Hey guys!! Sorry it took longer than usual but school started and final exams are finally done! Oh, for those of you readin When Blue Meets Blue, I am going to delete that story and put it on when I have some ideas for it, so it will be back on here. So sorry, and thank you for all who reveiwed. You guys are so wonderful and I think you're going to like this chapter. But i still say Chapter 15 is my favorite...
Disclaimer: I do not own Instant Star or My Wish by Rascal Flatts
Chapter 17: A Wave in our Ocean
The priest is now saying all that stuff you say at weddings. Right now, I'm smirking, and everyone is probably wondering why, but there is a very good reason for this. And it's not only because Jude just turned 18 two weeks ago.
Priest: Do you, Jude Elizabeth Harrison, take Spencer Jay Anderson to be your husband. To love and to care, for richer or poorer, through sickness and in health, until death do you part?
She looks down and smiles at Spencer.
Jude: I do.
Oh, she hesitated on that a bit.
Priest: Do you, Spencer Jay Anderson, take Jude Elizabeth Harrison, to be your husband. To love and to care, for richer or poorer, through sickness and in health, until death do you part?
Spencer: Actually, if you don't mind, I would like to answer that in song.
The priest nodded and Jude looked at him in delightful surprise. This is going to be my favorite part. He walks over the piano in the corner and sits down.
Spencer: Jude, I love you more than anything, but I think you want more than just a rocker boy.
Jude: Spence, what are you talking about?
Spencer: Just listen to the song, it was written by Tom Quincy, but I think it suites better for me to sing it than him.
Wait, that wasn't the plan. He was supposed to call me over so I could sing it to her. It's supposed to be me saying it to her, that I'm happy for her. What is he doing? Before I had time to protest he started to play as Jude listened carefully.
I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,
But more than anything, more than anything
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you,
And wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.
But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you,
And wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
Jude has tears in her eyes and I can here the whole church whisper incoherent words to one another. Spencer stands up and walks over to Jude. He wipes a tear away from her cheek and smiles at her.
Spencer: Jude, I love you, but I know that you're in love with someone else.
Hm, maybe Spencer is smarter than I give him credit for.
Jude: But…I don't understand.
Spencer: Tommy and I had a long talk one night. Don't worry, he didn't tell me anything, but I could tell that he could really love you. He confessed, and I know you love him. I can see it in your eyes.
Jude: I…I don't know what to say. I do love you Spencer.
Jude sniffs and Spencer starts to get some tears in her eyes. Man, now I feel like shit. I'm ruining this aren't I?
Spencer: I know you do. But can you honestly tell me that you don't love Tommy more?
Jude opened her mouth to say something but closed it again. She started to cry harder and she looked at me. She shook her head and put it down. Spencer lifted up her head up by her chin.
Spencer: Jude, go to him, and don't let him get away.
Jude: But what about you?
Spencer: Hey, I'll be fine. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to find someone close enough to you.
He kisses her lightly on the lips. She looks at him with a smile and looks at me.
Spencer: Go.
Jude hugs him and runs to me. I can't believe this is actually happening. Again, the whispers start but I don't care. Jude is running towards me. She slams into me and I almost fall down. She starts to cry again.
Jude: I'm so sorry for everything. I just didn't want to get hurt. I don't care about being responsible or reasonable. All I know is that I love you and I want to be with you.
Tommy: I love you too Jude.
I look at Spencer and he nods at me. I mouth an 'I'm sorry' to him and he waves his hand as if to say 'don't worry'. I thank him and he nods his head. I put my attention back to Jude and hug her tightly. We stay that way for what seems like forever, and I wish it was.
Three Months Later
Jude: Is it almost done?
Tommy: Hold your horses, girl. Perfection takes time.
Jude sighs in frustration and I laugh at her. Jude and I have been together since that day Spencer let her go. I will be forever grateful. She's slowly starting to trust me more and more. Stuart sold the house to us sine he was moving to Quebec for business. Now Jude and I live together. Sadie and Kwest are engaged and we're setting up an engagement party for them. I'm cooking my famous angel cake with vanilla frosting and real strawberries inside and out. I finally take it out of the over and the aroma fills the air.
