Chapter 14 Love Story

"I'm not waiting anymore." Joey knelt down to the ground on one knee. He pulled out a little blue squared box and opened it, revealing a gorgeous diamond ring. "Will you marry me?"

"Yes!!!" Mary screamed, leaning own to hug him. Their lips soon connected, resulting in a passionate moment. Tami, Dustin, Brit, and Bree watched, as the romantic scene slowly ended. "Oh my gosh! I have to start wedding plans, I have to find a dress, and we have to pick out a date, and shoe shopping and…"

"Ok! Mary! Slow down, one thing at a time. Let's start with a date." Joey suggested. "How bout…August 25th?"

"That's only in four months. Not even! It's May 12th."

"It was a suggestion. We can wait if you want." Joey suggested, again.

"No, no! I don't want to wait, but this is why we have to start planning now."

"This is so exciting!" Tami squealed. "I'll help you plan everything."

"I'm getting married at nineteen." Mary whispered loud enough for everyone to hear.

Two Weeks Later

"Ok, Ms. Santiago. You're free to go." A nurse said, as Mary waited at the edge of her bed anxiously.

"Thank you so much, for your kindness and compassion." Mary stood up and walked quickly down the hall. She went outside, where Tami's car waited. She got in the passenger seat with a large smile on her face.

"Are you ready to go dress shopping?"

"I've waited so long." Mary exaggerated, as if it had been two years, instead of two weeks.

Tami soon pulled into a bridal store parking lot and pulled into the closest space. They got out of the car and found the twins and Dustin waiting outside the store. Mary was surprised to see them, but Tami was the one who actually invited them. After greeting each other, they walked into the store, only to be greeted by a consultant. "Hello, my name is Claudia. I'll be your consultant and wedding planner. Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too." Mary shook hands with Claudia as a professional gesture. "This is my best friend, practically sister, Tami and her boyfriend Dustin. And these are my stepsisters, Brit and Bree."

"Nice to meet all of you too. Now lets talk about what kind of dresses you like." Claudia led them into a room, with a pedestal to stand on and a enormous mirror. The dress also had light pink wallpaper and a bench for guests. There was also a door, which led to a dressing room, where all the brides changed.

"Well I like the gowns that have a skirt and I also like mermaid style. I'd like to maybe try a few straight ones just to see, but I don't think I'll like them. I either want strapless or a halter or v-neck. And I don't want to much detail, but just the right amount."

"And do you have a price range?" Claudia double-checked.

"Um…"

"Mary don't worry about it. Between Joey and us we have all the money in the world. Dominique had countless amount of money in her bank account." Brit interrupted, making Mary start a happy life.

"Thank you so much." Mary got up and hugged Brit and Bree. "So, it doesn't really matter."

"Ok I'll be right back. I'll go get some dresses that I think you'll like."

The five of them waited patiently, on the bench. Claudia soon came back, with an overload of dresses. "Ok I picked up thirteen dresses. I know it's a lot, but I think you'll like a lot of them. So lets get started!"

Claudia led Mary into the 'bride' dressing room and closed the door behind her. Claudia helped Mary put on the first dress. They walked out together and everyone smiled as Mary stood on the pedestal. The sweetheart gown has simple straps and delicately placed crystal and beads on an asymmetrical pleated bodice. The back of the a-line pick up skirt is detailed with candied buttons, which start at the bodice and line the chapel. "That amazing."

"I really like this one." Mary turned around to see the back of the dress.

"Ok, so this is a keeper. Let's go try on dress number two." Claudia decided, helping Mary into the other room. They put on dress number two and walked back outside. The a-line dress had a strapless, sweetheart, neckline, and the front bodice had platinum embroidery and crystal beading. The back bodice had platinum embroidery and crystal beading, as well. The gown was a dropped waist and the front skirt had crystal beading and split V-back overlay with ruff edge, as well as the back skirt detail.

"That looks amazing on you." Tami complimented, continuing to stare into the mirror.

