A/N: I formally present to you the last and final chapter of, 'I Love You, Forever' Please enjoy your feature chapter (:
(I've always wanted to say that, haha) Enjoy and love it!
6 years later...
Times and years have passed and every second of it, Taylor's love for me has grown stronger every year and everyday. As for me, my love for Taylor has also grown stronger every year and everyday as well. Yes, over the years Taylor and I have been together, we have had our ups and downs but our love for each other still grew stronger. Plus, it was only small arguments. Most of the time, it was filled with good memories and love.
If you were wondering what happened to my friends over the years, I'd be glad to tell you. First, let's start with Ashley. Well, I don't really consist her as a friend since she really is a mean and skanky girl until now. Ashley at first had a hard time getting over the fact that Taylor still loved me, but eventually she moved on. She graduated college and of course she joined a sorority, which caused some girl drama. Anyway, she moved out of California and now lives in New York with her husband and 2 kids. Ashley married? Can you believe that? I couldn't believe that either, but thankfully, her husband changed her for the better. But I still don't like her.
As for Derek, I still remain good friends with him. Derek of course graduated college and he now works in scary movie productions where he helps with the gory and graphic scenes. He was always a fan of those kinds of stuff anyway. He lives in Beverly Hills with his sweet and kind girlfriend that he met in Starbucks. She's into gory stuff too. Perfect match, huh?
For Mark, we both remain friends as well. After the whole break up with him, it was a bit awkward but soon, we got over that and we became comfortable with each other. Mark's actually a lawyer now, well he's still practicing to be one. Even with his busy schedule, he managed to land a girl too as in he is now married. He's actually been married to Layla for about a year now and their love couldn't be more magical. Also, Layla is expecting twin boys this coming October.
And Terrence, he and Penny are still in a strong relationship. Sadly enough, Terrence hasn't popped the big question to Penny yet. But soon, I know he will ask Penny to marry him. Terrence attended UCLA where he graduated at the top of his class. Unbelievable huh? But anyway, Terrence now works at the UCLA Medical Center where he is a nurse.
As for Penny, her and I are still the best of friends. Once Penny graduated high school, Penny and I both immediately became roommates in Los Angeles, California where we both attended FIDM: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Penny majored in layout designing, which landed her a big job with the top magazines in the country. Which I am so happy for her. Penny and I only became roommates for about 3 years. After those 3 years, Penny moved in with Terrence. Penny and I both try to see each other as much as possible, so every Monday and Wednesday, we both go to the gym. Every Friday, we meet up for lunch or dinner. And whenever we have a free day off, we call each other up and try to make plans with each other. I can never lose a friend like her.
As for me, I attended FIDM like I said earlier. But I majored in fashion design, where I am still making my way to the top. But with the help with Taylor, I can most definitely succeed in my goals. Like I also said earlier, Penny moved out of the apartment we shared. So Taylor asked me to move in with him since he bought a condo. I happily agreed and with that, I moved in with him. On the night of our 5th year anniversary of being together, Taylor took me on a romantic date where he kneeled down in front of me and asked me the big question: Will you marry me? Of course I happily said yes. And now it all leads to this day, the wedding day...
August 11, 2016
I snapped back from my thoughts to reality. Penny was snapping her fingers right in front of my face, trying to get my attention. She had on an annoyed look plastered onto her face. Penny was dressed in a peach satin dress that was made of silk and it clung to her perfect body. The dress just reached above her knees and she was also wearing a peach colored high heals. Her hair was tied to the side and at the end of her hair, was curled. Her makeup was natural filled with a natural peach eyeshadow and she wore a natural lipstick color. Penny is my maid of honor.
For my bridesmaids, they were Caitlin, Chelsea, and Ashley Greene. They were also dressed in a peach satin dress identical to Penny's. Their hair and makeup were done the same way and they all looked beautiful except they were all running around the room, trying to get everything ready for me. But here I was, sitting down on a red velvet, soft couch, watching all the girls panic about the wedding. Weird, because I should be the one panicking but instead, I'm just watching them. Except for Penny, she is all up in my face.
I looked up at her and smiled, "You look beautiful!"
Penny frowned and said, "Marie, you need to get ready! You're wedding starts in about 2 hours and you still haven't done your hair, makeup, and dress on!"
