The love Story
Grace Bowman, sat at her dressing room table applying the final touches to her makeup. She carefully applied, her red lipstick and took a second look at herself. She sighed when she heard her phone vibrating and looked down at her phone narrowing her eye brows. She had five unread text messages, and they weren't the spam text messages you could just avoid.
To: Grace
From: Sasha
I know you're avoiding me Grace, and don't give that bullshit about you studying. We need talk at some point, you can't hid from this anymore.
Grace scoffed and put her phone down on the dressing table, and sighed putting her on her chin. If only you could erase the past she thought. It was first time she withheld a secret from Adrian, she was too embarrassed to say what she had done to Adrian her best friend. She hadn't been completely about all the studying that was done in college. It was all Sasha's fault really, this confusion that was going on inside of Grace's head but not it really wasn't because Grace had taken as much pleasure in their little relationship or whatever you would call it. They had laughed, cried, shared their deepest darkest secrets and everything. It was supposed to be one kiss for experimentation not this . It was all fun at first the sleepovers, the phone calls and the parties it wasn't supposed to be real. Sasha wasn't supposed to fall in love with her. After Grace heard about her father's affair, being a Christian suddenly didn't matter anymore because her father turned out to be a major phony. But Grace knew she had taken things too far, and now she had dug herself in a deep hole that she couldn't get out of.
The Latina was an intensified version of Adrian; Sasha was sexier , darker and bitchier. At first Grace had thought she enjoyed Sasha's company so much because she reminded her so much of her best friend, but no Sasha wasn't Adrian she was something else a drug that Grace needed to stay away from.
" I know I've gone away from everything that valued in college, but I liked it, and I know it was wrong; Lord please help me be the person I once was again. I don't want to be confused about guys or girls I just want it all to go away" Grace whispered, fighting back the tears.
The knocking of the door, awakening her from her little pity party. Grace's smiled mirror Jason's as she opened the door. He was handsome, a gentleman and kind the perfect guy really.
" These are for you" Jason said as he gave Grace a bouquet of roses.
" Thank you Jason, they're beautiful" Grace said. They then locked arms and walked out the house together.
Leo's house was all set up for the wedding which was going to be held in his backyard. Everything was beautifully decorated; there are white, pink and purple streamers draped all around the yard, decorating the white fence that surrounds it. Over on the right side of the yard is bridal arch which is draped with flowers all around it. On the far left side of the yard there are tables, with a long table in the middle that contains all the food in sliver containers. There are servers who are getting the eating area ready and they are wearing black and white tuxedos. Betty and Leo are standing outside proudly looking at the beautiful set up. Betty is wearing a knee length pink cocktail dress and Leo is dressed in a tuxedo.
" Isn't this wonderful, doesn't it take you back honey?" Betty asked, as she wrapped her arm around Leo's shoulder and he chuckled.
" Yeah it does Betty, I can't believe my son is getting married. I have to blink sometimes and remember that he and Amy aren't kids anymore. "
" Well you should be proud Leo, Ben's grown up to be a good man because of you" Betty said.
" Thanks Betty, but I can't take all the credit, he's proven he can do a lot more than I gave him credit for. I think being part of Amy and John's life has made as happy as he was when his mother was alive." Leo said.
" Oh Leo I know you miss her and that's okay, you know what though I bet she's looking down at you and Ben from heaven or whatever and is proud of you for raising such a kind young man." Betty said, and Leo smiled at her and kissed her on the cheek.
Amy came out of her dressing room in her wedding dress. Anne's jaw dropped as she saw how stunning her daughter looked. The dress was very elegant and the white silk swept perfectly down her body. The neckline was not open and lined with lace. Her hair was done up and she wore a small white veil over her hair, which was from Mimsy. She resembled a modern day princess. Even when Ashley came into the room and stopped her tracks.
Anne started to tear up when she saw her daughter .Amy walked over to her mother and extended her arms out, to comfort her "Mom" she said.
" Oh Amy, you just look so stunning, and seeing you wear Mimsy's veil ,it's all just so overwhelming" said Anne. Curiosity washed over Amy's face, when she saw her mother facial expression change.
" What's wrong mom, is everything okay with Mimsy? Is she going to be able to make it today?" Amy asked hesitantly.
" We didn't really want to tell you because it's your special day and everything, but Mimsy had a stroke last night" Anne said, while wiping away her tears.
" Oh no poor Mimsy, is she going to be okay? I feel so terrible, I wish we could postpone or something" Amy said as she sat down.
" No Amy nothing's changed in her condition, we can see her tomorrow. Mimsy wouldn't us stop celebrating, her whole life was a party." Amy chuckled at her mom's remark and hugged her.
" So where's the snob and the redhead" Ashley asked as she walked closer to Amy. Amy rolled her eyes at Ashley's remark.
