ANSo sorry I disappeared for so long. Life is so unpredictable that you can't really get done what you think you will. Anyway, I'm back. Yes I'm alive, and this story will go on. I own nothing. Except some memories that I'd like to forget.AN
So far, my morning wasn't going as planned. My dress was wrinkled and didn't seem like it was going to fit, the flowers were wilted and weren't even what I ordered, the tables for the reception hadn't arrived yet, the caterers called for directions because they had gotten lost, families wanted to picnic where the wedding was being held. If this wasn't my best friends wedding, I would have called it quits right there.
"Liz, the florist called and said that the driver screwed up and gave us the flowers he was supposed to take to the dump, said she'd be right here with our order." Gordo said trying to cheer me up.
"Well, that makes things a little bit better. Try to keep the picnicers away, and the crew and I will finish setting up here. Oh, and do not let Miranda anywhere near here." I said climing back up to the wedding site.
"Alright, Lacie, Jennifer, and Rochelle, you roll the white carpet out and paint these gold shells as the border. Andy, Ryan, and Jeff, you set up the wedding arch. Grant, Melinda, and Cheyanne, you set the chairs up for the band, and I will try and get the seating up for the guests." After I gave my orders, I turned on the radio I had brought, and met the florist with our order.
"I'm so sorry, I just hired him, and I'm trying to break our language barrier. I can promise you that this won't ever happen again." Monique promised after she unloaded the flowers. "Also, I've halved the price on the bill for your troubles."
"Thank you so much, I'm sure Miranda will be overjoyed when she finds out." I told her while I signed the bill and handed it back to her.
"Alright. Rochelle, Melinda, and Jeff, you put these flowers up where the girls have finished painting. When the guys have finished the arch, these flowers weave into it. These go on the outside of the rows when the chairs are set up, and I need Grant to take these to Gordo so he can get them to Miranda and Larry."
An hour or so later Gordo made his way to where Lizzie and her crew had been steadly working all morning. The sight that greated him took his breath away. Pink, blue, and purple Jasmin had been wound all through and around the arch where Miranda and Larry would be wed. The aisle was white carpet with gold seashells on the sides with yellow Hibiscus plants beside every few rows. The first few rows had obviously been reserved, because Lizzie had created a beautiful reserved sign out of flower petals from all of the flowers used to place on each side of each row. Just to think that this morning this had been a bare grassy cliff over looking the ocean.
'Miranda will have a fit when she sees this... If I'm taken aback by this beauty, she will be in tears.' Gordo thought to himself while searching for his wife.
"Liz, Miranda will definately be cheered up when she sees this." Gordo whispered into her ear after he wrapped his arms around her.
"You really think so? It didn't come together the way I pictured it, but I'm pleased with it and this crew is fantasic." Lizzie said turning around to face him. "Alright guys, break for lunch, and meet up at the Tudgemens to set up te reception in an hour and a half. We had a great morning and if you put half this effort into the reception we should be finished an hour after that."
"Now, Mr. Gordon. We have an hour of alone time. Something we haven't had in three weeks. What do you want to do to me." Lizzie asked biting Gordos ear.
"I thought you said and hour and a half." Gordo said trying to resist the urge to throw her on the ground right there and make mad passionate love to her.
"I did, but I'd like to have my appetizer, then lunch." Lizzie answered pulling Gordo into the back of her SUV and and shutting the hatchback behind them.
'God I'm so late... I hope the crew didn't take off on me. I didn't think Gordo would last that long. Maybe I should put him on hold for 3 weeks more often.' Lizzie thought as she pulled into the Tudgemens drive.
"So sorry guys, I lost track of time putting the finishing touches on the ceremony." Lizzie said walking around into the back yard. "Oh my! This is so beautiful you guys! You didn't have to do this."
"Yes we did Mrs. Gordon, you've worked so hard and spent so much of your personal time on this that you deserved a break." Grant spoke up for the group.
"Now you have time to help your best friend get ready for the biggest day of her life, and spend 'alone time' with your husband." Melinda said blushing as she said the last part.
"Alright guys. How many times have I told you the name is Lizzie? Please call me Lizzie in the future. You guys are so wonderful that once this is over there will be a bonus in all of your pay checks. Now come here so I can give you all a hug." Lizzies replied with tears falling from her eyes.
"LIZZIE! You made it. That must mean everything is perfect to the final detail!" Miranda exclaimed when she saw Lizzie walk into her room.
