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Chapter 21
& Marriage
*A year and a half later*
"Amazing,I told you we'd be shopping for a wedding dress,but did you believe me? No!" Ally smiled proudly. "I never believed in love. Love with family,yes,but not true love..." Clare bit her lip and took a breath in. "okay,zip me up" Ally rushed into the dressing room,pulling the zipper of the white wedding dress up. "Okay,so what do you think?" Clare asked,shutting her eyes afraid of seeing herself in the mirror. "baby,just look in the mirror,you're beautiful." Ally insisted. Clare opened her eyes,and stared.
"oh my God! I feel like a princess." She blushed. Ally walked over with the veil. "princess bride" She added,pulling the lace veil over Clare. "and that's what every girl should feel like on their wedding day." Ally smiled. "Alright,Cinderella let's tell Mama Edwards we finally found one to your liking." Clare's mother walked in holding her leather satchel.
"Oh my God! My little girl!" She cried. "So..." Clare started. "You look absolutely stunning." Her mother admitted. "You sure it's not too much blue?" Clare asked,fluffing the sash of the dress. "No,every bride is allowed something blue." Ally cut in.
"Wow!" Adam walked in. "So,I ordered a wedding cake with a harbor made out of frosting,and yeah, there working on it...I'm thinking of calling the cake boss." Adam interrupted. "You look gorgeous,Eli is a very lucky guy." Clare smiled.
"I'm a very lucky girl" Adam smiled. "Alright,so Prince Charming is next door trying to find a suit,should I suggest a blue one?" Clare giggled.
"It's an Alice and wonderland theme. Dr Ingles really inspired me." Adam rolled his eyes. "only you could rewrite that story." He walked out of the store,the bell jingling as he left.
"So something blue..." Ally started. "You know what else you're going to need blue?" Clare looked at Ally. "um,I'm thinking..." Clare shyed away embarrassed. "that's right bride to be,you need lingerie." Ally smiled,suggestively.
Clare returned to the dressing room,setting the snowflake white, blue ribboned corseted wedding dress over the door. "You sure this is the one?" Clare nodded,as her mother told the sales lady to wrap it up. Clare left the wedding dress shop,smiling. Ally pulled Clare towards the lingerie shop. "Ally..." Clare whined. "Come on,you're about to be a married woman."
Ally insisted as she tossed tons of lacy underpants at Clare. "um...Ally...Simpler is always better" Ally laughed. "I disagree" The two giggled,and finally settled on a pair of lacy blue knickers and a lacy blue bra.
Eli stood with Bullfrog outside a men's tux shop. "So yup" they both laughed awkwardly. "So what are the chances? I mean you're really my dad!" Eli smirked. "Well,when CeCe told me she broke up with me after she found out she was pregnant,and Clare said I had your eyes...I sent in a DNA test,and lone and behold it's a match,you're my son. We're stuck with each other."
Eli laughed. "It's a very happy day" Adam cut in. "You guys didn't need to go this long without knowing it. You both chew your food the same,read the same comics,raise your eyebrows in that what the hell fashion,and grin like the grinch that stole Christmas" Adam smirked.
"yah,true I just thought it was my imagination,but nope I have a dad." Adam rolled his eyes at Eli's comment.
"So wedding song?" Adam asked. "Check" Eli replied. "so you're singing at the reception or playing something?" Eli laughed. "Adam,we've been over this,I don't sing."
Adam looked at bullfrog. "I don't either man! How do you think I got the name,Bullfrog?" "Well,then who's going to be wedding entertainment?" Adam asked,looking around. Eli stared at him. "You can't be serious,man!" Adam threw his hands up. "yah,good luck with that one,son" Bullfrog said,patting his son on the head.
"I'm no Elton John!" Adam confessed. "yah,but sadly all I can afford right now" Eli laughed. Adam rolled his eyes and walked past a karaoke bar,listening to the dancing queen being belted out by the school bully. He raised his eye brows,before smirking as he went into the club.
Meanwhile,
Clare and Ally were looking at ice sculptures. "So what do you think,the duck or the swan?" Ally smiled. "It will melt before the wedding..." Clare smiled. "Then we should take the plastic one then" Clare lifted the plastic ice sculpture off the display and walked to the check out.
