Chapter 12: Hello, Goodbye
Well, the wedding went on as planned. Kristin got her dress re-sized, most of the arrangements were already done, and the big day was finally here. Everyone was excited. But Kristin was still trying to tuck away the runaway bride inside her. She was also still trying to deal with her miscarriage.
Her maid of honor, Erin Dilly and her BEST friend Denny Downs were running around frantically.
"Has anyone seen Kristin? It seems like she just disappeared!" Denny announced to the room full of girls waiting around in their dresses, fixing their hair and make-up.
Erin ran up to him. "I don't know! I was wondering the same thing!"
"Ugh! Why does she have to do this? WHY TODAY?"
"I don't know! But we have to find her! We're leaving for the church in an hour! Where could she be?"
Kristin's niece, Emily overheard the little debacle that was going on. "What? Aunt Kristi's missing?"
"Yup! Did you see her at all before?"
"Yeah, about an hour ago...she was in her dress, hair and make up all done, then she walked away. I figured she had to go to the bathroom or something."
"Oh no." Denny's eyes widened. "Diva alert. Kris is NOT doing this today!"
"How do you know if she ran away?"
"Trust me. I know her. Erin, go get Sean. Emily, come with me. Operation: GKBARFHBWBSBACD is a go!"
They looked at him with tilted heads in confusion. "WHAT?"
"GET KRISTI BACK AND READY FOR HER BIG WEDDING BECAUSE SHE'S BEING A COMPLETE DIVA. Acronyms aren't the problem right now! Let's move it people! Chop chop!"
Erin fled to get Sean. She could not afford to be slowed down right now. She took off her heels, put them in her hand and sprinted away. "Kristin! You owe me big-time for this!"
"Okay, Em. Think. Where would she be hiding?"
"Uhmm...idk! Somewhere no one would ever look for a person?"
"Ugh! Check all rooms that are not being used for the wedding! I'll go to the left side of the building, you go to the right side. Got it?"
"I'm not 10 Denny." Emily scurried away.
Denny began checking rooms. Out of breath, Erin caught up with him, practically dragging Sean along.
"Denny!" Sean yelled. "Any sign of where she is?"
"No...not yet!"
The three frantically searched the halls, rooms, even closets! Then Denny's phone began to beep.
"Its Emily! She found her! Quick!"
They caught up with Emily, who was sitting on the floor, her back against a closet door. She looked exhausted.
"Oh finally!" she stood up. "She won't come out. She even jammed the door."
"Kris?" Sean knocked on the door.
They heard sobs. "What?" she answered.
"Can you please come out of there?"
"No."
"Can I come in?"
"No. You cant see your bride yet. Bad luck." They heard another sob.
"Please?" There was a pause, then a rustle heard from inside the closet.
"Fine."
He opened the door, and squeezed in.
"Kris. It's our wedding day! You should be out having the best day of your life! Why are you in here?"
"I'm a horrible person."
"KRIS! How many times must I tell you? You're perfect in every way!"
"I cost two human beings their LIVES."
"It wasn't your fault! I know you're still recovering, but it's time to move on!"
"I know! But I can't handle that, and what if I'm not a good wife for you? I want you to have someone deserving of your support and love!"
"I want that too. Which is why I chose you to marry me. I love you. You're my one and only leading lady!" he leaned in and kissed her. "Now how 'bout we go get married?"
"Why do you have to be so darn sweet?" she smiled. "Let's go."
They opened the door to find Denny, Erin, and Emily sitting on the floor with glasses in their hands.
"We weren't listening in!" Denny said putting the glass behind his back.
"So how bout that wedding?" Erin said.
Sean took Kristin's arm in his, and they walked down the hall smiling.
"KRISTI!" Denny yelled down the corridor "YOUR MAKE UP LOOKS LIKE CRAP!"
Kristin didn't bother to turn around. "Shut up Denwah!"