AN : Hiya everyone, thankies for reviewing!!! Glad ya liked chappy five!!! Here's the mushy sixth and final chapter of 'My Only Love'! enjoy!
I didn't see Juan again until the rehearsal the day before the wedding. It went smoothly, we went trough everything except for the vows and the kiss, much to my relief. I still felt quite miserable after what happened last night, yet Juan acted like it never happened...
After the rehearsal we had dinner at a fancy restaurant (again) with some friends and...Starla and Juan's family! Could it get any worse? I tried sitting as far away from Juan and Starla as I could possibly imagine. That wasn't really far though. I hadn't asked Angelo to tag along because of some weird need to go trough with this alone. But halfway the rehearsal, I wished he was there...The whole situation was becoming harder and harder with each passing second. I figured I had failed, and the Great Victoria Desert idea was becoming more and more appealing...
"Hey Wanda, what's wrong?" Stacie whispered next to me.
"Oh nothing.." I replied, poking my food sadly. I was trying to ignore all the wedding talk, but I wasn't succeeding very well.
"Right..." Stacie didn't seem the least bit convinced. She lowered her voice, so I had to strain to hear her.
"You love him, don't you, Wanda?" Goshness! She knew? Angelo must have said something that night at the dinner...Definately not good. I excused myself and Stacie from the table, and dragged her to a nearby hallway despite the weird looks everyone gave me.
"How did you find out? Did Angelo tell you? Did he when he was drunk yesterday? Answer me!" Stacie just sputtered over her words as I fired more desperate question to her.
"I...um.."
I sighed. "Okay so you know. I couldn't do anything about it, so I told her everything. She was surprizingly nice, what only frightened me more.
I groaned. "Come on..." I dragged her back to the table and attempted to have a good time. Towards the end of the meal, Juan decided he wanted a turn at being depressed and suddenly shut up entirely. Starla's many attempts to make him talk were only met with a sigh. I grinned and rolled my eyes.
However, Juan's little isolation didn't stop Starla from yapping, nooo..."My gawd Wanda, I'm like, soooooo nervous! What if I trip walking down the aisle?" she yelped as she grasped Juan's arm tightly.
I wanted to say I'd laugh until I passed out, but somehow I did not. "You won't trip, Starla. And if you do, they'll cut that part out of your wedding vid. "Aw..I hadn't meant to say that out loud...
Starla gave me a weird look before continuing. "Anyway, if you say I won't trip, I won't. I trust you." I almost rolled my eyes again.
The conversations went on in the same way till the dishes were cleared and the coffee was served. The bloody wedding was tomorrow, and I was as close to breaking them up as I was a week ago. 'Great...'
After two boring hours of laying awake and staring at the ceiling, I realised sleep just wasn't gonna come tonight. It was only ten thirty at nite, but it felt like two in the morning. I got up and wanted to pour myself a glass of scotch, when I heard a knock on the door. It had to be Angelo, ranting about the marriage tomorrow.
I swung the door open and was surprized when I saw Juan standing there, looking lost. He looked at me sadly. "Hola.Where you sleep-ing, Wandita?"
"No, I tried, but in!" I stepped aside so he could pass. He did so hesitantly. He seemed so extremely edgy, it was making me crazy! Anyway, it was the night before his wedding. He had every right to be nervous.
"What's up?" I asked casually, but inside I was dying of curiosity. "Um..actually..I wanted to entrust you with 's the best man, but he'll surely forget. Could you..keep this till tomorrow?" He pulled a little black box out of his pocket, and handed it to me. His hands were trembling, and so were mine when I held it.
I opened the box slowly, revealing a breath-taking ring. It was made of white gold, and had a huge diamond.
Only of sheer will power I held back the tears in my eyes. This was truly happening. It was no nightmare. My Juan, the man that loved me so much, for so long, was marrying someone else.
Juan took a deep breath. "Wandita...I want to apologize for not telling about Starla and me sooner. It was very short notice and I...He broke off suddenly. If he was having this much trouble saying what he wanted to say, it had to be pretty important.
