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Author's Note: I am so sorry that it took me so long to update. My life has been so hectic lately, and I've had hardly any time to write. Thank you so much to those who take the time to review: Alicia Clark, Ciara Lewis, and inTHEgrid is where I live. I enjoy reading reviews and they inspire me to keep writing.
Background Info: It is now the end of May, and this chapter will begin on the day of the rehearsal dinner for Brian and Danielle's wedding. Angela and Jamie have moved to Three Rivers to be closer to Patty and Graham. Angela was able to get a teaching job at Liberty high, where Jamie is now also attending. Rayanne and Rickie decided to continue to live in New York but are currently visiting for the wedding. Jordan also made his permanent residence in Three River in order to be closer to his daughter and Angela. However, due to his musical career, he is often out and about.
Chapter 12 – Epilogue
"Angela, sweetie, come down here, there's an old friend of yours dying to see you."
Angela walked down the stairs in the bride's maid's dress she was currently trying on and was greeted by a cheerful…
"CHASE FACE!"
"SHARON!" The two women ran into each other's arms and hugged as if the other would disappear. After awhile, Angela pulled away slightly. "I guess I should explain everything to you."
"Yea, I guess so. Your mom told my mom, so I already know the basics but I'd really like to here it from you."
"Okay…lets go upstairs so that I can change"
Awhile later…
Angela was now changed and she and Sharon had been talking for awhile.
"I think I understand why you did what you did, but there's still that part of me that feels left out because you didn't feel comfortable enough to confide in me in the first place."
"I know, Sharon, and I'm so sorry about that, but the past is the past and I was kind of hoping that we could be friends again."
"Of course, one could always use a good friend." Sharon said as she gave Angela a hug.
"So…what do you do now?"
"Oh…I'm a news reporter out in California."
"Really?" Angela said with interest. "How did you wind up in California?"
"Well…me and Kyle decided to go to college there and I just ended up staying."
"Oh…well I don't see a wedding ring…so…whatever happened to Kyle?"
"We broke it off way back when in college. I'm currently dating a fellow news reporter, Ted. Enough about me…what about you and Jordan?"
"Well as you know, I didn't tell him either. Then a few months back a series of events led him back into my life. At first he was upset to learn that he had a daughter and that I never told him, but eventually he got over it and we decided to give a relationship another try. So far it's been really great, and Jamie really loves him."
"Wow…that's great."
"Angela…Sharon…" Patty yelled from downstairs. "We're leaving for Forever Rose now."
Forever Rose…
The restaurant was simply decorated. At a long table that was situated in the middle of the room sat Danielle, Brian, and their parents. In the surrounding tables and booths were their family and friends including Angela, Jamie, Jordan, Sharon, Rickie, and Rayanne. Their meal was now coming to an end and Brian and Danielle prepared to make an announcement.
"Attention everyone…" Brian started as he lightly tapped his champagne glass, "My fiancé and I would like to thank everyone for showing up and supporting us. We would also like to thank our parents and family who have stood behind us the past few months. Honey, would you like to say anything?"
"Yes…um…as most of you know, my sister ran away from home 16 years ago. What some of you may or may not know is that this year she returned to us. She also has a beautiful daughter, who was slightly the reason for her departure. I love my sister, and I hope she knows that, but I never told her way back when that I really looked up to her. Angela, when you left it hurt me more than anyone could know. I thought that you were the one person I could count on, and the disappointment of you leaving killed me. It was then that I found Brian's arms. It wasn't immediately, but we eventually fell in love. So you see, I have you, Angela, to thank for that. If you never left I don't think I would have run to Brian for comfort and I never would have found the man of my dreams. I love you Angela and I am extremely happy that you are back in my life." Danielle and Angela both had tears in their eyes, and as Danielle finished her speech the two women ran into each others arms and cried silently.