"Yes mam, and you deserve it. You are such a beautiful bride, and I know what it took for you to get this day." Lizzie said looking at Mirandas refection in her dress. "So whats the count down till you walk down the aisle?"
"An hour and a half and we still have to get you dressed. So don't just sit there lets hurry now." Mrs. Sanchez said popping out of no where holding Lizzies dress followed by Mrs. McGuire and Mrs. Gordon with make up and hair utinsles.
I saw Lizzie walk down the ailse in her Matrion of Honor gown, and I couldn't help but think about our real wedding. It's gonna be next month, and theres still alot of things to do. I'd do anything to see that beautiful smile one more time. Thats the last thing I want to see when I die. Shes such a great person, but she doesn't see it. How many people in this world would plan their best friends wedding along with their own with just a couple of months planning. Shes so great. I'm lucky to have her.
I kept staring at her all through the ceremony. I finally looked away when Miranda started to say her vows.
"I, Miranda Isabella Sanchez, do solemnly swear to love you, Larry Colten Tudgemen, always through good times and bad, sickness and health, and through whatever may cross our path. I know I'm lucky to have you in my life and I promise to cherish you for now and always and for all of time." Miranda finished tearfully.
Miranda placed the ring on Larrys finger, and with tears in his eyes Larry began his vows.
"I, Larry Colten Tudgenmen, do solemnly swear to love you, Miranda Isabella Sanchez, For all of time, and make you feel loved in each and everyday of our lives no matter what comes our way. I will always be by your side and I will never let you feel one ounce of pain in your life from this point on." Larry barely finished due to bis tears freely falling showing his raw emotion.
Even I teared up at Larry sentement to Miranda. These two crazy kids are going to have alot come their way, but I know that they'll be okay.
With the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband, and wife. You may kiss your bride.
Miranda handed her bouquet to Lizzie and kissed Larry with everything she had.
"Liz, This is so wonderful. No one could have done this great of a job in that amount of time. But you did, and now I owe you big time." Miranda said throwing her arms around Lizzie on her way out to her honeymoon suite after the reception.
"I'll pick up your things from the hotel in the morning, you just have a good time." Lizzie replied.
"I will, I'm so glad that your my best friend and you not only shared this day with me, you made it happen. I love you Liz, your so much more than a girl could ask for in a sister." Miranda said ducking into the limo.
"Sounds like she enjoyed herself." Gordo said wrapping his arms around Lizzie.
"Yeah, I just hope that he makes her as happy as you make me." She smiled then kissed Gordo. "Come on we better help the Tudgemens clean up. After all, Their baby is about to lose his virginity. Can you belive that no one let tham in on Mirandas pregnancy or miscariage?"
"Liz, don't you let them know. That's between them and Larry and Miranda."
"I know, I was just asking for your opinion. If we hurry, we can maybe practice for our wedding night." Lizzie said foling up chairs and leaning them against the house to be put into the van.
"Now thats what I'm talking about." Gordo said looking up just in time to see Lizzie pass out.
Lizzies Dream
"Lizzie, come back to us. Moms real sad and dad won't come out of their room. Please Liz, I miss you." Matt said sitting by a hospital bed in an otherwise empty hospital room. "Anyway, I'll tell you what else has been going on. ........"
Present
"Lizzie, get the doctor mom. Shes coming around. Sweetie, can you hear me?" Gordo yammered on leaning over me.
"Where am I?" I asked because it hurt to open my eyes.
"You in the hospital sweetie, you passed out on me a few hours ago and I didn't know what to do."
"I remember now. I had the weirdest dream while I was out."
"Shhh, tell me about it later sweetie, the doctor wants to examine you right now."
A few hours later Lizzie was released into Gordos care. Everyone had long gone home after finding out she was awake and well.
"Did the doctor give you the diagnosis? He wouldn't tell me anything. Treated me like a little child." Lizzie asked Gordo as he helped her into the hotel room they were staying in.
"Well, he said that it's nothing that shouldn't clear up in nine months." Gordo answered her nonchalantly.
"You mean." Lizzie began.
"Yes mam, in nine months we will be parents." Gordo said smiling at her.
"Oh Gordo, I'm so happy! This makes everything perfect!" Lizzie exclaimed pulling Gordo in for a big hug.
