Hello Everyone...Here is half of the wedding scene. I had no idea how to write this particular part of the story.

So, please be nice..lol...

As always, I don't own Vampire Academy...Richelle Mead has that priviledge.. =D

Thanks for reading!

Terri =D

Chapter 53

Adrian's POV

I stood in our door way with Rose wrapped securely in my arms. My packed bag was at my feet, and I was getting ready to leave even though I didn't want too!

I smiled down at her to only have my eyes gaze into her beautiful, warm, deep brown ones. "Are you going to be alright here by yourself?"

Rose giggled slightly. "It's only for one night. I am not going to be alone and I am a trained Guardian, remember? Besides, Lissa, Olivia, Mia, and Lizzie will be here in an hour or so."

The left side of my lips pulled up in a half grin. "Are you sure you're going to show up tomorrow?"

A look of concentration graced her features. "Umm! I am still thinking about that." I knew she was joking with me, but I couldn't help to play along.

I squeezed her a little tighter while giving her a small jolt. "Well, if you do decide to meet me there…I will be the one in a black tuxedo at the end of the aisle, with a big smile on his face."

"Really? Are you happy to marry me, ?" She was absolutely beaming.

I held her face while stroking her cheeks with my thumbs and peered into her eyes. "Rosemarie, you have no idea. I love you more than anything. You make me so incredibly happy."

I guided her lips to mine as we stood there lingering in our kiss. I was not wanting to leave when there were arms suddenly wrapped around my waist, trying to tug me away from Rose. It was Chase, John, and Christian.

"Let's go lover boy. We need to get our night started." Chase waggled his eyebrows as he smirked at Rose.

It was then Rose let go and stepped towards Chase. "You, Mr. Zeklos….Better not get my fiance drunk. And NO strippers."

"Well Hell Mom…Are we allowed have any fun?" He started laughing.

I shook my head at him. "Dude, do you have a death wish or something? My girl may be pregnant. But, I would bet that she could still drop kick your ass."

Chase held up his hands in surrender. "Don't hurt my pretty face. I have a date with the gorgeous Nikki Badica for the wedding and I have to look good."

Christian snorted. "Damn,…that girl is in for a big disappointment. There is not much hope for that face Zeklos."

"Keep telling yourself that Ozera. I am a Zeklos and we're all hot. Don't hate me because I won the genetic lottery and you …well,.. yeah, you're special in your own way." All the guys groaned.

"Baby, it's going to be a long night in more ways than one." I said as I took Rose's hand in mine.

"Where is Pavel?" I turned my head to Christian and asked.

"He said he would catch up with us at my place later." Christian said.

"Well Damn! Rose is definitely going to hear stripper music from your apartment. I say we move this shit to my place." Chase chimed in.

"Hey Dumb ass! I am standing right here and what did I tell you?" Rose pointed at him making him aware of her previous threat. He just gave her a mischievous smirk.

I kissed Rose again. "I will see you tomorrow. Sleep well Sweetheart."

"I'll be the one in champagne." She stated as I turned to give her a questioning look. "You don't seriously think I would wear white, do you?" She laughed.

I smiled while shaking my head. "I wouldn't care if you wore a sack…As long as you were there to marry me."

Chase pulled my arm. "Aww! That shit is so sweet man…Now, let's go! All this love and crap makes me embarrassed to hang around you."

As we walked away I turned to Chase. "Did you really get strippers or was that a joke?"

"Hell yeah, I got strippers. But, now I have to cancel them. Your woman would kick my ass and I would never live that down."

I slapped his back. "You're learning Zeklos. You're learning."

Rose's POV

Adrian wasn't gone for a full 10 minutes when I heard everyone outside my apartment. "Come on in girls'." I said while opening the door.

Elizabeth threw a sash and crown on me. "I am not wearing…" I started to protest when Olivia snapped a picture. "I am so going to get you guys back for that someday."

Lizzie stared laughing. "Yeah, I am sure you will."

We sat up for a few hours talking, eating, and just relaxing.

I couldn't help to think if Chase would be brave enough to bring strippers in Lissa's apartment. Hell, I wonder if Christian was brave enough.

I knew if Adrian had any say in it, he would tell them no or at least he better, if he knew what was good for him.

