A/N: This will be the last normal chapter to Memories of Darkness. Sephy actually has a bit of a P.O.V. in this one and I have to move the story if we're gonna get to the ending! So it's short and fast but it gets straight to the point. Sorry for the long wait, but enjoy this while it lasts.
Chapter 10: "I Do" breaks everything
We had the the seating chart prepared and catering ordered the day after we were at 300 Roses. Our whole group was so busy! After further appointments with my designer, Vera Wang, the dress is almost ready--the rhinestones are going to be added, I guess. For this past week, I've been sleeping in my old house (where Ashley and Tidus reside), away from Sephiroth, due to well, no seeing the bride before the wedding and needing our time to ourselves. He spent time with Tidus and Squall, and my parents, while I was with Ashley, Rachel, and Sephiroth's parents.
I stretched out on my bed. The cool, smooth sheets felt soft against me and I wanted to sleep forever. But no, of course I couldn't. There were appointments, and I had to wake up. My eyes snapped open, and I smiled. There was a knock on my room door. "Hel-lo, future Mrs. Sephiroth Valentine!" one of my close friends Hoshiko Sorano peeked in. She was also staying in our house for the wedding, till we got everyone to the hotel. I giggled and sat up, half of the beige comforter on the light-colored wooden floor. "I brought you some breakfast--sandwich and salad, just the way you like it, along with some pineapples and pineapple juice!" she said joyfully. "Yessss...aww Kou I love ya! Thank you!" I motioned her over to sit with me. "Did you eat anything yet?" I asked her. "Yeah, I had the usual, English muffin, with egg and cheese, as well as coffee," she replied. I looked at my plate. Of course I liked the food and all, but...
"Hey Kou, when it's my actual wedding morning, wanna bring me a croissant and English muffin?" I smiled. Big. She laughed. "What, no sandwich?" Of course she knew sandwiches are probably my favorite food thing in the world. She also brought up a magazine. "One last look at the hot bachelors before your wedding?" Hoshiko asked. "Oh, sweets, bring it on!" I urged. Flipping through the pages, heh, I had my eye on the page with Brad Pitt. I have no idea why. "Though, we both know there's only one REAL guy for me and that's my Sephiroth!" I squealed. "Aerith you're so adorkable!" We laughed and Kou gave me a hug. I finished my breakfast and she left me to get ready for the day. When I was dressed and styling my hair, she was reading out my agenda.
"All right about 11:30 this morning you have your appointment with the florist. They want to double check your order placement and when they need to be delivered by." I nodded my head. "Afterwards, there's lunch, and at 2:10 your final fitting with your bridal dress, along with," she sighed, "the frilly bridesmaids dresses." I mock-glared at her. "Kou, you're one of my bridesmaids, you DO remember that? And anyway it's not that frilly!" "Of course Aerith, I was just playing with you." "Anyway, anything else on the agenda?" I asked. Hoshiko nodded. "Dinner with your parents at 6, and then the bachelorette party at 8. Sephiroth's going to have dinner with his parents at the same time, but you won't be scheduled in the same restaurants. He's going to the Prado and yours is reserved at the Hotel Del." "Bachelorette party? When did we schedule that to happen?" I asked. "Like I said, Aer, 8 PM." "Oh God, I must've been drunk then. Sephiroth's not having one is he?" "No, he's just going to spend his time with the boys probably playing football or whatever," Hoshiko replied. "Well, you wanna go?" I nodded.
We drove to the florist's shop. Actually there wasn't much to do besides having all the finalizations done. Do I want these flowers or those flowers, and in this or that color. "White, most everything is white, and go for some peach flowers too, I'd appreciate it." I explained. There were also the matter of floral arrangements, flowers would be tied to the aisle-ends of the chairs, with white tulle interlacing the chairs. There would also be a white-camellia arch with a few red roses here and there. I thought it looked lovely. Oh and yes my wedding planner approved of these ideas. As for my own bridal bouquet, I just had the camellias in the outset, two red roses, one pink rose, and one peach rose in the middle. Classy? I don't know? Clash-y? Maybe. We'll have to rethink this. Crap, and the wedding's so close!
