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Chapter 21:
I get hauled into a dressing room with women already there who look like wardrobe assistants.
"Get this one all Marilyn up. Diamonds is next." He says as he shuts the door
"Ladies I don't work here."
"Sorry sweet cheeks but you came in at the wrong time. We have a bachelor here and his fiancée played Marilyn on Broadway she's quite the girl and our look alike came down with a bug so…dear God are you her?" one lady says as she looks up, smiles at me and I nod.
"Well sweetie your man is in for a treat." She says as she can the ladies assemble me to look burlesque/vaudeville ready. I get the familiar Marilyn makeup, no wig, extra curls in hair, a red sparkling corselet, fishnet stockings, a top hat with red lining same color as my corselet, gloves and red heels. Marilyn and Moulin Rouge inspired outfit that is quite nice.
"What song is it?" I ask as the fix up the costume
"Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend upbeat…think Moulin Rouge and you will be fine. What you have to do is just-"
"I NEED HER!" the stage hand comes and drags me by the hand again. I remember when Derek said that…and this man says it not the same.
"Break a leg." She says as we head out and the stage curtains are close.
"Do me good doll." The stage hand says and smacks my butt. How rude. Ok this man is not like Derek at all. I'm left behind the curtains and I have a space to peer through where I see Derek and the guys and the girls are just heading towards them. They meet up and all look very confused as the emcee begins.
"Well I hear we have someone among us who is in for a treat. Someone who has 1 month until he weds." I hear the audience cheer and Derek looks beat red. "That my dear boy we have a treat just for you. Ladies and gentlemen Marilyn Monroe." The audience cheers as the curtain goes up and it's still dark as my cue is given.
"The French are glad to die for love...
They delight in fighting duals
But I prefer a man who lives
And gives expensive jewels."
It's still dark as I look up and everyone is silent and I stare into only one pair of eyes. The upbeat music begins to play and I might as well relish in pleasing Derek on stage.
"A kiss on the hand may be quite continental
But diamonds are a girl's best friend
A kiss may be grand... but it won't pay the rental on your humble flat
Or help you at the automat
Men grow cold as girls grow old
And we all lose our charms in the end
But square cut or pear shape these rocks don't lose their shape
Diamonds are a girl's best friend"
Derek looks slightly pleased and I decide it's time to reveal the bachelor. Looks like the choreography for RENT and Cabaret finally paid off.
"Tiffany's!
Cartier!
Black star Frost Gorham
Come to me Derek Wills tell me all about it!"
At that moment some of his friends grab him and try to bring him on the stage as I continue to sing:
"There may come a time when a lass needs a lawyer
But diamonds are a girl's best friend
There may come a time when a hard boiled employer thinks you're awful nice
But get that ice or else no dice
He's your guy when stocks are high but beware when they start to descend
It's then that those louses go back to their spouses
Diamonds are a girl's best friend"
A chair is brought up and Derek is sitting on it and I make my way to him.
"Diamonds... diamonds..."
I sing from around him then place myself on his lap.
"I don't mean rhinestones... but diamonds... are a girls best... best friend"
At that moment the audience erupts with applause and I just look at Derek.
"I believe you are expecting me Mr. Wills." I tease to him
"Anytime Mrs. Wills." He says and pulls me in for a kiss as they still cheer.
"How was your night?" I ask
"Better now that you're here." He replies which makes me smile
"Well Mr. Wills it has appeared your bride has come for you in more ways than one." The emcee says as he comes out.
"That is why I'm marrying her." Suddenly Derek swings me off his lap and I head back to get changed.
"Karen what is it with you and all these things happening?" Tom asks as well sit down together.
After leaving the club we all headed to our place and relaxed with karaoke and drinks where we found Jimmy, Marcus, Kyle and picked them up.
"I have no idea and hey why are you all wearing white dress jackets and we are wearing all red?"
"Remind you of anything love?" Derek asks
I realize he had the idea because of the roses and my heart just flutters.
"That's so sweet." I say and give him a kiss as everybody awes.
"I swear you two can surpass anything, critics, crazy exes, random burlesque shows and all that jazz." Sam says
"That's true and we all weren't really supportive of you guys at first but you have blossomed into something magical." Eileen says
"It's truly something when a love like what you guys have comes into the world." Veronica says "I remember when I came by and you two were dating and Derek and I went for lunch and Derek remember what I said?"
"Yes Veronica you said that if I let her go that I shouldn't even bother sleeping with another woman again."
"So is it true they asked you to join the club after the number Karen?" Dennis asks
"Let's just say that those burlesque people are very hands on. Can't handle men smacking my butt all the time." I say and everybody laughs including Derek.
After a very late time everybody leaves and it's just me and Derek. We lie down in bed and just think.
"Derek do you ever worry about the future?"
"All the time. Do you love?"
"Yes"
"Well as long as I'm worrying with you I am alright."
"Well in one month I am yours forever."
"Til Death Do Us Part" he says and kisses me as I kiss back
"Til Death Do Us Part" I say as we drift off into each other's arms.
The time I spent waiting is finally done. I awaken from a slumber without Derek by my side and greeted by my family and friends in a different surrounding.
"Today is the day sweetheart are you ready?" my mother asks
I nod "Get me to the alter."
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