I laughed and calmly said, "Relax Penny. There's still time." I got up from the couch and sat down in front of the vanity table which was filled up with eye shadows, mascara, nail polish bottles, powder, lipsticks, eye liners, hair curlers, dryer, and jewelry.
I waved Penny over who stood behind me, looking at my reflection in the mirror. "So, you want me do you want me to do with your hair and makeup?"
I thought for a moment and smiled up at her, "Surprise me!"
Penny nodded and she went to work on me.
After about an hour of putting makeup on my face and pulling on my hair, Penny was finally done with me. I looked back at my reflection and smiled. I had on a light pink lipstick on, some blush on my cheeks, black eyeliner on my eye, black mascara but not too much, and a bit of black eyeshadow. As for my hair, it wasn't up or anything. It was just down, but with loose soft curls that fell down my shoulders. It was perfect for a summer wedding.
I looked up at Penny and said, "Thank you."
Penny smiled down at me and said, "You're very welcome. Now, let's go and get you into your wedding dress." I nodded and got up from the seat. Penny led me over to where my dress was perfectly laid out on the hotel bed. As for my wedding dress, it was actually just a summer wedding dress too. I wanted this wedding to be a simple wedding, not a big extravagant one. I slipped into my white silky strapless dress that reached up to my feet. The dress was long, but it wasn't so long that it touched the ground. All the other girls crowded around me as I slipped on my white high heels. They all gasped at the sight of me and complimented me at how beautiful I looked.
"No veil?" Caitlin, my little sister asked.
"Nope," I answered as Chelsea and Ashley were fixing my dress properly.
"Why not?" Caitlin asked.
"Because when I walked down the aisle, I want to be able to see everything and I don't want my face to be covered."
Caitlin nodded in agreement as I walked over to look at myself in the mirror. When I got a full view of myself in my wedding dress, I then started to panic. But I didn't show it, I was panicking inside. This is it, I thought. I was finally going to get married to Taylor. The day I have been waiting for.
"Okay! Let's go! It's time girls," Penny announced as she was ushering everybody out the door. I was still looking at myself in the mirror when Penny came up from behind me and handed me my bouquet of peach roses.
"Are you ready?" Penny asked.
I took the bouquet from her and smiled, "More than ever."
And with that, we both walked out of the room, ready to get married.
Taylor and I are getting married in San Diego. The venue he and I chose is called: Los Willows. I instantly feel in love with this place when Taylor and I went to look for venues on the internet. The venue is where you get married outside with a beautiful view of the water and garden surrounding the ceremony. And the reception is can be held inside a ballroom or outside. Also, this venue has a inn/spa, bridal salon, and you can stay the night here before the wedding day. So yeah, you can say that it's my dream to be married in a place like this.
Once me, Penny, and the rest of the bridesmaids finally made it to the ceremony, I could already hear people chatting among themselves and I could see that most of the guests were here. Nobody could see me since there was a big tree in the way. I tried craning my neck to see Taylor at the end of the aisle, but there was too many people in the way and plus, all the girls were crowding around me, still trying to fix my dress.
"Girls, my dress is already fix. Now, go signal the priest or Taylor that we're ready," I ordered them. They instantly stopped touching and fixing my dress and obeyed me. Chelsea walked up to the opening of the aisle and I saw her mouth to someone: "We're ready!"
And with that, the wedding song began with the orchestra playing near the priest. We all went into position in a line, me being at the end of course. Penny was in front of me with Terrence with her since Taylor's best man is Terrence. Chelsea was in front of Penny and Chelsea's partner was Kellan. Caitlin was in front of Chelsea and her partner was Rob. And as for Ashley, she was in the front and her partner was Jackson. Suddenly, someone hooked their arm with mine. I looked beside me to see my father, smiling at me.
"You look beautiful Marie," he complimented me.
I smiled bigger and said, "Thank you dad. You look great by the way." My dad was wearing a black suit, like all the rest of the guys and of course black dress shoes.
He chuckled and said, "I wish you the best marriage and-"
"Dad, why don't you save it for the reception speech?" I butted in. He laughed and nodded.
"Of course, my speech is long anyway."
