Three whole weeks without an update, you're allowed to hate me. I did work for those three weeks even though Glee left me drained. Stupid Ryan Murphy, but whatever, let's think happy thoughts and wait for thanksgiving!
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Chapter 36
It is really funny what time can do. One year and a half after Glee ended, Heather and Naya were still together. They had re-moved into Naya's four months after they got back together and spent a wonderful fall and winter by each other's side. It was their first Christmas together and they hosted Christmas Eve with a big party with all of their friends and family. Even Hemo's mom had attended and was grateful for the invitation; she had understood that by not accepting their relationship she was only hurting her daughter. Naya had a talk with her and she apologized for everything and told her that she was glad that they were back together because she made Heather the happiest she had ever been.
Glee ended and everyone cried and cried because it was over and for good. The last episode was truly amazing, all the couples came back together and there was a huge reunion in Lima, right where everything started. The finale had incredible ratings and surpassed that year's Super bowl viewers. Every fan was content and grateful for such an amazing show. The actors all got great job opportunities, either in film, television, writing or music, but they all became really famous which was worthy of their talent. They all stayed very close and although it had been a year and a half later, they were still best friends.
Their future projects had gone great; Heather filmed a complete season with 'Dancing with the stars' and actually was the runner up. She might not be in Glee anymore but no one could quite bust a move like her. She also did some regional films with Ashley, just for the fun of it, but after 'Dancing with the stars' she focused her energy in some mayor movies, where she could just be an actress and separate that line between dancing and acting. Naya filmed her movie with Justin Timberlake and it was a good hit, not extremely famous but just enough for other producers to keep noticing her and offer some deals. They went to numerous award shows and premieres, always together, of course, and became one of the hottest couples in Hollywood. They couldn't have been more proud of their relationship.
Naya's album finally was ready and came out with amazing reviews. Changing the style of the album to a more melodic and soulful orientation, agreed with the critics and the album reached platinum. She was nominated for best new artist and best new album in the Grammy's and she won the new album one. She couldn't believe it when she went up the stage and actually was a bit speechless. But looking at Hemo's proud face calmed her down and she was able to thank everyone, especially Heather for being her inspiration. When Heather heard the album she cried because all of the songs were about them and their story and they had so much power and heart that it made her cry. She was so proud of Naya that she couldn't wait to spend the rest of her life by her side.
One year and a half after they got back together, Naya proposed. She was tired of waiting and that amount of time had really prepared her mindset into marrying Heather. They worked well and although fame seemed to be increasing, they kept each other sane. Always remembering that it didn't matter how crazy their day had been, at the end of it, the love of their life would be waiting at home, with arms wide open. Naya couldn't be more ready and had learned that you never know what could happen, but that crazy sudden ideas aren't always the way to go. Therefore, she waited a year and a half and proposed. It was a simple proposal one Sunday morning, when they were lying in bed. Naya told her that she was beautiful, that she loved her more than anything and that she was so grateful that they had found each other again in that way. She told her that it was always the simple moments that helped her decide on the big things, thus, she got on one knee next to the bed, and pulled out a gorgeous ring that Lea and Dianna had helped pick out. And she proposed. Heather said yes right away, with tears in her eyes and she threw herself at Naya. The brunette was glad that she had taken control of her life and that everything seemed to be wonderful, because as long as Heather was hers, everything would be perfect. It took them almost three years to understand it, but it was worth it.
They told everyone they were engaged and again, Ellen hosted them to clarify the rumors when a paparazzi caught Heather with an engagement ring one morning. The entire Hollywood and fandom was more than thrilled with the news and Naya's twitter exploded with mentions.
They knew they had to get on with the preparations of the wedding and they took some time off work to make space for all the planning. Heather was making movies and Naya was promoting her album. A tour approached but she would start it after they got married, no way was she going to postpone getting married to her beautiful fiancé for anything. They wanted a simple wedding but due to the amount of people they knew, they couldn't keep it really small. The Glee Cast and Crew alone was like 50 people, so they decided to make it medium with 250 invites. 100 for each and the other 50 were the people they knew in common. It was a tough selection, but they wanted to make it special and they made sure that only the really special people were invited, and no one else.
