A/N: Welcome to Wedding Day! (*sob sniff choke*) As well as the last chapter of THIS story. As always I own nothing!
Sarah Wilkins **FAST FORWARD THREE WEEKS** *GERRY phantom is pacing around the lair, all nervous and impatient at the same time while your phantom keeps sitting down and standing up.* (GERRY phantom) THREE HOURS! We have to wait THREE more hours...what if she changes her mind...what if...what if I...*goes over to the organ and pounds out a few notes before pacing again*
Christine Julia Destler *RAMIN phantom speaks up* CALM DOWN! *Turns to face him* I-I'm sure it'll be FINE! *Pauses then growls* Oh, WHO AM I KIDDING? *Pushes the chair out of the way*
Sarah Wilkins **Meanwhile, upstairs...** (me) CHRISTINE IT'S TODAY! (Madame Giry) Calm down, child! You've been saying that every five minutes! Now hold still so I can get your hair right...
Christine Julia Destler *I giggle* I KNOW! *Breathes heavily* Oh, my... I can't believe it!
Sarah Wilkins *I also giggle uncontrollably while Meg just grins at the both of us*
Christine Julia Destler *I squeal* I've never been more... Hyper! *Laughs and smiles at Meg in return*
Sarah Wilkins (Madame Giry) And THIS is why we would not allow you to have coffee today. Now hold still! *She goes to fix your hair. Again.*
Christine Julia Destler *I giggle again and try to sit still* Yes ma'am!
Sarah Wilkins *As I put the finishing touches on myself, there is a knock at the door. Madame Giry slips out of the room, then comes back in* Sarah, I hope you don't mind, but since I will be walking Christine down the aisle, I took the liberty of finding someone to walk you down...*she motions me to the door, and after making sure the phantoms aren't around, she takes me into the next room, where Monsieur Reyer is waiting* (Monsieur Reyer) Good afternoon, Mademoiselle...we haven't spoken, but...well, when I first came to the opera house...I taught a little masked boy how to read and write music...and it would be my honor to walk his bride down the aisle...that is...if you don't mind...*I smile and hug him* I would love that! *He smiles and nods, and Madame Giry takes me back to the room you're in while Monsieur Reyer waits out in the hallway*
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Christine Julia Destler *I am practically bouncing off the walls right now, not messing up anything, though*
Sarah Wilkins *Madame Giry shakes her head* My word, child...do I have to tie you to the chair? *At this point Meg is backed up in a corner, trying not to get in the way of your hyperness*
Christine Julia Destler *I giggle* I can't help it! I'M GETTING MARRIED! *Squeals but sits down*
Sarah Wilkins *At that announcement I start getting hyper, and Madame Giry rolls her eyes* That does it. Separate rooms so you do not rub off on each other. Meg, why don't you take Sarah into the other room while I stay here with Christine? *Meg nods and leads me to the other room to wait*
Christine Julia Destler *I squeal again and wave at you*
Sarah Wilkins *Once we are across the hall, Meg and I sit down* (Meg) Oh, Sarah...I can't believe it! I'm so happy for all of you! *I smile* Nor can I...to think...in a little over three hours, I'm going to be Madame...er...Madame uh...Madame GERRY phantom! *We laugh a bit, and then I look sideways at her* Hey, who knows...maybe before the year is up, we'll be planning YOUR wedding...I've seen you and Monsieur Reyer's son looking at each other...*She blushes and grins* (Meg) Maybe...*We giggle*
Christine Julia Destler *I am saying to following super fast* Oh my goodness! I can't believe I'm getting married! *Gasps* What he changes his mind? What if... What if... *Squeals* Ah! *Giggles and looks at Madame Giry*
Sarah Wilkins *Madame Giry just shakes her head and keeps looking at the clock* **THREE HOURS LATER...** (Madame Giry) Okay, Christine. I want you to listen to me calmly and for goodness sake do not squeal anymore...you won't have a voice left! Now...it is time to CALMLY go up to the rooftop...