The girls' had decided to spend the night here so we could have hair and make-up done together.

Lissa had arranged everything; the wedding, reception, flowers, cake, and anything else. I gave her the reins to do whatever she wanted. I trusted Lissa unconditionally and she has impeccable taste. I knew everything would be perfect.

"I think I am going to go to bed. Are you good?" I gave a thumbs up at them.

"Yeah, we are fine. Get some rest Rose. You have a big day ahead of you tomorrow." Mia remarked.

"Big day hell…She has to live her whole life with our brother…Poor girl!" Olivia said while Lizzie nodded her head in agreement.

"You two leave my soon to be husband alone. And I will tell him you said that." I pointed at them and laughed. "Good night everyone."

"Good night Rose."

I walked in the bedroom to get ready for bed. I felt so exhausted. I don't think I've ever been this tired. I pulled down the covers to only reveal a velvet rectangular box with a pink bow.

I opened the attached card and read it. "A wedding gift to my wife to be. I was hoping you would wear it as your something new. All my love, Adrian."

I couldn't help to smile at the card while I opened the box. It was gorgeous, a diamond tennis bracelet in a platinum setting. As much as I loved the bracelet I really wished it didn't buy it. It had to have been very expensive.

There was a knock at my bedroom door shaking me from my thoughts. "Come in." I called out.

"It's me, Rose. Care if I stay in here with you tonight?" Lissa peeked in the door.

"Heck yea…Get in here." I jumped in bed and pulled down the covers on the other side for her.

We laid on our sides to face each other. "We haven't done this in so long." Lissa giggled.

"I know. Our lives have changed so much in the last year and a half. We hardly have time for each other any more. "

Lissa grinned at me. "Who would have thought Rose Hathaway would have a baby and be pregnant again. And the most unbelievable thing is that you're marrying Adrian Ivashkov. After all the resisting."

"Lissa, Adrian is a good guy. He loves me and he loves Ethan. I can't ask for more than that. Wait..you mean you could see me with children before marrying someone like Adrian? That doesn't even make sense."

She laughed again. "I know and you're right, he is a good guy. Wow! You're getting married tomorrow. Unbelievable." She squealed.

"I know…crazy, huh?" I nodded in agreement.

Lissa suddenly became real serious. "Rose, I am really sorry that I acted the way I did. I can't believe I got so jealous. I should be happy for you and I am. I truly am. If anyone deserves happiness in their life, it's you. I just hope you

can forgive my lapse in better judgement. You have never let me down and I promise to never let you down again. You deserve everything good in this life. I love you." She hugged me.

"I love you too, Liss. And I forgive you…now, shut up and let's get to sleep." I nudged her while laughing.

I woke up and my first thoughts were of Adrian. In less than 5 hours Adrian and I will be married. I instantly felt nauseous, for the first time in my two and a half months of pregnancy I felt really sick..my nerves were doing a real number on me.

I went rushing in the bathroom to throw cool water on my face to try to calm myself. I had to get it together.

I heard the phone ringing and Lissa answering it. It was not even a minute later when there was a knock at the bathroom door.

"Rose.. are you okay? It was Christian on the phone. Adrian had him call to see if you were alright. I guess he is really ..umm..sick." She let out a giggle.

The girls thought it funny he got my morning sickness. "He knew you were feeling ill. He also said you need to calm down that everything will be fine."

I opened the door to reveal a very nauseated Rose. "Is he okay? I hate doing this to him. After this pregnancy, I can guarantee you that we will not have any more children." I let out a small laugh.

"You're probably right about that. Come on, let's eat some breakfast. The hair and make-up stylists will be here soon and you have to eat first." Lissa said wrapping her arm around my shoulder.

I sat in that hair and make-up chair for two hours and I so desperately wanted to get the ceremony started and get past the parts that had me a nervous wreck.

"Rose, you are looking a little green again. You need to calm down." Lizzie said as she handed me a ginger ale. "Here this may help your stomach."

"I have never been this nervous about anything before." I reluctantly admitted.

They assured me it would be fine as they all stood around me looking so elegant in their long, black silk, strapless gowns, with a champagne sash at the waist. "You guys look so beautiful." I complimented.

