A/N: Okay all, I am very sorry it has taken me so long to get back to this story. I was at a loss for how to continue it. Then life got busy again and it fell to the wayside. But I am back with a few great ideas for this story. I hope you continue to read and love it. Please enjoy another chapter of Signs.
Disclaimer: Still don't own Gilmore Girls. Unless you count the fact that I have all the seasons on DVD…but I don't own the characters.
It's the start of the New Year and I'm dress shopping with my two best friends, Sookie and my daughter, Rory. My wedding is only 6 months away and no plans have been made yet. Luke and I decided to wait until after the holiday season to start planning the wedding, much to Rory's annoyance.
"What kind of dress are you thinking, Lorelai?" Sookie asks.
"I'm not really sure. I'm just hoping I turn around and see the perfect dress like I did last time. I almost wish I had kept that dress, it was gorgeous." I sigh.
"Don't worry, Mom. We'll find you a dress that is just as pretty, if not prettier. I promise. Even if it takes a month, we will find you the perfect dress."
"Yea, Lorelai. Don't worry; you'll look gorgeous on June 3rd." Sookie says.
We split up and browse the store.
"What about this one, Mom?" Rory calls, holding up a floor length, cream colored dress. It had a tight bodice with intricate beading. The straps were lacy with the same beading as the bodice. The skirt flowed to the floor and had a slight train behind it. "It's in your size."
"It's pretty, but I'm not sure. I guess I could try it on."
"Yes, try it on, Lorelai. Maybe you could see if there is anything you love about it or anything you hate. It'll narrow down our choices."
"Alright." I take the dress from Rory and walk to the dressing rooms. A ten minute battle ensues with this dress. Finally, after calling in Rory as a reinforcement, we are able to fasten the dress properly.
We walk out of the room and to where Sookie is sitting. I step onto the pedestal that would allow meto get a great view of myself in the dress. I look at my reflection and smile.
"Lorelai, you look beautiful."
"Yea, Mom. That dress is fabulous."
"But is it mando-fabulous?" I ask, laughing. I scrutinize my reflection. I do look pretty. But something is off. It doesn't have the right feeling.
"I don't know. I like it, but I don't love it. I don't know what's wrong with it, but I just don't feel right."
"Okay, well then go change and we will keep looking around and pull out ones we think you might like." Rory says, walking back towards the racks.
I go back into the room and get the dress off with ease. Why are these things so hard to get into and so easy to get out of? I smirk and giggle. Dirty! After placing the dress on the no rack, I walk back out to the main part of the store. I browse a few racks. After a while, I get bored of not finding anything remotely interesting.
"Let's get lunch. I'm hungry and could use a cup of coffee." I suggest.
"Sounds good. Maybe we could go to another store after lunch." Rory says.
"Yea, I can't find anything here."
We leave the store and begin to walk down the street in search of a place to eat. We pass a bridal shop with a beautiful dress in the display. It is strapless, white, and perfect. Without saying anything to the others, I duck into the store. A woman in a blue dress smiles at me.
"Hi. Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Yea, I was just admiring the dress in the window. Is it for sale?"
"It most certainly is. What size are you?"
"I think I'm a 6."
"Perfect, that dress is a six. Might I say I think it would look gorgeous on you. When's your big day?"
"Well, nothing's official, but we are pretty set on June 3rd."
Just then, Rory and Sookie burst into the shop.
"Lorelai! Why didn't you tell us you were coming in here?"
"Oh my gosh! I'm sorry, guys. I just saw this dress and had to get a closer look."
Rory and Sookie look at the dress that the woman is getting out of the display.
"Mom, that would look amazing on you. I love it! You have to try it on."
"I am, kid. I think it might be the one. It's perfect. I absolutely love the bodice. The embroidery is astounding. It's so beautiful."
"There are dressing rooms in the back for you to try it on."
"Thank you." I say as I take the dress from her and practically run to the back of the store.
As I struggle to tie up the back, I realize I need help. "Rory! Help!" I yell.
She comes into the room and helps me tie up the back.
"Thanks, hun."
"You look amazing, Mom."
We walk out on the room and Sookie and the clerk gasp.
"You look beautiful, Lorelai."
"That dress was made for you. I don't even think you'll need any alterations."
I step onto the pedestal and look at my reflection. I know that this is the dress I want to marry Luke in.
"This is it."
"How much is it?" Rory asks the clerk.
"It's on sale. Marked down to $250 from $475."
"It's a sign!" I gasp. "I'll take it!"
A/N2: Please Review!
The link to the dress I had in mind is on my profile. It wouldn't show up on here for some reason.
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