I smiled and gripped onto my bouquet of peach roses in both of my hands. By now, Ashley, Caitlin, and Chelsea have already walked down the aisle and Penny was already halfway down the aisle. This was it, my time to walk down the aisle. Gee, my stomach was doing so many flip flops.
My dad and I started began walking down the white carpet aisle slowly that was filled with white and peach rose petals. I quickly looked around at how my wedding was setted up. It was just the way I wanted it to be and the weather was perfect. It wasn't too hot nor was it cold either. The atmosphere was warm and pleasant. When the guests caught sight of us walking, they all stood up. I wanted to look at my guests and smile at them, but I just couldn't take my eyes off the man at the end of the aisle. He was smiling lovingly at me and we were both gazing at each other. Taylor looked even more handsome today since he was wearing his groom black suite and his hair was perfectly fixed. Both of his hands were clasped together and he didn't look impatient as me and my dad were still walking down the aisle. Halfway there, I thought.
After a few more agonizing steps, my dad and I finally reached Taylor. My dad kissed me on the cheek, while Taylor and my dad shook hands. I handed my bouquet to Penny and I finally was standing face to face with Taylor who is going to be my husband in just a few minutes. Oh the excitement that was bubbling up inside me and ready to burst out.
We were gazing and smiling at each other when the priest spoke up told the guests to rise. I heard the squeaking of chairs and them rising up from their seats. And Taylor and I were still gazing at each other. I can't believe he's going to be mine, all mine.
"I love you," Taylor mouthed.
A huge grin formed on my face and I mouthed back to Taylor, "I love you too."
He smiled and with that, the priest began the ceremony.
"We are gathered here today in this place of natural beauty to be joyful, in celebration of the relationship of Taylor Lautner and Marie Stubbs. By their commitment to marry each other, they are saying yes to love, yes to caring, yes to the family. May the spirit of God–which is in the blue sky, in the wind, and in the fresh smells of the Earth–enter your bodies, fill your hearts, and bless your lives," the priest said to the crowd.
He then turned to Taylor and said, "Do you, Taylor Daniel Lautner, take Marie Stubbs to be your wife, to love, comfort, and cherish from this day forth?"
Taylor glanced at the priest and then turned back to me and said in a clear, loud voice, "I do."
The priest then turned to me and said, "Do you, Marie Stubbs, take Taylor Daniel Lautner to be your husband, to love, comfort, and cherish from this day forth?"
"I do," I proclaimed.
"Now the rings please!" The priest announced. A ring was given to Taylor, as a ring was given to me as well. The priest gestured to Taylor to begin the exchange of rings ceremony. Taylor nodded and then he took my left hand.
"Love has given us wings, and our journey begins today, Marie. Wherever the wind may carry me, I will stay by your side as your husband. Take this ring as a sign of my love," Taylor said and then he slipped the ring onto my ring finger.
The priest then gestured to me to do the exchange of rings to Taylor. I nodded and took Taylor's left hand in my hand.
"Love has given us wings, and our journey begins today, Taylor. Wherever the wind may carry me, I will stay by your side as your wife. Take this ring as a sign of my love," I recited and slipped the ring onto his ring finger.
The priest looked at both of us proudly and then announced to the crowd, "Since Taylor Daniel Lautner and Marie Lautner have pledged their love and commitment to each other before these witnesses, I now pronounce you as husband and wife. Congratulations, you may now kiss."
Taylor winked at me and then suddenly pulled me against him and kissed me. I smiled against his lips and wrapped my arms around his neck. The guests all cheered and clapped while Kellan and Jackson were whistling and hollering out congratulations. We finally pulled away and laughed. We were finally married! Taylor and I both faced the guests and they clapped as we made our way down the aisle. Luckily, Penny gave me my bouquet of roses before I walked down the aisle with my now, husband. Hm, I like the sound of that, husband.
"Marie, congratulations on your wedding. It was beautiful!" exclaimed a man behind me as I finished talking to one of Taylor's aunt. We were now at the reception that was held outside, near where the wedding ceremony took place. The reception was big enough for at least 200-300 people and I had about 275 guests. The circle tables were all covered in white and the seats were also covered in white cloth. The centerpieces were big, tall vases all filled with peach roses. There were waiters everywhere, pouring champagne and juices in glass cups. There were two long white tables filled with delicious looking food and desserts. I wanted this reception to be sort of like a buffet. There was soft music that was being played by the orchestra and there was another long table just for the bride, groom, bridesmaids, and groomsmen.