Lissa took my hand. "Come on. Let's get you dressed and make you even more beautiful..if that's possible."

I stood there in front of the mirror in my wedding gown; it was gorgeous, the pearl and beaded accents across the tight, strapless bodice with a knotted sash of fabric at the hips. It flared out at the bottom with tulle fabric. Thank god I don't look too pregnant yet.

I would never admit this out loud, but honestly for the first time since I found out about my hertiage….I actually looked and felt like a princess.

Lissa and the others stood back to gaze upon me. "Okay…you have to be the most beautiful bride I've ever seen. However, we have some minor little details to work out."

I gave her a puzzling, panicked stare. "What details?"

"Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue." She smiled as she walked towards me. Lissa pulled out a delicate hairpin with diamonds and sapphires. "This was my mother's. She wore it on her wedding day and I want you to wear it on yours."

I gazed into her pale green eyes. "Liss, I can't."

She laughed. "Of course you can. It's something borrowed. My mother would have wanted you to wear it." She insisted as she pinned it in my hair.

"Okay, I have something borrowed and blue. I also have something new, my bracelet from Adrian. I just need something old."

"I have just the thing." Alena said while she entered the room. She placed a very elegant, simple crown on my head, connecting it to my veil. "Whether you want it or not my dear Rosemarie. It's your title." She kissed my cheek.

"You looks absolutely stunning and my Adrian is so blessed to have met you. Welcome to our family." She pulled me into her arms, embracing me.

"Alena, don't make me cry. My make-up will smear." I laughed. "And thank you so much…that means a lot to me."

Mia clapped her hands together. "Okay, are we ready to get married or what?"

The girls' gathered their bouquets that were decorated with Ivory Tiger Lilies surrounded by Black Baccara Roses. They were unbelievably amazing.

They stood before me and I was blown away by their beauty. "You look incredible and thank you so much for being a part of my day."

They smiled at me as Olivia handed me my bouquet of Red Calla Lilies in the center while being enveloped by Sahara and Black Baccara Roses. "Let's do this."

We walked outside to be escorted in a horse drawn carriage to the gazebo by the lake. Although this particular place held some difficult memories, it also held some of the very best ones, too. Adrian proposed to me here and there was no other place I would want to marry him.

When we arrived at the lake, I was awe struck.. "Lissa, This is extraordinary. I never imagined my wedding day being so beautiful..Thank you so much."

She took my hand in hers as we made our way to small space built just so I would stay out of Adrian's sight until the time arrived. "It is my pleasure. I am glad you let me do this for you. Plus, it was a lot of fun. They are starting the music and that's our queue. Are you okay?"

I gave her hand a small squeeze. "I think so."

Abe had entered and gazed me over. "Kiz, what can I say. You are a gorgeous bride. I can say without a doubt…you got all your good looks from me."

He winked at me. "Are you ready?"

I met his eyes. "Dad, Thank you…for everything."

"Oh, Rosemarie. It's my honor and thank you for letting me into your life." He laid a gentle kiss on my forehead as he brought my veil over my face.

The string quartet and pianist started to play, 'Midsummer Nights Dream'. I stepped at the beginning of the aisle and took one deep, cleansing breath.

I gazed around my surrounding and was astounded by the sight. Every guest chair was wrapped in champagne colored silk with a black sash tied into a bow at the back.

Each aisle was was decorated with Pomanders nestled on pedestals that were arranged with tiger lilies, roses, Calla lilies, and cymbidium orchids.

The scent that permeated the air was intoxicating. You could smell lavender, jasmine, and the roses. It was breathtaking. Lissa had really outdone herself.

I glanced to the front of the aisle and my eyes first landed on Ethan who looked so cute in his little black tuxedo. He was secure in Christian's arms. Chris had insisted that he take care of his little buddy.

And then, I saw him standing in the gazebo waiting for me. Adrian looked incredibly handsome. He had on a black tuxedo that was cut perfect for his body. A champagne colored vest and ascot.

His hair styled perfectly messy and those piercing green eyes that could seen from the distant between us.

When his glorious eyes met mine..we both couldn't help to smile at each other. All my nervousness, and fears disappeared just from the simple sight of him.