But before they got to any planning they needed to choose bridesmaids. They knew perfectly who they were going to be. Well at least Naya did, Heather was having a hard time deciding between Ashley and Dianna. Ashley realized this, and she told Heather that she didn't expect for her to ask. With their friendship it was more than enough and she knew that Dianna had been there through the whole breakup and relationship. So she told her that she was willing to let it go but only if Naya and her gave her full rights to be wedding planner. They accepted immediately as juggling work and their personal lives was too complicated, let alone add a wedding.
They also wanted to include the guys as well, as Cory and Kevin had been a fundamental part of their relationship. So Heather came up with the crazy idea that they should have a bridesmaid and a best man, that way they could all be involved. They called everyone up and hosted a small dinner in their place to tell them the big news.
They had finished eating dinner and were chatting still at the table. Naya's chair was way too close to Heather to the point that she was almost sitting on her. But she didn't mind, they had always been really affectionate with each other. Lea and Cory were in a similar position right on the other side of the table and Dianna and Kevin were in the two ends.
"So how's the wedding planning going, love birds?" Asked Di.
Naya smiled brightly at Heather and they shared a quick look which they knew what it meant.
"Great" said Naya and lifted her eyebrows at Heather.
"Actually we wanted to ask you guys something" added Hemo.
The other four nodded and waited.
"First of all" started Naya, "We wanna thank you guys for always being there. You never went away, even when we broke up. You were always there, giving the best advice and telling us how stupid we were when we were too blind to see it".
"You're our best friends and we will never be able to tell you how thankful we are for having you all in our lives" continued Heather.
Lea and Dianna wiped some tears away and Cory held Lea tighter while Kevin smiled at them.
"But this is a start" said Naya. "We would be more than honored if you would be our maids of honor and best men".
"What?" Cory asked.
Kevin laughed and Dianna and Lea stood there not quite getting it.
"Best men? How can that be, you're both girls" Kevin asked.
"We know it sounds weird. But we each wanted a maid of honor, but we were bummed that you two wouldn't be part of it" replied Naya.
"And since a traditional wedding has a maid of honor and a best man, we thought why not?" Heather smiled cheerfully.
"It was Hemo's idea" Naya concluded.
"Oh I get it now" they all said and burst out laughing. Heather acted as she was offended but her serious face was erased when Naya kissed her cheek with a smile.
"Take it or leave it" Heather resigned happily.
"Girls, that means the world to us, right man?" Kevin asked Cory.
"Yes, thank you Nay and Hemo, we love you" replied the Canadian.
"So just to clarify, Kevin I want you to be my best man, because you're my lil' bee, my partner in crime and my best friend. I love you Kev" said Naya facing Kevin.
He got up and hugged her really tightly, "I love you too bee, thank you for this".
"Aww, now my turn" Heather interrupted the moment and her friends laughed. "Cory, you'll be my best man because you have become like my big brother and best friend. You were there when I almost lost it and helped me get through it. I don't know what I would do without you. Lea, don't let him go, he's a keeper" she concluded and Lea laughed,
"Don't worry, I'm not planning on it" she met Cory's lips softly and he said,
"Thanks Hemo, you too are like my little sister. Make her happy, Nay".
"Oh I will" she replied.
"Now, for the girls. Having a maid of honor is more than just having a friend help you out with the planning; it's having your best friend at this next stage which is a rite of passage in every girl's life. You two are our best friends and I thank Ryan and Robert and all those guys for bringing us together because I seriously don't know what we would do without you. Lea, you stood with me through the hard times and you're never afraid of telling me when I'm wrong or when I need to get my ass kicked, and that's something I really value. You're a great listener and advice giver, but most importantly you are always there when I need you. Thanks for being my best friend and I'd love for you to be my maid of honor" concluded Naya.
"Oh Nay Nay, you made me cry! Of course I'll be your maid of honor, I love you! And you're my best friend too" Lea replied with wet eyes and a big smile.
"Di, you took me in your home when I almost lost it, you listened to me cry for hours and opened my eyes to see how pathetic I was becoming. I was so depressed that I stopped caring for myself and thanks to you, Cor and Ash, I started living again."