"So that's done, and now it's the final fitting, right Hoshiko?" "Yeah Aerith, you wanna drive or should I?" Hoshiko offered. "I'm a little tired, so please?" I asked. She gladly accepted. Minutes later we were parked, and walked inside the store. I saw my dress, and it was the loveliest thing I've ever seen. Right there, with a smiling Vera Wang. I'm glad she's been there for Sephiroth and I, especially on such short notice! "Well, try it on!" the designer urged. And so I did. I loved my dress. Strapless, hand-beaded with the mini gold, pearls, and diamonds, wide petticoat that made it so fluffy. I couldn't have asked for anything better at all! I also tried on the tiara with the veil. It's also heavenly and matched the dress pretty well, with Swarovski crystals.
Sephiroth's P.O.V.
So Hoshiko, Rachel, and Ashley shooed us guys out of the house this morning. "Okay, okay, so what's the plan for today?" Tidus asked. "YOU guys will go to a sports bar or something, do some manly bonding not manly bondage." Hoshiko explained. "I'll be taking Aerith out for the day while--" Ashley cut in, "While Rachel and I will be setting up the bachelorette party!" Rachel nodded. "Yeah I got a few male strippers in mind," she smirked. At this point of course I'd already be jealous. "Hey how come Aerith gets a bachelorette party and I don't?" I nearly yelled. "Too many guys get bachelor parties, it's a girl's turn now. But hey you're free to do what you want, except cheating on Aeri or else we'll break your back!" That was Ashley. She and I sometimes didn't agree with each other still. But oh well. "Oh, and you have dinner with your parents at the Prado at 6. Don't forget." Rachel also reminded.
Us guys drove off, in one of the cars, either Squall's or Tidus' I can't remember. Either way we started off towards the tuxedo shop. Had to pick 'em up because they were already ordered in our sizes by now. "Ah yes, Mr. Valentine, here you go." the shopkeeper at the front handed us our order after I gave the receipt. It was already prepaid. "White, huh?" Squall asked. "Nice choice." Tidus smirked. "And we all thought you were gonna be the first to marry, Squall!" he joked. Squall scowled as we walked out of the store. "Don't remind me...she was such a whiny brat." (A/N: If anyone wants to take a guess at who this is, do tell!) Tidus and I laughed. I gave Squall a slap on the back. "Relationships are hard, that's why I'm getting married." I joked. "Hey man that's not cool!" Squall actually smiled.
We hung out for the rest of the morning, and afternoon. Since I was kicked out of my own house, figured we'd be at Squall's instead. Not much for a guy to do except drink rounds of beers and hang with the guys watching football.
(A/N: Seriously I have to finish this chapter by TONIGHT -- too much procrastinating so I HAVE to move it to the wedding day! You all will hate me but whatever it's my story not yours.)
Once again, waking up in my bedroom, however unmarried for the last day, because after today, I will be Mrs. Sephiroth Valentine. Aerith Valentine...I like that. Vincent, Lucrecia, Mommy (Ifalna), and Daddy (Jared) were handling things downstairs. I could hear them ordering people around, where everything would go.
knock knock
"Who is it?" I asked. "It's Koubaby, Aerith!" replied the other voice. Hoshiko, always there for me. "And Rachel too!" "Oh hey, you guys, come in then!" Stretching, I smiled. My girls walked in, and we all knew what was going to happen. They brought in a small cake they made the night before, just for me. In homemade icing, they traced out "Best Wishes, Aerith. We love you!" I laughed and started crying; after all, who knows what'll happen after today? I'll be on my honeymoon, far away from home (actually to be exact, I don't know where it's going to be. Sephiroth never told me.) Rachel set the cake on my dresser. Where was Ashley, you ask? She wanted to handle other wedding things with Tidus, knowing he'd probably screw something up (besides her). "Oh God, I can't believe these are my final hours of being unmarried. This is so...ohmigosh." I couldn't speak.
