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Chapter 17
The rest of the night they spent talking about everything from the wedding to their plans for the rest of the summer. On the way back to the apartment Rory and Logan talked about their friends. They were laughing and joking just enjoying being together until Logan stopped dead in his tracks.
"MOM" Logan said astonished to see his mother sitting on the bench outside his and Rory's apartment building
"Hello Logan, Rory" she said
"What are you doing here, I asked you to stay away" Logan said to his mother obviously annoyed by her presence
"You are my son Logan, I will not stand by while you throw your life away on this, this nobody." She spat out
Rory stood in shock not believing his mother was still trying to come between her and Logan, she was not upset though, she new nothing was going to come between them they loved each other and in a matter of days they were to be married.
"Yes Mom I am your son, however, you lost all privileges to give me advice on how I live my life when you refused and still refuse to accept Rory in my life. Leave Mom, please, just leave" Logan said with almost no emotion in his voice.
They turned and walked into the building leaving Shira to stand outside alone, finally realizing she lost her son.
The next morning the group which consisted of Mitchum, Richard, Emily, Loralei, Luke, Christopher, Honor, Josh, Paris, Doyle, Colin, Steph, Finn, Rosemary, Sookie, Jackson and most surprising to Logan was the fact that Elias was there. They all congregated at the private air strip right outside of Hartford, sitting in the waiting room of the hanger awaiting approval to board the airplane that will take them to Italy.
The Plane ride was interesting to say the very least, Elias was actually rather pleasant to everyone on board the only time he said anything remotely off-putting was when he was talking to Rory and Logan.
"I am not going to pretend that I am happy about you taking over the company with Logan, in my day a wife stayed home and planned parties and ran the house" Elias said
"Well, good thing it's not your day anymore Elias" everyone was shocked to turn around and see that the comment had come from Emily.
"Wow, Mom I am surprised at you" Loralei said
"Why?" Emily said
"I always thought you wouldn't mind Rory becoming a trophy wife to some rich socialite" Loralei said
"Well you don't know everything now do you" Emily said in a mocking tone
Everyone on the plane erupted in laughter.
Mitchum slept most of the ride their, waking to eat a little something, take his medicine and drink a bottle of water. Logan walked to the rear of the plane where Mitchum had been sleeping.
"Dad, how are you doing? Can we get you anything?" Logan said wanting so bad just to help his father.
"No Son, I am fine go back to your guests, I will be fine" Mitchum whispered, his voice still groggy from sleep.
"Don't worry about them, I want to spend some time with you, want to play poker?" Logan said pulling out a deck of cards from the drawer.
Mitchum just laughed "Sure Son, let's play"
They sat in the back playing cards and talking. Rory was watching them and tears started falling down her cheeks.
"It's too bad they waited until now to mend their relationship, isn't it?" a voice came from behind Rory
"Yup, but I am glad it happen, at least now Logan won't feel that void after he's gone" she said and turned to hug Honor who was also crying silent tears for two reasons one being that her father was dying and the other was for the same reason as Rory bitter sweet, that Logan and his father finally got along.
The week in Italy flew by; they went sightseeing, shopped and finished up the preparations for the wedding. Saturday morning all the girls were held up in Rory's room of the mansion, castle rather that Mitchum had rented so they could all stay together, getting ready for the wedding.
"So, are you nervous?" Rosemary asked
"Not at all; it just feels right" Rory said
"Really, you're not nervous at all" Loralei questioned
"Well maybe a little but more that everything will go properly and that the weather will hold up, but not for marrying Logan" She said honestly
"Good, so I guess when it's right, its right" Loralei conceded, still not believing that her daughter was getting married before her.
They all laughed and continued to drink the champagne that was sent up to her room from Logan with a note.
To my blushing bride, enjoy your morning! I can't wait to say I do, and to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you Ace. Always, Logan
They spent most of the morning talking and joking around, a hairstylist and makeup artist they had found came in and began to do everyone's hair and makeup. Before they knew it, it was time.
"Let's get you into your dress" Emily said "Girls why don't you go get your dresses on and meet us back in here in say 15 minutes" Emily added looking at the clock by the bed
"Sure" they said in unison
That left Loralei, Emily and Rory alone together.
"I can't believe you are marrying Logan today" Loralei said with tears in her eyes "I love you Ror, I hope you always know no matter what you will always have a place in my life and home"
"I am very proud of you Rory, you have handled everything so gracefully" Emily said trying not to cry.
Rory stood silently looking at the dressing mirrors that were set up in the room just staring at herself.
"OK I AM NERVOUS NOW" Rory said almost yelling.
"Am I nuts?" She had turned and looked at her mother and grandmother
"No, you are not nuts, you are marrying your soul mate" Loralei said crying and laughing at the same time
"Are you sure?" Rory said uncertainly
"Rory, calm down. You know you and Logan love one another and are meant to be together" Emily said sternly trying to calm her down
"Logan" she said starting to calm down "I want to talk to him" she said
"Absolutely not" Emily said adamantly
Meanwhile in Logan's room.
