Tying the Knot
Chapter Four: Shopping and Painting
Disclaimer: I unfortunately do not own Veronica Mars
A month and a half later, It is now mid May. Logan and Veronica have moved into their new house in Beverly Hills. Thier house is modest. There were 6 bedrooms and a quite large swimming pool, much to Veronica's dismay. Mac and Dick are in sheer bliss with their impending nuptials. Mac's job in Seattle doesn't start until November, when the old head of software development goes into retirement. Believe it or not Dick just got a job at a greeting card company, he is really great with coming up with cheesy crap. Wallace had returned to Ft. Irwin for the rest of his military training.
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Logan and Veronica were wondering around at Home Depot picking out paint colors for the new house.
"I like the burnt paprika for the kitchen" says Veronica as she holds out the paint sample to Logan
" Eww, its dark orange. How about sea foam green?" says Logan
"How about not, that's too bright. How about we go simple and just have beige" says Veronica
"Alright" says Logan "I think that obviously we should have a pink bedroom and a blue bedroom"
"Okay, I think I should we should just go with light colors until the kids grow up, and then they can pick out their own colors" says Veronica "So how about for our bedroom?"
"Light Sage" they both say at the same time as pointing to the same paint sample. They both start laughing
"See we can agree on something" says Logan with a smile
Veronica and Logan gather all of the paint samples for the house and walk over to the paint counter and hand them to the man in charge of the paint mixer. They decided on roast coffee which is a dark brown for the living room and the three extra bedrooms. Light Banana for the master bathroom. Logan got his wish for the other two bathrooms, they were sea foam green. And the hallways were burnt paprika like Veronica wanted. The man at the counter told them that the paint would be ready to pick up on Friday.
"Tell me why we aren't hiring painters to do this for us? Our house is gianormous" asks Logan as they walk to the Xterra
"You got to pick the number of rooms, and left me in charge of the home décor" answers Veronica "And I want you and Dick to paint while Mac, Parker, and I go dress shopping, unless of course you want to come shopping with me"
"I'll be painting then" says Logan as he opens Veronica's door
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Veronica knocks very loudly and rings Mac's doorbell five times on Saturday morning
"Chill V, I was coming out eventually "says Mac looking agitated
"I just wanted to make sure I broke up whatever was going on in there. I didn't want a repeat of previous intrusions" says Veronica "Ready to go?
"Sure, is Parker meeting us there?" asks Mac
"Yeah, although I doubt I can find a dress that I like" says Veronica with a grim smirk as she climbs in the driver's seat
"Be positive" says Mac "Do you have anything in mind?"
"Not really" says Veronica as she pulls out of the parking lot
"We'll find something" says Mac "I wonder if they guys are having fun?"
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"Alright guys, I put a post it note on the wall in each room with what color paint goes in there" Says Logan looking at the painters he hired without Veronica's knowledge " All of the paint is in the garage, this needs to be done by 5"
"You think Ronica is going to know that we didn't paint this?" asks Dick
"Of course, but we are going to get her a present, so hopefully that will make this better" says Logan
"We're not going to Tiffany's again. I told you that sales lady would hit on me before we went in there and I was right!" says Dick with a pissed look on his face
"No, she needs a smaller car to get to work in, something easier to maneuver in and out of lanes, you've seen Ronnie drive, she's like a mad man. She's going to kill someone in her Saturn" says Logan
"Did you ever give her that necklace?" asks Dick
"Nope I think I might give it to her the night before the wedding" answers Logan
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Veronica and Mac meet Parker at the bridal shop. They are looking through the racks before their appointment which starts in a few minutes.
"You're not going to make us wear matching dresses are you?" asks Mac
"Nope, but you have to pick one's of the same color" says Veronica
"Well what color?" asks Parker
"Well the wedding color is blue since its going to be on the beach" says Veronica "Ill have to see what colors that they have in stock here"
"Veronica?" asks a woman with a clipboard and a black suit on. Veronica nods her head
"Hello, my name is Mary Ann and I will be your bridal consultant." she says as she shakes Veronicas hand
"This is Mac my maid of honor and Parker my bridesmaid" says Veronica as Mary Ann shakes each of their hands
"We usually start with bridal party gowns since it's the easiest" says Mary Ann "Do you have anything in mind?"
