A/N: For those of you who didn't notice. The sort of COD reference in the last chapter was the song Seal - Kiss from a rose. It was the official song of the movie Batman Forever.
On the song Savage Garden - truly, madly, deeply Callen and Zoya walked down the aisle as the guests threw rose petals on them. They were both smiling as they walked down the aisle. They went inside and waited for the minister, maid of honor and best man.
"I can't believe we're married," Callen spoke as he pulled Zoya to him.
"I know me neither but I'm really happy."
"Yeah me too."
They gave each other a kiss before they were joined by the others. They signed the documents as the photographer took pictures and walked back out. The guests were inside. Callen and Zoya went to take some pictures around the grounds. They looked so beautiful together. Everyone could see that they really loved each other. They took some pictures with just the two of them, some pictures with the bridesmaids, best man, ring girl and flower girl, some pictures with just the maid of honor and the best man, some pictures with just Zoya and the bridesmaids, some pictures with Callen and Sam and some pictures with Zoya's parents. When they were done with the pictures they asked the other guests to come outside. On the spot they had the ceremony they took some pictures with everyone there. Once the pictures had been taken they went inside to have dinner. The tables stood in a U-shape with seats on either side of the table. Callen and Zoya sat in the middle with Eva and Hailey next to Zoya and Sam next to Callen. The chairs all had a piece of white and blue striped fabric over the back. Callen's chair had the text Groom attached to it and Zoya's chair had the text Bride attached to it. There was an charger which was standing on a sort of round tablemat made out of white rope. On the plate lay a blue napkin with a white rope wrapped around it with a gold anchor on it. Next to the plate lay the cutlery which was tied together with a white rope and it lay on a blue napkin. Callen and Zoya each had a champagne glass with a piece of straw around it, a blue fabric flower and a silver anchor. Each glass had a piece of white fabric, on Zoya's glass stood Mrs. and on Callen's glass stood Mr. The guests had a champagne glass with a rope around the stem and a blue and white stripped ribbon around it with a blue anchor on it. On several places on the tables stood a vase with white orchid leaves it in and a white rope around the bottom of the vase. Before dinner was brought in Callen stood up.
"On behave of Zoya and me I would like to thank you all for coming here today. It really means a lot to Zoya and me. Thank you for coming to celebrate this special day with us. I hope you enjoy the dinner and have a lovely evening."
Callen sat back down and dinner was brought in. Callen and Zoya first got theirs and then the rest of the guests. Everyone had turned in what they wanted for dinner so the staff knew what to make. Callen had vegetable soup and Zoya had the melon with ham as first course. As main course Callen had the rib-eye steak and Zoya had the pork tenderloin. As dessert they both had the vanilla ice cream with cherries. Dinner was absolutely delicious. After dinner they went outside to a covered open tent. On the roof was blue and white striped fabric and from several places hung four lanterns, one white, one blue and two blue and white stripped. The tables had a blue and white stripped cloth over it with the chairs being white fabric with a blue bow on the back. On the tables stood an arrangement of three vases in different height with some shells in it and a floating candle and a low squared vase with white roses in it and a blue and white stripped ribbon around the vase. There also were a few standing tables which had a piece of blue fabric around it with a rope around it. On those tables stood the same arrangement as on the other tables. There was part of the floor that could be used as a dancing area with the DJ standing behind that. The DJ was playing soft music as the wedding party arrived. Callen and Zoya stood together and the guests came to congratulated them. Eva, Hailey and Sam took the presents from them and put them aside so Callen and Zoya could open them later. Once all the guests had congratulated them Callen and Zoya went to mingle before it was time for the first dance.
"Excuse me ladies and gentlemen," the DJ interrupted them. "May I ask the happy couple to come to the dance floor?"
Together Callen and Zoya walked out to the dance floor. To thank you for loving me by Bon Jovi Callen and Zoya danced their first dance as husband and wife. It was so beautiful to see them dancing together. Everyone could see that they really loved each other.
Callen and Zoya looked at each other as they danced. It seemed like they were the only two people in the room. Once the song had ended Zoya pulled her father onto the dance floor and Callen took Vera out on the dance floor. After this song the others joined the dance floor too.
After a few dances Eva stepped onto the dancefloor and grabbed the mic as the DJ turned the music down.
"Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention for a moment please," Eva started and everyone turned their heads into the direction of Eva. "First of all congratulations to Grisha and Zoya. You really are a beautiful couple together. I'm very honored that my sister asked me as her maid of honor. She's my big sister, I've known her my entire life. I'm so happy that she found someone that makes her happy. Everyone can see that you and Grisha are meant for each other. Every once in a while, two people meet and you just know it's meant to be and that their paths would bring them together no matter what the world might throw their way. We can all see clearly that this is the case with Zoya and Grisha. As you can see Grisha and Zoya are both phenomenal individuals. Together they are unstoppable. They have what everyone hopes for. They truly are a perfect match and they will be able to get through anything as friends, soulmates and as husband and wife. I wish you all the happiness and laughter together. May your home be filled with laughter and your hearts with love. To Grisha and Zoya," Eva spoke and she raised her glass.
"To Grisha and Zoya," the others spoke as they raised their glasses as well.
Around 9.30pm the cake was brought out. Zoya and Callen cut the cake together and fed each other the first piece.
Everyone was really having a good time. Just after 2am everyone had left. They had booked rooms for the guests at the DoubleTree suites by Hilton hotel in Santa Monica. Cars had come to pick them up and brought them to the hotel. For the guests they had booked a two queen beds one bedroom suite. The guests shared a room together, three or four persons in each room. Zoya and Callen slept in the one king presidential ocean view room with indoor whirlpool. Sam, Hailey and Eva had put all of the presents Callen and Zoya had gotten in the safe so Callen and Zoya could pick them up in the morning. Callen and Zoya thanked everyone at the venue before leaving. A limo was waiting for them and brought them to the hotel.
"I can't believe we're married," Zoya spoke as they sat in the back of the car.
"I know me neither, but I'm really happy."
"Me too."
During the ride to the hotel they were kissing each other. It was only about a ten minute drive. They checked in and went up to their room. Callen opened the door and picked Zoya up bridal style. All kissing they walked into the room. Callen brought her over to the bed and gently lay her down on it.
"Why don't you make it romantic in here while I go change?" Zoya spoke.
"Deal."
Callen gave Zoya one more kiss before they got up from the bed. Zoya disappeared into the bathroom as Callen made the room a bit more cozier and poured them both a glass of champagne. A little later Zoya came out of the bathroom. she stood in the doorway leaning with her hand against the doorpost. Callen looked at her from his position on the bed with just his boxers on. She looked hot in her blue and white flyaway chemise and thong panties with floral print with a white garter with a blue ribbon around it and an anchor around her upper leg.
"You like it?" Zoya asked as she caught Callen staring at her.
"I love it. Come here."
Seductively Zoya walked over to the bed. Callen was sitting against the headrest and Zoya straddled him. She grabbed the two glasses of champagne and handed one to Callen.
"Here's to us as husband and wife," Zoya spoke.
"To us."
They toasted and drank a sip. Callen took their glasses and placed them on the nightstand. He pulled Zoya to him and kissed her deeply. As they were kissing he turned them around so Zoya was lying on her back on the bed. Callen couldn't believe he was actually here with his wife. He was married now. So far he had loved every minute of it. He loved Zoya so much and he was very happy to be her husband. He kissed her passionately as his hands roamed over her body. Callen moved his lips down to her neck as he moved the straps of her chemise down. He placed kisses down her body and he took the chemise with him as he went further down. He moved it down her legs and threw it across the room, not caring where it landed. He slowly moved the garter down and threw it across the room as well. Callen went back to her and kissed her as he pressed himself against her. He wanted her so badly and he could feel Zoya wanted him too.
"You're so beautiful," Callen whispered in Zoya's ear which sent shivers down her spine.
Zoya moaned as Callen kissed her spot in her neck. She was already so turned on. She wanted him so badly. Callen placed kisses down her chest and lingered on her breasts as his hand made its way in between her legs. Zoya spread her legs wider as she felt his hand getting close to where she wanted it the most. His lips on her breasts and his hand in between her legs made Zoya feel so good. She didn't think it could get better but then Callen moved her panties away and touched her. It felt so good what this man was doing to her. He always knew exactly how to pleasure her. Zoya's hands clawed in Callen's upper arms as he was pleasuring her. It didn't take her long to reach her peak.
Once she had come down from her high Zoya turned them around so she was on top. She moved down as she placed kisses on his chest and removed his boxers. Callen was in heaven as Zoya pleasured him. Once Callen had finished Zoya took her panties off and sat on Callen's lap. She moved back and forth a bit before sliding down on him.
