The next morning Rose and Adrian woke with smiles on their face. They was more excitement between them than everyone put together. They shared in a morning kiss and then there was a knock at the door. "Rose and Adrian its time." they heard a small voice say
Opening the door Rose knew who it was, "Jill, how are you already up?"
"I've been up for a little while. Lissa and Mia have been setting everything up…or at least having other people do it for them, so that they could get ready." Jill informed
"Well OK then." Adrian interjected
"This day is all about the two of you. And there is going to be no interference from anyone! The wedding is going to be secured by a few guards and no one is leaving you alone today, Rose."
"That I am satisfied with." Adrian agreed
"Great! Now come on." pulling them both by the arms, "We still have to get you both ready."
"I've got to grab my…"
Interrupting Rose, "No…we have everything you both need in your rooms. Don't worry about anything." They made it to the hallway of their rooms in a matter of minutes. "This is where you two must part, but only for a short time." Getting ready to kiss each other Jill intersected, "Nope. Sorry there will be none of that, till your I do's." She dragged Rose into her room and dismissed Adrian.
"It's about time. What took you so long Jill?" Mia questioned
"Do you know how difficult it is to separate those two? Let me tell you it's not easy." Jill informed
"It doesn't matter now. Rose is here." Lissa announced
After a few more words between the girls they started to get ready. Lissa was nearly done by the time Jill and Rose got there. Mia was about halfway done and Jill had only her hair to finish. Rose was the main priority, of course, and so the hair stylist and make-up artist got busy. In a matter of about an hour Rose was finished and only had to slip on her gown. Calling down to the guys, "Christian?" Mia asked
"Yea." He replied
"Are you guys about done?"
"We are done here. Just waiting on you girls to finish up."
"Well Rose just finished so we are heading down to the ceremony now. Make sure the Adrian walks out to the other hallway." Mia insisted
"OK." Christian said hanging up
Putting the phone down Mia informed the girls, "Christian said that they are done. And I made sure to tell him to have Adrian walk down the other hallway."
"Rose are you ready?" They asked
"Definitely!" Saying with nothing but a smile
Walking down the hallway Rose grew more and more eager with each step. They reached the doorway that led out to the garden where she would marry Adrian. Lissa let one of the guards know that they were ready. And once Rose heard the music she couldn't do anything but practically push the girls down the aisle. "Alright Jill, you go first."
"Rose…calm down. I'm going." Jill said as one door opened for her to get through." She gracefully walked down the aisle with no flaws. She kept it in her mind that everyone was jealous of her, which kept her from tripping or freaking out. Once she made it halfway Mia followed her. Mia had much confidence in herself that she didn't need to have any false ideas in her head. Once she made it to the end, both doors swung open and out came Rose and Lissa. Because Lissa was the closest family she had, Rose asked Lissa to be the one to give her away. And Lissa was more than happy to do that.
As they walked up the aisle Adrian couldn't take his eyes off of Rose. She was the most beautiful thing in the world to him. He couldn't have been happier even if she had said no to his proposal, just being with her made him feel like the richest man in the world. Christian on the other hand couldn't take his eyes off of Lissa and as he saw her walking up the aisle, he had made the decision to ask her to marry him…later that night.
Finally reaching the end, and not realizing that the priest marrying them was Adrian's mom, Rose was in shock. But she began, "You may be seated. We are gathered here to day to witness the union of Rose Hathaway and Adrian Ivashkov. These two have gone through an incredible about object and still manage to stick together, unlike most of us. Their love is truer than true and I couldn't be happier for them both. I would like to ask who gives this woman away?"
"Me." Lissa answered
"Now I would like to ask if anyone has any objections as to why they should not marry. Speak now or forever hold your peace." Waiting for just a moment she continued, "Adrian, do you take Rose to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, through sickness and health, for richer or poorer, till death do you part?"
"I do." he answered quickly
"And do you Rose, take Adrian to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, through sickness and health, for richer or poorer, till death do you part?"
"I most certainly do." the crowd laughed
Turning to Lissa and then Christian, "Do you have the rings?" They handed them forward
"If you two have nothing else to say.." she paused
Rose spoke, "Adrian, I don't know what I would do without you. And I know that each day we have been together that I've grown in love more than I ever thought I could have. And then the days we were apart…it seemed like agony. And I am happy to know that for the rest of my life you will be here with me through all the mess that I call life."
"Rose, I feel that you've made me a better man since meeting you. You haven't tried to control me but in some way you did. You helped me be the man that my family and myself have always wanted. I promise you, Rose, that I will spend the rest of my life trying to do everything right by you and no matter what I will be by your side whenever you call my name."
"Place the rings of each others finger." Rose and Adrian did as she said, "By the power vested to me by the Royal Queen I herby pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride." Adrian swooped Rose into his arms and without fail he kissed her like she had never been kissed by him or anyone else before. The entire audience cheered and instead of rice they through rose pedals.
Shortly after they all went to the dining hall where the reception would take place. Not feeling all that hungry Rose and Adrian walked through the crowd and thanked everyone for coming. And the first speech that night came from Lissa. "Hello and thank you all for coming to this event. I am pleased to say that I've known Rose for pretty much my entire life. And she is like a sister to me. There has never been a time in my life with her that she ever mentioned a thought on getting married, but once she met Adrian everything seemed to change. He says that Rose made him be a better person but I think they did that both for each other. Rose has always been my best friend and protector and if it wasn't for her I wouldn't be standing here today. But I want to thank Adrian for bringing back the Rose that I knew a long time ago. But to make a short story long, I love you both and I couldn't imagine Rose being with anyone else who is more deserving of her." Rose stood and gave Lissa a hug with tears in her eyes
Next Christian gave his speech, "Hey…how you all doing? My speech will be much shorter." the crowd laughed, "I've only known Rose for the past year or so and Adrian shorter than that. But I know that they are perfect for one another. I have become good friend with both of them and trust me I never thought I would say I am friends with Rose. She hated me in the beginning and didn't trust me as far as she could throw me. But all I really have to say is you guys are two of my closest friends and I couldn't be happier for you. I love you guys." Rose stood up and gave him a hug as well
Everyone began eating and drinking but about halfway through the night Rose stood to give a speech, before she and Adrian left for their honeymoon. "Attention everyone!" Rose spoke out, "I wanted to make a little speech before Adrian and I leave. I have to thank each and everyone of you for coming to celebrate with us today. It means so much to us. I never could have imagined myself getting married, as Lissa has already pointed out, but after meeting Adrian I started picturing my life with him…though he never knew it." she smiled down, "I'm honored to know that all of you care for me. Just a few months ago I had few friends and I wasn't sure who really was my friend. But if it hadn't been for Lissa, Mia, Jill, Adrian, and mostly Guardian Hans I never would have known that all of you cared for me. They showed me what it was like to truly have a family. And that's what you all are to me…you're family. And in the future if you need my help with anything I will be there for you, just like you were there for me. Thank you all so much."
Making their way back through the crowd Adrian and Rose gave hugs and kisses and eventually made it to the jet. Rose had no idea where he was taking her but she didn't care. And just like all fairytales for people…Adrian and Rose Ivashkov lived Happily Ever After!