Heyy guys!! Sorry I haven't updated in a while but I had a bit of writer's block :S
Anyways…am I the only one who actually enjoyed the last epi?? Cuz that was like the best case epi they EVER had!! Eric leaving is horrible…and I HATE that…but he and Cal didn't break up…so I'm kinda sad and happy at the same time…if that makes sense :P
Back to the story…here is Ryan and Natalia's wedding!! Hope you guys enjoy it!! Please review!!
Disclaimer: I still don't own anything…sigh…oh well
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Walking down the aisle, her right arm linked with her husband's, Natalia couldn't help but feel ecstatic. This was the happiest she'd felt in years. The smile on her face was there from the moment she woke up that morning and was reminded that she was getting married. She laughed inwardly at the memory.
Natalia lay on her side in the bed, curled up underneath the covers, snoring lightly. She looked peaceful and happy, obviously having a good dream. Little footsteps echoed through the room, but not loud enough as to wake the sleeping bride-to-be. The bed sunk in slightly at the end as they small figures crept up the bed slowly, trying not to wake her up once again.
"Wake up, aunty Nat!"
"You gotta get weady now!"
The two loud voices resounded the bedroom, causing Natalia to jerk up from her slumber, almost throwing the twins off the bed in the process.
"Wha- huh?" Natalia looked around in confusion. She then saw the two pairs of eyes on her and smiled. She fell back down against the pillows and ran her hand down her face.
"You 'kay aunty Nat?" Lizzie asked. "Yeah, sweetie, I'm fine."
"You gotta get weady now," Derek repeated, smiling. That made Natalia get back up. Those were the first words Derek had ever said to her. The corners of her lips curved upwards, forming the biggest smile she had probably ever made.
"I guess I do huh?" She kissed Derek on his forehead, "Why don't you go and get mommy, Lizzie and I will be right out, okay?" Derek nodded his head and leapt off the bed, making his way out of the bedroom. Natalia sighed, she was really impressed with Derek's improvement. She had Maxine's new man to thank for that.
Feeling small hands on her cheeks, Natalia looked into Lizzie's bright green eyes. "You gonna mawy uncle Wy today?" Lizzie asked.
Natalia smiled and nodded, "Yup, today is the day, the first day of the rest of my life with Ryan Wolfe."
As they neared the limousine to take them to the hotel for the reception, Natalia watched the group of women gather around the front of the church, ready and waiting for the new bride to throw the bouquet. Natalia laughed upon seeing Maxine in the front, looking excited and terrified at the same time.
Turning around, Natalia closed her eyes and threw the bouquet behind her, resulting in the frantic screaming and laughter of the cluster of women. Turning around, Natalia laughed out loud at the sight before her. Maxine stood there, bouquet in her hands, looking as pale as a ghost, her eyes wide. She then looked up at Natalia who shrugged suggestively and turned to enter the limousine.
Ryan, after witnessing the silent conversation between Maxine and his new wife, he turned to open the limo door for her. Helping her in, he walked over to the other side and got in. Sitting next to her, her took her hand in his and squeezed it lightly, "We did it Mrs. Wolfe."
Natalia smiled back, a tear escaping her glassy eyes, "That we did, Mr. Wolfe."
Wiping the tear away, Ryan suddenly felt confident. Confident that he will lead an amazing life with Natalia. Confident that they will be happy, and that they will pull through anything that comes their way. He had Eric to thank for this newly found confidence. Without him, Ryan probably wouldn't be here right now.
Someone knocking on the door pulled Ryan out of his thoughts. Opening the large wooden door, Ryan let Eric and Derek in. Looking pretty darn cute in his tux, Derek had the pillow with the rings resting on top of it. He rested it on the table by the window and sat on the chair, his feet swinging over the side.
Ryan looked over at Eric, hands visibly shaking. Eric chuckled at him, "You okay, man?"
"I- I have no idea."
Chuckling again, Eric stood up next to him and straightened his already perfect tux, "Relax, Ryan. Everything will be okay the moment you see Nat walking down the aisle. You will see how gorgeous she looks, dressed in white, looking like an angel sent down from heaven to sweep you off your feet. You will have no doubt in your mind that you want to spend the rest of your life with her."
"Wow, Eric. I didn't know you could be so sentimental," Ryan joked.
"Shut up, Wolfe," Eric said, with a smile on his face.
"Were you this nervous? Before you married Calleigh?"