"We know, it's hard. We're gonna miss you, you know, all those times we had. Girls' night out?" That was Hoshiko for you. "Late night slumber parties, movie/videogame night," Rachel included. "Hey, now wait up, girls. We can still have that, it's not like I'm disappearing into thin air after this! Actually...I've got something to tell you girls..."
A deafening silence fell as I blurted out the good news...
Both Rachel and Hoshiko's eyes widened. "H--how far along are you?" asked my so-called second mother (Rachel). "Two months," I blushed slightly and looked down. "But it's all right, you can't even tell. There's no bump on my stomach...yet." I smiled. "Well Aerith, really, congratulations." Both my best friends in the room smiled, and we all hugged each other as we cried.
"Now come on, you've got a wedding to get ready for!" reminded Hoshiko. "We'll be back soon or something, so hurry up, all right?" "Yeah, I know. Don't worry, I'll be there, it's not like I'm going to run out or anything," I replied. "You better not," commented Rachel.
I took the fork on my plate and proceeded to eat my homemade cake. Rachel and Hoshiko left the room momentarily before I had to start getting out of bed. On my bedside table, there were two photo albums, one empty, the other overflowing with memories. I flipped through the pages of the full album, and remembered that I was alone then, and all I had were my best friends with me, since my parents were living in Icicle Inn while I was here. At the pier, the beach, wherever. Then suddenly the pages afer that had shown some memories of the past year, with Sephiroth and I. The empty album would be filled in a couple weeks' time. Our wedding album, white satin, silver ribbon, and lace.
Was I starting to have second thoughts?
I hope not.
Come on, Aerith, you've got a wedding to attend in four hours, it's your own, and you haven't even gotten out of bed yet! Get up, get up, people are waiting to see you! They'll get mad if you're not there at your own wedding! My subconcious was urging me greatly. I shoveled about four forkfuls of that cake for now, and I'm DEFINITELY finishing that thing before my wedding, so help me God.
I jumped out of bed, the beige comforter flopping over, leaving the rumpled pillows and sheets in their obvious mess. There was a robe hanging on a hook on the wall. I plucked it off and slipped it on myself. In the crazy mess I was in, I rushed out the door, but taking another forkful of cake into my mouth beforehand. Outside, there were more people in a frenzied chaos more than I was! Upon hearing my door slam shut I jumped, that was an accident, people downstairs looked up and greeted me. Mommy Ifalna ran up the stairs with Ashley trailing behind. "Where'd Rach and Kou go? They said they'd come back," I told Mom. "Oh, you know, handling things with the wedding, finalizing things with your soon-to-be husband. Your father is with the other Mr. Valentine, what was his name--Vincent, right?" Mom sighed, it was such a mess, things could be easily forgetful.
She pulled my arm towards the bathroom, Ashley pushing me faster from behind. "Come on, hurry up Aerith, or you're gonna make us all fall behind schedule," she barked. "All right, I'm going!" Ashley pushed the bathroom door open and Lucrecia was setting up flowers inside. "Good morning, Mrs. Valentine," I hastily said. "And a good morning to you too as well, Aerith--but you're going to be Mrs. Valentine by this afternoon!" Lucrecia smiled. "Hurry up, there are people waiting for you," she added, a gentle hand on my shoulder. "What?" I asked. "Stylists and all," answered Ashley. "Now go take a shower, all right?" Mom hugged me and cupped my cheek. "That's my baby girl," she smiled. She pushed me to the shower, and left with Lucrecia and Ashley, and I was by myself. There were cream-colored towels already laid out for me by the sink. I stripped and turned on the hot water. Scrubbing my hair with the shampoo, I wondered what would happen after all this. On top of a wedding, I'm not ready to be a mommy in about seven months! Hell, I still needed mine! I nearly fainted, but caught myself. Let's hope I don't throw up today. Please, oh please. Sephiroth doesn't know about it yet. I'm gonna tell him tonight...right? Yes, I'll do that tonight.