"Well I want them both to pick their own dresses, but in the same color" says Veronica
"Do you know what color?" asks Mary Ann
"I want a blue, but I'm not sure the exact color, could I see swatches of the colors you offer?" says Veronica
"Sure" says Mary Ann as she hands Veronica a books with colors in it
"I think I'm going to go with this color Mermaid" says Veronica
Mac and Parker look at the different styles of dresses. Mac chooses a one shoulder flowing dress that is appropriate for the beach wedding. Parker chose a knee length strapless bubble dress.
"Time for you, bride to be" says Mary Ann "Do you have anything in mind?"
"Well, the wedding is going to be on the beach in September. I have a difficult time trying to find a dress that will fit me because is am so short." Says Veronica with an upset look on her face
"Well, you are in luck. We have a special petite collection that would fit you well" says Mary Ann with a smile "We have a few basic styles: there is a ball gown that has a huge skirt, we have the A-line the comes out at the waist but isn't as big as the ball gown, the mermaid that fit snugly through the body and slightly flairs out at the knee, the trumpet that is similar to the mermaid except is flairs out more at the knee, and lastly we have the sheath that simply hugs your body all of the way down"
"I like the idea of the trumpet dress. I don't want any lace and I would like to stay away from embroidery" says Veronica with a smile; suddenly dress shopping doesn't seem like such a drag
"Ill pull a few that I think you might like" says Mary Ann as she goes into the back
About 30 minutes later, Veronica had tried on four dresses, and fell in love with one of them.
It was a strapless trumpet dress. It has ruffles all the way down the back of the dress. Its form fitting and perfect for the beach wedding. And best of all, it fits Veronica like a glove, no alterations needed
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"Welcome to Beverly Hills Jaguar" says a man behind the counter "How may I help you today?"
"I am looking for a car for my fiancé; she has a rather large Saturn. She commutes to LA for work every day and she is quite the aggressive driver. I want to make sure that she doesn't demolish the other drivers. But I also want to keep her safe. Do you have anything that fits that description?" asks Logan
"Yes, we have the new XJ series" says the dealer as he shows Logan and Dick the model on the floor
Logan reads the description and talks to the dealer about the details "This seems perfect for Veronica. Is there one that I can take home now?" asks Logan
"Sure, we have three of the same out in the lot. We have a green, a blue, and a canary yellow" says the salesman
"Well we already have a big bird, my Xterra that's what she calls it. I think ill go with the blue." Says Logan
They settle all of the details and Logan drives off of the lot with Veronica's new jag. Dick follows in Logan's Xterra. Logan made sure to get the bow to put on the car. Just at 4:45 the painters are leaving and Logan gives them their check. Logan parks the car out front of the garage with the bow on top.
Veronica arrives at 5:00 just like she said she would, with a smiling Mac in the passenger's seat. Both of the smile at the fabulous car with a bow in the driveway. Veronica gets out of the car and runs into the house to see Logan and Dick relaxing on the couch watching the flatscreen.
"You two didn't paint did you!" says Veronica with an angry look
"You caught us, but I am assuming that you saw your gift out in the driveway" says Logan with a smile as he gets up and kisses Veronica
"Yes I did, its amazing" Says Veronica with a smile
"So am I off of the hook?" asks Logan
"I guess so." Says Veronica
"Well we will be leaving now so you two can get it on." Says Dick
"Bye Logan, I had fun today V" says Mac and she and Dick walk out of the house
"So how many painters did you hire to get this finished on time?" asks Veronica
"Only ten" says Logan "So did you find a dress?"
"Yes I did, its amazing. Parker and Mac got dresses. They actually thought I was going to make them wear matching dresses, although they have to be the same color, mermaid. And by the way you need to pick your tux's up eventually I gave them your size along with Wallace's and Dick's. Your vests are mermaid too." Says Veronica "I love you"
Just as Veronica and Logan head to the bedroom, a knock at the door interrupts them. Veronica sighs and goes to open the door
"Veronica, I need your help"
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Review!! Sorry this took so long! New chapter should be up next week, probably Friday.
If you would like the links to see pictures of the dresses i got my inspiration from let me know. I was going to post them on here and had tons of trouble so i gave up