Hey guys! I never thought I would be writing this story again; however, I keep getting messages asking me to finish this story on a better note. So, I decided after rereading it that I would write a couple more chapters, give me some feedback though. – Bre
Chapter 54 – Mel's Wedding
"Mel this is hopeless!"
Mel and Loren desperately tried in vain to zip the satin dress. Mel finally gave up, "Ok, so this dress is a no. Let's try something else."
Loren scowled, "Mel I'm too fat, this pregnant belly isn't fitting in a dress. Maybe I can just sit in the audience."
Mel glared, "Are you kidding me Loren? NO! You are my matron of honor and you are going to be in this wedding I don't care what you say. I will drag your fat pregnant belly there in pajamas if I have to."
Loren's eyes widened, then she began to laugh. "I hate you Mel."
Mel laughed, "No you love me!" Mel clapped her hands, "Now onto the next dress!"
Loren groaned as Melissa held out the next dress. Melissa left Loren to try the dress on, she walked out look through the shop some more. Melissa was neck deep in vails when she heard a bloodcurdling scream.
"LOREN!" Mel went running to the dressing rooms along with all the workers in the shop. Mel ripped the curtain back. "Lo are you okay?!" Loren was in tears, Mel grabbed her shoulders. "Lo is it the baby? Do I need to call 911?"
Loren shook her head, tears still streaming down her face. "The dress fits."
Mel's eyes widened, she shook Loren hard. "Lo I swear I am going to kill you."
Loren spoke between sobs, "I'm sorry… It's just… It actually fits."
Mel shook her head in disbelief, she held Loren tightly as she continued to cry. Mel looked up and motioned the baffled store employees away. When Loren finally finished crying, Mel held her at arms' length. "Lo we really need to talk about these pregnancy hormones."
Loren started to laugh, "I'm sorry, let's just get me out of this dress."
Mel laughed and nodded.
…...
Eddie was sitting on the couch with Max and Ian watching a football game. Loren and Mel came walking in and Loren rushed over to Eddie hugging him tightly. Eddie looked up at Mel shocked, "What did you do to my wife?"
Mel laughed, "She is just really happy she found a dress today."
Mel motioned for Ian and Max to follow her out. Max and Ian rushed out after her. After the door shut, Eddie held Loren out so he could see her face. "You found a dress that's great!"
Loren nodded smiling then she began to cry, "I'm a whale. How can you love a whale?" Eddie laughed causing Loren to scowl, "Are you laughing at me?"
Eddie nodded, "Yes I am." He grabbed Loren's hands, "You are being ridiculous, you are the most gorgeous woman I have ever seen. I love you and you are just as beautiful as the day I met you, maybe even more beautiful than even that. I love you."
Loren chin trembled, she took a deep breath and kissed his hand. "I love you too."
Eddie smiled, "Now how about I make you a snack?"
Loren smiled and nodded as Eddie pulled her off the couch and led her towards the kitchen.
….
"Loren what am I doing? I can't do this!"
Loren grabbed Melissa's hands, "Yes you can. You love Ian!"
Melissa looked in the mirror. She was standing in a beautiful white lace mermaid gown. Loren stood next to her in a black tight dress, which made her cute baby bump even more pronounced. "Oh Loren you are the cutest most emotional pregnant woman I have ever seen. I seriously I can't wait until that baby comes out of you so I can get my best friend back."
Loren laughed, "I can't wait for her to come out either. She is destroying my body." They both laughed, "Mel you have been waiting for this moment for almost four years. You love Ian, he is perfect for you."
Mel nodded, taking a deep breath so she didn't start to cry. "I love you Lo. I couldn't imagine doing this without you!"
Loren laughed as tears streamed down her face, "I love you too Mel. Bring it in!" They both laughed and hugged each other tightly. "Oh! She's kicking!"
Mel laughed, "Awe little Katy wants to be a part of the party too."
Mel and Loren placed their hands on her stomach, Loren winced in pain, Mel looked at her concerned. "Lo is everything okay?"
Loren smiled, "Yes everything is fine. Now let's finish getting you ready."
As Loren did the finishing touches on Mel's makeup, Gus walked in. "How's my girl doing? Ready to do this?"
Mel looked up at Gus and smiled, "Ready as I'll ever be."
Gus smiled and held out his arm. Loren followed them out fixing Melissa's train. She stopped and winced, "Not now Katy. Hang in there."
Loren held her stomach steadying her breathing, "Loren are you coming?"
Loren let go and walked out, "Yes I'm coming!"
….
Eddie was waiting by the doors to walk in with her. She reached out and gripped his arm tightly. He rubbed her hand worriedly, "Are you okay?"
Loren closed her eyes for a second then looked up and nodded, "Yes everything is fine. Don't worry about it."
The music started and the doors opened. Eddie and Loren began walking down the aisle and Loren winced again. Eddie looked at her, "Okay Loren something is definitely wrong."