Naya reached for her hand because she was starting to feel the guilt in her fiancé's words. But Heather squeezed and smiled, letting her know that it was all forgotten.
"I'll always be thankful for that so that's why you're going to be my maid of honor" finished the blonde dancer.
"Hemo, you don't need to thank me, you're my best friend and I'm always going to be there, don't you forget it" replied the other blonde. "You and Naya are our best friends and we're so happy you're getting married. Because you're perfect for each other and there isn't anyone who loves with so much passion and intimacy than you two. So, congrats again for the wedding and we wish you a lifetime of happiness, right guys?" said Dianna.
They all agreed with big smiles.
"Group hug!" Yelled Kevin and they all stood up. Naya and Heather hugged first really tightly and then the other four joined in. Both girls laughed at the tight embrace that their friends were giving them. They really had the best friends.
"Could this get any better?" Heather whispered in Naya's ear, still in the hug.
To which Naya replied just as softly, "Oh sweetie, you have no idea".
Eight months passed and the week finally came. The girls were knee high with preparations and bills for the amazing wedding that was approaching. Even though they were stressed with all the planning, their friends knew they needed to relax and have fun for their last night as unmarried ladies. Therefore, they planned a bachelor party of sorts. Since both of them were girls they couldn't separate girls and boys, so they decided to make the groups as they hanged out when they broke apart. So, in Naya's party group, were Lea, Kevin, Darren, Amber, Chris and Mark. While in Heather's; Dianna, Cory, Harry, Chord, Jenna, Vanessa and Ashley.
They went to different clubs and at some point in the night they changed people and clubs but doing it perfectly so that Naya and Heather didn't see each other. They had made them promise that they wouldn't see each other until they got to the altar. Boy, did they get complains but they knew that would make their wedding day more special. When everyone was a bit tipsy, some more than others, they decided to call it a night since the next day would be a really long one. They were actually in New York, since it was legal there and they could afford to have the wedding there. New York has a different energy and they were really excited about it. They had booked The Plaza and they were staying there.
They got to the hotel and everyone went to their rooms, Dianna was staying with Heather and Ashley in one suite and Naya and Lea in another one. They spoke on the phone briefly until Lea and Dianna cut them off rudely and made them go to sleep. But they couldn't, they hadn't spent one night away in months and the nerves from the next day were not helping. Naya thought that she couldn't take it any longer and texted Heather.
I know it's three in the morning, but I also know you can't sleep either. Sneak out of your room without waking up Di or Ash and meet me in the lobby in five. I'll book us a room.
Heather received the text and did what she was told, damn Naya knew her well. She got her shoes and phone and very quietly exited the room, very careful to not wake up her friends. She arrived in the lobby and spotted Naya in her pj's. She laughed at her sleepy state and went towards her.
"Hey baby" she approached her fiancé and hugged her by surprise.
"Hemo, oh, I missed you. I feel like I can finally breathe" Naya said finally being comfortable in her body.
"I know, I hate being away from you" the blonde replied breaking away.
"I got us a room" Naya said holding the key. "Same floor as they are, so they won't freak out".
Heather smiled and didn't reply as she was already pulling Naya behind her into the elevator.
They got to the suite and Heather couldn't wait any longer, she pressed her lips against the brunette's firmly and held her close, with her arms around her waist.
"Hi" Naya sighed as she broke away and rested their foreheads together.
"Hi" Hemo replied, "I missed you".
"I can't believe we're getting married tomorrow" Naya said having a hard time believing it.
"More like today, it is three in the morning" Heather answered back.
"God, it's late. Maybe we should just go to sleep rather than moving into something else. Do not give me that adorable pout" said Naya poking gently Heather's bottom lip that was sticking out.
"I'm just kidding" she smiled, "I agree, though. We need all the energy we can get for tomorrow. And you know that we just don't go for one round only".
"No we don't" Naya laughed and placed her hands in Heather's forearms.
"Plus, I want the next time we're together to be in our wedding night, as each other's wives" Heather added looking right in dark eyes, that although weren't that visible because of the tuned off lights, were still incredibly beautiful.
"Wife. Tomorrow you're going to be my wife."
