It's the big wedding day people! Keep reading to find out about the happy couple (and yes, I am talking about O'Wanda).
I woke up, looking around the room. Where was I? Where was Ian?
"Mel, Mel. Are you there?" I asked, slowly coming back to my senses. I was with Melanie and she would be pampering me all today, I wouldn't see Ian until the wedding. I reluctantly opened my eyes, I found Melanie standing up and staring down at me.
"Come on Wanda, its wedding day!" She squealed and pulled me off of the mattress. I sighed and followed Mel towards the wash room.
I pulled off my pyjamas and jumped into the water, Mel jumped in after me and handed me the soap. Melanie started to massage shampoo into my hair; I loved the strawberry smell of the foamy bubbles. When we were done, we trailed back to Mel's room-dozens of beauty products lay sprawled across the floor: hair, makeup and jewellery. I groaned but sat down, letting Melanie style me like a Barbie doll.
"How about this?" She asked me, styling my hair up above my head, holding up blushers and foundations by my cheeks and handing me loads of lipsticks.
"Mel, when did you get all of this?"
"The last raid." She said, matter-of-factly. "Anyway, come on." She gave me a sort of 'natural look' with a light pink hint to my cheeks. Mel squirted some perfume on me and slid a silver locket around my neck; it had a picture of Ian and I holding hands inside. Mel put some sapphire earrings on me while I gasped. "I know that blue is your favourite colour." Of course, Ian's eyes. I grinned as she continued with my makeover, painting my nails with a hot-pink colour.
Finally, when I was finished with my makeover, Mel got out the white garment bag. I gasped, again taking in the beauty of the dress as she undid the zip. She had a huge smile on her face as she held the hanger in front of my face. I beamed as Melanie slid the dress over my head, being careful not to mess up my hair or makeup. I put on my heels as she buttoned up the back of the dress and pulled me in front of a-slightly cracked-mirror. I looked like someone from a fairy tale in one of Mel's memories. Mel also looked stunning in her dress; she looked almost as good as me.
"You look beautiful Wanda." This made me smile. "Now, wait here, let me see if everything is ready before we leave." I sighed as Melanie walked from the room. I continued looking in the mirror, was it really me? I couldn't believe it, so just to make sure, I moved and I half expected the reflection to stay still. The person in the mirror moved with me-but I still couldn't believe that I looked so beautiful.
All too soon, Melanie came back and was smiling like a Cheshire cat. "It's time Wanda. Oh wait, put this on." She added, throwing me a white veil. I slid it into my hair, throwing it behind my head.
I took a deep breath but followed Mel down towards the game room. We waited outside because Ian was already inside, and Mel refused to let him see me yet. Lily, Jared, Jamie, Kyle and Sunny soon came and met us outside. Everyone inside stood up and the music started playing. Mel and Jared linked arms and started walking down the makeshift aisle. Kyle and Sunny went next, soon followed by Jamie and Lily. Jeb came up behind me, looking very handsome in his black tux. He made me jump, I was overrun by nerves.
"You ready kid?" He asked and looped his arm through mine. I was really glad that I asked Jeb to walk me down the aisle; he was like a father to me. I nodded and I heard the classic wedding march plying. I took a deep breath and started walking.
"Thank you Jeb." I whispered. We turned round the corner and I caught sight of everyone staring at me with pleased looks on their faces, even Shannon and Maggie turned up and they didn't look as sour as usual. Ian was at the end of the aisle, looking debonair in his black suit, he had a huge grin on his face and was staring right at me. A small blush crept up on my cheek and Jeb squeezed my arm. Ian was standing next to Kyle (the best man) and Doc (the minister). It was like I couldn't see anyone else; it was only Ian and I in the whole world. He looked amazing, I love him.
When we got to where Ian was standing, I was tearing up, everything was just so perfect. I could only now look at everything else: hundreds of candles lay dotted around the room, bunches of colourful flowers were everywhere and every so often, someone snapped a picture from one of the instant cameras. My wedding was perfect. Jeb took my hand and gave it to Ian, slowly ducking out and sitting down on a fold-up chair. My palm was sweaty and my pulse raced because of my nerves, Ian gave my hand a slight squeeze and a reassuring smile, which I returned. Doc smiled at us and started the ceremony.
"Dear friends and family, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the union of Ian and Wanda in marriage. In the short time they have been together, their love and understanding of each other has grown and matured, and now they have decided to live their lives together as husband and wife. And now, the vows."
It was Ian's turn. "Wanda, before the apocalypse, I never really gave it much thought as to how my life would turn out, and I certainly wouldn't have guessed this. But, now that I have found you, I can't imagine my life without you. I love you Wanda, you're the only girl for me." I grinned.
