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Chapter 8

Anne arose after the sun had been in the sky a few hours, and began to prepare herself for her wedding day. She dressed carefully in the morning light. It took her the better part of an hour to get her corset on perfectly but she didn't feel the need to disturb Marilla. By the time she had finished dressing it had taken her at least an hour and a half, two hours. She surveyed her appearance in the full length mirror critically. She certainly did not look her best, she thought to herself. There were dark circles under her eyes but she supposed, that people would think that she just had the jitters before her wedding day. Perfectly Natural for a bride. Her Gown was of course, lovely. Roy had insisted on only the best for his fiancée. She shrugged. It would only be a few more moments before Diana arrived to help her before the ceremony.

"I must put on a brave face for Diana." She thought aloud. "She mustn't think that anything is wrong for if she begins to suspect, and shows it I haven't a hope of making it thought this day." There was a knock on the door.

"Come in," said Anne.

"It's only me," replied Diana. "Oh Anne you look so beautiful!" Why didn't you wait for me to help you dress? Oh well never mind. Here let me help you pin your veil on."

" Thank you. I am sure I would never be able to get it on straight myself." She tried to remain calm for Diana's benefit but she saw Diana give her a strange look in the mirror.

"Is anything the matter dearest?" Diana said while pinning on the veil. "You don't at all seem to be yourself."

"Pre wedding jitters I suppose," Anne said in a monotone voice.

"Well don't worry I'm sure that everything will go off without a hitch today. There was hardly a cloud in the sky as I drove the buggy here. At least I think it doesn't look like rain." Diana said cheerfully.

"I'm sure you are right. I wonder what time it is."

"It was around 10:00 when I arrived. Oh Anne don't fret. This day will be over soon and then you'll be on your way to Europe. England, France, Belgium. Oh how romantic! It must be so exciting knowing that you'll soon see all of it!"

"Yes. Exciting."

"All right, now I know that something is up. You don't seem one bit excited to be marrying the man of your dreams. Is anything the matter?" Diana looked at Anne with a worried expression. Anne couldn't hide her distress.

"Gilbert came and spoke to me last night. He was intoxicated, I believe. He implored me not to marry Roy, and he, "Anne hesitated blushing slightly at the remembrance." He kissed me."

"Oh Anne, how romantic!"

"Yes I suppose it was. But I told him that he needed to leave. That I was marrying Roy. But Diana, the heartbreak. I'm glad that you, my friend did not have to see his heartbreak. It was positively dreadful. I never ever thought that I was capable of inflicting that much pain on another human being. I was obviously wrong." Anne allowed the tears to fall.

"Anne you are a good person. Gilbert, he just let his feelings run awry. You did what you thought was best for you and for him."

"In my head I'm sure you are right."

" I am right." Diana said as she looked out the window. "Your guests are starting to arrive. My, look at Roy. He certainly looks handsome."

"He does. I think we'll have a good life together," Anne spoke. Diana put her arm around Anne. There was a knock on the door. Marilla and Rachel entered Anne's room.

"Well Anne, how are you feeling?" Rachel didn't wait for an answer. "It's a fine day to be married that's for sure. The church of course would have been more fitting but it's a mighty fine day."

Marilla sighed at Rachel's comment, but shrugged it off. "You look beautiful Anne. Are you ready?"

Anne looked out the window at Royal. He looked so happy. Anne smiled and replied "I'm ready." She hugged Marilla, Rachel and Diana one last time as Anne Shirley. They walked down the stairs and took their places and Anne walked down the isle under the almost perfect sky with only a gray cloud to mar it. Perhaps Anne should have seen it as an omen of things to come.

Author Note Well here it is a year since I last updated, and two years since I started this fic. Hopefully it won't be another year until I post another chapter, but no promises. I have mid terms right now so there probably won't be another chapter for a bit but who knows. I love reviews so please keep them coming. I cherish each and every one! Except for the flamers, but really who likes those. Anyway that's all for now. Review!!!!