"Yeah, this has everything I want." Mary agreed, taking a better look at the dress.

"Another keeper." Claudia laughed as the two went back into the dressing room. They put on dress three and Claudia couldn't help, but smile.

They, once again, walked out of the dressing room to show everyone. This dress really complimented every curve in Mary's body. The mermaid style dress had a curved strapless neckline. The bodice was detailed in very little crystals beading applique, as well as the back bodice. The waist was asymmetric with gathered detail and was dropped.

"I like this one, but not as much as the others." Bree opinioned, observing the dress more clearly.

"Yeah, I don't think this is the one. I like it, but I'm not crazy about it." Mary once again agreed.

"Ok, we'll go put dress number four on." Dress number four was also an a-line. The neckline was a v-neck and the front and back bodice was detailed in crystal beading. It was also an asymmetric drop waist and the front and back skirt was draped. There was crystal beading on both, the front and the back of the hem.

Dress four was as well, a keeper. They showed it to everyone, before trying on dress five. Dress five was not a keeper. It was a mermaid style with a strapless neckline and dropped waist. The dress had very little detail, except the gathered fabric on the bodice. "I like it, but it's kind of too plain."

"Yeah and it doesn't really show of your curves."

"For a beautiful young women like you, you want to show of your body and wear something sexier. I mean a mermaid style dress is a great dress for you, but not this one. So, let's go try on dress number six.

Dress number six was a ball gown, with a strapless, sweetheart neckline. It had a slight bit of a dropped waist and was detailed in a beautiful lace design. This dress was very flattering, but not a keeper.

Dress seven was similar. It was a ball gown, except it had a v-neck, and spaghetti straps and a natural waist. The bottom of the skirt, including the chapel train, was covered in a lace fabric, as well. Dress seven was also, not a keeper.

Dress number eight was a keeper. It was a satin, pick-up ballgown, with corset bodice, bow, and brooch detail at waist. It also had a sweep train.

Dress number nine was an a-line dress with a v-neck and cap sleeves. The waist was dropped, followed by a pick-up skirt. It was a keeper.

Dress ten was an a-line style, as well. Although it was a gorgeous dress, especially on Mary, it wasn't their favorite. The neckline was a strapless sweetheart with a dropped waist and a pick-up skirt.

Dress eleven was very pretty and was very good for a wedding beach. It was an a-line style with an empire waist and a v-neck. Under the empire line was a crystal detailed band.

Dress twelve was too boring. It was a plain, a-line dress, with a dropped waist and a chapel train.

Dress thirteen was a sheath dress. It was an empire waist with a low v-neck. Under the empire line was a gorgeous belt/band. The belt/band was beautifully decorated in crystal beading. "I don't think I like this style."

"Yeah, I like you better in a bigger gown." Tami once again agreed.

"Which one did you like the most?" Mary surveyed.

"I actually liked them all. But I liked all the ball gowns the best." Brit said, still staring at the dress Mary was wearing now.

"Yeah, I can't decide." Tami bit her lower lip, crossing her legs.

"I think I liked dress two and four." Bree smiled, lifting her head up to look at Mary's face.

"Well let's see. I think the sexiest dress was number two." Dustin voice was loud and deep, as always.

"Dustin, I don't want the sexiest, I want the prettiest." Mary laughed, knowing Joey would probably say the same thing. "Can I think about it tonight and come back tomorrow?"

"Yeah, defiantly. And we'll pick out a date and a place tomorrow as well." Claudia accepted, starting to walk back into the dressing room.

"So which one do I choose?" Mary asked, as she got into the passenger seat.

Thanks for reading! Sorry about the delay, I was sick last week. And let's just say it wasn't my best chapter because of that. Anyway so far nobody has one the contest. Your are able to vote again for this chapter. So everyone who tried are welcomed to try again. So are others. I will be putting up pictures of the dresses and creating a poll for the dress you like. The winner will be the dress Mary wears. So please vote! REVIEW!!!

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