"I can't imagine what I would be like without you and I hope I will never have to find out. You are my heart, my soul and the breath inside my lungs. I am so glad I found you Ian O'Shea and I never want to let you go. I love you too Ian, you are the only one I love." I could see Ian's face light up as I said that.
"Who has the rings?" Doc asked and Jamie stepped forward, handing us a little silver pouch.
"I have them." Ian pulled open the strings and gave me one of the small, golden rings that were inside the tiny bag.
"Now for the rings. Do you Ian take Wanda to be your wife to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do you part?"
"I do." Ian chanted and slid a ring on my third finger.
"Do you Wanda take Ian to be your husband to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do you part?"
"I do." I repeated, putting the gold band on his left hand.
"I hereby pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." Ian grabbed my wrist and pulled me into his chest, crushing his lips down on mine. We stood like this until Mel cleared her throat and Ian pulled away. I sighed but I was panting for breath, my cheeks a flaming red colour.
"I love you Ian."
"I love you too Wanda, you are mine forever and I will never leave you." He whispered in my ear and I blushed but leaned up to kiss him.
We were bombarded with hugs and kisses. "You looked beautiful." and "Such a perfect couple." and "look at the photos, you two look wonderful together." Handfuls of pictures of Ian and I were thrust into my face; we did look a perfect couple. Ian never let go of my waist and ever so often, he leaned down to kiss me.
It was soon time to cut the cake! It was a large, vanilla cake with loads of butter cream icing. It was white with pink flowers dotted all over, kind of like my dress. It was three tiers high and the icing made the cake look like it had ruffles; it looked delicious. Ian laid his d over mine and we slowly sliced it together, and this time I didn't cringe away from the knife too much. I nibbled at my slice of cake while the others wolfed theirs down, and I was right, it was mouth-watering.
Jared started some music and everyone started chanting. "Dance dance dance!" I blushed but let Ian pull me towards the middle of the room. He spun me round and round until I felt dizzy, he almost carried me off towards the side.
"Having a good time?"
"The best." I had to shout over the noise, but there was no mistaking Ian's chuckle. We were interrupted by Kyle's SHUT UP!
"SPEECH!" Jamie shouted. "Ian?" He nodded and stood up, bringing me with him.
"I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone for being there to support us and for making all of this possible. I love you Wanda, you are now my wife, my everything, and as long as I can help it, I will never let you go." Ian said, looking down at me and giving me a slight peck on the cheek while everyone awwed. "I can think of no one else I would rather spend the apocalypse with than you guys."Everyone chuckled and even I giggled.
"My turn." Melanie said standing up and looking at Ian and I. "Wanda, when we first met, we weren't the best of friends. I got to know you and came to love you, especially as you helped me find my family. You are my sister Wanda and I am really happy for you, but Ian O'Shea, if you hurt her, you will have all of us to answer to." I grinned at her. "Love you sis."
"Ian you are not just my best friend, you are like a brother to me and I am really happy for you mate. Wanda, like Mel said, thank you for bringing her back to me, for that I can never repay you. I hope you two have a long and happy marriage, but Wanda, if you ever get fed up with him, we'll be right here for you." Jared announced and everyone was laughing.
"ME!" Jamie screamed, taking centre stage in the middle of the room. "You two are perfect for each other. Wanda you are my sister and Ian you are a great mate, and whatever happens with you guys, I will stand behind you every step of the way."
"Wanda, you are the daughter I never had and I couldn't be more pleased for the both of you. Ian, you look after her. Good luck." Jeb announced then went to sit back down.
"I'm really happy for you Wanda." Sunny whispered, scurrying to sit back down.
"Thank you Sunny." Ian smiled.
"Wanda, Ian, I am so happy for you. I would like to make a toast to the happy couple, congrats guys." Doc announced.
"Congrats." Everyone chanted (even Shannon!). I blushed a deep red colour and Ian gave shoulders a squeeze.
"Thanks guys but I think that my new wife," Ian grinned when he said this. "Needs some rest. I know for sure that I do. Thanks everyone, it was great!"
"Yeah, thank you everyone. It was lovely. Everything was. Thank you all so much, I loved every second." Ian grabbed my hand and we turned round, ready to leave, but someone let out a squeal and I whipped back round.
"WAIT!" Mel shouted. "Thank you as well, it was amazing. But before you go, take these." She thrust about three bags of wrapped stuff into our arms.
"What's this?"
"Just a little something from everyone. Now go, enjoy life as a married couple." And with that, she pushed us off towards out room.
I pushed aside the door, throwing the stuff in the corner of our room and lying down on the bed. "Come here gorgeous." I sighed, pulling Ian down on the bed beside me. "I love you."
"I love you too, Mrs O'Shea." I giggled and leaned up for a kiss. He grabbed my wrists and pulled them behind his back, I squealed and we soon fell off onto the floor...
So, what do you guys think? Trust me; soon there will be a little more action...
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