Chapter 10- Sorry

"You may now kiss the bride" The priest said

"Do I have to?" Jake asked jokingly

"Yes you have to or else we won't get married to me and you won't be the luckiest guy anymore" Manny said with a smile

"Fine" Jake replied

They kissed. People started to clap.

"Ok now rehearsal is over thank God. Thank you guys for coming, and the rehearsal dinner is now starting." Manny said with a smile

Manny started walking down the aisle holding Jakes hand. She saw Craig in the pews and she let go of his hand quickly. Jake looked at Manny.

"Sorry your hand was getting sweaty." Manny said


"…what was that quote again Manny?" Emma said

They were at a Chinese restaurant Manny wanted to keep things simple. She didn't want to go to a five star restaurant. She wanted everything to be simple like her. And anyways she didn't want to waste the expensive food because she knew she was so nervous she was going to throw up.

"Don't say it Emma" Manny said "Or else I will kill you"

Emma was telling everyone the embarrassing moments that happened when they were younger.

"Oh yeah, who needs friends when your hot"

Jake started laughing "You said that? Manny Santos!"

Manny gave Jake a sad face. "I was only fourteen" she said

"No Jake it gets worse." Emma said

Emma spilled all of Manny secrets from when she would do anything to join the spirit squad to when she had a crazy crush on Craig.


"…oh and there date. Craig told me she stuffed a whole bunch of cotton candy in his mouth. Almost choked him to death" Emma said

"I was nervous ok it was my first date"

Manny looked at Craig. He was poking at his sesame chicken. Manny looked at Jake and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"I have to go get Craig's tux so I'll see you tomorrow at the alter and no earlier or later." Manny said "Come on Craig, oh and Emma we'll meet at Ginger's hotel room at 9:00 for our slumber party. No stripers at your bachelor party Jake"

"Ok mommy" Jake answered

"I'm serious" Manny said

She gave Jake another kiss on the cheek.


Manny grabbed her purse and started walking outside. It was getting a little chilly since it was December. She went into her convertible and turned on the car. She put on the radio and some Kelly Clarckson song came on she started singing. Then sheheard a tap on the window. She was startled so she jumped. It was Craig. She rolled down her window.

"You're supposed to be in the car silly" Manny said

"I can't get into the car when the door it locked." Craig said

"Oh, sorry" Manny said

She unlocked the doors and Craig sat in the car.

"It's cold out there" Craig said wile rubbing his hands together.

"I know" Manny said "Jake loves the cold I hate the cold"

"I hate the cold to" Craig said

Manny smiled at him. She put on the CD player. Ashley's CD was in there.

"I love Ashley; I never knew she would make it so big!" Manny said trying to talk over the music

"What?" Craig said

Manny turned down the volume.

"I didn't know she would make it so big!" Manny said

"I didn't think of that either. I thought she would just be a Canadian thing but they play her music in America and Australia even Europe" Craig said

"And to think I knew her back in high school. I love her song another girl" Manny said "It's so sad"

"Yeah, actually that song is about me" Craig said

"It is…why?"

"Sing the lyrics out loud Manny, and don't just say them hear it" Craig said

Manny put the volume up and started singing the song with Ashley.

I can't change your heart,

I can't change your mind,

Because you're not mine

You won't look into my eyes

you won't hold even hold my hand

Because you're in love of another girl


She left you, and she's never coming back

You say you love her but is she thinking that too

She's probably with some other guy

You know it's true

But your heart won't listen to your mind


I can't change your heart

I can't change your mind

Because you're not mine


You won't look into my eyes

You won't even hold my hand

Because you're in love of another girl

Now you're hopeless

You're all alone

You have her pictures all over your wall

She never coming back

She never will

So why don't you just let her go


I can't change your heart,

I can't change your mind,

Because you're not mine

You won't look into my eyes

You won't hold even hold my hand,

Because you're in lovewith another girl

"I was the other girl wasn't I?" Manny asked Craig

"I never went out with her. No matter how much I wanted to because I told you I would wait for you"

"I'm sorry Craig"

"No, it's no big deal. I mean I had nothing better to do"


Manny and Craig stayed quiet the rest of the ride. They got the tux and were now at Craig's hotel room.

"Now go try that on" Manny said handing Craig the tux

Craig took the tux out of Manny's hands and went into the bathroom. Manny sat on the bed and laid her head on Craig's pillow. It smelled just like Craig. She remembered those nights they used to have together. Or when she would lay her head on his chest to hear how fast his heart was beating when he was around her. Craig came out of the bathroom. Manny looked at him, he looked great. She almost wished that he was the one she was getting married too.

"You look great Craig" Manny said with a smile

"Thanks. I think it looks nice on me too. At least better than the other one"

Manny started too laugh. "Ok, I have to jet. It's seven and our slumber thing starts at 9:00" Manny said getting up and walking to the door.

"Yeah, I'll see you at the wedding" Craig said

"Wedding" Manny whispered "I'm getting married Craig"

"Yeah, you're getting married?"

"I don't know if I'm ready to get married" Manny said walking to the bed

She took a big breath in.

"Craig I don't know if I'm ready to married to Jake. What if I don't love him? What if I'm making the wrong decision? There are so many famous people that are going to be there. I mean I heard Paris Hilton was coming, and Britney, Christina."

Craig sat down next to Manny. He wrapped his arm around her.

"You're making the right decision. Jake loves you Manny. Don't think about those famous people being there just think about you and Jake"

"How do you know? How do I know if Jake loves me?" Manny asked

"Because, I can just tell. I'm a guy too. We have our instincts and my gut tells me that Jake really loves you"

Manny looked at Craig.

"But what if there is other stuff I want to do besides getting married. I can't do it now the weddings tomorrow. I, I, I. All I'm doing is thinking about me. Something I've been doing for a while. Craig, I'm sorry for the past 6 years and the pain I've caused you. If I knew, I wouldn't have done it." Manny started to cry

Craig wiped her tears. "Don't cry Manny. It's not worth it. The past is in the past and in the future we're just friends."

"But Craig, how do I know if I don't want us to be friends anymore?"

"Then what would we be?"

Manny grabbed Craig and kissed him.

"Sorry" Manny said "I don't know what I'm doing"

Craig kissed Manny back. They started to make out. Manny started to unbuckle Craig's belt.

"Are you sure? Are you sure you want to do this? You're getting married tomorrow"

Manny looked at Craig. "I shouldn't be doing this should I. Because I'm getting married tomorrow. Your right." Manny got up and walked into the bathroom.

She looked at herself in the mirror. Her hair was messy, her make-up was screwed. She fixed her self and opened the door.

"I'm going to be late for my slumber party." Manny said opening the door.

"But what abut what just happened? Didn't it mean anything?"

Tears started to roll down Manny's cheeks. "Yeah Craig, they did mean something. I've always had feelings for you. But now, just like those other times. I have to put them in the back of my head. I have to try to forget them. Because I'm getting married tomorrow and I can't let anyone down. So I'm sorry Craig. I'm sorry for everything. For what I put you through for six years and what I'm putting you through now, I'm sorry I'm getting married tommrow. But I can't change that." Manny said and she left.