After all that we have been through; the ups and downs, heartache, and tears. We had finally made it! When my eyes locked with his..it was like we were the only two people on this earth and I couldn't say 'I do' fast enough.

I smiled up at Abe. "I am ready, dad."

Adrian's POV

There she was at the beginning of the aisle on her father's arm. She was the most exquisite creature my eyes have ever had the pleasure to gaze upon. She stood before me; her beautiful long, dark hair in soft curls, slightly pulled up at the sides as tendrils fell in her face, her gorgeous

tanned skin shimmered in her gown that fitted her body flawlessly, and the smile on her face was radiant. She was absolutely stunning. In my mind she couldn't get to me fast enough. I can't wait to marry this woman. Not only was I the man lucky enough to soon call

her my wife. But, she was also carrying my child. As I looked around the gardens, I could see that everyone saw her to be as beautiful as I did. There were audible gasps while Abe guided his daughter down the aisle to forever entrust her to me. It was truly my honor.

Abe and Rose stopped right before they reached me. The priest looked to Abe and asked him the question. "Who gives this woman to be married to this man?"

Abe spoke directly to the priest. "I do."

It was then he turned to Rose and you could see it there in his face. The tears starting to form in his eyes. He adored his daughter and I knew without a doubt he was so proud to be with her on this day.

Although Janine was not present, having Abe here was enough for Rose.

He raised her veil and kissed both of her cheeks. "I love you Kiz. You make me so proud."

Abe then turned to me and shook my hand. "You take good care of my daughter."

I nodded to him. "Until my dying breath." Abe then placed Rose's hand in mine.

Rose's POV

Adrian took my hands and his dazzling green eyes stared directly into mine. "Aww..My Little Dhampir. I could stand here and say how lucky you are to have found me." He gave me that sexy smirk as there were a few chuckles heard. "But, that would be a lie.

The truth is, I was lucky to find you and even luckier that you agreed to be my wife. I never knew love until you. And I never had any real direction or goal until that fateful day you came walking into my life. It was in that moment I realized my purpose, the reason for my existence..you.

It was if the world was spinning out of control and you held me in place. You are beautiful, strong, and unselfish. You are the best person I know and I was made to love you.

Rosemarie Hathaway…I promise to honor you, cherish you, remain faithful to only you, and make you happy for the rest of my life and even when this life is over…I promise to love you even then. You will have my love for all eternity.

I owe you so much…you saved me in every possible way and I want to spend every day of forever proving to you how grateful I am that you choose me. Thank you for allowing me to share your life."

The tears now flowing from my eyes was blurring my vision and I wasn't sure I could say a word from the lump that had formed in my throat. "Wow! How do I top that?" I whispered.

"Adrian, when I met you..I didn't like you." Everyone laughed, including Adrian.

"You were completely different from what I ever knew I wanted. You were a wonderful surprise. I believe that very few people have ever gotten to know the real you. You are charming, brave, generous, fiercely protective, and when you love…you love with everything you have.

You are a truly remarkable man. I am so thankful I gave you a chance because god knows where I would be without you. You healed me and made me whole again. And I love you very much."

You could hear people sniffling in the audience from the tears that were freely falling from so many eyes.

Adrian took the ring and started to slide it on my finger. "With this ring I thee wed." He brought my hand to his lips and gently kissed the ring.

I smiled at him as I slid the ring onto his finger. "And with this ring I thee wed." Adrian was bursting with joy.

The priest spoke to Adrian. "You may kiss your bride." He gently eased my veil off of my face. He mouthed the words. "I love you."

He cupped my face and tenderly touched his lips to mine and without notice he dipped me. I whispered as he brought me back to my feet. "You're so theatrical."

"Yep, and you're stuck with me now, Mrs. Ivashkov." His green eyes sparkled as he pressed his lips to mine again, not wanting to stop until Pavel cleared his throat and everyone starting laughing.

Adrian and I joined hands, turning to face our guests. "May I be the first to introduce to you, Lord and Mrs. Adrian Alexsandr Ivashkov." The priest announced.

Our assembled audience erupted in applause.

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TERRI =D

P.S. Adrian's vows made me cry..lol