Eric shook his head, "Nope. That's why mamá was so worried. She thought it wasn't natural for a groom to be so calm on his wedding day," he shrugged, "So don't worry. Being nervous is normal."
"So I guess you're just not normal," Ryan shrugged.
"Again, shut up, Wolfe."
Both men laughed. Eric placed a hand on Ryan's back, "You love Natalia. I can see it, and there is no doubt in my mind that she feels the same way. So you have nothing to worry about. Just breathe and once you see her, a vision in white, your nerve will disappear. Trust me"
Eric was right. He was so right. The moment the music started to play as Natalia rounded the corner at the bottom of the church, arm linked with her father's. Ryan's breath hitched in his throat. Natalia glowed in that dress. The bodice clung to her body, accentuating her cleavage just the right amount, with sequins littered across it. The rest of the dress flowed down from her hips, elegant ruffles adorning the lower part of the dress.
At that moment in time, Ryan never felt so…happy. This was the best thing he had decided to do in his entire life. He felt so right, standing there, about to marry the love of his life, the nerve slowly fading away…
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The ceremonious clinking of glasses gave way to the first speech of the night from the best man, Ryan's older brother, Jeremy. Looking like an older and more muscular Ryan, Jeremy stood between the groom and his own wife, and began his speech.
"Well," he started, "I never thought I would be the one making this speech, so it's gonna be kinda short. Not because I didn't think I would be his best man, but because I never thought Ry here would ever get married." Ryan scoffed and looked at his older brother incredulously, who only laughed in response.
"I'm kidding, bro. But seriously though, Nat, if you ever need any help, I have so many ways you could torture him into getting your own way." Looking at her husband, Natalia smirked and replied, "I have my own ways."
"Whoa okay," Jeremy said with a laugh. Upon noticing Ryan's reddened face he added, "Care to elaborate there Ry?" Ryan looked mortified as he shook his head vigourously. Laughter erupted from the crowd.
"Anyways, what was I saying again? Oh yea, I never thought I would be here, giving the best man speech, at my little bro's wedding, but here I am. And I am so incredibly happy for you guys. Nat, you're gonna have yourself a handful, living with him, but I'm sure if you married him you could handle it." Natalia chuckled.
"And I'm gonna get in a lot of trouble for saying this, but the first time I saw Natalia I was like 'Whoa, how did Ry land that?'" As he chuckled he also received two slaps on both of his arms, one from Ryan and one from his very pregnant wife. "I'm joking. I'm joking. Geez, can't anyone take a joke around here?" he chuckled nervously.
"Anyway, Ry, you know that I love you, man. Nat, welcome to the family, I can see that you two are in really deep, and I'm so glad that you found each other. Here's to the bride and groom, may you lead a happy life, and be able to put up with his crap." Ryan slapped him once again. Smiling, Jeremy raised his glass and finished, "To the bride and groom."
"To the bride and groom," echoed through the room. Taking a sip from his glass, Jeremy turned to Ryan, "You did good man. Natalia seems perfect for you."
Ryan smiled, "Thanks, man. Means a lot coming from you."
Jeremy feigned horror, "What's that supposed to mean?" Ryan just laughed and turned his attention to his wife. Leaning over he kissed her on the cheek, "My brother's an ass."
Natalia chuckled, "He means well, and you know it."
"Yeah I know," he sighed, "I love you, missus Wolfe." Natalia grinned and held his cheek in her left hand, brushing her thumb over his freshly shaven face, "I love you, too." Leaning in, she brushed her lips against his. Seeing a flash out of the corner of her eyes, Natalia smiled into the kiss and broke it, only to see Calleigh, camera in hand, grinning at the newly married couple.
"I want a copy of that!"
"No problem," Calleigh replied, a huge smile still on her face.
The DJ then made an announcement, "Hope you ladies and gentlemen are having a great time, but now it's time to clear the dance floor for their first official dance as husband and wife. So, welcome to the floor, mister and missus Wolfe!"
Whoops and hollers were heard throughout the room as Ryan and Natalia got up hand in hand. Making their way onto the dance floor, Natalia looked at her husband, loving that fact that she could call him her husband. Hands still joined, Ryan twirled Natalia around before bringing him back into his body as the song played.
Could I hold you for a lifetime?
Could I look into your eyes?
Could I have this night to share this night together?
Could I hold you close beside me?
Could I hold you for all time?