Christine Julia Destler *I bite my lip and nod heavily, tears of joy forming on my eyes*
Sarah Wilkins *Across the room, Meg and I stop giggling when we hear a knock on the door. Meg opens it to reveal Monsieur Reyer.* Are you ready, Mademoiselle? *I feel the butterflies in my stomach multiply by a thousand, but I nod and take his elbow. We then join you and Madame Giry in the hallway, and Meg(as our maid of honor) leads the way toward the rooftop stairs.*
Christine Julia Destler *I look at you, smiling and I let a couple tears fall*
Sarah Wilkins *I quickly reach over and squeeze your hand before taking my place behind Meg. We slowly make our way up to the rooftop, and as we go through the door, I hear Monsieur Reyer's son, Philippe, start to play the wedding march on his violin. As Meg leads the way down the aisle, I slowly catch my first glimpse of GERRY phantom, smiling at me. Suddenly, the whole world fades away, and its just him and me, and as I slowly make my way toward him, Monsieur Reyer gives him a pat on the shoulder before letting go of my arm. GERRY phantom takes my hands then, and we smile at each other before turning to watch you.*
Christine Julia Destler *I close my eyes before walking up to the rooftop. I see RAMIN phantom and my lip starts to quiver. When I get to him, I look at Mme. Giry, nod and smile at her before taking RAMIN phantom's hands then I glance over at you two*
Sarah Wilkins *As the priest runs through the ceremony, I am only half paying attention to the words being said as I stare into GERRY phantom's eyes. Unable to think clearly, I am glad GERRY phantom and I decided to repeat the usual vows rather than write our own. Finally it get's to the 'I do's, and the priest turns to each of the four of us, asking the same question. (GERRY phantom) I do...*smiles* (Me) I do...*smiles and blushes*
Christine Julia Destler (Me) I do... *Smiles and tears up... again* (RAMIN phantom) I do... *Smiles*
Sarah Wilkins (Priest) Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husbands and wives. You may now kiss-*GERRY phantom lifts up my veil, and I remove his mask, and we press our lips together*
Christine Julia Destler *I begin to raise my eyebrow, but RAMIN phantom pulls me close, lifts my veil and we share a passionate kiss*
Sarah Wilkins **After a few minutes, we make our way to the other side of the rooftop where a simple meal is set up. GERRY phantom and I sit and smile at each other, letting the officialness of everything sink in.*
Christine Julia Destler *I dreamily, holding on to RAMIN phantom, follow you two, also letting everything sink in. We both sit*
Sarah Wilkins *I don't even remember eating, but pretty soon Madame Giry is telling us it's time to cut the cakes. At this, GERRY phantom and I smirk at each other before making our way over to ours...*
Christine Julia Destler *I giggle and run up to my and RAMIN phantom's. He's smirking and chuckling slightly at my excitement, following me*
Sarah Wilkins *GERRY phantom and I pick up our knife, and we are about to cut a slice when all of a sudden, the cake explodes as the entire mini-GERRY phantom army pops out, causing frosting and crumbs to fly everywhere.* SURPRISE! *GERRY phantom and I glare at them from underneath a layer of frosting, plotting our next move*
Christine Julia Destler *I am laughing, when all of a sudden, the same thing happens to us and I see RAMIN phantom laughing now. I glare at him taking a handful of cake and shoving it in his face* (me) HA!
Sarah Wilkins *GERRY phantom and I scrape frosting off of our faces before nodding to each other and burying the minis back into the remainder of the cake. He then picks up one piece, and I pick up the other, and we feed each other as if nothing went wrong. Just as we're finishing, the minis re-emerge, spewing cake all over the place* (mini-GERRY phantom leader) Well we WERE going to do something ELSE for you all, but if you don't WANT us to...
Christine Julia Destler *I glance at them and RAMIN phantom taps my shoulder. I turn around and he wipes some frosting on my nose, smirking* (Me) You are such a good-ball... *He chuckles and feeds me, while I giggle*
Sarah Wilkins *GERRY phantom and I convince the minis to go ahead with what they are planning. Smirking, the mini-GERRY phantom leader motions to the others, and they drag out my portable stereo from the house. Pressing a button, they start playing instrumental music for us to dance to. GERRY phantom smiles and shrugs, and after brushing as much cake off of us as possible, we go to the center of the roof and begin dancing. I look over and see Philippe asking Meg to dance, and she blushes before agreeing*
Christine Julia Destler *I also see and smile. Then, I feel RAMIN phantom's hand holding mine. I
Sarah Wilkins *An hour later, the music stops, and Madame Giry announces that it's time to throw the bouquets before GERRY phantom presents his gift for you two to you. I smile and get into position as Meg and a few of the other dancers scramble to get behind me*
Christine Julia Destler *I also get into position, as RAMIN phantom looks at your's, knowing what this gift is*
Sarah Wilkins *We throw our bouquets back, and I whirl around to see that Meg has caught yours and a younger dancer named Alyce has caught mine*
Christine Julia Destler *I also turn around and squeal again when I see Meg caught mine then turn to GERRY phantom* What's your gift?
Sarah Wilkins *GERRY phantom smirks at you before taking my elbow.* Ladies, to the stables...*Smiling at me, he leads the way*
Christine Julia Destler *I bite my lip, trying not to squeal again and RAMIN has his hand on my back, smiling as well*
Sarah Wilkins *We get to the stables, and GERRY phantom goes to stand in front of a brand new door. A thick red ribbon is across it, and there is a sign hanging on the door that reads "Monsieur and Madame RAMIN phantom" Smiling, he motions for the two of you to open it* Many congratulations to you both, and may your time here together be filled with nothing but happiness.
Christine Julia Destler *I jump up and down excitedly and open the door. When I do, I sqeal, yet again and hug your phantom* THANK Y- *All of a sudden, I lose my voice but my smile says it all*
Sarah Wilkins *GERRY phantom smiles and hugs you back* You're most welcome. Now go. Have fun. My wife and I have somewhere else to go...*He smiles at me, and I quickly hug you and your phantom before following GERRY phantom down to his...OUR...lair*
Christine Julia Destler *I run inside and RAMIN phantom quickly follows behind. We close the door and... hehehehe can't say! ;) *
Sarah Wilkins *GERRY phantom leads me to the passageway, then stops to pick me up. He then carries me to the lake, where the boat is waiting. As we approach the living quarters, I gasp at the changes. It is now far less obvious that we are in an underground cave, as he has decorated the walls with paintings of every landscape imaginable. There are now various curtains to distinguish the different rooms, and he first leads me to the work room. Letting go of my hand, he reaches down and hands me a beautiful painting of myself, sleeping. I blush and hug him, and he then takes me to the swan bed. Curtain drops. NEVER YOU MIND. tee hee*
Christine Julia Destler *I wake up and see RAMIN phantom next to me. I smile softly and slowly kiss the deformed side of his face. With that, he smile back and kisses my cheek* (RP) Good morning, my dear. (Me) *Whispers* Good morning... *He laughs* Aw... Throat still hurts? *I giggle and nod. He then smiles and gets out of bed, so he can make me some hot tea*
Sarah Wilkins ** MEANWHILE down in OUR lair...** *I slightly wake up when I feel GERRY phantom's arm around me, pulling me closer into him before he kisses the back of my head ever so softly* (GERRY phantom, singing)
"Day time sharpens, heightens each sensation
Sunlight stirs and wakens inspiration
Silently the senses
Abandon their defenses...
Slowly, gently, day unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, oh so sweet and tender
Open up your heart
In this play, you have a part
Turn your thoughts away from cold, unfeeling night
And listen to the music of love's light."
*I roll over and smile at him as we kiss* (Me) Good morning... (GERRY phantom) Good morning, my beautiful wife...*Taking my hand, he pulls me with him out of bed and to the organ.*
Christine Julia Destler **Well, in OUR place... RAMIN phantom, a few minutes later, comes over to me, with nice hot tea* (RAMIN phantom) Here you are, love. *I take it and smile* Thank you, darling... (RAMIN phantom) Anything for my wife... *He smirks and kisses my nose. I giggle and take a sip. He laughs lightly and sits next to me, caressing my cheek*
Sarah Wilkins *As I sit next to GERRY phantom, he starts playing a soft, heartfelt, cheerful tune and sings to me. As the song finishes, he pulls me to him and kisses me softly* And that, my dear wife, is my gift to you...*I smile and return his kiss* It was beautiful...(GERRY phantom) You are much more so...*I smile even more* Well now I am going to make YOU breakfast for once...*Giggling a bit, I convince him to go back to the bed while I head into his kitchen*
Christine Julia Destler *When I finish, he takes my cup and puts it in the sink. When he comes back, he is smiling* (RAMIN phantom) Now, what would you like for breakfast? *I shake my head* I'm not hungry right now... But, thanks. *He nods and helps me sit up. He then pulls me close and begins humming the tune to "The Coney Island Waltz". I giggle and lay my head on my shoulder, nuzzling him and he, me*
Sarah Wilkins *Twenty minutes later, I return to the bed carrying our breakfast tray. Sitting down next to GERRY phantom, we kiss before eating. Afterwards, he sets the tray aside before pulling me to my feet* (Me) Where are we going? *He just smiles* (GERRY phantom) Swimming...*He leads me into the lake, and we swim around a bit before he pulls me close again.* **FADE TO BLACK**
Christine Julia Destler *RAMIN phantom stops humming and whispers* Oh, Christine... *His voice trails off and, uh... YOUR TURN! lol*
Sarah Wilkins **THAT EVENING** *GERRY phantom takes me back up to the rooftop and we sit leaning against 'THE' statue, watching the sunset colors fade. As he kisses my neck and shoulder, I close my eyes* (GERRY phantom) To think, Sarah...we have a forever of sunsets and night skies...a forever of rooftops and mornings...and we have them together...*As his voice fades into thoughts, I turn my head around so I can kiss his chin* (Me) A forever of kisses and comforting hugs...a forever of not worrying...because you're here beside me...to hold me and to hid me...*We kiss again, and then he takes me back down to the lair.*
Christine Julia Destler *RAMIN phantom lifts my head and kisses my lips and slowly moves down to my neck. I sigh softly, enjoying this and he smirks then speaks up* Christine... I love you... (me) I love you, too... *RAMIN phantom smirks more and continues kissing my neck, then stops and places his hand on my cheek looking in my eyes* Christine... *Becomes lost in his thoughts so I finish for him* ...Y-you're the best thing that has ever happened to me... *Lets a laugh out* I've never felt more alive nor whole... *With that, he kisses me some more and we... Yeah... teehehe* **THERE! Sorry if it sounds like I'm copying you... I REALLY had to think... :P**
Sarah Wilkins ((*rolls eyes jokingly* oh i can just see it now..epic story ending in 'yeah tee hee the end? lol oookaaay...)) THE END!
A/N: The song lyrics GERRY phantom sings to me are part of my own version of 'MOTN', written for my first story 'As the Curtain Closes'. Feel free to read it while you wait for the next STORY. And of course, reviews are welcome! :)