"And you're going to be mine."
They crashed their lips together again and when they broke away the dancer said, "You think you can wait until tomorrow?" Their bodies pressed up against each other.
"For you anything... And if not we'll just have a quickie in between dances" Naya replied joking.
Heather laughed out loud, "Oh man, that's just what every girl wants to hear".
"Haha, you love me."
"I do. C'mon, let's go to bed".
They got in bed and Naya's head rested on Heather's shoulder; her arm around her stomach, their legs intertwined.
"Thanks for proposing" Heather said suddenly.
"No problem beautiful. You know I love you more than anything right?"
"Yeah, I love you even more."
"Can't wait for you to be my wife" Naya said placing a soft kiss on Heather's cheek.
Heather kissed her hair, "Get ready, cause this is just the start of the rest of our lives together".
They were woken up at eight in the morning by a screaming Lea and Dianna telling them that if they didn't get their ass out of bed in that instant they wouldn't be maids of honor. Naya and Heather just laughed about the fact that they had found them and that they were pissed, and covered the light from the window with the bed cover. They also scolded them because they couldn't spend one night separated despite the fact that they had promised they would. Both of them apologized and promised that they wouldn't see each other until the wedding, so to make up for it when they were saying goodbye, they shared an extra-long kiss that led to several uncomfortable long kisses until Lea and Dianna, literally unglued them from each other. Telling them that they were pathetic, but the brides just smiled and blew kisses at each other as the distance between them grew. The next time they would see each other would be at the altar.
All the guests arrived that morning or the day before and one by one, Naya and Heather greeted them individually but separated. Their families arrived and both girls were very excited to see them all. Nickayla went with Lea to help get Naya ready and Mychal went to hang with Kevin and some of the guys. Heather's sisters went to help Dianna and Ashley and her mom went to have a private talk with Naya. Between the chaos, Naya sat down and talked with Hemo's mom over a cup of coffee. She apologized again for behaving the way she did and told her that she was aware how wrong she was, because nobody made Heather happier than Naya. They were meant to be together and she made Naya promise that she wouldn't hurt her again. To which Naya replied that she would never do that and that they would remain together for eternity. Heather's mom was pleased, as well as Naya and she gave them her blessing. They hugged it out and continued with their activities.
Their Glee friends made sure that everything was perfect in the room the ceremony would be officiated in, and by seven o'clock everything was ready. The guests sat down and only Ashley, Lea, Kevin, Dianna, Cory, Naya's dad and Heather and Naya were not in the room. The wedding march started playing and it was time to enter.
They had decided that before the brides entered, the best men and the maids of honor would also walk down the alley.
Kevin entered right after he gave Naya a kiss on the cheek and told her, "Bee, you look beautiful. Congratulations". He walked down the alley in a very stylish tux and big smile.
Now, it was Lea's turn, "Nay, you look so beautiful that I want to cry. I wish you a life of happiness with that gorgeous bride of yours" they hugged it out and Lea walked down the alley in a stunning lilac bridesmaid dress that matched Dianna's.
Dianna was next so before she entered she went to where Heather was and said, "Hey Hemo, good luck out there. I just saw your bride and she looks absolutely beautiful as do you. I'm so happy for you" she smiled and hugged her and walked down the alley.
Now it was Cory's turn, but he had a surprise.
"Hey Hemo, I know it's last minute, but since your dad isn't with us anymore I thought it would be really cool if I walked you down the alley. You're like my little sister and my best friend and I wanna thank you for being that, by doing this. So what do you think? Your mom gave me permission" he finished lamely.
Heather laughed and fought some tears back. "Cory, nothing would make me happier. I love you, thanks for doing this with me".
They linked their arms and entered the room.
Everyone's attention turned towards Heather and how beautiful she looked. She was wearing a simple strapless wedding dress with a medium long tail. At her waist a lilac strap accentuated her great form and with her straight hair down, she looked amazing. A simple heart necklace that Naya had given her in her birthday with matching earrings were her jewelry. She smiled at everyone not really believing that this day had finally arrived and that she was marrying her best friend. Cory delivered her and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and stood aside. It was time for Naya.