The two eventually went back to their seats after hugging and receiving awes from everyone. Then Graham stood up and raised his glass. "I would like to make a toast. First to my daughter, Danielle, and to her wonderful choice for a fiancé, may your wedding day be filled with memories to last you a lifetime. I would also like to toast my daughter Angela, and her daughter Jamie. I am so pleased to have her back in my life. You know, the joy of seeing you again made the disappointment of losing you disappear. CHEERS!"
"CHEERS!" everyone said in unison as they clicked their glasses together and sipped on the champagne. Forever Rose then filled with lively music and everyone mingled and danced around.
The Morning of the Big Day, at the Chase house…
It was chaos as Danielle, Angela, Rayanne, Jamie, Sharon, and Patty ran about the house trying to do hair and make up.
"Eye shadow? Where's the eye shadow?" Angela yelled.
"Mascara? Does anyone have mascara?" yelled Rayanne.
"Hairspray's over there!" shouted Patty.
Finally everyone had finished getting pretty and all were gathered in Patty's bedroom, except for Danielle, who was in the bathroom. As mother of the bride, Patty wore a purple floor length princess line sheath with an embroidered bodice and a long sleeve jacket with the same matching embroidery (go to http/ to see). Angela, Rayanne, and Sharon were the bride's maids and wore a strapless dress that was purple and diagonally striped with lilac (go to http/ to see). Lastly, Jamie, who Danielle insisted on being her flower girl despite her age, wore a simple lilac spaghetti strapped dress (go to http/ to see).
"Okay, Danielle, come on out." Patty said.
Everyone watched in awe as Danielle entered the room. She wore a white satin strapless dress with an organza overskirt and hand beaded embroidery (go to http/207.198.118.236/pbb325.html to see). Her hair fell down to her shoulders in a bundle of curls and she wore a sparkling tiara with a beaded veil that fell to her waist.
"Wow, Danielle, you look beautiful." Rayanne said, everyone nodding their heads in agreement.
"Okay…" Patty said, "Now it's time for something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. I have something old for you. This necklace belonged to your great grandmother. She gave it to your grandmother, who gave it to me and now I'm giving it to you." The necklace had a simple silver chain with a silver heart pendant; engraved on the heart was the word 'love'.
"It's beautiful, mom, thank you." Danielle said as Patty put the necklace around her neck.
"I have something borrowed." Angela said. "You remember my 14th birthday when grandma gave me those diamond earrings, you know, the ones that you loved so much and were constantly nagging me about. I want you to wear them today." Angela helped Danielle put the earrings on and gave her a hug.
"My turn…my turn…" Rayanne squealed.
"Actually, it's from both of us…" Sharon added.
"But it was all my idea," Rayanne said happily.
"True, it's something blue," Sharon said as they placed a small bag in Danielle's hands.
"Wow…thank you…" Danielle whispered as she pulled a blue sequenced garter out of the bag.
"Rayanne!" Angela said.
"What! All weddings need a garter."
"I guess," Angela sighed, shaking her head.
"Well it's my turn," Jamie said quietly. "I have something new. It isn't much, but I made it myself."
Danielle opened the tissue paper and revealed a hair pin; it was in the shape of a rose and was covered in multicolored rhinestones. "Thank you Jamie, it's one of the best gifts I've ever received," she said as she pulled Jamie into a hug.
"Well I guess that's everything. We should start heading over to the church."
At Krakow house…
The men weren't as nervous and chaotic as the women. There was a lost pair of cufflinks on Graham's part, but other than that everything was running smoothly.
All wore black tuxedos. However, Brian had a white satin vest and bowtie with a white rose boutonniere. Graham had on a purple satin vest and bowtie, also with a white rose boutonniere. The groom's men: Jordan, Rickie and Brian's cousin, John, had lilac satin vests and bowties, and their boutonnieres were made of lilac flowers. The ring bearer, another cousin of Brian's, Joseph, was like a miniature version of the groom's men.
"Hey Brian, thanks for asking me to be your best man." Jordan said as he put on his cufflinks.
"It's no problem…it seemed reasonable since Angela is Danielle's maid of honor."
