Chapter 14
After what would be described as a chaotic few weeks of wedding planning, the final preparations were being put into place. With the wedding just around the corner, Alice who was Laurens chosen Maid of honour had been given the opportunity to throw her cousin a decent hen night.
To most people, Alice didn't seem like the typical "hen night" person, although they were to be mistaken as Alice had a variety of things planned for Lauren. This was going to be a night to remember.
"Mmm I don't want you to go" Joey murmured against Laurens lips, after a very heated lovemaking session.
"But it's my hen party, and there will probably be males strippers and all sorts" placing kisses down Joeys neck as he gasped.
"I'm already your personal stripper so why do you need to go" rolling back on top of her, letting his hands drift down her naked body, his fingers roaming closer to her sex, noticing Lauren biting down on her lip.
"Change of scene" she replied smirking, allowing Joey to break into laughter as they both lay laughing at her response.
"You never fail to make me laugh" stroking the hair from her face.
"You never fail to make me happy" she said pulling his face closer to hers, "I suppose I could stay for another 10 minutes" giggling as Joeys lips attacked her own.
After what was meant to be a quick shower and having to kick Joey out of the bathroom because he was becoming a distraction, Lauren was finally ready for her hen party.
Deciding to wear a one shoulder black dress and gold accessories, she was finally ready. Little did she know, Alice had picked up the essential hen party accessories including a learner sign, garter and veil.
"Alice you cannot seriously think I will wear that" Alice stood waving them in front of her face.
"Well you are so come on put them on, then were heading to R&R" she giggled attaching the veil to Laurens high bun.
"I will never forgive you for this" she replied sarcastically, placing the L sign onto her dress, before heading to the club.
Walking into the club she found all her closest girlfriends and family members, all half-drunk already from the free cocktails Sharon had provided.
"Ladies the guest of honour is here" Alice shouted as Lauren entered, party poppers sounding off as the music blast from the speakers.
With the party now in full swing, Lauren found herself relaxing, drinking within moderation and actually having a good time. Alice had arranged male strippers which each guest enjoyed fully, Lauren finding herself being rubbed with all kinds of body parts, in hysterical fits as it happened.
She had also set up karaoke, and in pairs the girls stepped up to sing an awful version of a song, the alcohol clouding any bad judgements of them.
Lauren and Alice were the last up, deciding to try and sing 'Respect'. Unfortunately for Alice the amount of alcohol she had drunk decided to take a toll as she ended up falling off of the stage, as the stag do bombarded R&R wanting to join the two parties, usually just because the boys knew how drunk the girls would be, Joey coming over to help his sister onto a seat, finding it pretty hilarious. Lauren not even noticing carried on singing, the girls and Joey all actually surprised she had an amazing voice.
" find out what it means to me" she sung opening her eyes to find Joey with his mouth hung open in shock. Finishing the song now in embarrassment Joey helped her down from the stage not wanting a repeat of Alice pulled her into a tight hug.
"You have an amazing voice, plus I loved the song choice" he whispered into her ear making her cheeks blush a crimson colour.
"Oh shut your face, anyways what are you doing here, invading can't keep away for long" resting her arms around his neck swaying slightly.
"Thought we would join forces, so glad we did, I would of missed your diva moment otherwise" pulling Lauren in for a kiss smirking as she smacked his arm.
"Your more the diva than me Joe" pecking his lips, making her way to the bar.
The parties continued late into the night, most of them guests now not being able to stand up right for very long. Alice had passed out on the sofa in the club leading Joey to carry her home.
"I'm so glad your marrying Lauren" she slurred as he laid her down on in her bed.
"Me too Al, now get some rest your head is going to kill in the morning" he chuckled tucking his little sister in.
"Love you Joe" she whispered before passing out again, snoring rather unattractively.
"Love you too Al" he replied kissing her forehead, shutting the door behind as he left.
Lauren had already made her way home, arm in arm with her mum. Making more noise on the way back than in the club.
Joey arrived back at number 5 to find Lauren and Tanya crashed out on the sofas. Laurens legs sprawled half way up the wall, Tanya hanging off the other end of the sofa. He couldn't help but laugh and whipped out his phone for a picture.
Joey went to get Max so he could carry Tanya up to bed, before picking Lauren up and taking her to their room. Undressing her and placing one of his t-shirts over her head, he laid her into bed like he did with Alice. He climbed in behind her, pulling her body closer to his. He could never imagine not having her there every night in his arms. Lauren stirred slightly turning over in her sleep to face Joey, her nose resting on his perfectly. Her eye lids fluttered slightly as Joeys arms tightened around her new position, he laid there watching her sleep so peacefully. Her chest rising and fallen, her nose crinkling slightly every few minutes. She looked so young and carefree, the Lauren she had become in the past few months, and the complete opposite to the Lauren he first met over a year ago. She used to be closed off, vulnerable, angry but most of all sad. He noticed her changing as they spent more time together, her true personality shining through the more they got to know each other.
Who would of thought, they would have been getting married a year later. Cousins who were so in love with each other, battling through heart ache and heart break, deaths and criticism. The wedding only a few days away.
He felt blessed everyday he got to spend with this angel.
His angel.