"You're ready baby girl?" Asked Naya's dad when Ashley told them it was Naya's time to enter.
"I'm nervous daddy" she replied shakily.
"Don't be. This is the greatest day of your life. You're marrying the love of your life and the perfect match for you. I'm so proud of you darling" her father assured.
Naya looked at him with puppy eyes, "I love you Daddy".
"I love you too Naya. C'mon, your bride awaits you."
The doors opened and they started walking. Naya could feel her heart beat out of her chest as she saw all the people she loved and she realized what she was doing: she was getting married. She never thought this day would come and that way, she was marrying Heather Morris, could she be any luckier? Her stomach couldn't stop twirling and she actually thought she was going to trip with her own dress. She looked rapidly down and saw her attire which was also, a simple strapless dress but had small designs on the top part, a bit more intricate than Heather's. Her dark hair was also down but was curled lightly at the bottom. In her left fourth finger, the ring Heather had given her almost three years ago, but that she had declined. Now that everything was in the past, she was proud of having it on her finger.
She couldn't figure out why she was so nervous but as panic started to enter her body, she saw her. She saw her amazingly beautiful bride and all the nerves disappeared immediately. That was it; they were getting married, after seven years of knowing each other. It felt absolutely right, and that feeling of tranquility and serenity that Naya was feeling in that moment, was going to stay there forever. They locked eyes and smiled beamingly at each other, thinking that their significant other had never looked so beautiful.
Her father kissed her cheek and her mother stood from her chair to give her also a kiss when they got to the end of the passageway. Naya's dad gave her hand to Heather and smiled approvingly, he was handing her little girl to her for forever. Heather approached and took her hand and smiled back at her dad, just right before she connected her gaze with Naya's. Her blue eyes were sparkling from the excitement and that calmed Naya more than anything.
"You look beautiful" she whispered as they climbed the step to where the minister was.
"Not more than you do" answered Naya and squeezed Heather's hand.
"Please be seated" the minister said.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to celebrate the union in matrimony of Naya and Heather. Because there isn't a greater sign of what true love is, than matrimony".
The ceremony continued and now it was time for the vows. They had written them a few weeks earlier and they actually asked for help to their friends. Not because they didn't know what to say, but because there were so many ways to express their love, that they needed it to be perfect. About two weeks before the wedding both of them were ready and the girls thought they were perfect so they memorized them.
"Heather, you may now say your vow to Naya" said the minister. Heather cleared her throat and smiled nervously at Naya. The Latina had always been the one that was good with words, but when it came to Naya, Heather was an expert at telling her how she felt.
"Naya, when I met you, you became my best friend. I immediately liked you, there was something about you that always made me feel safe and guarded, it was like I always knew that you would protect me. Ever since my dad died, I felt very lonely at times, and I was always searching for something to make those feelings go away. And it took me almost three years to realize it, but once I did, I knew that you made me feel better. You complete me Naya, you make me better. You remind me of my father, because he always pushed me to follow my dreams and growing up, he was my superhero. And then I met you and you also did that for me, you make me fight for what I believe in and most importantly, you always make sure that I don't give up."
Heather took a second to re-organize her thoughts and wiped a tear from Naya's cheek.
"You're beautiful and I can't even imagine not spending the rest of my life with you. Growing up, I never thought my life would turn out like this, because society and basic rules make you think otherwise, but you know what, I'm glad it didn't turn out as it was expected. Because you are the love of my life and I promise that I will love you forever and take care of you, and never make you feel lonely or incomplete. I will make sure that I make you as happy as you make me for the rest of our lives."
She finished and wiped tears from her own eyes. Naya did the same and smiled at her bride.
"Naya, you may now say your vows" the minister continued.
The brunette let out a shaky breath but to calm herself, she looked at those blue eyes that made her gut pull.
"Heather, ever since you told me you liked me, the day we met, I thought thank god laid a hand, because if it hadn't been for you, I would have never figured out what true love meant. You know our story isn't the perfect fairytale; actually it's not even close. But despite all our ups and downs, you always made me feel like the luckiest girl in the planet. I've let you down many times, not being there when you needed me and walking away when things got serious. And if I regret something in my life, it's that. I wasn't strong enough to see that I don't belong anywhere else but with you. I know it's in the past now, but I will never be able to repay the damage I caused you."
