As Chelsea walked out of the room, she felt a hand on her shoulder, looking up she gasped."daddy?"
"Hi Princess." The older gentleman took her into his arms," My don't you look beautiful. The very vision of loveliness."
She felt the heat rise into her cheeks as she blushed," thank you , Da-... wait umm. Not that I'm not happy to see you but "
His smile broadened, " I wouldn't have missed it for the world."
"Missed what?" She wrinkled her eyebrows a little in confusion.
""Being here,"
He linked his arm through hers as they heard a somewhat far off voice begin to sing. She opened her mouth to speak but nothing came out.
Arm in arm father and daughter began walking down the dimly lit corridor.
I believe in miracles
I believe in signs
I believe that mountains move
one prayer at a time
As they moved closer not only did she notice candlelight mixing with the light of the "stars" but she recognized the voice as Raven's. "This can't be" she thought, I must be dreaming."
At the end of the hall the room opened up to where she and Rae were moments ago but now, they weren't alone. It was as if many people had gathered around. She felt her pulse quicken, and she saw Rae in a gorgeous gown similar to hers. Almost identical ,except Rae's appeared to be lavender, Rae must have seen her because a smile crossed her face as she continued to sing.
If I could be an angel
I'd make your every wish come true
But I am only human
Just a woman loving you
Where your road leads
I will follow
When your heart bleeds
I'll be there for you
When your night grows dark
and you can't find your tomorrow
then you can follow me
Her father tightened the hold on her arm, not too much but to reassure her. As they walked into the room she saw her mom sitting there and "oh my God," she thought,"Mr & Mrs Baxter...and Cory... what " "no no I must be dreaming,"
Rae's eyes locked one hers and she got chills through and through
Someday we'll look back and see
our footprints in the sand
sometimes you would carry me
and sometimes you'd be in my hands
A few tears fell from her eyes and she saw the same happen to Raven, and noticed it in her voice.
If we can love forever
that won't be long enough for me
I want to hold you tender
be your shelter
all you need
Where your road leads
I will follow
When your heart bleeds
I'll be there for you
When your night grows dark
and you can't find your tomorrow
then you can follow me
They reached the front of the room and there on her right stood Eddie, and to her left....Jennifer? no , her friend from wakamash. oh man. I KNOW I'm dreaming
Rae starting walking closer her voice cracking a little the closer she got.
We can be each other's guiding light
through this long and winding road
Where your road leads
I will follow
When your heart bleeds
I'll be there for you
When your night grows dark
and you can't find your tomorrow
then you can follow me
When you've lost sight of your dreams
then you can.... follow ...me
Raven handed the mic to someone and took Chelsea's hand,"Rae?" she barely whispered.
"baby? Will you marry me?'
"you know I will."
"now?'
Chelsea swallowed hard and it was silent in the room suddenly," oh God Rae, how ... I mean did... your mo...and da.. and cor....my da..mo.... jennif... baby."
Rae searched her eyes.
"YES of course yes ," A huge smile spread across both of their faces and Rae leaned in kissing her cheek.
" Baby I love you so much."
"I love you "
Everyone applauded,they both blushed. The minister spoke," Who gives this woman to be married?"
"Her Mother and I do." Chelsea's father spoke confidently, he leaned over kissing Chelsea's forehead." i love you ,princess."
" I love you , daddy."
Smiling the minister looked toward Victor,"and this young lady?"
Silence, then Tanya poked him in the side," OH um her mother and I do... as well."
Everyone laughed, Chelsea looked to her side, Jennifer smiled and squeezed Chelsea's hand .
"Please join hands."
Raven and Chelsea turned facing one another and almost as if on cue , mouthed, " you look so incredible....."giggle" thank you " They held onto each other's hands smiling bigger than ever.