After my shower, I toweled off most of the water from my hair, and obviously had to put on some undergarments (white satin and lace of course) slipping the terry cotton robe on again. My clothes were in the hamper in that bathroom and I went out towards my room. Much to my surprise, there was a hairstylist, a makeup artist, photographer, my mom, Lucrecia, and my girls. For the next few hours, I'd been eating the rest of my small cake (it was larger than a muffin, I guess), as my hair was tousled around to be styled. Mom joked about worrying whether I'd fit into my dress or not. Yes, I let myself finish the cake as my hair was pulled every which way, with half my hair in a bun, a braid wrapping around it, the rest of my hair curled and let loosely down. My makeup was applied next, eyeliner, dark reddish lipstick, blush, silver eyeshadow, mascara, a few dabs of light, pearlescent glitter...you know the drill. Topped off with jewelry, the ones Sephiroth bought when he proposed and we were all at the restaurant. My engagement ring was on my left ring finger. I slipped it onto my right, for obvious reasons.
Sighing, my eyes started to water, and the makeup artist warned me not to cry. She dabbed the sides of my eyes with a cotton swab. Ashley laughed, as Rachel and Hoshiko took my dress out from the closet, which was sent over that morning, with the plastic dressbag still wrapped over it. I really wanted to cry, but I wasn't allowed to, of course, unless I REALLY wanted my makeup to run. The dressbag was taken off, and my dress was revealed. Thank you, Vera Wang, I silently thought. Everyone took a look at it, oohing/ahhing, all and whatnot. Frankly, I just wanted to wear it. Ashley laid out the dress on my now made-up bed, with the shoes (silver satin with a few diamonds encrusted on it) next to it, a wedding invitation as well, the rings sewn onto a small satin pillow, and some other wedding-y things that were involved so the photographer could take a picture of the display. I laughed, because the photographer also took pictures of me while I was having my hair and makeup done. I had a manicure sometime in the day before, and my nails were perfectly filed and had dark red nailpolish, which matched my lipstick.
The photographer left the room, because I had to slip into my dress. Mommy and Lucrecia helped me into it, and the corset was pretty much bad enough. I rolled my eyes, but warned Mommy not to make it too tight (Well...I do recall telling her that I was going to have a baby, and she didn't object, thank God. That was about two days ago). Mommy laughed and pinched my cheek. "I'm going to miss you, Aerith. You're still my one and only daughter, remember that." "I'll miss you too, Mom." I hugged her and we both began to cry, but my makeup artist seriously reprimanded me. God, it's so hard wearing makeup on a wedding day. Why couldn't it have been lighter makeup? Nobody would've noticed. I stepped into my shoes, and had to have Ashley buckle them because I seriously canNOT reach under all that crinoline! Finally, Rachel took my tiara, and placed it onto my head securely, with the veil on. When I looked in the mirror, I didn't look like myself.
When everyone was all ready to go, Lucrecia was on the phone with Vincent, confirming that the guys had already arrived at the hotel and Odette Berry was already there. Come to think of it, I didn't really want a wedding planner in the first place, but noooo, the rich soon-to-be husband insisted on getting EVERYTHING. Sometimes I just can't believe him. Oh yeah, everything was running smoothly. As you can see, all this getting ready for a wedding stuff is beginning to bore me. And it's MY wedding! I guess I still need to grow up.
I swear, I was not ready for this. At all.
The moment Rachel, Ashley, and Hoshiko led me downstairs, with Mom and Lucrecia already ahead and downstairs, Lucrecia still on the phone. The photography went up tenfold as flashes went into my eyes and I had to keep blinking. It wasn't just the photographer, no, people actually BROUGHT their own cameras. I have to go through this for the rest of the day, don't I? Hoshiko handed me my bouquet and we had a little boy as the ring bearer. I think this was some relative from Sephiroth's family, because I definitely didn't know him.