Heather shook her head no trying to tell Naya that she had forgiven her long ago and that it wasn't important anymore.
"And I'll always be grateful that you forgave me and gave me your heart again. I actually thank god for many things, but every day I thank him, for putting you in my path. You opened my eyes to a world full of opportunities that although before didn't seem as the right way to go, now I know that this is where I am meant to be. With you, by my side, for all eternity. You're the love of my life, my soulmate, my best friend, my savior. You make me smile, you make me laugh, you make me happier than I have ever been. You make me want to spend the rest of forever with you. I promise that we will grow old together and that we will be great parents. I promise that I will never make you sad again and that you will never have to wake up without me. I can't believe that apart from marrying you, I'm marrying my best friend. I love you Heather, and I will love you for always."
Heather dried the stream of tears that were falling from her eyes and she just looked at Naya without believing that someone could make her feel the way Naya did.
"Heather, do you take Naya to be your lawful wedded wife to have and behold from this day on, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?" The minister asked the blonde.
"I do" replied calmly Heather.
"Naya, do you take Heather to be your lawful wedded wife to have and behold from this day on, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?"
"I do" answered Naya, more sure than she had ever been in her whole life.
They kept smiling at each other and Cory and Lea stood up to give them the rings, which were the next part of the ceremony.
"The wedding ring symbolizes unity, a circle unbroken, without beginning or end. And today Naya and Heather exchange these rings as confirmation of their vows to join their lives, to work at all times to create a life that is complete and unbroken and to love each other unconditionally. Heather, take this ring and place it on your bride's finger, and state your pledge to her" the minister continued.
Heather took the ring from Cory and said, "With this ring I thee wed. I offer you my hand and my heart as I know they will be safe with you. All that I am I give to you and all that I have I share with you."
She gently placed the ring in Naya's fourth finger and looked at her while smiling.
"Naya, take this ring and place it on your bride's finger, and state your pledge to her".
She took the ring from Lea and said, "With this ring I thee wed. I offer you my hand and my heart as I know they will be safe with you. All that I am I give to you and all that I have I share with you."
She did the same as Heather and now both of them had their rings on.
"Heather and Naya, you have given and pledged your promises to each other, and have declared your everlasting love by exchanging the rings. Your vows may have been spoken in minutes, but your promises to each other will last until your last breath. As they have pledged themselves to meet sorrow and happiness as one family before this community of friends, and by the power vested upon me by the state of New York, I now pronounce you officially married. You may now kiss" the minister finished.
Heather leaned in and kissed her, their first kiss as a married couple. Naya put her arms around Heather as she did the same and briefly reciprocated the kiss.
They broke away and smiled before the justice of the peace said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Mrs. and Mrs. Rivera-Morris!"
Everyone stood up and applauded and briefly, they looked at everyone they loved and thanked them with their smiles. Naya took Heather's hand and together they walked the alley out of the room. Huge grins never breaking, they thanked everyone who said congratulations as they went out.
When they were out of the room and alone, Naya said, "You're my wife".
Heather replied, "I love you so much".
"I love you too. Forever, ok?"
"I wouldn't want it any other way babe".
They kissed again, knowing that they were going to be together for the rest of their lives, and no one or nothing would ever separate them.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please give a round of applause to the newlyweds, Mrs. and Mrs. Rivera-Morris".
Everyone stood and applauded as Naya and Heather entered hand in hand to the room. Everyone moved to the party and Naya and Heather went to the room where they had waited before getting married, for a half an hour or so. Just the right time for everyone to transfer from the reception hall to the party and be seated in their respective places.
In this place, Heather and Naya had shared deep and languish kisses for like twenty minutes. The rest of the time they had just stood close, never breaking distance, looking deeply into each other's eyes. They were just enjoying their first few moments as a married couple. And it felt great.
