A pre-wedding chapter...I got a little inspired by watching Say Yes to the Dress and saw the scenario in this chapter play out a couple times...Keep the reviews and adds coming and as always enjoy :)
The Monday before Ginger and Wade's wedding, Liz packed her suitcase to board the train into the city. She was set to meet Ginger at Kleinfeld's to pick up both of their dresses. As she was walking out the door, her phone rang, so she quickly answered it.
"Hello."
"What are you wearing?" She rolled her eyes and smiled realizing who it was.
"Really Punk? I'm fully clothed, which I'm sure is disappointing to you, but I can't talk right now, I'm going to be late for my maid of honor duties."
"Umm...yeah that's why I'm calling. You're going to be really mad at me." Liz's heart sank a little as she put her suitcase in the back of a cab.
"You're not going to make it to the wedding are you?"
"I'm sorry, I honestly tried everything, but my hands are tied. With all the injuries and some of the other guys already having the day off for the wedding, there's not much I can do." Liz knew it wasn't his fault and tried her best to hide her disappointment.
"It's okay, not a big deal. It's not the first wedding I've gone to without a date, I'll live."
"You're taking this way too well, but I swear I'll make it up to you. I have some time off in April and I plan on spending it with you."
"I'm looking forward to it, but I really have to go, I'm almost at the train station. I'll call you later though."
"I'll be looking forward to it and make sure you're wearing less." Liz hung up the phone and quickly texted Ginger to let her know she was on her way.
A few restless hours later Liz finally arrived in the city and she quickly hailed a cab to get to Kleinfelds. When she finally arrived, Ginger was waiting outside for her.
"I'm not late am I?"
"You're good, barely, but we're okay. Are you ready for this?"
"Shouldn't I be asking you that?"
"Yeah, but I'm as ready as I'm going to be." Liz opened the door and followed Ginger in. The two were greeted by Keasha at the door and escorted to the alterations department.
Liz was up first trying on the dress Ginger ordered weeks before. Liz was surprised to find that the dress fit as well as it did. Ginger was happy with the look and Liz was relieved there weren't any problems.
Liz took a seat and waited for Ginger to change. When the curtain was pulled back Ginger was clearly upset and frustrated. Liz let out a sigh knowing this wasn't going to go smooth.
"Ging what's wrong?"
"This is not the dress I picked."
"What do you mean it's not the dress? It looks like the one you picked."
"I'm telling you this isn't the right one. Oh my God, I'm getting married on Saturday and this isn't the dress I ordered. What the hell am I going to do?"
"Okay, just stay calm, we'll fix this." Ginger took a few deep breaths and calmed herself down. Vera, the lead alterations consultant, came in to check on the final product. Despite trying to calm down, Ginger started to panic and cry.
"Darling what's wrong?"
"I don't think this is my dress. I know I tried it on a while ago, but I don't think this is the right one."
"Please don't get upset, we'll get to the bottom of this." Liz handed Ginger a tissue and she started to calm down. Vera left and came back a few minutes later with pictures of the dress and sure enough the pictures matched the dress Ginger had on.
"I'm so sorry, I can't believe I thought this wasn't it."
"No worries, it's not the first time it's happened and it won't be the last!" After a few minutes of standing in the room and looking at her reflection, Ginger turned to face Liz.
"What do you think Liz?"
"I think it's beautiful, the green is the exact shade as my dress and it fits perfectly. You're going to be a beautiful bride and Wade is a lucky guy."
"Give it a few years and it'll be your turn."
"Yeah, I don't know about that. Anyway, Stephen is still single right because I'm officially dateless."
"Seriously! What is his excuse? It better be a damn good one!"
"Remember what his job is, there's not much he can do. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed, but I can't blame him."
"Well I'm pretty sure Stephen would be happy to fill in and if he's not I'll make him pretend he is." Liz smirked and waited for Ginger to change her clothes so that they could head to the spa to be pampered, which they both desperately needed. Ginger made arrangements for both dresses to be shipped to her house and her and Liz left for the spa.
Liz was half asleep during their massage session when Ginger started talking.
"Liz, you're not asleep are you?"
"I'm awake now. This is supposed to be a relaxing time, we both need it, so what is so important that you're talking?"
"Well I was going to let you in on something, but never mind." Liz let out a groan and sat up to let Ginger know she had her full attention.
"I'm all yours. I can tell you really need to get whatever it is off your chest, so go for it." Ginger sat up and made eye contact with Liz.
"Okay, well you know I went last week for my check up to make sure I'm still good and I got some news I wasn't expecting."
"What kind of news? Are you hurt? You're freaking me out here."
"Liz I'm pregnant and Wade doesn't know yet, but I'm telling him Saturday. I'm considering it a wedding present."
"But how? Your miscarriage was only a month ago."
"Well that's the crazy part. Apparently I was pregnant with twins and only lost one. I was super concerned with the fall and the meds that I was on after, but looking at the ultrasound everything looks normal."
"Oh my God, this is crazy, but I'm so happy for you. Everything is falling in place for you and Wade. Oh my God you're going to be a mommy! I have a baby shower to plan!" Ginger laughed and held up her hand.
"Calm down, there's still time for planning baby showers, I've got to tell Wade first, so just chill out. Let's get back to the relaxing by getting a mani/pedi."
"Okay sounds like a plan, I'll meet you there." Ginger tied her robe and headed off to the salon area while Liz took a minute. She really was happy for Ginger and everything that was happening in her life, she didn't know of anyone that deserved it more. Granted she was happy with how her own life was going, but she couldn't help but want more. Liz wanted a commitment and she wasn't sure if Punk could provide that. Letting out a deep breath she pushed the thought aside and tied her robe as she headed to meet Ginger in the salon.