"I told you before that I wasn't sure why I was marrying her. You deserve a better answer than that..." Hell yea I did!
"When you left me, I was heart-broken. I felt so lonely and unloved...I still cared for you so much...Then suddenly, two months ago, I met Starla. She was so spirited and alive..But in fact, I'm certain she only wants to marry me cause she wants to change me...But..
This was the moment I'd been waiting for. He admitted he didn't really love her, but also said he wanted to change his life, the life that included me too.
"Wanda, I wanted you back so badly...But you love someone else..so I tried to forget everything..forget you..." When Juan said all this, I just kept my eyes on the floor. I just couldn't look at him.."Juan...I..." 'How in the world could I tell him that I loved him, I always did..If only I realized it sooner...'
"So..." I started. "Are you saying that..." I didn't get to finish. His lips were on mine before I could say another word. The first seconds, I was stunned before kissing him back passionately. The kiss seemed to last an eternity, till I shoved Juan away roughly.
"You're getting tomorrow, what the hell do you think you're doing?" I yelled angrily. He sighed. "Wandita, por favor..."
"Por favor, What, Juan???You came here to tell me anything you needed to, but what can I do? What can anyone do...Don't tell me you're doing this to Starla..." The moment I had said those words, he jumped off the couch and grabbed my shoulders firmly.
"You left me because I don't deserve you...and I thought I finally accepted that...but I didn't!! I still love you so so so much! Say the word and I'll call everything off."
As much as I wanted to, I couldn't do it. "No Juan..." I said softly. I wanted to say more, I wanted to say I loved him too, but I couldn't. Starla was part of it, too! He couldn't just leave her behind and even though I hated her, I couldn't do this. The expression on Juan's face was heart-breaking. He looked at me once more before saying: "Sorry to have bothered you then." And he was gone.
'Oh no!!!' What had I done? This was the moment I had been waiting for ever since I realized I loved him, but not under these circumstances...'Oh bloody hell...'
I wanted to call Angelo and tell him everything but I didn't cause I was so tired..I went to bed, and dreamt about Juan all night.
The next morning, I felt awfull.
It had never taken me this long to get dressed before, and I studied myself about a thousand times in the mirror. I looked wonderful in my pink sparkly dress that brought out my eyes and hair. I shivered a bit in anticipation, but then I remembered who's wedding it was.
Ten minutes later, I arrived in Fairy-World in front of the church. Cosmo was no where to be found, but Angel, Stacie, the tooth fairy with Jorgen and of course, Starla were already there.
"Aww..If only I had like, someone who loved me like Jorgen loves you..." Starla said as she regarded the tooth fairy seriously. We all eyed her strangely. 'What the....'
"What do you mean?" Angelo said. His voice wavered slightly.
Starla giggled. "Well, you like, should know I don't love Juan."
"WHAT???" Angelo screamed at the same time I did. "Well..." Starla began, sounding quite nervous. "I thought I could change him, get him to really love me...I mean, isn't that what every girl wants when she gets married?" I suddenly felt enraged. Juan might be extremely vain, and he's got an irritating tendency to be dramatic and jealous, but so what? No one's perfect!
Angelo looked at me, this was my time to intervene. Yet I couldn't, not after what happened. Juan was probably going trough with this, and I was probably moving to Australia...(yay!) I knew I had had my chance, and I screwed it up. I turned away and tried to keep myself from crying.
The church was quiet when I entered, all alone. Angel and Stacie had run off to god I don't know where, Starla andthe tooth fairy rushed into the back of the church to touch the bride up a bit before the ceremony. Even Jorgen was gone. Juan flew past me quickly, without even noticing me. I heard the doors slam loudly. 'Oh joy...'
Now he hated me...And there was nothing to do about it, all chances to tell Juan how I feel were gone, now he was really going to marry someone else. I remained there a moment, feeling horrible and hoping for a miracle.
I turned around when I felt a hand on my shoulder, hoping it was Juan. It was Cosmo.He gave me a sweet smile. "I need the ring, Wanda.."