Their lovemaking was really good. They both were in heaven as they made love. They made love all over the room for hours. It was around 5am when they fell asleep in each other's arms.
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Callen woke up and saw that Zoya was still asleep next to him. He gave her a soft kiss on her head before getting out of the bed. He pulled his boxers and a shirt on and went to the balcony. He still couldn't believe he was actually married. But he was and he loved Zoya more than anything. She really was the one for him. A little later he felt two familiar arms wrapping around him.
"Hey honey," Zoya spoke.
"Hey baby." Callen pulled her around and kissed her deeply. "I love you Mrs. Callen."
"And I love you Mr. Callen," Zoya replied with a smile.
Callen wanted to kiss her again but he heard a shot rang out and seconds later Zoya collapsed in his arms.
"Zoya?" Callen spoke as he looked at her body going limp. "No Zoya, stay with me honey."
"G," Zoya's weak voice spoke.
"It's okay honey, it's gonna be fine. I'm right here, it's all gonna be fine."
"I….. love… you."
"I love you too, just save your breath."
Callen looked down, a lot a blood was coming from her chest.
"G…."
Callen looked at her and saw her slipping away.
"No Zoya, stay with me. Don't you die on me. Stay with me honey."
Suddenly her body went limp in his arms and he saw her eyes widening.
"NO ZOYA!"
Suddenly Callen realized he was sitting upright in the bed.
"G? What's wrong?" Zoya asked fully awake.
Callen looked her way. She was right here, she was right next to him.
"Zoya?"
"Yeah, it's me honey, what's going on?"
Callen launched forward and wrapped his arms around Zoya.
"Thank god honey, thank god you're okay."
"I'm right here honey. What's going on?"
"I just had a bad dream. That's all."
"It was just a bad dream honey, I'm still right here. I'm not going anywhere."
"I'm just glad you're alright. You died in my nightmare."
"Oh honey, I'm not dead. I'm right here honey."
Callen lay back down on the bed with Zoya in his arms. Zoya lay her head down on his chest and wrapped her arm around him.
"I'm right here honey, I'm still with you."
Callen was glad that it was just a bad dream and that Zoya was still here. He wrapped his arms around her tightly and managed to fall asleep again.
Around 11am they both woke up.
"Good morning Mrs. Callen," Callen spoke once he saw that Zoya was awake.
"Good morning Mr. Callen," Zoya replied with a smile.
Callen crawled closer to Zoya and wrapped his arms around her.
"I love you, I can't believe we're husband and wife now."
"I love you too, yeah me neither. But we are."
"Yes we are."
Callen kissed her which led to a round of love making. Together they went into the whirlpool and made love twice more. They ordered some food into the room. They sat out on the balcony to eat it. After getting dressed they went over to the venue. Callen and Sam had brought Callen's car to the hotel already yesterday before going to the venue. They took the car and went to the venue to pick up their gifts before driving home. They brought the presents into the living room and sat on the couch to open them.
They just relaxed around the house before their flight left, it didn't leave until this evening. After dinner they grabbed their luggage and left for LAX.
Callen parked the car in long term parking. They grabbed their luggage and walked in. They walked to their check-in desk. They had already checked in from home so they only needed to drop off their luggage. After dropping off their luggage they walked to customs. They put all their things in the box and walked through the metal detector. They both could go through. They grabbed their things and sat waiting and had something to drink until they could board their flight. Just past 12.15am they could board their flight. They stood in line at the gate and walked through the tunnel to the plane. They walked to their seats, which were a few rows from the start on the left. They put their luggage in the overhead bins and waited for the play to take off. Just before 1am they went down the runway. It was a little more than a fourteen hour flight. They both managed to get some sleep on the plane. It was just after 6am, local time, when they arrived in Shanghai. They took their luggage from the overhead bin and exited the plane once they were allowed to. They waited at baggage claim for their luggage. Once their luggage was their they went to their check-in desk. They had to switch flights here. They checked in and dropped off their luggage. After passing customs they went to get some breakfast. Their flight didn't leave until noon. Just after 11am they stood in line to board the flight. This time they had the front row seats. They placed their luggage into the overhead bins and waited till the other passengers had arrived too. Just past noon they taxied down the runway. Once they plane was up the air the flight attendants came by with lunch. This flight was about eight hours.
A/N: the pictures of what the reception looked like you can find on my twitter ilse_futbolista