so this (hopefully long) update goes out to my star reviewer Brandy (MeredithandDerekfanforever) and my first reviewer JustLikeMeredith ...Enjoy Guys!!!
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"Derek, can I open my eyes now?"
"Almost."
Derek and Meredith were slowly walking under the night sky. Derek was covering Meredith's eyes. They were far from Seattle city- they were supposedly somewhere in the suburbs. The drive had taken an hour or so, and so Derek hoped it would be worth it.
"Ok, open your eyes."
As Meredith fluttered her eyes open, she gasped in awe. "Oh my god Derek! It is absolutely breathtaking."
They were standing in front of a wide, oval-shaped lake. It was midnight black in the night air but crystal clear-blue during the day, and yet as smooth and calm as a mirror- almost like it was frozen. Except for the fact that in its face, the moon and a thousand twinkling stars were reflected. The lake was surrounded by rolling, emerald-green hills, that were a midnight blue under the night sky. There was a single, creamy-white, elegant yacht on the water, illuminated by the string of lights surrounding the entire deck, as well as moonlight and starlight. The entire scene looked so magical that it was as if it were from a fairytale. Everything was arranged such that the setting looked like a lagoon. The night sky spread out before them to a never-ending length. Everything was so calm and peaceful, and not a single other soul than them were there.
"It is isn't it? I had hope you would like it." Derek was extremely pleased with Meredith's reaction to the surprise.
"Like it? I love it. It is absolutely unbelievable! I love you so much." Meredith surprises Derek by passionately grabbing him and placing a kiss hard on his lips. Hands are running through each other's hair, as their tongues convincingly explore each other. They break apart after seemingly, several hours.
Derek regretfully says, "I think we should stop. Otherwise we won't make it to dinner."
"Okay. So, by any chance is that yacht yours?"
"No, it's my friend's, who owed me a favor and this seemed like the right time to ask him."
"It's gorgeous Derek."
"It is."
"So, are we going on it?" Meredith asks even though she already knows the answer.
"Of course." Derek interlaces Meredith's hands with his as they leisurely walk to the dock to get on the yacht.
Derek graciously extends his hand to Meredith as she boards the yacht.
"Such a gentleman."
"I try Mer. I only try." They share a light laugh together.
More gasps are heard inside as Meredith takes in the interior of the yacht. The entire interior is in various shades of white-which makes everything look Zen. They are standing in the living room which has a long, circular, built-in sofa, cream in color, with a white porcelain elegant vase containing an elegant arrangement of bird of paradise on a unique, glass coffee table. Just on the other end of the room, it opened into a wonderful matching glass dining table, with creamy satin cane chairs. Next to the table was a sleek, modern, silver-themed kitchen with all the modern appliances and more. The refrigerator is filled to the brim with gourmet food. Upstairs, is a single, master bedroom with an adjoined bathroom. The bedroom was also Zen-themed with a low Japanese- style bed covered in ivory and champagne-colored satin comforters and duvets, with linen pillows. On either side of the bed bamboo, antique lamps, and slightly above the bed, on a mahogany cupboard, bonsai arrangements. Hanging from the ceilings are a few glowing, rice-paper lamps. In front of the bed, the window is huge encircling the bedroom, to give them a wonderful view in the mornings of the lake. The bathroom is completely white, roman-marble, with a whirlpool bathtub and a separate, spacious shower. Finishing it off, porcelain, gold-fitted sinks, along with the other necessities. The only thing common in all the rooms are scattered, ruby-red, rose petals on the floor.
"Oh, Derek it's wonderful! Thank you for doing this."
"Of course. You are the only person I would do it for."
After a few moments of revered silence, except for the sweet kiss between the couple, Derek whispers, "So, are you hungry yet? Should we go eat?"
"I am. Let's go."
He leads her over to the dining table, where there seem to be already laid out dishes. Then, Derek stops for a few seconds as he says, "You know what? I have a better idea. You stay here while I arrange. Don't go anywhere, ok? It's a surprise."