"Do I have to really go through with this today?" I whined.
"Yes you do," said Rachel.
The women all stood together for very few group photos before we left to the Hotel Del Coronado. I wasn't allowed to see Sephiroth and he wasn't allowed to see me either, not until the wedding. I was sent into a white stretch limousine, with the party from upstairs, while everyone else in the house left in their own cars. Inside the limo, I wanted to fall asleep. I saw Mommy and Lucrecia dressed in their best dresses, and my bridesmaids (need I mention their names again?) were all wearing the same thing.
Minutes later, passing all the traffic we could get through, we finally made it to the damn hotel. I don't feel like going through this. I should've just told Sephiroth that we should have a private gathering of the closest family and friends, we shouldn't have had to go through all this. Too late, there were already blocks of parked cars just for our wedding.
Can I just go hide in a closet or something?
I really wanted to. But nobody would let me. Damn, oh well.
Running away is an option...but that's not a very good one.
Shut up, subconscious.
I needed to get through with this, badly.
I turned, exasperated, after pacing back and forth, and stopping, asking Lucrecia, "How much longer till the wedding?"
"Ten minutes, dear. But we need to start heading downstairs" I didn't want that. I took a waterbottle from a cooler we brought along and chugged the damn thing down. "Aerith...you ok?" asked Hoshiko. "Yeah, fine, just fine," I replied. I looked out the window. Actually, I was standing in the Crown Room upstairs...way way up, and was looking out at the Aphrodite Lawn. I saw everyone getting seated, talking to each other, family meeting up, getting to know the other family. There was Daddy with Vincent. There were the multitude of flowers, the flowergirls (ironic how I used to be one myself, right?), the little ring bearer boy. Everyone was there. I also saw...
"Sephiroth," I whispered. Taking a step back, I smiled, but I also wondered, is this what I really want? It better be, two weeks to plan this damn wedding of the century. Right now I'm moody and feeling anxious. It must be because of well, oh you know (I hope, if you hadn't figured it out by now). "Damn him," I turned. "So we really have to go?" "Yes we do," replied Ashley. "Fine," I sighed, and pulled my veil over my head.
They're all waiting for you...
Pretend this is all a dream.
That's a lie, this is real.
Nothing I can do right now.
Shut up, self.
I had my idle thoughts to myself, as I was walking down the corridors, and we took the elevator, because I swear I would've tripped on my dress. We made sure my dress wouldn't get caught in between the door. I clutched tightly to my bouquet, everything would go right. Right? There were all these staff members of the Four Seasons that greeted me. Of course they knew what the event was, they work there!
"Good afternoon, Ms. Gainsborough. Best wishes to you on your wedding!" Something like that, it all sounded the same. I replied with an uneasy laugh and a curt nod, as well as a "thank you."
"Aerith, be more polite!" Mom scolded me. Uggh, fine, whatever.
As we reached the entrance, I had to stay a few steps back. Daddy was there, and I latched onto his arm. "How's my baby girl?" "Nervous as hell, daddy." "That's not good," he laughed. "Do I have to go through with this?" "If it'll make you happy, yes. You're our only daughter, and we love you. We want what's best for you, Aerith." "Thank you, Dad." "No problem, sweet pea." I slightly lifted my veil and kissed him on the cheek.
The music started playing. It was Aria De Mezzo Carrattere (Final Fantasy VI). The flowergirls started walking down the aisle, sprinkling flower petals all over the place. Slowly...please...very slowly, I said in my mind. Unfortunately I have no telepathic powers so that was just pathetic. I started bouncing up and down on my tiptoes. Literally. "Aerith, what're you doing?" asked Hoshiko with a weird look on her face. "Sorry, nerves," I responded. "Well, quit bouncing!" I stuck my tongue out at her. Oh God, I'm so bored. I should just be sleeping in bed instead of being here, for heaven's sake! There went Mom and Lucrecia down the aisle. Following, Ashley started out onto the aisle, then Rachel, then Hoshiko.
