REGRETS
This is the next chapter (n°32)!
Enjoy it! And don't worry; the sequel should be on the net soon!
Scott's POV
I've only felt such a pride a few times in my life. The first time was when I led my team to the victory the first time I did a football match. I was seven but I well remember the faces of joy of my parents, of the coach and of my friends. They were ecstatic. The second time was the day of my graduation of Horizon. I was so proud and everyone else was. Shelby, my father, my mother, Peter, Sophie, the rest of the group… The third time was when Shel gave birth to our twins. God, I was so anxious yet so happy that the moment we wanted for months was finally happening. And now, I'm here standing, and waiting for my beautiful bride to come and join me forever. I glance nervously at Steve who is standing as my best man. He's grinning at me a bit with a look that probably means 'I told you so'. I know he warned me just before entering the church telling me the waiting was going to seem very long. And he was just right. Man, I can't wait to see her in that wedding dress.
Shelby's POV
I take Peter's arm in my hand and we begin walking down the aisle leading to my handsome fiancé, very soon to be husband. I look right in front of me and cross his eyes. God, he looks so anxious, I can tell by seeing how he moves his hands. I smile warmly at him and look at the sides to see if my babies are well settled. I meet Daisy's eyes as she is holding Nick in her arms. She seems rather happy for me. Heather is here too, standing next to her with Gary by her side. I can't believe she came, after all she said about Scott and I being together. I invited Gary because, well, after all he's pretty nice, above all when you're not living in the apartment next to his anymore. I glance at the other side where Scott's friends are sitting. God, I still wonder how he can be friend with those guys. They're totally football player type. Tall, big, with a certain amount of stupidity, and sure of themselves and their charms. Big assholes if you want my opinion… I look back at the other side where is standing Susan, holding my other son, Zack. He looks so cute in his pale blue outfit! His brother is in green and looks just such as handsome. Before I even notice, Peter hands me to Scott who looks now ready and in a hurry. His hair looks so fine too, longer than before, with long blond curls encircling his handsome face. His blue eyes look confusedly at me as I continue contemplating at him and I smile at him. He smiles back, squeezing my hand. The minister began talking, but none of us is really hearing what he's saying, too absorbed by each other presence.
Scott's POV
My God, she's just plenty beautiful! I dreamed of this moment before but she never appeared this stunning! I can't believe it's possible to be so lucky. I'm only twenty first but I have everything a man could fantasize about: a woman just perfect, two handsome and smart sons, two wonderful parents, lots of faithful friends, and a bank account fully filled by money! And yet, I'm still in school! As the minister talks, I can't help but looking at her and not hearing or even listening what the guy says. That's only after a long while, when Shelby turns to him, that I do the same, finally trying to concentrate myself.
"Do you, Shelby Anne Merrick take Scott William Barringer as your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, in good times and bad, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"
I watch as Shelby looks at me with love and then nods her head at the minister.
"I do." She says with confidence, wearing a huge smile on her face. It is now my turn…
Shelby's POV
I glance at Scott, unable to hold a smile and close my eyes for a second. What if he says 'no'? What if he's not so sure about us? There's no turning back for me, as I just said 'yes' but what about him? What if he realizes I don't deserve him? Scott looks questionably at him and turn his attention to the minister to hear what he has to say.
"Do you, Scott William Barringer take Shelby Anne Merrick as your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, in good times and bad, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"
"Absolutely, yes, I do." He says with a big smile. God I can't believe it was so hard! The minister is now asking for the rings. Jess hands Scott's to me while Steve does the same with mine. Scott takes both of my hands and leans towards me whispering. "I love you Shelby Anne Barringer." OMG! I still can't realize we're married!
"I love you too Scott." I say just as quietly as he puts the ring around my finger. It's a beautiful ring if you want my opinion. I do the same and we both turn to the minister as we hear him talking again. It's my time to say the vows.
