Here is the next chapter! I hope you enjoy it!!
Part 5
Monica looked around the church, remembering how beautiful her own wedding had been. She and Chandler were originally going to get married at the museum, but later changed their minds when they were able to book St. Patrick's Cathedral. Monica had worn a beautiful white satin gown, and she would never forget walking down the aisle to an absolutely beaming Chandler. During her time in Milan, she had thought a lot about her wedding, married life, and of course the birth of her children. She was happy that she could focus on all of the good times and each day she was able to push the pain and agony a little further away. She finally sat in one of the pews and thought about her encounter with Chandler earlier that afternoon. She remembered every detail about it. He had tenderly kissed her cheek and looked at her with so much love and warmth. She smiled at the thought of him and hoped that by her going to Milan he was able to work out his anger and not be more upset with her. Suddenly, she was not alone.
"Is that seat taken?" Chandler asked her.
Monica looked up at him, a little dazed. "Sorry." She shyly smiled. "No, please sit down."
"The ceremony is about the start." Chandler informed her as he sat down next to her.
Monica felt chills all over her body. She hadn't realized how much she had really missed him. She looked at him and smiled again. Chandler smiled back. He was glad that he had decided to sit next to her. He wasn't sure how she would react, since she had been a little uneasy during their first encounter, but he could feel that she was getting more comfortable around him again.
The ceremony was short and sweet. Mr. and Mrs. Tribiani were more focused on the reception, which was going to be held at The Omni in Beverly Hills. Everyone was having a great time, so Chandler took the opportunity upon himself to try and talk to Monica. He noticed she was sitting at a table watching everyone dance. He walked over to her.
"Would you care to dance?" he asked, extending his hand.
Monica smiled. "No thanks."
"Not exactly the answer I had hoped for."
"Just not in a dancing mood. But you can sit with me if you would like."
Chandler did just that. "I was hoping we could talk, Mon. I mean really sit down and talk."
"I would like that."
"Really?" He said, smiling.
"Yes, we really should talk. But not here. Not now. How about later tonight?"
Chandler frowned. "I'm supposed to go back to New York tonight. You know, big meeting Monday morning."
"Oh." Monica replied.
Chandler noticed that she looked genuinely disappointed, so he quickly added, "But I can change that. Its not a problem. I would much rather stay here anyway."
Monica felt better, but tried not to let Chandler notice. "That would be great. Thanks."
The two sat in silence for a few minutes, but it was a comfortable silence. A server brought them over two glasses of champagne. While they sat together, Monica commented on how happy Joey looked.
"He sure does." Chandler replied.
"Everyone looks happy." She continued.
"Yeah." Chandler agreed.
Monica stood up and extended her hand to Chandler. "I think I'd like that dance now." She smiled. Chandler stood up, took her hand and led her out to the dance floor. It was just their luck that the next song was a slow one. Chandler held her close to him, and she rested her head on his shoulder. He closed his eyes and smiled to himself when he smelled her hair. She wrapped her arms around his waist and thought about how nice it felt to be so close to him again. From across the room, Rachel, Ross and Phoebe watched their friends and all smiled to themselves.
A couple of hours later, Monica and Chandler entered her hotel room. It had been a long day and they were both exhausted. Especially Monica. Her jet lag was starting to catch up with her. She sat down on the edge of her bed and threw her shoes off. Chandler took his jacket off and sat down on the other bed.
"So…" He started.
"I guess we should talk." Monica said, not wanting to make direct eye contact.
"Yeah. Mon, I don't want to make you uncomfortable, but did you bring me up here to tell me you want a divorce?"
Monica looked at him and slowly shook her head. "No. Do you?"
"Of course not. I've missed you so much."
"I've missed you too. More than you know."
Chandler paused, then continued. "Mon, I was wrong. I didn't mean any of those things I said to you. I just flipped out. I love you. I always have."
Monica smiled. "You really didn't mean it?"
Chandler moved over and sat beside of Monica. "No. I was just so angry with myself and I took it out on you. And that was so wrong. After you left, I kept seeing Dr. Holmes and we worked through my anger."
"I've been seeing someone too."
"Oh, I didn't realize you were dating someone." Chandler said, defeated.
"No! A psychiatrist. I'm not dating anyone." Monica laughed.
"Whew! I got kind of scared for a minute." Chandler laughed. "We haven't laughed in awhile, huh?"
"No, we haven't." Monica said as she leaned her head on his shoulder. "Chandler, I think I'm going to be okay. I can finally accept what happened and I don't blame myself anymore."
"I'm glad." He told her. "I just wish I could have been there to help you."
"You did help me. By letting me go. You helped me more than you know." Monica said.
"I'm sorry I hurt you, Mon."
"I'm sorry I hurt you." Monica said, with tears in her eyes. The two looked deep into each other's eyes, then embraced in a tight hug. Chandler ran his fingers through Monica's hair and they both began to cry. This time not tears of pain, but tears of joy knowing that everything was going to be okay between them.
"So what now?" Chandler asked, after they finally let go of one another.
"We start over. That is, if you want to." Monica smiled, as she wiped some tears from under her eyes.
"I have missed that smile. It felt so good being with you tonight. It felt right, Mon." Chandler said, as he placed his hand softly on her cheek.
"I know, and I promise I'm never going anywhere ever again. I want us to be together forever." She told him, as she leaned in and sweetly kissed him on the lips. When they pulled apart, Chandler smiled.
"I love you Monica."
"I love you too." She told him, leaning in for another kiss. They held each other again, before Chandler finally stood up.
"I should probably go." He said, taking her hands in his.
"Do you really have to?"
"I think it would be best if we just take things slowly. But I will see you first thing in the morning. We'll have breakfast."
"Okay." Monica said, as she walked Chandler to the door. She kissed him one last time before he left. As they said good-night, she closed the door behind him, then leaned her back up against it feeling happier than she had in a long time. Chandler stood on the other side of the door feeling exactly the same way. He couldn't believe that he and Monica were actually back together - or at least on the road to reconciliation. He walked over to the elevator with a huge grin on his face knowing that everything was going to be okay in the morning.
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