"You ready for today?" John asked. "I mean, by the end of today you will no longer be a free man."
"I'm ready. I've been waiting for this day all my life."
"So have I," Graham stated, "One daughter down and one more to go" he said, suggestively glancing at Jordan.
"Actually," Jordan said, "I've been meaning to talk to you about that."
At the church…
The church was decorated with white roses and lilacs. In the front of the church stood Brian, and on the right side of the church was a small band. The band started to play soft music as the doors at the back of the church swung open and in walked little Joseph with a purple velvet pillow and a pair of gold bands in the center of it. Next entered Jamie, who gracefully sprinkled white rose petals down the aisle. Then came the ensemble of bride's maids with the groom's men. First in line was Angela and Jordan, than Rayanne and Rickie, and finally Sharon and John.
When the ensemble settled at the front of the church, the band started to play the wedding march and everyone got on their feet. Many oohs and awes were heard as Danielle and Graham made it down the aisle. Graham appeared to have tears in his eyes, while Danielle wore a big smile as she stared at her soon to be husband. The two reached the altar and Graham placed Danielle's hand in Brian's.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony, which is commended to be honorable among all men. Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together – let them speak now or forever hold their peace. Who gives this woman to be wedded to this man?" announced the minister.
"Her mother and I do." Graham answered before taking a seat.
And on to the ceremony… "'Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.' 1 Corinthians 13. Now for the vows, Danielle, please repeat after me. I, Danielle Chase, take you Brian Krakow..." Danielle repeats.
"…to be my lawfully wedded husband…"
…to have and to hold from this day forward…"
…for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health…"
…to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part."
"Brian, now you repeat after me. I, Brian Krakow, take you Danielle Chase..." Brian repeats.
"…to be my lawfully wedded wife…"
"…to have and to hold from this day forward…"
"…for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health…"
"…to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part."
"Now for the rings, Danielle…"
Danielle took the ring from the pillow and placed it on Brian's ring finger. "I Danielle give you Brian this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you."
"Brian…"
As he took the ring and placed it on her finger he said, "I Brian give you Danielle this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you."
"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." They kiss. "I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Brian Krakow." The crowd stands and applauds.
At Forever Rose, the reception…
It was now time to throw the bouquet and all the women and girls gathered around the stage. As Danielle got ready to throw, Sharon and Rayanne pushed Angela to the front. Danielle winked at Sharon and Rayanne before knowingly tossing the bouquet in Angela's direction. Angela caught the flowers with a shocked expression on her, then mocked glared at Sharon and Rayanne in confusion.
"Now for the garter…come on guys gather around." Danielle sat on a chair as Brian pulled the garter off her leg. Then Brian tossed the garter into the crowd, and as if it was planned Jordan caught the object. Angela was placed in a chair and Jordan got down on one knee before her as he slipped the garter onto her leg.
"Angela, I would be a liar if I said I didn't need you in my life. In the past 16 years that we had been apart, there wasn't a day that went by that I didn't think of you. I love you and when I finally saw you again I realized just how much. I knew from that moment that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you. Please make me the happiest man alive, and agree to be my wife."
Angela gasped as Jordan pulled out a red velvet box and presented the ring to her. The ring had a gold band with diamonds and rubies.
"Yes…yes…yes…" Angela shouted as she jumped into Jordan's arms. "I love you"
"I love you" Jordan said as he placed the ring on her finger.
"Congratulations!" Angela hugged her friends and family, and then gave her daughter a big hug.
"I bet you're happy now." Angela said to her.
"I sure am. I love you mom and dad." Angela, Jamie, and Jordan shared a family hug. The hug then got bigger with the addition of Patty, Graham, Danielle, Brian, Rayanne, Rickie, and Sharon. "And I love all of you, my big happy family."
The End
Author's Note: I hope you enjoyed this story and I hope you're not to disappointed to learn that it is now over. I was thinking of writing a sequel. Well not really a sequel but one that would be about what would have happened if Angela didn't run away. Tell me what you think about that…and please review my story