Golden Stars
Chapter 25
Spring turns into summer and heat is high. But on this special day, the weather is wonderful: hot but not that hot: prefect day for a wedding. That's right, it's the day of Craig and Shelby's wedding. The guest arrive that the church and take their seats. Shelby's family's there along with Craig's parents. There are people from work there too including Darcy Dillson and her newly adopted daughter. Alex is the maid of honor and Rachel is the flower girl. They are in the dressing room getting ready for the big day.
"Oh my gosh! I love my dress. It's purple!" Alex jumps around with joy.
"I like mine because it's sparkly," Rachel says as she sways her dress.
Then, they turns around and gasp. Shelby is in her beautiful white wedding dress. Strapless with a long dress and beading on the top. Her hair is in a high bun and has a tiara on her head.
"Oh, Shelby!"
"Mommy, you look like a princess!"
"Thank you, baby," Shelby gives a little twirl.
"You can easily pull off as Snow White."
"Thanks, Alex. You have my bonquet?"
Alex gasps. "Oh my god! I left them up front!" She quickly leaves the room, "Now remember, you CANNOT let Craig see you in your wedding dress before the ceremony. That is concerned bad luck on a wedding day. Be right back!" She shuts the door behind her.
Shelby chuckles a bit. "I can't wait for her to get married." She turns to a mirror to put on her earrings.
"Mommy? Can I ask you something?"
"Sure, sweetie."
"What happened to my daddy?"
Shelby's smile disappears and turns to the little girl. What is she supposed to say? How is Rachel going to react? "Sit down. There's something I need to tell you." Rachel sits down in a chair as Shelby sits next to her. "Rachel, there were two men, very kind people, who wanted a baby, so I volunteered to have a baby for them. When you were born, you were supposed to go to two men. They were supposed to take care of you, so really you had two daddies. But your father's changed their minds and gave you back to me to be my daughter forever."
"Why would you do that? Didn't you love me?"
"I always loved you and I wanted to keep you so badly. I just didn't think I was capable enough to raise you. But when I was carrying you, I didn't want to let you go."
"How didn't they let you have me?"
"Because I signed a contract saying I couldn't, but they understood me and decided not to take you."
"Did they love me at all?"
"Yes, they love you as much as I do. They thought it was best if I raise you as your mother. Rachel, if you have any questions or you want to meet them anytime, I-"
Rachel hugs her before she could finish. "I just want you, Mommy. And Craig, too."
"I love you, baby."
"I love you, too." Shelby kisses her on the head.
Suddenly, they can hear sniffling coming from the door. It's Alex crying softly.
"Are you okay, Alex?"
"Oh, yeah! It's just the summer heat that's getting me, not this adorable mother and daughter moment," Alex wipes away her tears, "Here's your bouquet, Shel." She hands her friend the bouquet of white flowers.
"Thanks you."
"Shelby?" a voice calls from the hallway. It's Shelby's father. "Are you ready?" He holds out his arm. Shelby just nods.
And so, the wedding begins. All the bride's maids and groom's men walk down the aisle. Alex walks down with Brad and Craig walks down with his mother. Rachel walks down throwing flowers everywhere. Finally, Shelby walks down with her father with the Bride's March playing on the organ. Craig has never seen anything so beautiful than his future bride. The priest says a few things from the bible. The couple exchange rings and say their vow.
"Craig, do you take this woman as your lawful wedded wife, for now and ever more. If so, say "I do."
"I do."
"And Shelby, do you take this man as your lawful wedded husband, for now and ever more. If so, say 'I do.'"
"I do."
"Then, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Shelby pulls Craig in for a kiss as everyone cheers and applauses. They break apart and Shelby pulls in Rachel for a family hug. All three of them walk down the aisle as a family.
At the wedding reception, everyone is having a great time. People are dancing, having drinks, and of course the newlyweds cut into the cake. Shelby tosses her bouquet and Rachel catches it. Soon, Craig dances with his mother and Shelby dances with her father. Alex and Brad even dance together, which of course this is the first time Alex ever danced with a guy. Awkward but cute. Finally, Craig, Shelby, and Rachel shared a slow dance. Just then, the D.J stops the music to make an announcement.
"All right, everyone. It's time for the new couple to sing a song. Shelby and Craig, the floors all yours."
The guest take a seat at their table as the bride and groom walk to the dance floor. They each grab a microphone and Craig points at the D.J. He plays At The Beginning from Anastasia.
Shelby: We were strangers
Starting out on a journey
Never dreaming
What we'd have to go through
Now here we are
And I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you
Craig: No one told me
I was going to find you
Unexpected
What you did to my heart
When I lost hope
Both: You were there to remind me
This is the start
And...
Life is a road
And I want to keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road
Now and forever
Wonderful journey
I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
Shelby: We were strangers
On a crazy adventure
Craig: Never dreaming
How our dreams would come true
Both: Now here we stand
Unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you
And...
Life is a road
And I want to keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road
Now and forever
Wonderful journey
I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
I knew there was somebody somewhere
Like me alone in the dark
Now I know my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing's gonna tear us apart
And...
Life is a road
And I want to keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road
Now and forever
Wonderful journey
I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
Craig: Hey ay ay
Both: Life is a road and I wanna keep going
Love is a river I wanna keep going on...
Shelby: Starting out on a journey
Both: Life is a road and I wanna keep going
Love is river I wanna keep flowing
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning . . .
With you.
Shelby: Hmmmmm
At the end of the song, they share a kiss as everyone cheers. Rachel runs up to them and hugs them both.
"So, when do we leave for the honeymoon?" Rachel asks her parents.
Shelby and Craig looks at each other, not sure how to answer.
So sillystarshine is the winner on guessing the song that Shelby and Craig sang at the reception. So nice job! I absolutely LOVE the movie AnastasiaXD
Now, I'm going to stop leaving these Author Notes, BUT before I do, I have a quick announcement. I am writing a story called The gLee Movie. It's a movie-like story when all three seasons are combined in some way, but it's set in Season 1. There's going to be Finn/Rachel cuteness and Shelby/Rachel bonding and a lot of drama and singing. Please go check it out and leave a comment.
Thank you so much for all the comments and the reviews. I really appreciate it. You just make my day
-Love from Creepy