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A/N: Ok, I was excited to see Matt Hardy back on Smackdown this past Friday, and even more excited that he will be back in action this coming Friday. I just wish he would have been at the Raw event I went to last night-that would have been cool! Ok...so, here is the new chapter. Hope you guys like it!
February 8th (Night before Wedding)
"Boy, Maddy, you look beautiful," Taylor beamed as she tied her daughter's hair with a chocolate ribbon. Maddy giggled, and Taylor grew more impressed how still her daughter was sitting. This was definitely a first. She then helped Maddy off of her lap and smoothed out her dress. "Your dress looks so cute! You are going to be the most beautiful little girl at the rehearsal."
Maddy giggled once more as she pointed to her mom. "Mama pitty."
"Yes Maddy, mommy looks very pretty."
Startled a little, Taylor turned around and smiled at Matt, who stood in the doorway. He then bent down to Maddy's level, and picked up his squealing daughter. "Mommy was right. You look very pretty. I think I'm going to have to keep a look out on the boys tonight."
"Daddy pitty."
Matt laughed out loud as Taylor joined them in the doorway. "No, sweetie. Daddy looks handsome," Taylor said smiling.
Matt returned her smile as he set Maddy down on the floor. "Hey Maddy, uncle Jeff and aunt Beth are in the living room. Do you want to go say hi to them?" Matt asked.
"YEAH!!!" Maddy squealed as she took off down the hall. Both Matt and Taylor chuckled watching her, and then Matt turned his attention back to Taylor.
"I love you," he said as he pulled her close.
Taylor softly smiled as she wrapped her arms around Matt's neck. "I love you too, Matty."
"I can't believe after waiting a good two years to make you my wife...it's only down to like less than 12 hours. This is going to be one LONG night," Matt stated as Taylor giggled. "I'm going to miss you tonight."
"Oh come on, the night will fly by. And you know I'll miss you too, but it's bad luck to see the bride before the ceremony. That is why all the girls are staying here, and you'll be a lot more comfortable at your dad's house."
Before Matt could respond, Beth came walking down the hallway, and Taylor grinned when she saw her let out a sigh of relief. "Jeff, you jerk! They aren't making out!"
"No, but we can be," Matt said slyly.
"Haha. Jeff pointed out the time, and we should get going to the church," Beth pointed out.
"Alright, let's get this party started!" Matt cried. "Everyone load up!"
The group made it to the church within 15 minutes, and stayed for about 45 minutes while the priest threw out instructions. "Does anyone have any questions?" he asked.
After everyone shook their heads, they were all told they could leave. Since the reception for the small amount of guests was to be held in Matt and Taylor's big basement, the group decided to order several pizzas as the rehearsal dinner. That way, it would be easy cleanup and nothing in the basement would be disturbed.
"Boy, Mario's outdid themselves!" Matt exclaimed as he took a bite of pizza. "The pizza is good as always!"
"I agree!" Shannon stated. "I bet between me, Jeff, Matt & Shane, we could eat at least half the stack of pizzas by ourselves."
"That is why we got alot!" Taylor sarcastically said. "I know how your stomachs are like garbage disposals," she said as the room burst into giggles.
"Haha," Jeff said as he grabbed his bottle of beer. "Now, I think it is my duty as Best Man to say some kind of speech."
"Is that it?" Matt asked before he was hit upside the head by his brother.
"No you smart ass! Now...considering we are pretty tight, I'm sure everyone is expecting some kind of sappy speech."
"I was," Shane admitted as a few others giggled.
Jeff shrugged with a grin on his face. "Well, it's not going to be all that sappy. Matt...you are my older brother, and have always wanted the best for you. Taylor, you make a great addition to the Hardy family, and we all love Maddy to pieces. Just wanted to say congratulations!" he exclaimed as he raised his beer bottle. "To Matt and Taylor!"
"Awe, thanks man," Matt said in a pretending to cry kind of voice and the two brothers embraced in a hug. Taylor and Beth exchanged glances and giggled.
"Just think, we sleep with those guys," Beth said sarcastically as Taylor slowly nodded.
"Gosh, what were we thinking?" Taylor asked.
"HEY!" Matt and Jeff said in unison.
As everyone continued to eat and exchange stories about Matt and Taylor, the soon to be bride and groom slipped away to the front porch for a moment alone.
"See, I told you the night would go by fast," Taylor said as Matt wrapped his arm around her.
He chuckled. "Yeah it has gone by fast. And, I'm sure I'll sleep good tonight. Between all the decorating we did downstairs and the rehearsal stuff tonight, I am exhausted!"
"I'm tired too," Taylor agreed. "Did you see our daughter? She was in bed before anyone. Your dad laid her down about a half hour ago."
"Yeah, I saw him do that. She had a big day, but not as big as tomorrow."
Taylor nodded as Matt took his arm away from Taylor's shoulders. He then retrieved a small box from his shirt pocket. "Do you want your wedding present from me now?"
Taylor's jaw dropped as she took the box. "Baby, you didn't have to get me anything!"
"I know, but I wanted to. It's nothing fancy, but when I saw it, I thought of you. Since we are getting married so close to Valentines Day, I thought it was appropriate."
When the contents of the box were revealed, Taylor gasped. Inside, was a diamond heart pendant on white gold chain. "Oh my God!! Matt I love it. Thank you!"
He chuckled as he cupped Taylor's cheek and quickly kissed her lips. "Your welcome. I love you."
"I love you too," Taylor replied as she took another look at the necklace. "I feel horrible now. I didn't even think about getting you anything."
"Tay...you gave me a daughter and agreed to be my wife. That's enough for me. I don't want or need anything else."
Taylor only grinned as she leaned forward and kissed Matt again. "That probably sounded pretty corny, didn't it?" he asked after the kiss was broken.
Taylor giggled as she nodded. "Yeah, it did. But, I liked hearing it."
Before Matt could say anything more, they were both startled by the front door opening. "Here they are!" Jeff exclaimed as he, his dad, Shannon and Shane all stepped onto the porch. "I hate to break up this love fest here, but it's time we get back to dad's house. Your ride is leaving soon, so you better say your good bye before I leave your ass behind!"
"Bossy isn't he?" he asked Taylor. He then turned his attention back to Jeff. "You can leave me here, I don't care. It's my house after all," he replied with a big grin on his face.
"Oh no, lover boy!" Shannon said as he literally had to pull Matt down the porch stairs. "It's bad luck to see the bride before the ceremony. Come on!"
Matt then ran back up the stairs and passionately kissed Taylor in front of her friends and sister, who all giggled. "I love you," he whispered.
"I love you too. Go ahead and go!" Taylor instructed as Matt was once again pulled down the stairs.
Early that next morning, Taylor woke up and was instantly relieved to see clear and beautiful skies. "It's going to be a great day!" she whispered.
As she walked out of her bedroom and down the hall to start some coffee, she heard her phone beep, and grinned when she saw her phone had a text message from Matt.
I love you baby. It won't be long and we will be man & wife.
Taylor giggled, and after she texted him back, Taylor was kind of surprised to hear the doorbell ring. When she opened the door, Taylor was even more surprised to see the person standing before her.
"D-Daddy? What are you doing here?"