They directed themselves to the dance floor as it was time for their first dance. Both girls had sat down one day and went through their respective ipods looking for a song that would be perfect. They needed a song that would express their struggle and how against all odds they found each other, while emphasizing how strong their love was and how thankful they were for each other. After hours of lyrics and singing, Heather came up with the song as it came randomly in shuffle. They listened to it and thought it was perfect. Now that the song was agreed on, they realized that Chord actually knew the lead vocalist of the band as he grew up in a country background. And asked him if maybe he could ask the singer if he would be interested in singing it as a paid job. Chord called him and the man agreed happily without charging as he had been actually a fan of Glee and loved Naya and Heather's work. He got an invite to the wedding and Naya and Heather couldn't have been more thankful.
"Please be seated and enjoy the couple's first dance".
Naya and Heather centered themselves in the dance floor just as Gary LeVox, the lead vocalist of Rascal Flatts entered the stage and started singing their wedding song. The band started playing while Heather took Naya's left hand and her other arm went around her waist, holding her close. The first few notes of 'Bless the broken road' filled the room.
I set out on a narrow way many years ago,
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road.
But I got lost a time or two,
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through.
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you.
The blonde and brunette swayed slowly to the rhythm of the music with soft smiles and loving touches. They were aware that 250 people were watching them, but they didn't care, they were in their own little world and nothing or no one would ever break that.
Every long lost dream led me to where you are,
Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars.
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true.
That God blessed the broken road,
That led me straight to you.
Now I'm just rolling home,
Into my lover's arms,
This much I know is true.
That God blessed the broken road,
That led me straight to you.
"I love you" Naya said softly as they kept dancing, their eyes never breaking contact.
"I love you too. And I have a surprise for you" Heather replied just as softly.
"You do?"
"Yeah, I wanted to do something special so I'll show it to you when Gary finishes singing".
"Baby, I also have a surprise for you".
Heather looked quite stunned, "Really?"
Naya nodded, "Why do I get a feeling that they're going to be similar" the blonde continued.
"We'll have to wait and see" the brunette winked and smiled while she held Heather's body closer to her.
That God blessed the broken road,
That led me straight to you.
Gary finished singing and everyone applauded and cheered.
Heather went for the microphone without leaving Naya's hand and said, "Thank you so much for singing to us Gary, it meant a lot".
"My pleasure" he said into the mic, "Congratulations on the beautiful wedding".
Both girls smiled and thanked him again while he went to sit down to his place.
"Thank you all so much for coming. You have no idea how happy we are that you could all make it to New York for us." Heather said in the microphone and passed it to Naya.
"We are blessed to be surrounded by such a great group of people and we're thrilled that we could share this important day with all of you".
"Now, before we proceed with dinner, I have a little surprise that I prepared for my beautiful wife" Heather said and Naya lifted her eyebrows at Heather as she really subtly took the initiative and went first with her surprise.
"It's just something I feel like I need to tell you, so guys? Could you please come to the stage?" Heather asked to the public, sure that the guys would understand.
"What's going on?" Naya asked with a smile.
"Just listen" Heather replied as Cory, Mark, Chord, Kevin, Matt and Darren went up the stage.
Music started playing and they all sat down in wooden stools and faced the two girls.
"You know I'm not the best singer so instead I brought these guys to help out with the song" Heather whispered to Naya.
"Hemo, your voice is beautiful."
"Not as yours, so just listen to the song please." Naya smiled tenderly and pecked her lips.
Cory started singing as Heather looked right into Naya's dark brown eyes.
The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful,
Stop me and steal my breath.
And emeralds from mountains thrust towards the sky,
Never revealing their depth.
Kevin continued.
Tell me that we belong together,
Dress it up with the trappings of love.
I'll be captivated,
I'll hang from your lips,
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above.
Chord went in for the chorus.
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide
I'll be better when I'm older,
I'll be the greatest fan of your life.
Mark grabbed the microphone and sang with his rock star voice.
And rain falls angry on the tin roof,
As we lie awake in my bed.
You're my survival, you're my living proof.
My love is alive and not dead.
Matt carried on.
Tell me that we belong together.
Dress it up with the trappings of love.
I'll be captivated,
I'll hang from your lips,
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above.
Darren's voice filled the room as the couple never broke their gaze.
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide
I'll be better when I'm older,
I'll be the greatest fan of your life.
