Okay everyone so this story has one more chapter then we'll be starting a new story which I think will keep everyone on their toes. Lot's of drama and intrigue planned. But first...something I couldn't miss. Also I hope the links work...I'm still trying to get them right. Thanks.
Chapter 40: The Huntington
Seth couldn't sit still. He continued to pace the floor in anxious anticipation. He hadn't seen Allie since earlier the previous day. It wasn't like they hadn't spent time apart before due to work and sleeping arrangements but today was different. He wasn't allowed to see her because soon she'd be his wife.
"Calm down," Josef walked in looking happy as could be.
Seth grinned at him, "I can't wait to see her."
"Where's your best man?"
"Checking on the boys so Danielle can make sure Allie is ready."
"They are playing with some toy cars now that should keep them busy for a little longer," Coop came back into the room.
"Did you see Allie?"
Coop chuckled, "Nope."
Josef patted Coop on the back, "I see you look rested. I was worried we'd kept you up too long last night."
They guys had went with the usual bachelor party. Why mess with perfection? That's what Josef had asked when Coop asked for his help in setting it up not knowing how to hire freshies for the vampires attending. Josef had agreed to take on the party. When Seth found out that Josef was throwing it he had asked him to not have any stripper for him individually. Josef said it was all fun, noting happened as he knew but Seth had been adamant. He'd told Josef he'd already had enough bumps in the road with Allie he didn't want to risk another one, he loved her too much. Josef feeling bad for the guy agreed and kept the dancers for the others to enjoy.
The party had mostly consisted of the usual suspects with some others from the office whom Seth had gotten to know. Josef has spared no expense and there was blood and food for everyone whatever their needs.
Mick came into the room next, "David's right behind me. The girls are upstairs helping get the bride ready."
Seth went to the window to look out, "Then I guess we should head outside."
They had decided to get married at The Huntington Botanical Garden. It was very hard to get an event scheduled there, they were limited but Josef happened to be a contributor. Of the many different themed gardens available Seth and Allie had decided to marry in the Rose Garden. A gazebo was set up and the ceremony was set to take place at Sunset.
"Don't worry. I'll bring her to you," Josef said as he watched the others head out.
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Allie was sitting in her robe running her hands over her dress. It was so beautiful, so perfect she couldn't believe she was getting married…again. She realized she'd come a long way from the first one. This time was the last. She'd found a man who not only accepted her for what she was but was eager to join her for eternity. Soon they'd even have a child.
"Why aren't you dressed?" Danielle came into the bridal room looking at her soon to be sister in-law.
Allie looked over at Danielle and smiled, "I didn't want to risk getting anything on it before it's time."
Danielle walked over to her and sat beside her, "I have something for you. It's your something old and borrowed." She held out the small box for Allie to take.
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Allie opened the lid slowly and found a beautiful vintage hair comb with a stunning design on top. A small peacock on one side and a beautiful pinkish flower on the other blooming and a small branch with pearls in the middle. "Danielle it's beautiful."
Danielle watched as Allie pulled it out touching it softly. "You know I didn't leave home on the best terms with my family. But before Seth had his accident…we were really close to my grandma. She died not too long before the accident and she left me some of her jewelry. I don't wear it, just keep it for sentimental reasons you know. I don't know what you had planned for your hair…"
"This is perfect. Thank you for letting me wear it today. I promise to take good care of it."
Jean, Beth, Candice, and Kayla came in with a soft knock. "You're not dressed?"
Danielle stood up, "We were just getting ready too."
Jean walked up and handed Allie a thermal cup, "First you should have this." Allie nodded and drank the offered blood while the others moved around in their dresses. They were wearing soft pink strapless dresses that went just below the knee and had a fuchsia band just below the bust that wrapped to a bow in the back. Kayla's little flower girls dress was the opposite of the bridesmaids dresses, fuchsia spaghetti strap dress with a soft pink band and matching shoes.
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Having finished her drink Allie rushed to the bathroom to brush her teeth again, no blood stains or coppery breath on her wedding day. When she came out Candice handed her the blue satin garter finishing up tradition with new and blue. "Time to get you into your dress."
Seth stood under the gazebo with the minister his eyes locked to the opening in the garden he knew Allie would be coming from. The men were all looking rather dapper in their tuxedos and anxiously awaiting to see their better halves again.
He didn't have to wait long. The sun was setting behind the gazebo, the paper lanterns strung throughout the area floating in the sky ready to be lit as the sun faded. The music began softly as Kayla appeared first looking so cute in her dress with her basket. She tossed flowers out as she walked slowly down the aisle, her smile wide and bright as she looked at her family before sitting down. Next was little Lucas marching down the aisle with his pillow holding the rings. He stopped and stood in front of his father proudly holding his package. Behind him Beth, Candice, Jean and Danielle followed.
Then Seth lost sight of everything else. Everyone stood up as the wedding march began and Allie stood at the entrance on Josef's arm. She looked radiant. Her fiery hair spilling over her shoulders partially pinned on one side to keep it out of her face played off the pure whiteness of the dress.
"You ready?" Josef whispered.
"More than you know Josef." Allie didn't take her eyes off of Seth as they began their walk.
Allie felt beautiful. Like a princess. Her dress was the purest white strapless number with simple crossing pattern on the bodice which laced in the back before falling freely to pool at her feet. It was simple, yet beautiful and had felt perfect when she tried it on.
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At the end of the walk Josef kissed Allie's cheek and handed her off to Seth with a pat on the back. Allie handed her bouquet to Danielle and held both his hands in hers sure her grin was as wide as his. The rest of the ceremony was simply and elegant and passed by quickly. They said their vows, keeping it traditional and exchanged rings Lucas had carried down for them, everything seemed to fade away accept each other.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." Seth wiggled his eyebrows at Allie at those words and pulled her closer for the first kiss as husband and wife. He could have kissed her for hours and never stopped but he kept control and kept it clean.
Everyone around them was cheering as they kissed again before they broke away from giggles. The lanterns had come on during the ceremony as the sun finally set and they reflected like stars in each others eyes. "My wife."
"My husband."
They looked out at everyone still holding hands and grinning. Seth held her hand tight and started forward, "Let's get started."
To Be Continued…
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