ANI could probably continue from here and write the ending, but theres things I want to do before I finish this. Never you fear, it is drawing to an end. Also, I'd like to thank all my reviewers. You have made this story happen and made me feel like I actually have talent. Also, I am aware this chapter was short, but I had to get through this one to continue on. More soon, Love Jam! AN
So far, my morning wasn't going as planned. My dress was wrinkled and didn't seem like it was going to fit, the flowers were wilted and weren't even what I ordered, the tables for the reception hadn't arrived yet, the caterers called for directions because they had gotten lost, families wanted to picnic where the wedding was being held. If this wasn't my best friends wedding, I would have called it quits right there.
"Liz, the florist called and said that the driver screwed up and gave us the flowers he was supposed to take to the dump, said she'd be right here with our order." Gordo said trying to cheer me up.
"Well, that makes things a little bit better. Try to keep the picnicers away, and the crew and I will finish setting up here. Oh, and do not let Miranda anywhere near here." I said climing back up to the wedding site.
"Alright, Lacie, Jennifer, and Rochelle, you roll the white carpet out and paint these gold shells as the border. Andy, Ryan, and Jeff, you set up the wedding arch. Grant, Melinda, and Cheyanne, you set the chairs up for the band, and I will try and get the seating up for the guests." After I gave my orders, I turned on the radio I had brought, and met the florist with our order.
"I'm so sorry, I just hired him, and I'm trying to break our language barrier. I can promise you that this won't ever happen again." Monique promised after she unloaded the flowers. "Also, I've halved the price on the bill for your troubles."
"Thank you so much, I'm sure Miranda will be overjoyed when she finds out." I told her while I signed the bill and handed it back to her.
"Alright. Rochelle, Melinda, and Jeff, you put these flowers up where the girls have finished painting. When the guys have finished the arch, these flowers weave into it. These go on the outside of the rows when the chairs are set up, and I need Grant to take these to Gordo so he can get them to Miranda and Larry."
An hour or so later Gordo made his way to where Lizzie and her crew had been steadly working all morning. The sight that greated him took his breath away. Pink, blue, and purple Jasmin had been wound all through and around the arch where Miranda and Larry would be wed. The aisle was white carpet with gold seashells on the sides with yellow Hibiscus plants beside every few rows. The first few rows had obviously been reserved, because Lizzie had created a beautiful reserved sign out of flower petals from all of the flowers used to place on each side of each row. Just to think that this morning this had been a bare grassy cliff over looking the ocean.
'Miranda will have a fit when she sees this... If I'm taken aback by this beauty, she will be in tears.' Gordo thought to himself while searching for his wife.
"Liz, Miranda will definately be cheered up when she sees this." Gordo whispered into her ear after he wrapped his arms around her.
"You really think so? It didn't come together the way I pictured it, but I'm pleased with it and this crew is fantasic." Lizzie said turning around to face him. "Alright guys, break for lunch, and meet up at the Tudgemens to set up te reception in an hour and a half. We had a great morning and if you put half this effort into the reception we should be finished an hour after that."
"Now, Mr. Gordon. We have an hour of alone time. Something we haven't had in three weeks. What do you want to do to me." Lizzie asked biting Gordos ear.
"I thought you said and hour and a half." Gordo said trying to resist the urge to throw her on the ground right there and make mad passionate love to her.
"I did, but I'd like to have my appetizer, then lunch." Lizzie answered pulling Gordo into the back of her SUV and and shutting the hatchback behind them.
'God I'm so late... I hope the crew didn't take off on me. I didn't think Gordo would last that long. Maybe I should put him on hold for 3 weeks more often.' Lizzie thought as she pulled into the Tudgemens drive.
"So sorry guys, I lost track of time putting the finishing touches on the ceremony." Lizzie said walking around into the back yard. "Oh my! This is so beautiful you guys! You didn't have to do this."
"Yes we did Mrs. Gordon, you've worked so hard and spent so much of your personal time on this that you deserved a break." Grant spoke up for the group.
"Now you have time to help your best friend get ready for the biggest day of her life, and spend 'alone time' with your husband." Melinda said blushing as she said the last part.
"Alright guys. How many times have I told you the name is Lizzie? Please call me Lizzie in the future. You guys are so wonderful that once this is over there will be a bonus in all of your pay checks. Now come here so I can give you all a hug." Lizzies replied with tears falling from her eyes.
"LIZZIE! You made it. That must mean everything is perfect to the final detail!" Miranda exclaimed when she saw Lizzie walk into her room.
"Yes mam, and you deserve it. You are such a beautiful bride, and I know what it took for you to get this day." Lizzie said looking at Mirandas refection in her dress. "So whats the count down till you walk down the aisle?"