"Really mate, one woman for the rest of your life?" Finn asked disbelieving
"What's so wrong with that?" He answered him with a question
"I don't know, just you'll never have sex again" Finn said
"What are you nuts?" Logan looked at him with a shocked expression on his face
"Really Finn he's not marrying a monk, he's marrying Rory. You remember Rory right, they can't keep their hands off one another" Colin added
"Hello, guys did you forget that we are in the room" Chris said while pointing to himself Luke, Richard and even Mitchum. All the men had also gathered in Logan's room to toast his and Rory's wedding
"Sorry" Logan said "My friends are idiots sometimes"
"But really, mate, one woman for the rest of your life" Finn stated this time
"Yes Finn, when it's the right woman, you don't feel the need for anyone else." Logan said with a smile that spread from ear to ear. That made Richard smile
"That's right I never once in my 41 years of marriage stepped out on my lovely Emily, because she was the one for me" Richard stated to the young men
"With all do respect mate, I have met Emily and I wouldn't step out on her either, she scares the life out of me" Finn said causing the men, Richard included, to laugh
They finished getting ready, not talking about sex anymore; just about how the right woman can change your life. Christopher didn't say much, he knew that the only woman that ever made him feel that was Loralei.
Palazzo with Botanical Garden in Positano was the location for the nuptials people began arriving at around 1:30 the ceremony was to start at 2; it was to be at the old wing of the historical palazzo with tall windows and wrought-iron balconies. They decided to have everything outside. There was a beautiful chuppah set up in the gardens with chairs set up for the guest to watch the couples exchange their vows. It was a great turn out, beside the group who traveled with the couple there was to be a total of 70 people, friends and family who couldn't help but make the trip.
There was a string quartet playing classical music while people mingled awaiting the signal to sit. The Harpist struck a few chords and everyone took their seats. First the pastor walked down the aisle followed by Logan, Colin and Finn, they along with the rest of the bridal party walked down the isle to The Wedding March, by Mozart. Everyone was settled in their spots with the music began, Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel, they all turned their heads and waited as Christopher and Loralei escorted Loralei Leigh III down the isle to marry her true love.
"God, she is striking" Logan whispered to no one in particular
"That she is Mate" Finn added watching as she walked towards them they never took their eyes off one another, the tears of happiness threatening to fall
"Who presents this woman to be married?" The pastor asked
"We do" Loralei and Chris said in unison watching their little girl marry.
The ceremony was traditional, Rory didn't like when people wrote their own vows, she thought it best to stick with tradition and Logan agreed. They cried as they exchanged the sacred words with one another and offered the rings as a sign of their love. Their first kiss as husband and wife was one of love, passion and hope.
"May I please present for the first time as husband and wife Mr. and Mrs. Logan and Loralei Huntzberger. They smiled a smile that was so bright people couldn't help but be truly happy for the young couple.
The reception was on a different part of the property and was to start immediately following the ceremony; however, the newly married couple was not due to arrive for an hour. They stole these few moments to be with one another after, of course, Emily and the photographers took what seemed to be a million pictures.
"We did it" Rory said to Logan as they were holding one another in the room that was designated as the 'bridal suite' there was champagne and strawberries waiting for them and they toasted to one another.
"To you Mrs. Huntzberger, may I always make you as happy as you are today." He said with sincerity in his voice.
"To our love Mr. Huntzberger" Rory said they sipped their drinks and kissed.
Three hours they were still mingling with their friends and family, they had shared their first dance as husband and wife to Moon River. The chilly Italian night air was settling over them.
"This was Perfect" Rory said as she was dancing with Logan
"That it was" he said kissing her temple.
"Are you ready to start the honeymoon?" She asked him
"Oh yeah, lets say good bye and take our leave" he said placing his hand on the small of her back and leading her off the dance floor, whispering "I can not wait to get you out of that gorgeous gown" they both laughed.
They made their rounds and said good bye to everyone and headed off to start the rest of their lives.
They climbed into the awaiting limousine to take them on the short ride to their first destination the Palazzo Sasso in Ravello they had the Infinito Suite booked, it is the largest and most beautiful suite in the hotel. Situated on the top floor of the building, is composed of one large living room including a dining area, one bedroom, one large bathroom with both Jacuzzi bath and separate large shower. There is also an additional guest bathroom in the living room area. On the higher floor there is relaxing area that lead onto a very large terrace with an amazing view over the Amalfi Coast with a Jacuzzi Pool and a large dining area. The place was absolutely amazing, when Rory walked in she was shocked.
"I am not going to want to leave" she said the shock still in her voice
"It is beautiful" Logan agreed, they were to stay there for a week then it was onto Rome, then Milan then they would finish in Venice.
Rory was standing in her wedding gown on the balcony taking in the sweet scent that she was sure was purely Italy. Logan walked up behind his wife wrapped his arms around her waist and placed his head on her shoulder.
"Are you happy?" he asked
"How could I not be" she answered and turned in his arms and placed a sweet kiss on his lips. She moved out of his arms and walked into the bedroom, leaving his standing there.
"Are you coming?" she said seductively
They made love all night, like it was the first time. The emotions that were involved were so intense and so raw that Rory actually cried, though they were tears of joy.
Their honeymoon was wonderful a time while in Ravello they simply relaxed by the pool and went into the small town to sight see only once. Rome was a pure sight seeing trip, they hit all the major spots and also a few obscure ones. Milan was a short three day trip for shopping, Rory had to buy some business attire so what better place to do it than in Milan. They laughed as they were both fitted for custom made suits and Rory for other 'couture' clothes in all the major designers Armani, Versace, D&G and Prada; also picking up gifts for their friends and families. Venice was a romantic spot that ended what Rory had called the best trip of her life.
By the time their trip was over and it was time to head back to the States, they were rested and ready to venture home.
AN: I hope you like it, I sat down to start it and it all just came out! I am not sure I am a hundred percent in love with it, but you let me know what you think! R&R Thanks to all the loyal readers, you know who you are!