The speeches by my dad, Kellan, Dan, and my sisters were done, so Taylor and I decided that we should thank and chat with our guests for a little while. I had just finished talking to one of Taylor's aunts when I turned around to see Mark, smiling happily at me.
"Mark! Long time no see! And wow, you look different but in a good way!" I exclaimed to him as we both embraced in a hug. We pulled away and Mark chuckled.
"Thanks, you look beautiful," he said.
"Aw, thanks. And thanks for coming to my wedding," I said.
Mark slipped both of his hands into his dress pants and said, "No problem."
"Where's Layla?" I asked him as I looked around the crowd, trying to spot the pretty blonde girl.
"Right here!" a voice said behind me. I turned around to see Layla, dressed in a beautiful rosy sun dress and her hair was tied up in a bun. You could really tell that she was pregnant since she was expecting twins anyway. Mark went to stand next to her and he wrapped one his arms around her, looking at her lovingly.
"Layla!" I exclaimed as we hugged each other, trying not to crush her.
"Marie! You're wedding was beautiful, it almost made me cry," she smiled at me and was absently rubbing her stomach in circular motions.
"Aw, thank you. Aren't you almost due?" I gestured towards her belly.
Layla looked down at her stomach and smiled, "Yeah, two more months and comes out the baby!"
"You mean babies?" Mark playfully asked. Layla turned bright red and giggled.
"Ah, yes. I mean babies," she said.
"Well, I know your babies are going to look as beautiful as you and Mark," I commented, looking at both of them. They were really going to be a great family.
"Thank you Marie," Layla sweetly said.
I placed my hand on her shoulder and said, "Well, I got to go back to my husband. I'll see you guys later?"
They both said they would see me later and I walked away from them to my husband. He was sitting down at the long table and he was looking at an empty seat, which was mine and was frowning at it. I looked at him curiously and raised a brow when he was still frowning at the chair.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
Taylor looked up from the empty chair and smiled at me, "I was missing my wife." I playfully rolled my eyes and slid into my chair. He placed his shoulder around me and moved closer to me.
"We're finally married," he stated as he gently kissed my cheek. I let out a small laugh and nodded my head in agreement.
"Yes, we're finally married!" I emphasized on the finally and looked at Taylor.
Taylor reached over and touched the side of my face. "You looked so beautiful when I saw you walking down the aisle earlier."
I slightly blushed and sighed. "You looked so handsome when I saw you at the alter."
"Of course I was handsome," Taylor joked and winked. I erupted in laughter and slapped his shoulder.
"Conceited much?" I teased.
"Only for you!" He laughed and took my hand and entwined our hands together. I looked down at both of our hands and looked at both of our rings. It was glistening in the sun and I loved how the rings and our hands were perfectly fitted together.
"I love you Taylor," I softly said to him as I placed my head on his shoulder.
"I love you too Marie," he said back to me.
"I love you forever Taylor."
"And I love you forever too." I felt him kiss my head and I smiled. We both sat and watched our guests laugh and talk. We both watched all of our family and friends have the time of their lives and we were happy for them to be celebrating this day with us. Taylor and I, now husband and wife. A strong bond that's impossible for someone or something to break. We will always love each other and we will always be there for one another. I proud to say he's mine and I know he's proud to say I'm his. Taylor and I have been through so much in the past year, he's taught me so much in life and I'm grateful for him.
I will always love him, forever.
The End.
A/N: Dude! The ending sort of sucked, huh? I think it did, but I don't know about you guys though. I suck at endings by the way, since I hate saying goodbye. But anyway dudes! The story is finish. I'm very happy, yet sad because this story has ended. BUT, like I said before, I have already planned a new story involving Taylor Lautner! Aren't you guys excited? Anyway, I would like to thank everyone and every each of you guys for reading this story and staying with me until the end. I really, really appreciate your reviews and love for this story. You guys rock (;
PS: A heads up, the new story I will be writing is called, "Everlasting" but I'm not sure as to when I will post up the first chapter. But very soon I will post up the new chapter, I'm pretty pumped up writing the new story. Well, this isn't the end you guys. See you all later (;