So, this is the day. S&R are getting married;)
This chapter goes out to Rightytighty who asked for an update to this fic as a birthday present. It's a couple days late, but hey it's here!
Thanks for the continued support to this story and those of you who've dropped the 'another update?' in reviews and PMs.
Disclaimer: The Plum universe belongs to JE.
"I feel fine." I repeated for the umpteenth time since regaining consciousness. "I just got a little overwhelmed." The Miami office has their own Bobby, Roberto. He's a shorter, less muscular version of Bobby. Roberto turned towards Ranger, saying something in Spanish. Ranger gave an almost imperceptible nod, his eyes never leaving my face. "Gracias." I said to Roberto as he began packing up his kit. He spoke little English, but from the nods he gave me I think he understood it pretty well.
Ranger sat on the edge of the bed as soon as we were left alone. "You scared me." He admitted.
"Sorry." I gave him a kiss and took a moment to watch him. Ranger was already dressed for a wedding, sporting a black dress shirt and pants.
"Babe." He shook his head, a small smile escaping him. "You're not backing out, right?" It was a joke, but I felt the need to reassure him.
"No!" My reply was a little too quick and it got a full on smile from Ranger.
"Good to know." Ranger gave me a chaste kiss on the lips before reluctantly getting up. He said he still had something to do and left me to get ready.
"Let's get to work." Julie rushed into the bedroom, saying we had to hurry. Rachel joined us. Together mother and daughter helped me get ready.
A little over an hour later I was checking my reflection in the full length mirror in the bathroom. I'd opted for a flow-y cream colored dress. I did my hair up because the humidity in the air would have left me with an awful puff of hair. My shoulders were bare thanks to the thin straps of the dress. I was wearing minimal makeup and jewelry. I did a spin in front of the mirror and smiled. This wedding was going to be nothing like my first one.
"Ready?" There was a light rasp on the open door. I turned to find Rachel standing there.
"Yeah." I felt ready.
"Can I have a word with you?" Rachel was taking the opportunity of getting me alone to have a word with me. She told me Julie was already waiting for us in the lobby.
"Sure." I nodded, wondering what she had to say.
"First, I want to thank you for what you've done for my Julie." Rachel gave me a warm smile, offering me sincere thanks. I was about to open my mouth, tell her that it was nothing, when she continued. "Julie seems different and I was able to see that she and Carlos have grown closer."
"I think so too."
Rachel stared at me and I felt the atmosphere around us change. "Carlos is a good man. And if you change your mind, he'll die of loneliness before he opens up again."
I felt like she was talking from experience. "I love him." I knew she was also warning me that if I broke Ranger's heart then I would also be breaking her little girl's heart.
Rachel seemed to be satisfied with my response. She flashed me a huge smile as we walked out of the bathroom.
S&R
Julie was waiting for us in the lobby, directing us to the back of the building. We exited through a back door, crossing a patch of grass that lead us to a walkway.
"Where are we going?" I asked Julie, following her to a garden-like area. My question was answered when I spotted Ranger standing in front of a table. Two official looking people were behind the decorated table and behind all of that I could see the ocean in the distance.
I stood next to Ranger, wondering if we were waiting for someone else. When he gave me an almost imperceptible shake of his head, I nodded my understanding.
We took care of legalities not much different from when I got married in my previous life.
There was a moment in the ceremony where I closed my eyes, taking in all the sounds and smells around me. This was it. I was marrying Ranger and the most important thing was that it felt right. I was so engulfed in taking in every detail, feeling the ocean breeze on my face when I felt Ranger touch my arm.
"Babe?" I opened my eyes to find that all eyes were on me.
"Yes." I had no idea if I'd been asked a question, but apparently I'd given the correct response.
Ranger and I shared our first official kiss as husband and wife, culminating the ceremony.
S&R
We had a bite to eat with Rachel and Julie after the wedding. I'd never imagined that they would be the only two guests at our wedding.
Later, Ranger and I took a stroll around the beach, enjoying the rest of our day.
At the end of the day, I was feeling the weight of the long day and was glad we were back at his apartment. Or should I say our apartment?
"There's something I've wanted to do with you for a long time." I said to Ranger, kicking off my heels and dragging him to the bedroom. I caught the raised eyebrow he gave me and laughed.
I slid the glass door and stepped out onto the balcony that overlooked the city below and ocean. We got there just in time to watch the sunset. I stood by the rail, leaning against it until I felt Ranger's arms wrap around me.
"Beautiful, Babe." The words were whispered in my ear, his lips leaving a trail of hot kisses from neck to shoulder and back.
"Mmmhmm." I moaned softly, arching against him. I tilted my head to the side, accepting his heated kisses.
When one of his hands slipped beneath the edge of my dress and started moving up, I knew it was time to take it inside. I twisted in his hold, claimed his lips in a toe-curling kiss and backed him into the bedroom. I was definitely going to have my way with him tonight!
I'll be posting their wedding night fun as a oneshot on 'Babe Adventures' since this is a T rated story;)
Updates will be more frequent since after final exams this week, I'll be officially on vacation;D
Oh, one more thing: Happy Mother's day:)
