal's arms, enjoying this closeness to him, as we were spirited through the night. Mal crossed his right arm across his body and entwined his fingers with those of my left hand. His thumb brushed against my rings, the original engagement ring and my new band of white gold.
"So tell me Mrs Llewellyn, do you feel any different?" He asked lightly.
I beamed as he called me that for it made this day all the more real.
"I am still Liza." I said. "But now I am officially your Liza and it brings me great delight to know that you are officially my Malachite and those in the human world can not deny it. We are forever one and that is a joy indeed."
"I'm glad to hear that you don't feel any different." Mal said. "Or at least the differences you feel are just that we are stronger than ever."
"How about you?" I asked, unlocking and interlocking our fingers. "Do you feel any different?"
"Not in the person I am, but I do feel like the last little piece has fallen into place and we are and forever will be together no matter what. You're my wife and…I can't tell you how much I like saying that. My wonderful wife Liza." He said and kissed my hand.
I moved my hand up to his cheek and kissed him. The kiss was deeply intense and I had the minimal presence of mind to remember that we were in the back of the car or I should have sought to consummate our marriage in the heat of the moment.
"It is a shame we must go straight to the airport." I whispered as I stroked Mal's cheek. "I would very much like to have my way with you now."
"Yeah. Shame we can't stop anywhere." He said, kissing at my neck.
"Malachite please!" I chastised playfully. "Please have mercy, I cannot resist you at this moment and it would be wrong to subject the driver to our passion."
"That's what the partition is for." He said as he pulled me into his lap.
"It is a very tempting offer." I murmured with my lips against his. "But I don't want the first time after we are married to be in the back of a car. I want it to be memorable."
"Well this would definitely be memorable." Mal countered.
"Please, behave." I said, forcing myself to climb out of his lap. "Soon we will be at our destination and we will be all alone with nobody to dictate the time to us. Will it not be better to make love on a white sand beach as the crystal waves lap at our feet? Think of how memorable that would be."
"Oh yeah. You've sold me." Mal said, pulling me back to his side but merely resting his arm around my shoulders. "So how long will this flight take anyway?"
"About fourteen and a half hours." I stated.
"What? But we'll be in tomorrow before we even get chance to do anything." Mal complained.
"But we will have a whole tropical island to ourselves." I stated.
"That is a consolation." Mal said. "But we should have left the flight until tomorrow, spent the night at the cabin. We could have flown from LAX."
"Yes." I agreed. "But now we do not have to pay for a thing. Esme and Carlisle have covered everything and we're flying first class. I know how you need that for your long, long legs." I added, sweeping my hand down his leg as far as his knee.
"I thought you wanted to keep this journey all nice and innocent." Mal observed.
"I do." I replied.
"Then stop stroking my leg because you're convincing me that you want to be naughty." He said with contented growl.
"Oh I want to be naughty." I whispered. "But it would be wrong and therefore we must resist." I added, involuntarily moving my lips close to his.
"Yeah." Mal said a little breathless. "How long until we get to SEA-TAC?"
"Um…" I pulled away and checked my watch. "Another ten minuets or so."
"We can be good for that time." Mal said.
"Yes." I replied. "And there's nowhere near enough time."
"No." Mal agreed.
"And it will be different on the plane. Less room and more lighting, the cabin crew walking by, it will be a true passion killer." I stated.
"How long now?" Mal asked.
"It should be eight minuets." I said. "We are almost there. I can hear a jet depart."
"Me too." Mal said, and he turned from me quickly to wind down the window letting in a blast of damp night air. "Yes, I can see the lights, we're nearly there." He said sounding relieved. "So fourteen odd hours. When does the flight leave?"
"At eleven." I said, reading it from the tickets. "That will give us just the right amount of time to check in and go through security without having to wait an eternity at the gate."
"Perfect." Mal said as the car began to navigate it's way toward the airport doors. "So if our flight takes off on time we should arrive in Rio around half past one tomorrow afternoon."
"Don't forget to add six hours." I stated.
"Right. So that will be seven in the evening." Mal said. "How long will it take us to get to Isle Esme?"
"I think we should be there around ten o'clock." I stated. "Although I can't be one hundred percent certain of that."
"Ok, so we have a while to wait. Under the circumstances I think we should sleep on the plane." Mal stated.
"I completely agree." I replied. "We must have all our strength for when we reach the island."
"Then I guess we got a plane to catch." Mal said as the car pulled to a stop outside the airport.
The driver opened the door before we had chance to respond and he was retrieving our luggage from the trunk as we climbed out of the car. With our luggage in hand we made our way to departures, ready to fly away on our honeymoon. I felt the excitement take me and I wished away the next eighteen hours until we were safely on Isle Esme and able to love each other as we pleased.
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