I am going to start this off with saying how sorry I am for the horribly long wait, and that I promised to finish this story and I do plan to. I also want to thank you guys for being so patient with me. I found out recently that I have MS ( multiple sclerosis) and it has gotten to the point where I am in pain every day and sometimes I cant move my legs or arms, or my hands…but I refuse to let it take over. So to my friends and fans who have been so supportive and never gave up one me, this is for you, chapter 14 of "In Love With A Cowgirl".

~ 2 months after the engagement~

Melody sat on the railing of the patio while she watched the morning sun rise over the lake. She pulled Woody's jacket tighter around her as the breeze gently blew by. She closed her eyes and gently inhaled the scent of country air and vetiver. She looked down at her hand and gently turned it so her engagement ring sparkled in the rays of light. She had been unable to stop smiling since Woody had placed the ring on her finger, but she would be kidding herself if she said she wasn't at all nervous. The wedding was only a week away and she was anxiously awaiting her parent's arrival. They had not met Woody in person yet, they had only had conversations over the phone. Melody knew that her parents adored him, and that her father gave his blessing through tears of joy when Woody had contacted him about his proposal. But she was still nervous at the thought of them meeting.

She inhaled gently through her nose and let out a soft sigh. She heard a truck pulling up the drive and she tried to calm the knot in her stomache.

"Ok" she said quietly to her self, "It will all be ok". She took one last calming breath as she slid off of the railing. She grabbed her hat and placed it on her head and headed to the front of the house.

She came around the corner to see her mom climbing out of the large blue truck along with her dad. She was overwhelmed for a moment as she rushed forward to her parents. It had been so long since she had seen them, and she missed them so much.

"Hey my little cowgirl" Her dad said with a smile as he embraced her. No matter how old she got she was always going to be his little cowgirl. She turned to her mom and smiled softly when she saw the tears of joy that were welling in her eyes.

"Oh mom" She sighed as she hugged her mother.

"I'm just so happy for you" She sighed "I've always dreamed of this day"

"Me too" Melody said as her thoughts ran back to her handsome cowboy. And then suddenly she got nervous.

"Um Woody is…upstairs looking over the floral arrangements." She stumbled over each word trying to keep her self calm. She was afraid of the moment they would ask the question she wasn't sure she could answer.

"Well let's go" Her dad said with a smile.

Melody nodded and headed into the house.

"Woody sounds very helpful" her mom chuckled. "Most men aren't that interested in wedding planning" she joked as she tapped her husband on the shoulder.

"Woody is very helpful" Melody smiled. "He's amazing"

Her parents smiled at each other behind her as they could easily hear the fondness in her voice.

"Wait here and I bring him down. Make your self comfortable" She said with a smile as she headed up the stairs.

She could hear her parents settling onto the couch as she turned the door knob to the art room.

"Honey…" She said softly as she walked into the room.

Woody looked up and swallowed. "They're here…now…"

She smiled softly. She could tell that her fiancé was as nervous as she was, if not more.

She sat on his lap and raised his hat just enough to kiss his forehead.

"They will love you"

Woody looked into her eyes and sighed. He just wanted to give her the happily ever after that she deserved.

"Ok…Let's do this" Woody said with a serious face as he straightened his hat.

Melody chuckled as they began to head down the stairs.

Her mother gasped when Woody stepped into the room.

"Mom?" Melody asked curiously.

"Woody" She said in awe.

"Yes mom this is-"

"No…this IS Woody…I would know those brown eyes anywhere" She smiled softly.

"Hi Bonnie" Woody said shyly.

"Do you know each other?" Her dad asked.

"Oh he was the son of one of my friends…but that was many years ago…" She sighed with a smile.

"Yes it was" Woody smiled.

Melody exhaled softly. She was no longer nervous; she knew that her mother had felt the same way about her cowboy doll. He was her best friend for many years and she knew now without a doubt…that her mother knew that her daughter would never be alone again…and would be very happy for many years to come.

~oOo~

The day of the wedding arrived and melody was staring at herself in a very large oval mirror.