'Oh yea..' I handed it over, and he grabbed my hand, whispering softly: "Do you know something? He still loves you..." I nodded. "I know Cosmo.." I said. He gave me a sad look and then left.
I spent the next ten minutes waiting and staring at the altar for a sign, but there was no one there. 'Great, now they're playin' hide and seek...'
"Wanda?" I recognized this voice right away. It was Angel, my sweet An-gélo..."Look, I just want you to know I'll always be there for you, no matter what.." I wrapped my arms around him and he did too. We stayed like this for awhile till we heard the doors again and the sound of voices that rang trough the empty church.
"C'est temps" Angelo whispered softly in my ear. I stood up and went to back of the church. The last minutes before the ceremony were insane! Starla started to cry hysterically five minutes before she was supposed to walk down the aisle. The music began to play and I heard Starla wailing again. I groaned, and began walking. It was a rather small wedding, there were no more than fifty or sixtly fairies. I took a deep breath and continued. It just seemed so unreal, walking down the aisle, the flowers, the happy faces of the guests..Like a dream, just not my dream.
I stepped up to the altar and to the side, watching Starla. My eyes followed her as she walked up the steps and to Juan. I realized that when the priest began talking, Juan wasn't looking at Starla at all. He was staring right back at me...
My strenght was wearing away with each word the priest said, with every sigh, every sob, every minute...I watched Juan, convinced I would die when he said 'I do'
I would even never make it to Australia.
"....Until you both shall live?"
My heart was pounding in my chest, as I clenched my fists, waiting...
"I....."Juan's voice wavered. "I...."
'Oh no, I was gonna faint...'
"I.."
"Juan!" I called his name without really knowing it. It wasn't loud, but loud enough for Juan and Starla to hear...I saw her tense as Juan's gaze burned trough me. I softly said a last goodbye to him," goodbye Juan, mi amore..."
"I can't do this!!!!"
Juan turned around to face me, and wrapped his arms around me. "I'm so sorry Wandita, ti amo..I love you so much..." I held him tightly, never wanting to let go.
Angelo yelled something and applauded. Some joined in, but almost everyone was looking around and mumbling.
"Err...Sorry, but could you please explain this?" The priest asked, bewildered. Juan and I parted, realizing there were people who had no clue what this was. Till everyone's surprize, Starla spoke up.
"I knew this for a long time, but I just wouldn't see it, hoping I could fix it. Juan's heart was already spoken for." She stepped off to the side next to Cosmo. "Wanda..I guess I realized something too. You love him..and I just want you to be happy, so I must let you go..." Starla put her arm around Cosmo's shoulder and kissed his cheek.
The priest coughed. "Excuse me, but I've never seen anything like this before..Do you mind starting over?" I shook my head and smiled. "Is there anyone who thinks these two should not be wed?" No one objected.
"...Do you, Juandissimo Magnifico take Wanda Charpentier (yea I gave 'er my last name cause I dunno her real one )to be your lawfully wedded wife....?"
"I do!!!"
The priest asked me the same, and I said yes, overjoyed! The crowd broke out in cheers as we kissed, I could hear Angelo and Stacie shout their congratulations. I finally had my happy ending.
"I love you..." I said, as we finally parted. Juan smiled, and I did too. We kissed again, but Angel suddenly appeared next to me, and pushed us down the aisle. "You'll get plenty of time to do that, for now, let's celebrate!!!!"
And we did, and I was happier than ever, thinking nothing or no one could ever tear me apart from my only love again.
THE END
AN: Hiya! Did you guys really think I was gonna let Juan marry someone else? Not in my time!!!(where did that line come from?) Anyway. It's over sob But I sure had a blast writing this! I hope you enjoyed reading this (cuz that's the main thing!) The point of this story was kinda, to show ppl it doesn't always have to be Cosmo(srry Cosmo fans!!) and that Wanda and Juan just belong together! Anyway, what didya think of my story? Like it, got any remarks, comments??? Plz let me know by reviewing or mailing me my adress is shown in my bio :D plz mail)
Stay tuned for more of my writings in tha future! Now, I'll shut up :D Luvvvvvies, Ginger!!!!!!!!!