A/N: Thanks for the reviews
Mam- Sorry, I don't know what I'm talking about, and I surely don't know where people kneel when they go to church. I barely go to church. Hehe. And he came in before the wedding starts, and he was sitting all the way back. I didn't explain it right huh? Oh well, sorry. And the Monica bitter thing, nope, she's nice to Chandler at the end of that chapter.
Andy-I didn't write more about it because..... You'll see towards the end of it.
Lindsey-Thanks! Hugs and kisses to you too
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Chapter 3
Third day on the Cruise................
They were sitting on a table at the restaurant having breakfast
"So, our itinerary for the day is: 9:00- breakfast, 10:00 we're going to the place where people wishes, at 12:00 we'll have lunch, 2:00 we'll go biking, then after that we are free" Monica said as she looked through her organizer
"Can I add something to that?"
"Yeah. What is it?"
"At 8:00, a romantic dinner"
"Why does it have to romantic? Can we just put dinner??"
"Why are you being mean to me again? You were the one who suggested that I'm going to be you date here"
"Well then, I changed my mind"
"You know what, I thought you were nice, I thought you just had a hangover that's why you're grumpy, you know what, forget it! I don't like spending time with you now!"
"Fine!" Monica said as Chandler left the table
Monica was alone, thinking how much she hurt Chandler.
Chandler was at the deck watching the waves, catching the cold breeze
"Are you still mad at me?" Monica asked in a whisper in his ear that caused Chandler shiver and jumped a little
"What are you doing here? I thought you changed your mind"
"Well, I got lonely and I changed it again"
"Oh. What if I still don't like to spend time with you?"
"Fine then, but are you serious?"
"Nope."
"So, you want to go to the wishing place now?"
"Yeah"
They came in to the wishing place, you have to go one by one, there was an old man praying in there, kneeling in front of a sculpture and kissing the ground
"What do you think he's wishing for?" Chandler asked Monica
"Maybe he wants to live longer, because as I see it, he's kind of old"
"Why would he want to live longer in this world? I have had given a chance, to decide whether to live or die, I'd rather choose to die!"
"You know what! Don't joke about death! It's not funny" Monica said as she walked out and left Chandler alone.
Chandler looked for Monica. He saw her sitting on the rock staring blankly at the ocean.
"Hey" Chandler said
"Hey. I'm sorry I left you there. I'm just sensitive when it comes to death"
"Why?"
"Because I had a brother, we were so close, his name is Ross. I remember, when I was 10, he was 11, we were playing, I sat on him, I was a fat girl then, then he screamed 'I'm dying, I'm dying' then he passed out, then we brought him to the hospital, then they found out he has cancer, 4th stage. It was fatal. He stayed in the hospital for treatments but he never got through it. He died after months. I always blamed myself for it. I always thought he was joking that he's dying." She said as se was crying
"Aww, Mon, come here" Chandler said as she pulled her in a hug
Mon. The first time he called her that. She was happy to here it. She kind of has a crush on Chandler now, but she's not ready to fall for him.
As days have passed in the cruise, they grew closer and closer. It's already their 6th night on the cruise. Their last night together as dates, unless they choose to continue to date. It's the moment of truth. There was a ball, Monica came out wearing a beautiful baby pink strapless gown, she was very sexy. Chandler was stunned as he saw Monica walking up to him. It was like a dream he once knew.
"Hey there gorgeous" Chandler greeted Monica
"Hey, you don't look bad yourself" She said. Chandler was wearing a suit and white polo shirt with the first three buttons was unbuttoned, revealing a part of his chest.
They were having fun at the ball talking. The he wanted to be with Monica, but he's having doubts about it because they are just the complete opposites of each other. He's starting to fall for her. He doesn't want this night to end.
They left the ball and went to the stage of the theater in the cruise.
"Why did you bring me here?" Monica asked Chandler. He did not answer, he just smiled. The spotlight went on towards them
"I want to night to be special. This is the last night of the cruise"
"I know. I want this to be special too"
The Way You Look Tonight began to play in the background. They danced.
Some day, when I'm awfully low,
When the world is cold,
I will feel a glow just thinking of you...
And the way you look tonight.
Yes you're lovely, with your smile so warm
And your cheeks so soft,
There is nothing for me but to love you,
And the way you look tonight.
With each word your tenderness grows,
Tearing my fear apart...
And that laugh that wrinkles your nose,
It touches my foolish heart.
Lovely ... never, ever change.
Keep that breathless charm.
Won't you please arrange it ?
'cause I love you ... just the way you look tonight.
Mm, mm, mm, mm,
Just the way you look tonight.
The song faded but they both continued dancing, not wanting the night to end. Chandler leaned forward and kissed her. She didn't resist and kissed him back more passionately. Monica pulled away and left Chandler alone, in the stage, in the spotlight.
Monica ran to her room, locked the door and cried. She went up to the closet, and she saw her wedding gown. The day of her wedding came to her mind like a flash
Flashback
"We are gathered here today to joing Joseph Francis Tribianni and Monica Geller in the bonds of Holy Matrimony" The minister started. "Joseph, Do you take Monica to be your lawfully wedded wife for richer or poorer, in sicknedd and in health, 'til death do you part?"
"I --" before Joey could answer, there was a girl running up to the altar wearing black
"Joey, you cant marry her! I'm pregnant! You're the father" The girl said.
Monica looked around, confused. She ran and left Joey at the altar. Somebody ran after her and accidentally stepped on her veil. She fell on her back, her shoes flew in the air. A man tried to help her up, but he pushed the guy away. She stood up, with her barefeet and went to her limo. She went to her hotel room, she wore sneakers, got her ticket to Santa Margarita cruises, and ran away from everyone.
end of flashback
Knock Knock
Monica opened the door, Chandler was there standing, with his hands on his back.
"What are you doing here" Monica asked.
"I wasnt completely honest with you, Monica"
"Me neither. I'm supposed to be here on my honeymoon...."
To Be Continued......