"Another surprise? Derek, haven't we had enough surprises?"
"Come on. It's only a tiny one. So just relax while I set it up."
Derek then leaves Meredith as he goes to gather a few pieces of light furniture for their special dinner. Ten minutes later, he comes back to find that Meredith is asleep on the sofa. He gazes at her, wondering how he got so lucky with this beautiful woman and chuckles softly to himself knowing how tired she must be. He then leans over her, and gently kisses her soft cheek. Meredith wakes up as he does this.
"Hi..," She whispers sleepily.
"Hi…um…the dinner's ready, if you want to come."
"Sure." He gently takes her hand and pulls her up and starts to lead her towards dinner. He stops for a minute and says, "I need you to close your eyes one last time, please?"
"Ok Derek, but this better be good," as she covers her eyes.
"Trust me, it is." He leads her slowly to a nondescript door, and gently pushes it open. Meredith feels the cool night air against her face, as she breathes in deeply the flowery fragrance.
"Can I open my eyes now?"
"Ok, open."
Meredith opens her eyes and squeals softly with delight. Laid out before her, is a small, glass table, meant for two, with dishes laid out on it, and two square-shaped cushioned, backless chairs. They are standing in the upstairs, outside, private patio, with a spectacular view of the lake and surrounding, hills.
"Well, I guess that means you like it," Derek says pleased with himself. Meredith can only nod in agreement.
"So, let's sit down then, shall we?" Derek replies as he leads her over to the table and helps her to sit down and then takes the chair opposite to hers.
They share a wonderful meal of oysters Rockefeller (oysters are aphrodisiacs!); rare, Ahi salmon drizzled in a unique caramelized, soy sauce, sitting on a bed of emerald greens, accompanied by herbed garlic bread with vintage champagne. Then they share a wonderful dessert of three kinds of crème brulee- cappuccino, maple, and blueberry; all garnished with a pair of mint leaves, but each one with its own special touch (cappuccino-chocolate wafer, maple- vanilla flowers, and blueberry- berries).
After a couple of hours of conversing about everything, over the delicious dinner, they share a few moments of silence of looking out on to the water.
"Mer, are you happy?"
"More than I've ever thought I could be and it's all thanks to you."
"I'm glad, because you have made me the happiest man on earth by being with me." Tears are glistening in both eyes. "The only thing that could make me feel immortal, like I am in paradise would be if you gave me the honor of marrying you," Derek says trembling as he reveals a red, velvet, heart-shaped box, and then opens it. Inside is an antique, gold ring, with a deep-blue sapphire, the same intense color as Derek's eyes. The gem is surrounded by gold filigree, running down the ring, in a slight twist.
tears that glisten are easily running down Meredith's creamy complexion, as Derek says once more, "Meredith, I love you with all my heart, my soul. You are the one I was meant to be with, always and forever. Will you marry me?"
Meredith after a few, choked gasps, says in a happy whisper, as she looks into his, hopeful, loving, and passionate, twinkling eyes, "Yes! Yes I will.." Her words are cut off as Derek gets off his chair, picks up his fiancée and twirls her around, all the while, both of them laughing in pure, unadulterated happiness. Derek then leans forward and places a loving kiss on her lips. She deepens the kiss to turn it into one that is overflowing with love and passion, as both of them enter into a loving, all-consuming embrace. They hang on to each other, for what seems like an eternity, both of them simply so in love with one another.
It was a bright, sunny, April morning- the day of their wedding. They decided to get married, the same place where Derek had proposed- the magical lake-except this time it took place during the day, when the lake was crystal-clear blue, under the bright sunlight, and it sparkled, like it was filled with diamonds. Inside a beautiful, small cruise ship, within one of its elegant rooms, Meredith and Christina were putting the last touches on themselves. Meredith was a wearing a beautiful antique, cream-colored Vera Wang gown: it was long-sleeved with lace trimmed edges; a gorgeous embroidered bodice, and a full, graceful, lightly embroidered skirt, with a traditional long train. Meredith was wearing an absolutely beautiful sheer, lace veil, that perfectly covered her long, dark-blonde hair, and joined the train behind her. She looked simply like a goddess.