Jude: Hm, that looks good.
She puts her finger next to it but I slap her hand away right when she got a crumb. She puts it in her mouth and sticks her tongue out at me.
Tommy: Jude, this is for your sister and her fiancé. You're not supposed to be eating it.
Jude: She needs to lose weight anyway. What time is it anyway?
I look at my watch and finish up with the vanilla icing.
Tommy: It's almost 5, so people should be here any minute.
Like on cue the doorbell rang. Jude skips out of the kitchen to see who is at the door. Man, I can't wait until tonight. This is the first time Jude decided to share a bed with me, and I'm going to take full advantage. Cake won't be the only sweet she's getting tonight. Okay, I'm going stop now. I hear squeals from the front room and I know that's the two Harrison sisters. Kwest comes in shaking his head and laughing.
Tommy: Couldn't stand it out there anymore?
Kwest: They're looking at the ring and talking about wedding plans. They also want a stripper from Chip and Dales for Sadie's bachelorette party.
Tommy: Oh no, no woman of mine is going to see a guy undress unless it's me.
Kwest: What if I said I got a stripper for us?
Tommy: Very intriguing…but I'll pass.
Kwest: Man, this girl has changed you.
Yea, she has, and in more ways than one. I actually don't find any other woman too attractive. I mean, I see a girl, and I might say she's hot, but I don't think about sleeping with her or anything. I use to be that way all the time. And I'm also passing up a stripper. I think she's corrupting me a little too much. Oh well, not like I'm going to stop her.
Jude: Tommy! The guests are getting hungry!
Tommy: Who else is here!
Sadie: Just me!
Tommy: Well "me", can wait a bit.
Kwest and I hear them whine and laugh again. Finally more and more of the guests started to arrive. Dinner, was over with and all of us were in the living room talking.
Sadie: So we decided to have it at Ravine Gardens on the bridge.
Jude: Oh, that's wonderful!
Spiederman: A garden? Isn't that kind of…girly?
Jude and Sadie look at him with a 'duh' expression.
Sadie: Duh, idiot. I'm a girl.
Darius: But Kwest isn't.
Kwest: I don't mind, she always wanted it in a garden. And what my girl wants, she gets.
Jude, Sadie, and Portia all do and awe while the guys just shade their heads in disappointment. I'm not going to say anything, because I feel the same way about my girl
Stephanie: Mommy!
Jude and I turn to see Stephanie come down the stairs with her Dora the Explorer pajamas on.
Jude: Stephanie, what are doing up? It's past your bedtime.
Stephanie: I can't sleep. There's a monster in my closet.
Everyone chuckles at how cute she is.
Jude: Steph, I have lived in that room for 18 years. I can assure you that there are no monsters.
Stephanie: But mommy, I heard him.
Jude sighs and shakes her head. Oh, I guess your wondering why Steph is calling Jude "mommy". Well, it just kind of ended up like that. She calls me her dad, and since we all live together, Jude acts like her mom. So, she just decided to call her that one day. The doorbell rings and Jude looks at me confused.
Jude: Who could that be?
It rings again.
Jude: Steph, you can sleep in Aunt Sadie's room if there's a monster in the closet.
Stephanie: But what if there's one in that one too?
Jude: Aunt Sadie will check it for you.
Sadie takes Kwest with her upstairs to help my little Stephanie look for any monsters. Jude goes to the door to see who it is. It's almost 10:00. Who ever it is, they are very late. Once the door opens everyone's jaw drops, including mine.
Jude: Spencer?
Bet you're all wondering what Spencer's doing back after 3 months. See, this is going to be like...umm..I guess Forbidden Love, by Minela. You think it's done, then more drama comes along. hehe, I hope I can keep it up. But if you guys review It'll give me more encouragment (cough cough, hint hint) -lol-