Loren kept smiling and talked through her teeth so the crowd didn't know anything was up. "I think I might be in labor."
"What?!"
Loren shushed him, "Be quiet and keep smiling."
Eddie spoke through his teeth, "Loren we have to go to the hospital!"
Loren shook her head and smiled at the crowd as they kept walking, "No. This is Mel's day."
Eddie huffed, "Loren, I'm sure Mel will understand."
Loren's looked at him icily, "Eddie this is my best friend's wedding. I'm not missing it. My water hasn't broken yet. The baby is just going to have to wait."
Eddie sighed, "Loren you are being ridiculous."
Loren pursed her lips, "The only way you are getting me out of here is by dragging me out kicking and screaming."
Eddie gripped her arm, "Don't think I won't."
Loren smiled out at the crowd, "I know you won't because if you did you would be ruining your best friend's wedding."
Loren yanked her arm away and kept walking. Eddie paused for a second before he followed her. Ian looked at him curiously and Eddie just shook his head as he took his place. The doors opened again and Gus walked down the aisle with Melissa. Mel handed Loren her flowers as she turned and took Ian's hands. The priest began to speak, Loren began to get more and more uncomfortably as the pains began to come closer together. Eddie was watching her like a hawk. A few times he made a move to get to her, but her look stopped him.
Mel and Ian were pronounced husband and wife. They kissed, the audience cheered. Loren suddenly felt wet. She glanced down then looked at Eddie wide eyed. He rushed over.
Loren gripped his arm, "My water just broke."
Eddie pulled her close, "Let's go now."
Loren nodded as Eddie began to guide her out. Melissa and Ian stopped them.
"Lo where are you going?"
Loren whispered quietly in Melissa's ear, her eyes widened. She turned to the crowd and screamed, "EVERYBODY MOVE! MY BEST FRIEND IS IN LABOR!"
Everyone stepped aside as Mel and Ian made way for Loren and Eddie. Eddie and Loren got in the back of the car while Ian drove with Melissa in the passenger seat.
…...
Eddie shoved the maternity hospital doors open, pulling Loren along as fast as he could. "Somebody hurry my wife is in labor!"
Nurses and doctors came running, getting Loren into a wheelchair and rushing her to a delivery room with Eddie.
Loren gripped Eddie's hand tightly, "Why did you let me wait this long?"
Eddie scowled, "Are you kidding me?"
They both kept bickering until the doors shut behind them, silencing them.
Ian and Mel both laughed as they took their seats in the waiting room. "I can't believe Lo went into labor."
Ian laughed, "Hey it made our wedding unique. Nobody will ever forget it."
Mel and Ian both burst out laughing again.
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Loren looked into her daughters amber colored eyes. Dark curly hair curled around her ears. She rubbed her finger across her daughter's pink, chubby cheek. She rested her head on Eddie's arm, who was lying next to her on the bed holding both her and the baby. He brushed the air from her face and kissed her forehead.
Loren smiled, "I love you."
Eddie kissed her lips softly, "I love you too."
Mel and Ian knocked on the door before they walked into the room. "Let me see my beautiful goddaughter."
Loren held her out to Melissa who lifted her carefully into her arms. She was still in her wedding dress and Ian in his tux. Loren sighed, "What are you guys still doing here? What about your reception?"
Melissa waved her off, "We can be there late. Guests will still come there is free food."
Loren groaned, "I can't believe I went into labor at your wedding."
Ian and Mel laughed, "I can't believe you didn't say anything!"
Loren half-smiled, "I didn't want to ruin your day."
Melissa shook her head, "You are crazy. You made my dad even more special."
Loren smiled, she closed her eyes, "I think I'm just going to close my eyes for a minute."
Eddie smiled and kissed her forehead. He got off the bed letting her rest peacefully. He took the baby from Ian who reluctantly gave her up. Ian turned to Mel, "Can we have one of those?"
Melissa smiled and kissed him chastely, "One step at time."
Eddie looked over at them, "You guys better get going. We are okay now."
Mel and Ian smiled at him, "Okay tell Lo I will see her and this beautiful baby in a few weeks."
Eddie smiled, "Of course Mel, you guys have fun on your honeymoon."
Eddie sat down in the chair holding the baby out in his arms, "You are so beautiful, just like your mom. And you are lucky, you are named after one of the greatest women I have ever known. Your grandma Katy. If only she were here to see you. She would have loved you, she probably would have tried to sneak you home with her. Maybe grandma Grace and Nora will try the same thing with you. You have so many people who love you. You are one lucky girl. Your mom and I love you so much."
Eddie glanced up and saw Loren watching them smiling. The nurse came in to take her to the nursery. "So have we decided on an official name?"
Loren smiled, "Yeah, Katy Grace Duran."
The nurse smiled, "That sounds like the perfect name."
Loren squeezed Eddie's hand as he kissed her forehead.
Hope you guys liked it. I haven't written this story so I'm a little rusty. Let me know what you think.