"So is that everything on the list?" Clare nodded. "except music,and well I'm letting that up to someone else." Clare and Ally finished their shopping at the home store. "I can't believe in less than 48 hours I'm getting married,right out of high school." Clare said. Ally grinned ear to ear.
"And it's going to be everything you ever imagined and so much more." Ally said holding a shopping bag.
48 hours later
Adam rushed around like crazy. "Bride,Groom,parents,maid of honor...wedding singer." He stopped looking up at the school bully. "You tell anyone about this,and you're dead." Adam nodded. "Dually noted" He made a check on his check list. "Alright,cue the music" Adam said. The piano player began playing a soft version of the wedding march. Clare stood outside the 2 french doors,waiting for her cue.
"You sure you want to do this,there is still college,medical school?" Clare smiled. "Yes,Daddy I'm a hundred percent sure I love him,and want to be with him." Her dad caught a tear,as he linked her arm. "Then it's my duty as the father of the bride to give my beautiful,healthy daughter away." Clare caught a tear,as she brushed it away with her bouquet of white roses.
The music got louder,as Clare took a breath,and the two doors opened. Eli stood nervously shaking at the end of isle. Adam talked into an ear piece. "And prepare for the grand entrance" Eli smirked. Clare took one step turning into the double doors,and descended down the isle,her long train swooshing as she walked. Eli couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. He couldn't believe that she was his. Ally stood on the side holding a bouquet of roses,smiling at Clare the entire time,trying not to cry. Adam stood next to Eli holding a polaroid camera,capturing every moment for Eli.
Eli pulled himself together as the music stopped,and the priest asked Who gives this woman to be married? Eli swallowed,as Mr Edwards stepped forward. "Her Mother and I" Clare caught another tear,as her dad handed her off to Eli and the two turned to face each other. "Dearly Beloved we are gathered here today to Join Clare Edwards and Elijah Goldsworthy together in holy matrimony." Eli lifted Clare's veil,staring into her beautiful blue eyes. "The couple has requested to recite their own vows"
Clare smiled,as Eli recited his vows.
I remember this girl I saw outside my balcony window sitting on the edge of the dock with her father waiting for the fireworks. The whole time I'm thinking I want to know her. Then I remember crunching a pair of hideous glasses,and meeting this girl,and thinking I'm going to have a chance to know her. I didn't just get to know her,but I fell in love with her. She made me do things I don't think I ever would,and made me feel things I didn't think I ever could. That's sappy I know...anyway's I love her. Everyday I want to wake up next to her,and see her blue eyes staring back at me.
Okay,the sappy is over now,I can return to looking macho. Clare giggled.
Then Clare recited her vows...
I remember a really cute boy standing on a balcony on the fourth of July watching the fireworks. Then a few years later,I met him,and fell for him. Literally I passed out,cause my heart just couldn't take it. Through out this entire battle,and these two years,I've fallen over and over for him,and even more in love with him. I can honestly say he completes me,even though we can be total opposites at times,and get on each others nerves,and he has this permanent smirk.
One of the things about him,I love. He's been my rock,my knight in shining armor,everything and that's a pretty big deal coming from a girl who didn't believe in much after being diagnosed with a fatal heart condition,and told she wouldn't live to see her wedding day. He made me forget I was dying,was everything for me,and he continues to be everything...and now that everything is behind us and that, I'm standing here about to get married at 18. Some people may say I'm too young to know what love is,but someone standing by you even though you could breathe your last,making everything possible for you,and making you believe in love again,and taking care of you after you under went major surgery. I'm sorry,I promised myself I wouldn't cry.
Eli wiped the tears from Clare's eyes. "I'm so sorry,I know there was like a 40 word limit,but I ramble sometimes..." Clare spoke.
"That's love. I love him,and it's the most amazing feeling in the world" She finished.
"Do you take Clare to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"Do you take Eli to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
They responded with "I do"
The priest asked for the rings. Eli and Clare reached out for each others hands. "Clare,placing the ring upon Eli's finger say,with this ring I thee wed." Clare placed the ring on Eli's finger,and kissed it. Eli then did the same,this time he had an actual diamond. "Cause you deserve the very best" Eli said. Clare caught another tear.
"And now with the exchanging of vows and rings..." That was it. The priest pronounced them a married couple. Everyone cried as the newly weds shared a beautiful long passionate kiss. The two broke apart,Clare biting her lip and giggling as Eli pulled her and they ran down the isle and out the double doors.