So many people had told her how nervous she would be (and oh how she was)…but when it came down to it…to this very moment…she was more excited than she had ever been in her whole life.

She smiled as she looked over herself once more in the mirror. Her hair was curled slightly as it gently draped over her shoulders. The top part was in a braided ponytail pinned up with a white rose that left only a small shade of bangs that hung perfectly down the side of her face.

Her dress was form fitting down to her waist with soft drapes that hung off of her shoulders. It was a ball gown from the waist down, with white roses along the side and the smallest line of the most delicate pearl colored lace.

She was a beautiful bride…but one thing set her aside form other girls.

She lifted her dress just enough to see her white cowgirl boots. She smiled brightly, she knew that there were only minutes until all her dreams came true.

She turned as she heard the door open. Her mom stepped into the room and smiled.

"Are you ready?"

"Definitely" Melody smiled and followed her mother into the hallway where her father was waiting.

Her dad stepped forward and kissed her forehead gently as he sighed softly "You will always be my little cowgirl"

"Always daddy" She said softly as took her dads arm.

The doors slowly opened to reveal a green meadow filled with roses and rows of seats filled with loved ones. The sun was shining gently…everything was perfect.

Melody blushed as she looked up at Woody.

He was looking at her…and only her, like no one else existed.

She smiled as she looked at her handsome cowboy. His hair was brushed back and he was wearing the most beautiful black tux with a pearl colored button up shirt.

At that moment there was no doubt in her mind that this man was going to make her happier than she ever thought possible.

~oOo~

Woody tried to keep his mouth from gapping open as he watched his beautiful bride walk down the isle.

She was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He loved her more than anything in the entire world.

~oOo~

Melody's father placed her hand gently into Woody's.

They had decided to base their ceremony on their own vows, they thought it would mean more to each other. And they both agreed that it did.

Melody smiled and inhaled gently.

"Woody…Since the day I met you I knew that you would always be special to me. No one makes me laugh the way you do…the kind of laugh that makes my sides hurt."

Woody chuckled softly.

"You make me smile more than I ever thought possible…and you make me feel things that I never thought I could feel…you gave me hope for a life that I could be proud of…that I could wake up every morning and love the place I was in…and I couldn't have that life…I wouldn't want that life…with anyone but you…and my heart will be yours…always."

Woody smiled and gently squeezed her hand.

"Melody…I have never seen anyone as lovely inside and out, as you. You are kind, and loving…and you taught me so many things….most importantly, you are the reason that I have experienced the most amazing feeling…falling in love…with a woman so amazing there are no words that exist to describe her. My heart beats for you alone…I don't ever want to live without you and I cant live without you. And I can promise you that for the rest of our lives…I will give all the love and happiness in the world. I love you"

They placed their weddings bands on each others hands while both blushing profusely.

After vows had been said and rings had been placed their lips finally touched, and for a moment…no one in the world existed but them.

~oOo~

Melody gently laid her hand on Woody's chest and sighed as she felt it rise and fall as he slept. She was enjoying the warmth and softness of his skin against hers. She was married to the man of her dreams, and she was supposed to sleep? She was almost afraid to close her eyes…like she was going to wake up and it was all going to be a dream.

Woody opened one eye slowly. "What are you doing awake beautiful?"

"Can't sleep"

"It's not a dream you know…" Woody said softly as he gently cupped the side of her face.

"I know" she said softly with a smile

"And you know that I will always be right here"

"I know"

Woody wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer.

She was in the arms of the man she loved and knew without a doubt that she wouldn't rather be anywhere else.

"I love you Mrs. Pride"

"And I love you" She whispered as she cuddled into his chest.

"Always" Woody said softly into her ear as he held her close.

"Always"

Ok so I hope you guys liked it :D and I hope it was worth the wait but I really am sorry! I've been so sick but I'm trying my hardest I promise! Thank you guys for not giving up on me! And I'm not positive yet but I would like to write a few more chapters, but they will probably be shorter. Anyway… glitter glow sticks for all my reviewers and fans! I love you guys! You're the best!