"I, Shelby take you Scott to be my lawfully wedded husband, knowing in my heart that you will be my constant friend, my faithful partner in life, and my one true love. On this special and holy day, I affirm to you in the presence of God and all those in attendance. This is my sacred promise to stay by your side as your faithful wife in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as through the good times and the bad. I promise to love you without reservation, honor and respect you, provide for your needs as best I can, protect you from harm, comfort you in times of distress, grow with you in mind and spirit, always be open and honest with you, and cherish you for as long as we both shall live." As I am finished, I look up at meet Scott's eyes, full of emotion. He recites the same vows and the minister begins talking about.
"By the power that is confided to me, I declare you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride, Scott." I look up at Scott as he undoes the veil from my face and leans to kiss my lips. Just as soon as his lips are placed upon mine, I can hear the sound of applause and cheering of our families and friends. Scott deepens the kiss and I can't help but kiss back, just as passionately. If we continue like this, we'll soon be having sex right in front of everyone! I forcefully break the kiss and look at my husband a bit dazed.
Scott's POV
God she's so beautiful, I just want to go away from here and make love to her all night. To show her how much I love her and how much I'll make this marriage worth. And telling we have to wait until tomorrow to be alone and take advantage of our union! Shelby takes me by the hand as we both leave the church to go to the reception my father organized for the occasion. We walk together, close to each other and stop to take our children in our arms. God only knows how much we'll miss them when we'll be on our little vacation. I still can't believe my father offered us a trip to Australia as a wedding gift. And that mom is willing to take care of the twins during our stay there! I come back to earth when Shelby gives me a sweet kiss and feel a flash-light on my face. I look in front of me to see Daisy taking lots of pictures of us. She looks like a Japanese tourist, it's funny. We stay at the top of the stairs as our friends and families take pictures again and I can see Shelby is forcing herself to smile.
"Scott?" I hear her sweet voice next to me, whispering in my ear.
"Um, um?" I answer looking at her smiling.
"When the plane is taking off tomorrow?" She asks, hugging me.
"Why? Are you eager to go away from here?"
"I just wanna know, that's all."
"Eight, I think."
"Okay. Scott?"
"Yeah?"
"I can't wait until we're alone." She says with a seductive voice accompanied of a sexy smile.
"I can't either." I say confidently grinning at her a little.
"Well try to control your hormones and be careful or you'll risk having other children soon!" David Ruxton warns us from behind with a sarcastic voice. God I still can't believe Shelby invited him…they never got along well and either did I.
"Oh, shut up, you're just jealous!" I say, wrapping my arms around Shelby's shoulder and kissing her forehead. And he has the right to be jealous; after all, she's the best thing that could have happen in my life.
Shelby's POV
Scott's right…David's jealous. And he's right to be jealous…only a few people can find true love and I did. Scott is the best thing of my life (with my children of course!) and I'll never let him go. Never.
THE END!So, that was the end… I hope all of you readers liked this story… and will love the sequel!
So thanks to Queen of Shadows, Melms213, mary-023, ShalBrenfan, Bluewolf16, FrostySnake, 2008ccampbell, rogue-angel07, Ghostwriter, trisha, Molly, Lilly, anonymous, paceyandjoeyfan4eva, Jasonlizfan4ever, pishta, PJFan2004AliciaClarkcarebear22, Mandy, SethxSummer4Evah, the others reviewers I forgot (I really hope I didn't!), and all of those who read this story and liked it.
Now for those who are interested, here's the plot of the sequel of this story:
"The Family Life" It happens two years after the wedding. Scott and Shelby are living happily with their two boys. They remained friends with Daisy, who is still single and spends an awful time at their house, leaving them almost no privacy and intimacy. They decide to find her a boyfriend, like Steve, Scott's bestfriend, for example… Also, they want to re-patch things between Auggie and Juliet who broke up a few weeks ago.
So basically, now that their life is fine, they want to help the others and are interfering in their lives, even if they don't ask.
Usually from Scott's POV, sometimes Shelby's, and also Daisy's, Steve's, Susan's, Auggie's and Juliet's.
The first chapter will be up very soon.
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