Donna's POV
It's Christmas morning and it's also my wedding morning. I can't believe that by tonight I will be Mrs. Joshua Lyman. I kind of annoyed that my family don't support me in all that I am doing but I'm happy, happier than I have been in a while. I'm also rather sad that none of our friends are here with us to celebrate the day, but we are still keeping it a secret, a secret that has been held for 16 months. A secret I am surprised Josh has managed to keep.
I know he wants to shout it from the rooftops but we could destroy the Presidents last few years in the White House and that I can't do. The President has become like a second father to me since I miscarried, not that he wasn't like a father before but since I suffered my miscarriage he has been more so. Always checking up on me, making sure that I am all right. It's funny to see that side of the most powerful man in the world. So loving and caring, a man that would do anything for you and to keep you from harm. A man that I know will be upset when he learns of what is happening today. I mean is it possible to keep a marriage quiet for three years. That's what we have left in the white house, three years. But for The President I'd do anything. And that's why I am sitting on the morning of my wedding writing my letter of resignation. For I know that I will not be able to keep my marriage a secret. I will be even more surprised if Josh manages it. So I am writing this in advance and it will be used whenever I need it.
I can't wait to see Josh's face when he sees me. He has no idea what I am wearing and I hope that I blow his socks off. He looks so handsome no matter what he wears but secretly I am hoping he wears his beige suit and pale blue tie. In saying that I will probably want to strip it off him as soon as I see him so maybe not.
His mom organized it all for us. She handled the celebrant, who happens to be an old family friend. She managed to get the license without anyone asking questions. I'll be surprised if our marriage gets out before we have a chance to say anything.
The only thing his mom didn't organize was my dress. It was something I wanted to do on my own. Josh, very kindly, gave me two afternoons off work so I could go shopping and I found the perfect dress. A dress that I never imagined in my life owning, but here I am about to place it over my head and walk downstairs to marry the man of my dreams. I wonder if he is as nervous as I am?
Josh's POV
I am so nervous. Today I become Mr. Donna Moss. Okay well she becomes Mrs. Joshua Lyman but you know what I mean. I am finally marrying the woman of my dreams. We are having an extremely intimate wedding on my mother's property in Connecticut. By extremely intimate I mean me, Donna, my mom, Mr. and Mrs. Schulman. The Schulman's are family friends and he happens to be a celebrant. He agrees to do the wedding for us and I will be forever grateful.
No one knows we are marrying but that I am okay with. Well, okay, maybe I am not okay with it. I want CJ, Toby, Sam, Leo, The President and Mrs. Bartlett here. I want them to celebrate the day with us. I know why we are doing it this way. There is no way I could wait three more years to marry Donna, but to be married to her and not tell anyone is going to be tough. She did tell met hat she is going to write a letter of resignation because she doesn't think that we can keep it a secret. What would I do without her?
I am wearing her favorite suit. The light beige one, with the pale blue shirt under it. Mom has tied my tie for me, but it isn't the same. Donna always ties my tie for me on special occasions, but today I have to settle for my mom.
I am standing in the back yard of the house awaiting Donna's arrival. My mom is standing by my right shoulder. Mrs. Schulman is standing behind her acting as second witness. The music begins and it's a piece I know so well. A piece of music that Donna loves, which I have slowly come to love as well. 'O' Holy Night is playing as I watch Donna walk from the back door of my childhood home. She is breathtaking in the most gorgeous gown I have ever seen.
I know I call her my angel, but today she truly looks like one. The temperatures may be low, but she is wearing a strapless gown, the bodice is covered with tiny sequins and the skirt is flowing. Her hair is curled and laying on her shoulders. I can't take my eyes off of her.
Rachel Lyman's POV
I am awestruck when I watch my future daughter in law walk down the path to join us. She is the one person who has kept Joshua alive throughout everything he has been through in the last five years and that I am so grateful for. The look of love in their eyes is intense, the same kind of look I used to get with Noah. I only wish he could be here today to watch his son marry the woman of his dreams. Noah, never met Donna but he would have liked her. I know in my heart that he and Joanie are watching us right now, but it's not he same.
Marty Schulman is starting the service and when it comes time for them to exchange vows I am dumbstruck by my son. "Donna, you give my life meaning. You have been the constant in my life over the last five years and I don't know what I would have done if you weren't there. You are the light in my life, the beat in my heart and the stars in my sky. You are my now and my forever. I love you."
I had no idea my son could be so sweet. Now it's Donna's turn, if she can speak. The tears are already evident in her eyes. She takes a deep breath before beginning to speak. "Josh, you know me better than anyone I have ever known. I walked into your life when I needed it the most and you let me in. To me you are my everything. I couldn't ask for anything more or anything less. Please be mine for now and forever. I love you."
I watch the tears well in my son's eyes before Marty asks for the rings. Here's my part. Josh entrusted the rings to me. I hand them over as Marty blesses them before Josh takes Donna's hand into his own and places the ring on her finger. He brings her hand to his mouth and kisses the finger he has placed the ring on. Donna does the same after the ring has been placed on his finger.
"By the power invested in me by the state of Connecticut I now pronounce you husband and wife." I can't help but clap. Josh has Donna in his arms, kissing her. They both have huge smiles on their faces, and are giggling. I guess they can't believe that it has happened either.
The following morning.
Josh's POV
I got married yesterday and today I am waking up with my wife in my arms. She is lying with her head on my chest, her soft breath gently hitting my chest. I could lie like this forever.
That will not happen as my cell phone is ringing. Trying not to disturb Donna I reach for it and answer it to hear Leo's voice on the other end. "Josh, sorry to bother you. I know you're supposed to be off till Monday but we have a situation and we need you."
"Okay Leo, I'll be back in DC sometime this afternoon." I say with a sigh.
"I tried to get Donna, but I couldn't get a hold of her." Leo says.
'Yeah cause she's here.' I want to say but don't. "I'll get a hold of her Leo, don't worry about it. Speak to you when I get back." I close my cell when I realize Donna is now awake.
"We're going back aren't we?"
"Afraid so. I am so sorry Mrs. Lyman I had hoped at east a few days with you before we had to go back, but there's a situation and we are needed."
"I suppose the world doesn't stop just because we got married." She sighs.
"Yeah but it would have been nice." I reply kissing her and pulling her back under the duvet.
A.N - Well here's the next chapter. Hope I managed to do it justice. Lu