To be honest, this may be the last chapter. I am not sure though. If I can add more to the story, I will. But right now, I don't have any ideas. I do have that new story in mind involving Ella and Erik. But I need your help with the end of that story. And the way to do that is so ANSWER THE POLL IN MY BIO! So please read, review, follow, favorite, and review. Thanks.
~Lauren
Chapter 12
The Future Lies Ahead
"Breathe, Ella! It is going to be wonderful!" Meg says, trying to get Ella to calm down.
"I have never thought about marriage before. I am so scared, Meg." She gasps. "What if Erik doesn't like my dress?!"
"Ella! You look amazing! Absolutely stunning. And I don't think Erik would care about what you are wearing. You could be naked and it wouldn't matter, as long as he is marrying you."
Ella giggles at this remark. "Thank you, Meg." She peers down at her dress and bouquet and agree that it is all stunning. I definitely picked the right dress. Ella smiles to herself while Meg looks at the clock.
"Oh! It's time! Are you ready?"
Ella sighs. "As ready as I'll ever be." Meg smiles at her and opens the door for her. Ella steps out cautiously, waiting for the moment to come.
She finally gets to the doors that lead to the alter. She exhales and pushes them open. Since her parents are dead, she walks down the aisle alone. But that doesn't matter to her. She just sees all the people that are there, which is not many. And then she sees Erik. He looks so handsome. She thinks in delight, and she smiles at him. He smiles back and his eyes begin to water.
She gets to the alter and grabs Erik's hands. A tear rolls down Erik's face and Ella wipes it with her thumb. Erik blushes at his vulnerability. They smile at each other once more and face the priest. He says the words that everyone hears at weddings and then gets to the vows.
"Do you, Eleanore, take Erik to be your lawfully wedded husband in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"
"I do." Ella beams.
"Do you, Erik, take Eleanore, to be your lawfully wedded wife in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"
"I do." Another tear rolls down his face as he says the words.
The couple peers at the clock and sees that there is only a few seconds before midnight.
"You may kiss the bride." And the clock strikes midnight. They smile and Erik leans down and presses his lips to hers. Her holds onto her back and he holds onto his neck. They kiss many time before releasing and facing all their friends. Meg and her mother are standing and clapping. Meg is cheering and her mother is obviously embarrassed. This make the couple giggle.
They start back up the aisle to their reception. All the guests follow into the other room. They all see the glorious cake that truly reflects their relationship. Ella and Erik stand right next to each other as Erik cuts the first piece of cake. He hands it to Ella and he cuts himself a piece. They do the really cliché thing and feed to each other. But everyone still awes at the adorable moment.
Everyone gets a piece of cake and they all have a wonderful at Ella and Erik's wedding.
They could not be happier.
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Erik plays his organ as Ella sips her tea and listens to him. When he finishes the song, Erik looks at Ella and smiles.
"Erik?"
"Yes, love."
"We need a house! We can't live in your lair under the opera house now that we are married."
He nods. "I have been thinking about that."
"Do you have any idea of where you would like to live?"
"Well, do you want to stay in Paris?"
"I don't know. I love it here, but I want to see new places."
"I understand. Well…I have one idea."
"Okay, what is it?"
"Well, I don't know if you would want to move that far."
"Just tell me, please, dear."
"I thought we could move to America. Coney Island to be specific."
"Oh, wow."
"You don't have to, Ella! I am not making you. Just an idea."
"No! I would love to move to America! But, why Coney Island?"
"Well," Erik is unsure if he wants to tell the story or not, but he knows he must for his wife. "I lived there many years ago. I had a freak show there, 'Phantasma'. I miss it very much and I would love to open it back up. It brought in many people and it would get us money."
"Oh, Erik! That's a wonderful idea! I would love that."
"Okay, great. When would you want to leave?"
"I think we should leave soon."
"How about next month? The season is over next month."
Ella smiles and runs over to him. "That's a wonderful idea! I love you so much." She kisses him.
"I love you too."
"We are going to have a great future, Erik. I know it."
This is the last chapter folks, but like I said, I have a new story with these characters. So PLEASE ANSWER THE POLL IN MY BIO. It will help with the new story. Thanks and I hoped you liked this story.