Could I, could I, could I have this kiss forever
Natalia rested her head on Ryan's shoulder as they swayed to the music. This was her favourite song, and Ryan could not help but give her what she wanted on their wedding day. Marrying her was all that he wanted. She could have wanted to get married in a court room with only their family there, and he wouldn't have minded. He only wanted to be able to call her his wife.
Flashes from the endless cameras surrounded the couple. Calleigh lowered her camera and smiled at her friends. She was really happy for Natalia and Ryan. This wedding was truly beautiful, she wanted nothing more than their happiness.
Suddenly a pair of arms encircled her waist. Leaning back into his touch she sighed. Eric pressed a kiss to her temple, "You doing okay?"
She nodded and turned to kiss him on the lips, her hand on his cheek, brushing the barely there stubble. "I love you." Smiling he replied, "I love you, more."
"Not possible."
As the song ended, the DJ spoke up again, "Alright, let's give the newlyweds a round of applause." Clapping and wolf whistles erupted from the dispersed crowd before the DJ spoke again, "Now it's time for the bride to dance with her father, and the groom with his mother. You are all welcome to join in."
If I could get another chance
Another walk, another dance with him,
I'd play a song that would never ever end
How I'd love love love, to dance with my father again
Giovanni, Natalia's father, made his way onto the dance floor, hands open to engulf his daughter into a hug. Natalia choked out a laugh, tears in her eyes as she wrapped her arms around her father's shoulders. She pressed herself into her father's tall figure and breathed in his cologne, feeling comfort and love. She really loved her father. They never really had time to talk or even go out to lunch, but, to her, him being here, this dance, it all made up for everything. He pressed a kiss to the top of her head. "I'm so proud of you Talia," he whispered, "You did good."
"Thanks, dad."
People then began to file onto the dance floor in pairs. Looking over his shoulder, she saw Ryan and his mother dancing, Ryan's eyes closed, a tear escaping his eye. She smiled at her husband, knowing how much he really loved his mother. She was the one person he would never be able to let go. He could not go two days without calling her and Natalia found that adorable.
Looking at the two pairs on the dance floor, Eric felt someone tugging on the ends of his jacket. He glanced down to see the wide green eyes of his daughter peering back into his. He lifted her into his arms and asked, "May I have this dance, my lady?"
Lizzie giggled and nodded. As he walked out onto the dance floor, he noticed Calleigh doing the same, Derek in her arms. He spun in a circle, causing Lizzie to squeal and laugh loudly. He chuckled at how loud and excited she was and she wrapped her arms around Eric's neck, Lizzie placed her head on his shoulder.
Continuing to sway to the music, Eric kissed the side of Lizzie's head. Just then, he heard her speak, in the faintest voice, "Te amo, papí."
"Te amo, también, princesa."
Pulling away Lizzie looked into her father's eyes, "Y mamí? Y Derek?" Eric nodded. "Sí, mamí y Derek también. But I love you more," he added, squeezing her sides causing her to laugh out loud. Her laugh echoed through the room, her small body wriggling to get out of his grasp. When Eric stopped tickling her he put Lizzie on the floor and followed closely behind her as she made her way through the crowd to her mother.
Tapping her leg Lizzie said, "Mamá, I want dance wif Dewek. You dance wif papí." Chuckling, Calleigh nodded and placed Derek on the floor, and moved over to Eric, wrapping her arms around his broad shoulders.
"She has quite a mouth for a two year old."
"I speak for Lizzie when I say, 'two and a quarter'," he replied in a girly, baby voice. Calleigh laughed and held him closer.
The evening played on, people mingling, dancing, drinking, the children dancing and playing around, but it was soon time for the bride and groom to make their exit.
Giving Calleigh one last hug Natalia whispered in her ear, "I love you guys. Tell me if anything happens while we're gone, okay?"
"I will," Calleigh replied, letting her friend go, "We love you, too. Have an awesome honeymoon."
"Oh, I will make sure of that," Natalia said suggestively, wiggling her eyebrows for added effect. Calleigh scrunched up her nose, "Okay, did not need to know that." Natalia chuckled, "Bye sweetie. See you in a week."
"Bye!"
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Translations:
Te amo, papí- I love you, daddy
Te amo, también, princesa- I love you too princess
Y mamí? Y Derek?- And mommy? And Derek?
Sí, mamí y Derek, también- Yes, mommy and Derek, too
BTW the songs are Could I Have This Kiss Forever by Whitney Houston and Enrique Iglesias and Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross :)