A/N: Enjoy!
Blair looked over at her alarm clock. It was a quarter to twelve on Saturday. She groaned and lifted her body up from her bed. Mornings were one thing she could live without. She trudged over to the foot of her bed and grabbed her Vera Wang robe and slipped it over her violet nightie she had purchased from Saks just a few weeks ago. She tied the robe tight around her waist and walked into her bathroom. She brushed her chocolate curls out of her face. She looked at her appearance.
If this had been a year ago, Chuck would have had his arms wrapped around her waist and resting his head on her shoulder all the while telling her she looked drop dead gorgeous and no girl could ever be more beautiful than her. But that had been in the past and Chuck was no longer with her. She was with Nate. She was with Nate. Why didn't she feel happy? Blair shook away her thoughts before grabbing her toothbrush and applying toothpaste to it.
After doing her usual morning routine, Blair pranced out of her bathroom and headed out her bedroom door. For some strange reason, she felt seventeen again. She walked into the kitchen. Breakfast was already waiting for her on the breakfast table. She sat down. Dorota entered the kitchen with a basket full of freshly done laundry. Blair looked up at her.
"Did you wash the handkerchief?"
"Yes Miss Blair."
The plump maid held up the white silk handkerchief. Blair squealed with joy and ran up to the maid. She wrapped her arms around her.
"Thank you Dorota!"
Dorota, who was still caught off guard by Blair's gesture, awkwardly hugged Blair back.
"It was no problem Miss Blair. It's my job."
Blair smiled and separated from her long time maid. Dorota passed Blair the handkerchief and left the put the laundry away. Blair went back to the table and laid the handkerchief on the table. She didn't even know why she had this attachment to it now. She finished her breakfast in peace. The handkerchief didn't leave her sight.
Once she had finished, she went back to her room. She picked up her phone from where she had left it to charge. She had a two messages waiting for her. The first one was from Jenny.
So when should we meet up to come up with a plan?
Blair sighed. It was still a little creepy that she and Jenny were teaming up to get rid of Carter Baizen. Blair quickly replied.
Tonight. After the rehearsal dinner. My place -B
She received almost immediately.
Okay. See you then.
Blair closed the message and went to her next one. It was from Serena.
B! Call me when you get the chance. I'm in freak out mode -S
Blair giggled. She knew Serena would be freaking out at one time or another, so she was already prepared to deal with her. She went to her contacts list and found Serena's number. Serena answered after the first ring.
"B!"
Blair smiled.
"Seems someone's excited to hear from me."
"Of course I would be. B, I'm freaking out."
"Don't worry. Everything's going to be fine."
"That's what people always say, even when they know it's going to turn out horrible."
"S, listen to me. Everything. Is. Going. To. Be. Fine. I'm sure of it."
"And how are you so sure? Don't you know what could go wrong? I could trip as I walk down the aisle. I could forget my bouquet. Eric could forget to bring the vows he offered to print up for me and Dan. Kyle could forget to wear the tie Dan made sure all of the ushers are supposed to be wearing. Nate could forget how to throw flower petals. Evan could get sick and throw up. My dad's plane could be delayed. The priest doesn't show up. And I still need to find another bride's maid!"
Blair tried to hold her laughter. Serena would obviously think the worst would happen on her wedding day. But it also was true. Something bad would happen at the wedding if Carter was there. Blair spoke.
"S, your over reacting. I'll be there and I'll make sure everything runs smoothly. All you have to do is say 'I do' when your supposed to."
Blair heard Serena sigh on the other end.
"Alright."
Blair smiled with glee.
"See, everything's going to be fine. Besides the wedding isn't until tomorrow. We still have to get through the rehearsal dinner."
Serena gasped.
"Crap! I still have to go through that? Ugh, why can't this wedding be over with!"
"You really want the wedding to be done with?"
"I guess not. I want to marry Dan, it's just that I don't want all of this stress. I am with child after all."
"Serena, calm down. When you walk down the aisle tomorrow and you look into Dan's eyes, you'll forget all of the stress and just be in love. No one can take that away from you."
Serena smiled.
"Thanks B. Really, that means a lot to me."
Blair smiled on her end.
"No problem."
Blair tried to hide her sadness. She wished that when she walked down the aisle, the man she loved would be looking back at her. She tried not think of that guy. Instead she tried to think of Serena's happiness. Suddenly, another thought hit her.
"S!"
"Yes?"
"You never had a bachelorette party!"
Serena laughed.
"Relax, I don't need one."
"Yes you do!"
"No I don't."
"And why not?"
"Because, I don't need to be tempted with alcohol around me."
"Then we won't have any."
"Secondly, it's too late to have one. The night before the wedding isn't exactly the best time to have one."
"Well then we'll make it the best time to have one."
"And besides, you said that the only thing I should be doing is saying I do tomorrow. I don't think partying is in the agenda. You understand, right?"
Blair sighed.