The music changed you can either hear Canon or Aeris' Theme playing in your head at this point, I can't choose! My veil covered my face like it's supposed to. Still latched onto Daddy's arm. Everyone stood up and turned around to face us. I walked uneasily, my legs were wobbling but you couldn't tell because of the thickly-petticoated dress. I did smile. The moment I latched onto Sephiroth's eyes, he smiled at me, and all my fears and doubts had slipped away. It was just the two of us. At the end of the aisle, Daddy gave me away to Sephiroth. I wanted to cry then and there, but held myself. Not just because of the makeup, but because I knew it'd be pointless to.
"Hi," I whispered, smiling.
"Hi," Sephiroth whispered back.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today..." the priest started.
God, not another long monotonous speech we know over and over.
"...to unite Aerith Gainsborough and Sephiroth Valentine in holy matrimony..."
As the priest spoke on (I couldn't remember his words at all, but you get the gist of the idea) I clenched my bouquet so hard, the flowers were probably starting to wilt. Finally, Sephiroth and I had to turn to each other. I handed my bouquet to Ashley (maid of honor) behind me. Obviously the best man was Tidus. Sephiroth took my hands in his, however, he slightly winced as I squeezed his hand. He knew I was nervous, and from the look on his face, I could tell he was nervous too.
"Sephiroth, do you take Aerith to be your lawful, wedded wife? To love her and cherish her forevermore and eternally, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"
"I do."
"Aerith, do you take Sephiroth to be your lawful, wedded husband? To love him and cherish him forevermore and eternally, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"
"I do." I wasn't hesitant, thank God.
"The couple would like to now exchange their vows."
"Aerith, do you want to go first?" Sephiroth asked me. "I'll let you go first," I replied. He chuckled.
"From the very night I met you, Aerith, I didn't know I'd be standing here with you in a year. I guess I loved you the moment I met you, and these people standing here today helped bring the two of us together. When I'm alone, I can't help but think of you, to need you, and to want to hold you forever. I hope you'll choose to stay by my side forever, and be my wife."
I slightly laughed. "I already have."
He laughed too. Fuck, it's my turn isn't it? Well...I had written out what I planned to say on a piece of paper, recited it to myself for days on end when people weren't looking, and this was the time I completely FORGOT them. I had to come up with something. Fast.
"Sephiroth, you and I still remember that night we met. I guess people say fate brought us together, and it was our key to start this life together. All my life I'd been alone, and to be honest, you are my first love."
The audience 'awwed' and whispered among themselves.
"You pulled me out of the sidelines, and you were the one that set me free. I love every moment when I'm with you, and I love it when you hold me. I do want to spend the rest of my life with you, forever."
"Is there anyone out there, who will oppose to such a beautiful union, as conceived by God?" He looked around. There was silence. "Then I shall pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
Sephiroth lifted up my veil. I saw everything clearly from then on, the blue sky, doves being released in the air, as Sephiroth brought his face closer to mine, and we kissed passionately in front of everyone. I wrapped my arms around his neck, and he held my back, slightly dipping me behind. Everyone cheered and applauded. When I finally let go to breathe, the priest announced, "Let me be the first to present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Sephiroth Valentine!" They applauded more. I sighed and laughed. Sephiroth tapped my arm.
"What now?" I asked. "I think you and I are supposed to take a walk around everyone together." He offered his arm, and I took it. Ashley handed me back my bouquet. She, Hoshiko, and Rachel started throwing rice up in the air. So we took that walk, everyone congratulating us. Later, there were photoshoots with the wedding party, and I started to get a headache. I held it in though. So what if I was feeling sick because of something that would bring much happiness later on seven months? It was our wedding, and Sephiroth and I were finally married!
