Chapter 25
6 weeks later...
Rikki was leaning against Zane's solid frame as they walked down the beach. Anyone could see the limp she walked with. Zane was caryying Rikki's and his own jandals.
A/N: For those who have no kiwi terminology at all; a jandal is a flip flop in kiwi land, or a 'thong'- isnt that underwear...strange people...
"So..." Zane began
"Yeah?"
"I became real love sick when you were gone"
"Yeah, you did," Rikki laughed,
"It means I can't live without you," he said in serious tone, "I love you Rikki."
After a long silence Zane spoke again.
"About the wedding..."
"Yeah?"
"I think we should start planning. Do you want white or simple?"
"Wedding aren't really my scene. I can try though..."
"So, white?"
She scrunched up her nose.
"Simple it is. I don't really mind as long as I get to marry you,"
"Aw that's sweet," Rikki said and they kissed lovingly.
Cleo's and Ben's birthdays had passed by without mishap as Rikki recovered. Her first swim after ages of having a broken ankle and tail was an event she would always remember. The thrill of the water rushing past as she flicked her almost fully powerful tail.
The 1st of October arrived.
Rikki's P.O.V
I woke up, my eyes still half closed and groggily looked around, I felt the bed beside me – Zane was gone. He came in holding a tray of my favourite breakfast, toast covered in nutella with sliced banana on it.
"You didn't."
"Oh, I did, and I'm not going away with it. I'm going to make this day wonderful for you no matter what you do."
Wow, he really sounded passionate.
"I guess I can try,"
He placed the food on my lap and then got into the bed beside me.
"Happy...whatever Rikki,"
I smiled. It took me a lot of effor but I managed to say, "Thank you,"
He took me to the movies and then out for lunch, leaving the cafe in the capable hands of our staff. For dinner we went to Lewis' secret fishing spot which within our group we had renamed 'Our beach'.
A picninc rug was set out and it had an array of food placed on it. There was a lot of chocolate – my favourite.
As we sat down on the soft sand I heard, "Suprise," It gave me an almighty fright and I nearly shrieked but stopped myself just in time.
"You shouldn't have," I said when they brought out the gifts. Zane gave me a new ipod touch to replace one that was taken off me when I was kidnapped, and a beautiful red necklace. Cleo and Bella gave me another mermaid statue to add to my collection. Though it wasnt voiced, I really did appreciate and like the ornaments. They had given me one every year since the first, each in a different pose. Everytime I said 'Thankyou' to the others, it obviously meant a lot, as they always seeme to brighten. Am I that hard to please?
Emma gave me a collection of mango juice icy pops – which I loved. They were SO delicious. She knew me too well. Everyone else got me assorted small gifts as they knew I wouldn't accept anything big.
"Thankyou guys," I said to them, huggin them all. They were suprised by this gesture, I could tell – but hey! Who cares right?
A/N: As to the nutella and banana thing – it is actually really really good. I have uploaded this...I'm very naughty – I have exams in a few days...oh well...:P