A Different Perspective-Chapter 8
Hey, sorry it's taken me a while to get this next chapter up, but between winter break plans and my other fic, I didn't get a chance to work on this one. Anyway, on with the story. Please read and review, thanks!
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters, except for Jessica.
Not much longer after my expulsion from school, Chandler really did propose to my mother. For once in his life, he was really serious about a girlfriend. For a while, it seemed as if my mother was going to make the biggest mistake of her life, though. She wanted to go back to Richard! See, Chandler took my mother out one night, planning to propose. However, Richard showed up, spoiling Chandler's plans. Not only that, but Richard told my mother that he still loved her and wanted to marry her. Now, this wouldn't have been a problem, if Chandler hadn't been going through with 'his plan'. Boy, was that plan a bad idea. We should've known it was a bad idea. You would think that at least one out of the six of us, who knew my mom well, would've stopped and realized 'the plan' was the worst idea ever, but we didn't. Chandler's plan was to convince my mother that Chandler was not planning on proposing any time soon, to throw her off track, so that when he proposed, she would be surprised. Well, we did the job a bit too well, and not only convinced my mother that Chandler was not ready to get married now, but not planning on getting married ever. That sent my mother running into the arms of her former boyfriend, Richard.
When I found out that my mother had run to Richard, I was fuming. How could she do that to Chandler? I mean maybe he wasn't willing to offer her marriage, but she should've at least told him her true feelings first. Maybe if she had hinted wanting break up because of 'the plan', he would've realized not to go through with it. But she didn't. She almost lost the love of her life to an old geezer. I then saw why Chandler was always jealous of Richard. He always was while they were dating, and he still is. He's afraid that, deep down, Richard holds her heart still. It sure did seem that way at one point. I think he can rest assured that she's happy to be with him. But I had lost all confidence in their relationship after that occurrence. Maybe, Chandler had forgiven her, and was just relieved that she returned to him. I, on the other hand, was angry that she'd ever left.
However, things worked out. The plan was revealed to my mother and she and Chandler ended up engaged. My mother spent close to a year planning the wedding. Things were a bit hectic at that point. My mom had to pick out the most stylish dress, have a moving ceremony, and a most enjoyable reception. I have to admit, I had a lot of fun helping to plan the wedding. I think that was the best my mom and I had gotten along since I moved in. For once, we had a common ground. Something besides for our problems with each other to discuss. There were times that I had so much fun with my mother, that it felt like I was with a friend. However, I still had some issues. Specifically, I remember when we went to pick out the bridesmaids dresses. Normally, Phoebe and Rachel came shopping for the wedding with us, but my mother insisted that only the two of us should go.
"Ok, so I want something springy," she informed me.
"Springy? You mean like in mattresses?"
She chuckled, "No, like the season."
"Oh, so like floral?"
"Exactly."
"How about this?" I asked, holding up a pink, strapless dress.
"No nothing pink," she studied it closer, "Or strapless."
I rolled my eyes, realizing that it was going to be a long day. Finally, my mother picked up a green and yellow flowered dress.
"Perfect," she stated breathlessly.
"It's about time!"
When we waited in line to order the dresses, both of us were silent. Finally, my mother broke the silence.
"Thanks for helping me out with this. I really enjoyed spending time with you. We…we don't really spend much time together," she stated sadly.
"Yeah," I agreed, looking down at my feet shamefully, "We don't."
"I love you, sweetie."
I smiled at her and nodded, but didn't say it back. She looked away from me, with a pained expression on her face. I knew that all I had to do to make her feel better was to say it back, but how could I say it back, if I wasn't sure I meant it?
The day of the wedding finally came. After a bit of chaos, both my mother and Chandler ended standing at the alter. It took some convincing first, though. Chandler, being afraid of the possibility of the marriage failing, took off, leaving the rest of us with the task of finding him and convincing my mother that nothing was wrong. Although everyone was pretty mad at Chandler for his temporary relapse, I couldn't be. For one thing, my mother kind of deserved it. I mean she did almost accept a proposal from another man. But even more so, his heart was in the right place. Okay, so maybe he was going to hurt my mother, but it was because he didn't want to hurt her with a failed marriage. But things worked out for the best, when Chandler decided to come back and go through with the marriage.
It was truly beautiful. I could feel my mother's excitement. I could tell she was truly happy for once. Maybe my birth set her back a couple of years, but her dream finally came true. During the reception, I glanced at my mother and Chandler together at one point. It's not like I haven't seen them together, like that, before. Their chairs were pushed together, Chandler had his arm around her, my mother was leaning against Chandler, and they were talking. It just touched me so deeply, though. They were married, and they were in love. It was amazing to me. From that point on, I became a firm believer in love, no matter what form. Whether it was the love between a husband and wife, or merely the love between a boy and his dog, it existed. However, I still wasn't sure if I felt it. I figured that, if I felt it, I would know I was feeling it. But I didn't know if I felt it—towards anyone. Not towards Chandler, certainly not towards any boy, and not even towards my mother. I felt bad about it, but that was how I felt. I couldn't change anything.
Ok, sorry this chapter's really short, but I don't know what else to include in it. I just kinda wanted to show that Mon and Chandler are married now, but I have a bigger idea for the next chapter, which by the way, it gonna be my 2nd to last, most likely. Ok I hope this chapter didn't totally suck, and if it did, don't stop reading. I think next chapter will be better. Please leave me a review, thanks!