"An hour and a half and we still have to get you dressed. So don't just sit there lets hurry now." Mrs. Sanchez said popping out of no where holding Lizzies dress followed by Mrs. McGuire and Mrs. Gordon with make up and hair utinsles.
I saw Lizzie walk down the ailse in her Matrion of Honor gown, and I couldn't help but think about our real wedding. It's gonna be next month, and theres still alot of things to do. I'd do anything to see that beautiful smile one more time. Thats the last thing I want to see when I die. Shes such a great person, but she doesn't see it. How many people in this world would plan their best friends wedding along with their own with just a couple of months planning. Shes so great. I'm lucky to have her.
I kept staring at her all through the ceremony. I finally looked away when Miranda started to say her vows.
"I, Miranda Isabella Sanchez, do solemnly swear to love you, Larry Colten Tudgemen, always through good times and bad, sickness and health, and through whatever may cross our path. I know I'm lucky to have you in my life and I promise to cherish you for now and always and for all of time." Miranda finished tearfully.
Miranda placed the ring on Larrys finger, and with tears in his eyes Larry began his vows.
"I, Larry Colten Tudgenmen, do solemnly swear to love you, Miranda Isabella Sanchez, For all of time, and make you feel loved in each and everyday of our lives no matter what comes our way. I will always be by your side and I will never let you feel one ounce of pain in your life from this point on." Larry barely finished due to bis tears freely falling showing his raw emotion.
Even I teared up at Larry sentement to Miranda. These two crazy kids are going to have alot come their way, but I know that they'll be okay.
With the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband, and wife. You may kiss your bride.
Miranda handed her bouquet to Lizzie and kissed Larry with everything she had.
"Liz, This is so wonderful. No one could have done this great of a job in that amount of time. But you did, and now I owe you big time." Miranda said throwing her arms around Lizzie on her way out to her honeymoon suite after the reception.
"I'll pick up your things from the hotel in the morning, you just have a good time." Lizzie replied.
"I will, I'm so glad that your my best friend and you not only shared this day with me, you made it happen. I love you Liz, your so much more than a girl could ask for in a sister." Miranda said ducking into the limo.
"Sounds like she enjoyed herself." Gordo said wrapping his arms around Lizzie.
"Yeah, I just hope that he makes her as happy as you make me." She smiled then kissed Gordo. "Come on we better help the Tudgemens clean up. After all, Their baby is about to lose his virginity. Can you belive that no one let tham in on Mirandas pregnancy or miscariage?"
"Liz, don't you let them know. That's between them and Larry and Miranda."
"I know, I was just asking for your opinion. If we hurry, we can maybe practice for our wedding night." Lizzie said foling up chairs and leaning them against the house to be put into the van.
"Now thats what I'm talking about." Gordo said looking up just in time to see Lizzie pass out.
Lizzies Dream
"Lizzie, come back to us. Moms real sad and dad won't come out of their room. Please Liz, I miss you." Matt said sitting by a hospital bed in an otherwise empty hospital room. "Anyway, I'll tell you what else has been going on. ........"
Present
"Lizzie, get the doctor mom. Shes coming around. Sweetie, can you hear me?" Gordo yammered on leaning over me.
"Where am I?" I asked because it hurt to open my eyes.
"You in the hospital sweetie, you passed out on me a few hours ago and I didn't know what to do."
"I remember now. I had the weirdest dream while I was out."
"Shhh, tell me about it later sweetie, the doctor wants to examine you right now."
A few hours later Lizzie was released into Gordos care. Everyone had long gone home after finding out she was awake and well.
"Did the doctor give you the diagnosis? He wouldn't tell me anything. Treated me like a little child." Lizzie asked Gordo as he helped her into the hotel room they were staying in.
"Well, he said that it's nothing that shouldn't clear up in nine months." Gordo answered her nonchalantly.
"You mean." Lizzie began.
"Yes mam, in nine months we will be parents." Gordo said smiling at her.
"Oh Gordo, I'm so happy! This makes everything perfect!" Lizzie exclaimed pulling Gordo in for a big hug.
ANI could probably continue from here and write the ending, but theres things I want to do before I finish this. Never you fear, it is drawing to an end. Also, I'd like to thank all my reviewers. You have made this story happen and made me feel like I actually have talent. Also, I am aware this chapter was short, but I had to get through this one to continue on. More soon, Love Jam! AN