" Madison and Lauren are in the other bathroom getting ready, they should be done soon" Ashley nodded and sat next to her sister. They sat there for a few moments silently, just waiting for Madison and Lauren to come in.
" Thanks for doing this Ashley, for being my maid of honour I know that's not your thing and you did it anyway." Amy said, looking towards her sister.
" Well it's not that bad I guess, the dresses aren't like the horrible ones Madison and Lauren wore at your other wedding. Their also not too colourful, I think this violet was a good choice" Ashley said.
" But why did you ask me to do it, to be your maid of honour? We don't exactly get along"
" Ashley, even we don't along 99.9% of the time, you were still there for me when I was pregnant and that means something, it means a lot actually. "Amy said, as a few tears rolled down her face. " I can't believe I'm crying, I'm going to ruin my makeup" Ashley went over and grabbed a box of tissues " Your ridiculous you know that, you're making me all gooey now" Ashley scoffed. Amy just chuckled and grabbed a few tissues.
" Knock Knock, is appropriate for me to come in" George yelled in from the outside. He opened the door slowly and smiled from ear to ear " Did I just walk in on you two having a sisterly moment? The two girls smiled and rolled their eyes at their father.
" Hi dad" Amy said, and reached out her arms to give him a hug. They pulled away from each other for a brief moment. " Ames, you look beautiful I can't believe my baby girl is getting married today" George said, holding back the tears.
" Dad, I'm not a little a girl, I haven't been that for a long time I have a son" she said and chuckled.
" I know sweetie, but you'll always be my little girl, and even I'm not ready to give you away, I can't think of a better man to give you away to. Ben really loves you. And he's a lucky guy, you know that don't you."
" And I'm lucky girl to be marrying him dad."
As they made their way out the room, Ashley stopped Amy for a bit and whispered to her " Dad, and wife number 1 were making out just before, just warning you they've all over in public places so don't be shocked." Amy made a disgusted look on her face.
" Geez , it's bad enough they do it at their house when I come with John, it's gross they can't keep their hands off each other. Whatever though, I'm going to let anything ruin today. I wonder how dad get's all these women." Amy said.
" Yeah who would've thought that middle aged balding men were such studs" Ashley said sarcastically. Amy wacked her sister's shoulder and laughed at her remark.
Ben was getting ready in his room, and he took a step back looking at himself and smiled. He had to admit that he'd come a long way since the nerdy, awkward and shy fifteen year old boy he was. Even though he was less naive about life, he was still a romantic at heart. When he first met Amy, he had to admit that a first that she was just going to a sexual conquest because he couldn't get Grace Bowman, but after that first date he knew she was the one. Even though there were some bumps along road, both being confused about their feelings for each other and his jealously over Ricky; but nevertheless they found their way back to each other. His love for Amy was constant and nothing would ever change that. Today he couldn't be happier to legally get married to Amy.
Ben is standing at the altar, underneath the bridal arch with Reverend Stone who is performing the ceremony and his father is standing beside him as the best man. John is also standing next to them, as he is the ring bearer. Madison, Lauren and Ashley walk down the aisle. There are rows with guests sitting down, Anne, Kathleen and Betty are in the front . In the rows behind them; Grace, Jason, Jack and Frank are sitting together along with Ricky, Clementine, Adrian and Omar. The other friends and family members are on the right hand side.
Adele's to make you feel my love, starts playing as Amy and George walk down the aisle. At the end of the aisle, Ben looks up in amazement when he's see Amy, he's smile as his bride makes her way up to the aisle. George turns to his daughter as they reach the front of isle, and gives Amy a kiss on the cheek and she smiles. He gives her hand to Ben and takes a seat. As Amy takes Ben hand , the ceremony begins.
" Dearly beloved we are gathered to celebrate the sanctimonious union of marriage between Amy Nicole Juergens and Benjamin Salvatore Boykewich" Reverend Stone announced. John comes over carefully with the rings and gives them to Reverend stone.
" Benjamin Boykewich , do you take Amy Juergens to be your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do you part"
" I Benjamin Boykewich, take you, Amy Juergens, for my lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do us part."
"Amy Juergens , do you take Benjamin Boykewich to be your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do you part"
" I Amy Juergens, take you, Benjamin Boykewich , for my lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do us part."
" I know pronounce, you as husband and wife, and you make kiss the bride" Reverend Stone announces. Ben and Amy are smiling at each from ear to ear, just like they did after their first date at the school gym. Ben put's his hand on Amy's hips and pulls her closer to him. Amy puts her hands on Ben's and they kiss passionately for the first time as husband and wife, legally. As Ben pulls away from Amy's mouth he whispers I love you. Everybody is up and clapping for the newlywed couple. They walk hand in hand as husband and wife, with John, Madison, Lauren, Ashley and Leo following behind them, down the aisle.
A/N: I'm going to end it there and the next chapter will revolve around the wedding reception with more characters!