...
The wedding reception was mostly friends and family. Adam stood up and was the first to make a toast. Ally kind of missed most the reception after chatting up with Adam's brother. She grinned flirtatiously as Adam picked up an empty glass,and hit it with a spoon,breaking it. "oops" Adam said. Soon all eyes were on him. "Clare,Eli,Eli! Clare!"
He was a little drunk... "I remember Eli told me once that he could be better for Clare,than me. Yeah he's proved that to me over and over again. Showing up at my house in the early morning saying he's going to ask her to prom,or saying I'm buying a ring. Wow man,I thought he was nuts! Now I know he really is...
nuts about Clare. So yeah,to them! I always gave Eli a hard time,cause well I was jealous of him,and jealous of how much he loved her. Then I pulled him out of the water and you what now that Eli's become my best friend,I'm honored man to be the best man,man. Yah man!"
Eli ran up to Adam,sitting him down. "Yah!" Eli said,holding up a glass,giving Adam a stare like, "You're drunk" Everyone chimed their glasses. After about 5 toasts, the newly weds walked onto the dance floor to have their first dance as a married couple to no other than Blue eyes by Elton John.
They slow danced,holding each other close. "Blue eyes,babies' got blue eyes" The two turned around quickly,as they heard a familiar voice singing,the voice of the school bully. Clare and Eli looked shocked as the bully blurted out a heavenly note. Eli shrugged. "just go with it" he whispered. The two continued dancing,as the lights went dim and spot lighted on them.
The lights turned back on,as Clare stepped onto the stage,trying to pry the microphone away from the school bully. "It's my wedding day,don't make me hurt you" Clare warned,finally getting the microphone.
"Alright,everyone thank you for coming! I'm going to throw the bouquet now!" She turned around,her back now facing the audience. She took a breath and threw the bouquet of white roses,as everyone crowded around the stage. She tossed it over head ,everyone dived for it. The person to catch it,being...Eli's mother,CeCe.
Clare turned covering her mouth and laughed,waving at Bullfrog. Adam smiled,as a cute curly haired girl approached him. "Would you like to dance?" She asked. Adam nodded,and went out to the dance floor. Clare and Eli stood in front of their wedding cake, a traditional grocery store cake with a picture of a harbor on it,a post card actually. "Hey it's the best I could do" Adam said. Clare and Eli laughed,as they fed each other wedding cake. On top of the wedding cake sat 2 little figurines Harold and Maude...Eli's favorite.
Eli smiled,and motioned to Clare to follow him. Clare smiled and ran,holding her wedding dress up so her heels were showing. She linked arms with Eli as he opened the passenger door for Clare. "You're such a gentlemen." Clare teased. "Yeah well get used to it" Eli smirked,and got into the other side of the car. The reception party all ran out waving as Eli sped away,and the black hearse dangled soup cans and a silver glittery sign saying...
"Just married,not buried" Clare smiled,as she fell onto the seat. "I love you Elijah Goldsworthy." Eli smirked. "and I love you Clare Goldsworthy"
...
Another year and a half later
Dear Darcy,
I miss you terribly. I love you so much. What you did for me,the life you gave me,I am forever thankful. Eli is a wonderful man,and wonderful husband. We've been married a year now. I'm entering my second year of college,as is Eli. We're saving up to buy a house after graduation. I'm currently in pre med,and working on becoming a cardiologist like Eli's Dad. My father in law,can't believe he married CeCe in Vegas,guess they were just really in love. :) Eli is studying to be a photographer,he has this beautiful living in the moment thing going on. I'm so happy,and so in love.
I know you're in a wonderful place. I like to think you're looking down right now,seeing me moving into the couples dorm,and shaking your head at me. Don't worry Darce,I'm not planning on having any children until after graduation. Eli wants a big family. I haven't decided yet,but I do know my first born will be named Darcy,after you,and the wonderful person you were,and angel you're now. I'm tying this letter to a balloon. I hope you read it,and know how much I love you,and miss you. I know God has an even bigger purpose for you up there. I think about you everyday Darce. I really hope this gets to you. Love Always, Clare :)
"Babe just let it go" Eli loosened Clare's hand as they stood at the end of the dock,holding the balloon with the attached letter. Clare took a breath,as she let it go. The two looked up as the balloon floated up to heaven,and Eli snapped a picture with his camera.
The end
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