The next line was sung by Cory and Mark together, while the second was by Chord and Matt.
And I've dropped out, I've burned up, I've fought my way back from the dead.
I've tuned in, turned on, remembered the things that you said.
Darren joined in for the first half of the next verse and Kevin took the second half.
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide
I'll be better when I'm older,
I'll be the greatest fan of your...
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide
I'll be better when I'm older,
I'll be the greatest fan of your life.
The six guys joined together and sang the second to last line.
The greatest fan of your life.
And as they were finishing Cory added the last line before everyone clapped loudly.
...greatest fan of your life.
"Heather, that was beautiful" Naya said with wet moved eyes.
"It's what I feel, Nay. I'll be the woman for you, I'll never leave you alone and you will always count on me, forever ok?" Heather said as her hands were holding Naya's cheeks and her thumbs caressed them very softly.
Naya nodded and pressed her lips to the blonde's. The guys returned to their seats after they gave the girls a hug and congratulated them.
"Are you ready for my surprise?" Naya asked. "It's similar to yours but this is my way of expressing how much I love you and how amazed I am by you".
Heather looked at her not really getting what she was doing when she left her hands and went up the stage.
Naya grabbed the mic and said, "Heather, this is my surprise for you. I love you, you're perfect, and you will never understand how thankful I am for you".
Lea, Dianna, Amber, Jenna and Chris went up the stage with Naya as they were her backup singers. Heather remained standing in the middle of the dance floor and just watched her wife with star crossed love eyes. The music started playing again and Naya began singing.
Every time our eyes meet,
This feeling inside me,
Is almost more than I can take.
Baby when you touch me.
I can feel how much you love me,
And it just blows me away.
I've never been this close to anyone or anything,
I can hear your thoughts,
I can see your dreams.
Heather was Naya's perfect thing and there had never been someone so special for her, someone who she would die for. She loved her with all that she was and those little details that the song described meant the universe to Naya.
I don't know how you do what you do,
I'm so in love with you.
It just keeps getting better.
I wanna spend the rest of my life,
With you by my side,
Forever and ever.
Every little thing that you do,
Baby I'm amazed by you.
Naya would never comprehend how much she admired Heather. She was so talented, so hard working, so persistent, so skilled, so passionate. And she felt like the luckiest girl for being able to share her life with a woman like this.
The smell of your skin,
The taste of your kiss.
The way you whisper in the dark.
Your hair all around me,
Baby you surround me.
You touch every place in my heart.
Oh it feels like the first time, every time,
I wanna spend the whole night in your eyes.
Just being with Heather was Naya's happiness, how they made love and how they shared everything they were, was just her absolute perfection.
Every little thing that you do,
I'm so in love with you.
It just keeps getting better.
I wanna spend the rest of my life,
With you by my side.
Forever and ever.
Tears started to fall from the singer's eyes as she caught Heather doing the same. It was as if they were one and whatever one did, the other did too. Naya would get to spend the rest of her life with her utter match and would never get over how beautiful, kind, sweet, supportive and perfect Heather was. They would grow old together and never, never be apart again.
She finished singing as the girls sang backup and she gave it her all, to make sure that her wife understood how much she meant it.
Every little thing that you do,
Oh, every little thing that you do.
Baby I'm amazed by you.
Everyone went crazy and Heather rushed to meet Naya and engulfed her in a hug.
"I love you so, so, so much" Heather replied with her face buried in her neck.
"I love you even more baby" Naya replied tenderly. "From now on, you're mine and you have no idea how happy that makes me" she continued.
"Nay, I was always yours. And this feeling of my heart going to explode from all the love I have for you, will never end and until eternity I will love you." Heather replied still crying.
"I can't believe that I got this lucky. Who would have thought that a little singing show would turn my life upside down and bring me the love of my life" Naya said squeezing the blonde's hands.
"I guess we really are that lucky".
They were married and out of this world happy. They were perfect for each other and they would forever be a two-shot. The 25th of July of 2015 ended, but marked the beginning of the rest of their amazing life together.
The songs are called 'Bless the broken road' by Rascal Flatts, 'I'll be' by Edwin McCain and 'Amazed' by Lonestar. See you guys later! :)