She carried a huge, gorgeous bouquet of ruby-red traditional roses with queen Anne's lace.
Christina, her maid of honor, as well as her other bridesmaids, Izzie and Addison, were wearing matching Vera Wang organza gowns of ruby-red, with a tight bodice and a long flowing skirt. They all carried small bouquets of white, English tea roses.
"Mer, I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm really happy for you."
"Thanks, Christina. It means a lot to me that you said so."
"Ok let's stop with the mushy stuff. Next thing I know, we are going to start hugging."
Meredith gave a light laugh. "Ok. We don't have to do any hugging."
"Good." Christina gave a sigh of relief. "So, are you ready already?"
"Yes, now I am."
"Ok, let's go!"
The ceremonial place looked beautiful. Everything was covered in beautiful cream and ruby-colored roses. The seats were covered in white silk and beautiful draperies hung across the wall.
Izzie and George first walked across the way, towards the altar. They had been together for a little more than a month now and were very happy together.
Then Addison walked across the way, who looked absolutely beautiful with her red hair set off by the dress.
Then five-year old Laurel, Meredith's half niece who looked absolutely adorable in a satin burgundy number scattered rose petals all over the walkway.
Then Christina walked the path. She looked extremely uncomfortable but inside she was so happy for her best friend, and for this she glowed.
Finally, the bride came into view. She looked like a goddess. Dr. Webber who was practically her father ever since Thatcher disowned her accompanied her to the altar. All Meredith could see was Derek.
He looked so handsome in a classic black tuxedo with a red rose in his white silk shirt.
All Derek could see was Meredith who looked absolutely stunning.
For both of them, the walk to the altar seemed to take forever. Finally Meredith reached Derek and the Chief placed their hands together. Meredith gave the Chief a kiss who had tears in his eyes as he sat down behind them.
Mark, Burke, and George were Derek's best men who all stood behind him, looked very handsome in their tuxes. Addison, Christina, and Izzie took their places behind Meredith.
Then the priest began the ceremony. They had both written their own vows and now they were asked to say them.
Derek went first. "Meredith I never thought that I would be so lucky as to find you. You saved me when I was drowning. You were my breath of fresh air. I know that there have been complications but I love you more than life itself. I love your intelligence and your charm; I love your snoring and your angelic laughter; but most of all I love your never ending kindness, your drive and determination to never give up. You make me feel truly happy and loved like I've never felt before and for this I promise you that I will take care of you and love you in sickness and in health, in laughter and in tears, in smiles and in anger- for all eternity."
The entire time, Meredith and Derek never took their eyes off each other. Tears glistened in both their eyes.
Meredith now said, "Derek, I never thought this would be me. I was the rebel with the pink hair but when I met you, I knew you were the one for me. You are my knight in shining whatever. Things have happened but you have always been there for me somehow, loving me and supporting me in all that I do, and for that I am so thankful. I love you for all that you are and all that you're not. But most of all, I love your smile that never fails to light and warm me up. Your unfailing love and care has been what has gotten me through it all. And for this, I promise you that I will take care of you and love you in sickness and in health, in laughter and in tears, in smiles and in anger- for all eternity."
The Priest then asked for the rings. Burke who was one of Derek's best men handed him the silver band. And Christina handed Meredith the other matching one.
Derek slid the ring onto Meredith's finger and she did the same to his.
Then the Priest finally said, "By the power vested in me, by the state of Washington, I now pronounce you husband and wife." After a torturous pause, he said, "You may now kiss the bride."
Derek tenderly lifted the veil off her face and kissed her with all the passion in the world. Everybody applauded in joy.
Finally, after a few long seconds, they broke apart to the relief of Christina, when she said, "Thank God. This is a church."
The Priest announced again, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd."
Finally they were McMarried!
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