"Fine. But we will have one."
"When?"
"After your honeymoon."
"Blair, me and Dan will be married by then."
"Whatever, it can be a new-wife party."
Serena giggled.
"New wife party?"
"Can you think of a better name?"
"No, but there really doesn't have to be a party B."
Blair glanced at the clock. It was almost one. I should go and return the handkerchief soon, she thought. She spoke into the phone.
"You are going to have a new wife party after your honeymoon. I actually have to go somewhere soon."
"Oooh, where?"
"No where special. Bye S. I'll see you tonight."
"Bye B."
Blair hung up and went back to her contact list. I should call before I come by, she thought. She found his name. She put the phone up to her ear. He picked up right away.
"Good afternoon Waldorf."
Blair smiled.
"Good afternoon to you too, Bass."
"What do I owe to this particular call?"
"I actually wanted to call and say I would be dropping by later."
"Really?"
"Yes. To return the handkerchief you let me borrow yesterday."
"You can keep it if you want."
Both of their hearts sank. Chuck didn't want to say that but he hadn't wanted to come off as some guy who couldn't get over a girl he truly loved. Blair got the feeling he didn't want her to come. Chuck spoke again.
"But seeing you would be wonderful."
Blair smiled again.
"Well then, I'll see you in forty minutes Bass. You better be there."
"Don't worry. I will be."
Blair unwillingly hung up. She squealed inside. She quickly rushed over to her closet and picked out a Chanel pencil skirt, her favourite red tights, a Dolce and Gabana blouse and a pair of Jimmy Choo ballet flats. She rushed into the bathroom and quickly got dressed. She placed a red bow headband on her head and applied a layer of lip gloss to make her lips shimmer. After looking at her appearance one more time, she grabbed the handkerchief and put it in her J.J. Winters black handbag. She walked down the stairs and entered the elevator.
Blair walked out to the front of her building and hailed a cab. After she had given the address, she stayed silent. She was far to excited to see Chuck again. The cab stopped after seven minutes and Blair found herself in front of the building she liked to call home. She walked inside and took the elevator to Chuck's floor.
Blair found herself in front of suite 1812. So many memories and so many secrets shared. She took a deep breath and knocked on the door. The door flew open and there stood Chuck with his signature scarf wrapped around his neck. He smirked.
"Hello Waldorf."
Blair smiled.
"Nice to see you too Bass. Hope I didn't keep you waiting."
"For you I'd wait forever."
Blair blushed. Chuck moved out of the way. Blair walked in and casually sat on the couch as if she owned the place. Chuck closed the door behind them. He walked over to her. She smiled at him. He couldn't help smiling.
"So how are you?"
"I'm fine."
"Did you have a good night sleep?"
Blair giggled.
"Yes. Carter didn't try to creep into my room last night."
Chuck let out a small laugh.
"Just as long as he didn't try anything."
They locked eyes for a second, but Blair quickly looked at her handbag. She pulled out the white handkerchief. She looked at Chuck and smiled.
"Thanks for letting me use it."
Chuck smirked and walked closer toward Blair. She handed him his handkerchief. He took it gently from her grasp.
"Your welcome."
They both hung onto the little piece of cloth. It was as if it was their only connection to each other.
Ring. Ring.
Blair sighed and dug into her handbag and pulled out her phone. She had a message.
Blair, when do you want me to pick you up so we could go to the rehearsal dinner together?
Blair sighed. It was from Nate. She replied quickly.
I was thinking five thirty -B
Sounds good to me. Is it alright if Carter comes with us?
Blair froze. Why the hell would Carter have to go to the rehearsal dinner?
Is he even invited? -B
No, but he's going somewhere and we could just give him a lift and pick him up. It won't be too much of an inconvenience.
Blair sighed
Fine -B
She closed her phone before she would receive another message from Nate. She looked back up at Chuck.
"I better get going. I'll see you at the rehearsal dinner tonight."
Chuck put his hands in his pockets.
"Yeah. I'll see you then."
Blair got up from the couch and grabbed her handbag as she did. She walked to the door, Chuck followed. She turned to look at him before she walked out.
"Bye Chuck."
"Bye Blair."
He watched as she walked down the hall and didn't close the door until he heard the elevator doors shut.
Hello Upper EastSiders,
Seems King C and Queen B are spending a lot of time together. First the walk in the rain on Thursday, the Waldorf brunch on Friday and now a visit at the Palace made by B herself. We sure hope this isn't just a friends with benefits sort of affair. King N must be getting annoyed, but don't worry N. We're sure that Scumbag can make all of your troubles just disappear.
Another Upper East Side event is planned for tonight. Queen S and Almost Married Boy's rehearsal dinner is tonight. If you are someone that's anyone, you probably got the invite. And if you didn't, well you'll be hearing from me. Sorry you couldn't come, maybe the next Upper East Side Royalty wedding.
XOXO Gossip Girl