Friends And Lovers
Ch 36
The next two days flew by and now the blushing bride was standing in the huge bedroom getting the finishing touches on her hair and makeup from JJ and Em while Fran, Desi
and Sarah are working on her Dress, shoes and trane. JJ smiled and said, "now lets get you in that beautiful dress and those shoes", Penelope said, "I don't know if the shoes are gonna fit Jayje, my feet are swollen today".
Emily smiled and said, "if they won't fit then you can wear the shoes you have on now, nobody will be able to see them under your gown", she laughed and said, "thanks so much for everything girls, you are all amazing". Fran smiled as they slipped her dress down over her head being careful not to mess up her hair, next went the veil and last but not least the shoes".
Penelope smiled when they slid on easy as pie, Fran said, "see honey you were worrying about nothing", she smoothed her dress down and said, "I'm just so nervous today
that I am worrying about everything". The girls all in unison said, "jitters", she laughed and said, "ha ha girls very funny", Fran pulled out a pearl necklace and said, "this is your something old, this necklace belonged to my grandma and it is passed down to each bride on her wedding day".
Penelope said, "ohhhhh Fran it's beautiful, I can't thank you enough and I promise that I will take good care of it", she hugged Penelope and said, "I know you will honey, I know". JJ opened a box and Penelope saw a beautiful pair of pearl earrings and said, "ohhhhhh Jayje they are beautiful", she handed them to Penelope and said, "these can be your something borrowed, I wore these on my wedding day to Spence".
Emily smiled and said, "my turn", they laughed and she held out a beautiful bracelet and said, "this can be your something new, I saw it and had to get if for you to wear today". She turned around and looked at herself in the mirror and said, "ohhhh girls everything looks so beautiful, thank you so much", Fran said, "you look like a princess Penelope".
She took a deep breath and said, "what if he's changed his mind girls, what if", Fran said, "honey he hasn't changed his mind, he loves you and is waiting in the front of the garden on you". She took a deep breath and said, "really"?, Fran gently hugged her and said, "yes really, he got ready early and has been pacing back and forth in the front of the guests for over an hour", she laughed and said, "I love you son with all my heart".
Fran smiled and said, "I know honey and he loves you just as much", they were laughing and talking when there was a knock on the door, Fran walked over and opened the door and winked at her husband. Dave stepped inside and said, "kitten are you ready"?, she took a deep breath and said, "I am Dave", the girls and Fran all hugged her before making their way out into the hall to wait for the procession to start.
Dave gently squeezed her hand and said, "you look so beautiful kitten, Derek is a lucky man", she smiled and said, "how is my chocolate Thor doing"?, Dave laughed and said, "he is nervous, really nervous, but he is soooooooo ready to marry you". He led her into the hall way and she sighed happily as the double doors opened and her bridesmaids one by one started making their way up through the flowers to the front of the garden.
Derek felt his heart beating faster and faster when he saw Penelope come to the top of the aisle, he took a deep breath and watched as his beautiful bride started slowly making her way up to him. Her dress was beautiful, hell she was beautiful and when he saw her hand gently rub her stomach he couldn't help but smile, it seemed to take forever before she made her way all the way up the aisle.
Dave took her hand out of his and put it in Dereks and said, "you look beautiful kitten", he then joined his wife on the front row of seats as the minister said, "I want to thank everybody that is here to celebrate in the love and marriage of this wonderful couple. Penelope squeezed Dereks hand as the minister said, "I have known both of these wonderful people for years and I am so happy for them as they start their lives together today".
The minister smiled as he looked out over all the happy smiling faces, he asked for the rings, JJ and Reid handed the rings to the minister and he said, "please bow your heads as I say a blessing for the happy couple". Everybody closed their eyes as the minister said, "love is what brings us here today, the love of a special couple and our wish for them dear Lord is that their lives be filled with love, joy and happiness in your name and for your sake Amen".
He looked at Derek and said, "I understand that you have written your vows is that correct"?, in unison Derek and Penelope say, "yes sir", he hands Derek her ring and says, "slide the ring on her finger and recite your vows to her". Derek smiled at her and said, "Penelope, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me, you are the love of my life, the other part of my heart and I vow to you here in front of all of our family and friends to love, honor and cherish you everyday for the rest of our lives".
The minister looked at Penelope and said, "slide the ring on his finger and recite your vows to him", Penelope took a deep breath and then smiled as she said, "Derek, you are without a doubt the best thing that has ever happened to me. She smiled and said, " you are my safe place, my guiding light, my heart, my soul and today you become my husband and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life loving you".
Derek gently squeezed her hand and mouthed the words, "I love you", she winked at him and mouthed, "I love you to", the minister looked around the room and said, "if there is anyone here that can show just cause why these two can't be lawfully joined, let them speak now or forever hold their peace". After a few seconds he said, "by the powers invested in me by the state of Virginia I now pronounce you husband and wife".
The minister grinned and said, "Derek you may now kiss your bride", he raised her veil and said, "I love you Mrs. Morgan", she smiled and said, "and I love you to Mr. Morgan". Derek leaned in and gently pressed his lips against hers, when their lips touched it sent a tingling all through their bodies and when they pulled apart the minister said, "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IT GIVES ME GREAT PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE TO YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME MR AND MRS DEREK MORGAN", the garden was then filled with the sound of applause as the happy couple leaned in for another kiss.