After the ceremony, everyone was eating from the small h'ors d'oeurves buffet line. It'd be about an hour until the Crown Room would be open for the reception. Little kids were playing everywhere, and we took photos with the guests and other friends of ours. People were milling about, socializing, and I couldn't tell who, but somebody (probably Squall or Tidus) popped open the champagne and splashed it out in congratulations to us.
When the Crown Room was finally opened, people were getting seated, as our wedding party greeted everyone at the door, thanking them for coming, as they stacked their wedding gifts on a long table. Those actually piled high. I hope we didn't get billions of toasters or something like that because we already have our own house. It made me laugh. I hugged my family members, and met those who were from Sephiroth's family. I hugged them too. All the while Sephiroth and I were smiling at each other.
"So how were your few days of being alone?"
"Uggh, so LONELY. I missed you though."
"Well we have the rest of our lives to spend time with each other!"
"Got that right." He stepped in and leaned over me for a kiss.
There was a DJ inside the Crown Room, and as everyone was seated (and being served drinks from the open bar) he announced the sponsors of the wedding party, the wedding party itself, and us. We entered the room as he announced everyone's names. People stood and clapped as Sephiroth and I walked into the room, waving to everyone and laughing/smiling.
We had to walk around and take pictures with everyone who asked for it, and afterwards we lined up for the large buffet. I can't even begin to describe it, but of course the only thing standing out to me was the dessert panel. I couldn't have it all at once though, because I still had to have our wedding cake.
"Aeris, guess what," Sephiroth started. "What?" I asked. "I think the dessert table's calling your name," he teased. Oh shut up. So we had our dinner, along with everyone else. We were able to cut the cake afterwards. I smeared some frosting on Sephiroth's face, and he shoved a large piece of cake in my mouth, both of us laughing while everyone was watching us. The chefs took the larger portion in the cake (Sephiroth and I had the top tier to ourselves) into the kitchen, and sliced it up for everyone to have. It was topped with fondant, my favorite. Remember the rest of the cakes from the planning stages? Yeah, those were at the dessert table, you could just imagine. I also wanted to eat one of the truffles that were placed on the guest tables. No matter, I was allowed to get those as well (they were on the buffet line!)
Everyone was served cake, and of course I had to wipe the frosting off my face. No matter with my lipstick already, it was one of those long lasting ones and it'd stay for like, ten hours. After all that was done, people were still allowed to go to the buffet and open bar. I didn't hesitate--I wanted a raspberry daiquiri so bad! Sephy got one for me, getting himself a Kahlua mudslide with rum. Those were good. I stole a sip from his drink, he didn't mind.
After all that went down that night, everyone dancing and whatnot, it was getting late and everyone had left. Lucrecia, Vincent, Mommy, and Daddy took care of the wedding party. We had all the wedding presents sent back to our house as Sephiroth carried me to our room, which wasn't that far, it was the same floor as the Crown Room.
He laid me down on the bed and kissed me. I kissed him back willingly. Real willingly.
"So, we're alone now. We're married," Sephiroth breathed in between kisses.
"Honey, I have something to tell you," I quickly put in. He looked at me.
"What are you doing in seven months?" I asked.
"What do you mean? I'll be here with you, of course. Did you want to plan a vacation?" he asked.
"Of course not, we're already on our honeymoon, and everyday with you is a vacation in itself!" I laughed.
"Then what?"
I hesitated.
Should I tell him?
Yes I should.
"Sephiroth...we're having a baby."
Oh yes, this was the start of our new life together.
The End...or is it?
Well, that was fun. I had an...interesting time writing this. Writing stories isn't really my thing, but here's the first completed story of mine. Not many more to come, you can definitely believe that. Originally I intended to have the story with a different ending, but then I didn't know how to word it, and you all would probably think I was crazy or something. Well I probably am. There may or may not be the sequel to this for a while. I know writing isn't my best skill at all, and I'd rather stick to fashion design. Now if you'll all excuse me, I have a long-awaited agenda to get to.
- Prodigious Techie -
March 31, 2006