(getting ready)

APOV

It's my wedding day. I'm getting married today! I can't believe it. I wake up bright and early. I couldn't sleep last night. I was too excited.

My dad took me out for ice cream last night. Then we went for a walk, just him and I. Grace helped Kate and Mia set up the tents for the ceremony and reception. Inside the tents look amazing. Like a fairytale. My fairytale come true. Everything I once wanted has come true. Christian is my dream come true. I get my phone to text my sexy man. We may not be able to see each other but I'm going to text him.

Every love story is special, but ours is my favorite! I can't wait to marry you today! Love your Ana. xx -A

No measure of time with you will be long enough, but we'll start with forever. Love your Christian. xx -C

I can't believe today is finally here! x -A

I know. I can't wait to kiss you. -C

Hey! Where's my 'X'? x-A

No 'X' for you. I want the real thing. -C

You're silly! I'm going to get up and get ready now. You wouldn't want to marry me in my pajamas and crazy bed head. x -A

I told you. I'd marry you wearing a burlap sack. Bed head and all. -C

I love you! xx -A

I loved you first! x -C

I will never stop loving you! x -A

Forever. x -C

Always. x -A

I put my phone away. I stretch and sit up in the big empty bed. I'm in Christian's childhood bedroom. Someone knocks on the door.

"Come in."

The door opens and in walks Grace with a tray of breakfast and a bright smile.

"Good morning, Ana. I hoped it was too early to wake you. I was just so excited I couldn't sleep."

"I couldn't sleep either." I grin. "I'm so excited." I let out a little squeal.

"I've made you breakfast." She brings the tray over to me and puts it on the bed next to me.

"Thank you." I grab a slice of toast. I'm too excited to eat much right now.

The door bursts open. Kate and Mia come running in, humming here comes the bride. Kate has a bunch of tulle. I know it's not my veil, that's way too long and way too much. I wonder what she's doing with it. They run to the bed. Grace picks up the tray of food, before they knock it over. They jump on the bed and bounce on their knees, squealing. Grace laughs and leaves us. She smiles as she shuts the door.

"You're getting married today!" They scream out. I giggle when they tackle me. I'm still holding my toast.

CPOV

Forever. x -C

Always. x -A

I lay back down, it's much too early and I've gotten use to sleeping in later since Ana.

Someone knocks on my bedroom door, waking me. "Room service!"

I chuckle and sit up in bed.

The door opens and Elliot walks in with a tray of breakfast and he's wearing Gail's apron.

"Don't worry. I didn't cook it."

He sits next to me. I'm on Ana's side from last night, Elliot sits on my side. We eat breakfast in bed.

"You sure you wanna go through with this?"

"Absolutely." I say with so much confidence.

"This is your last few hours of being a single guy. Anything you want to do before you get married?" I shake my head. "Just remember. Keep calm and say I do." I nod.

It's my wedding day. I'm getting married today! I can't believe it. Me! Getting. Married.

"I have a package from your bride for you." He hands me a small box and leaves, taking our breakfast dishes with him.

I but my coffee mug on the side table. I unwrap the box and open it. Inside is a note and three more wrapped boxes. I pick up the note.

Christian

What a wonderful thought it is,
that some of the best days of our lives haven't happened yet.
Our forever starts today. I can't wait to say I do.
I got you few things you may need today.
I love you. Always.

Your Anastasia soon-to-be Grey
xoxo

I take out the first box and open it. I chuckle. Breath-mints. She also added another little note.

'xx -Please use, before kiss- xx'

I open the next box. Inside are a pair of black boxer briefs. The front look like a man's tux, complete with bow. I take them out of the box. I notice something on the back. I turn it around and on the back it says. Property of Mrs. Grey.

I open the last box. Inside, I find a pair of hot pink socks and another note.

'Do you remember our first time?'

How could I forget?!
I was her first ever and only. She was my first ever and only vanilla. It was perfect! I continue reading the note that came with the socks.

'These socks are just to make sure you don't get cold feet. Hot pink, just like the ones you wore... that night.'

After I've opened all the boxes, I notice a blush pink envelope at the bottom of the big box all the gifts came in. I open in and pull out what is inside. I know it's a photo but it's facing the wrong way. I can't see the photograph. On the back it says.

'I can't wait to marry you.'

I turn it over and Holy Fuck! It's Ana, surrounded in a veil. The veil is extremely long. Her hair is down and wavy. She's not looking at the camera and I can't see her face at all. It's a silhouette picture of her. She's completely fucking naked. She's kneeling on a bed that has white bedding. Her arms are crossed over her chest. The veil comes down from her hair, where it's held in place at, and wraps around her lower body, so I can't see anything. No part of her exposed, but I can see quite a bit.

I fall backward on the bed, starring at this sexy photo. This sexy creature is going to be my wife. Mine Forever!

APOV

The girls and I have been snacking on the food for the reception. Everyone is ready. Everyone except me. Grace had members of a salon come over to do our hair and make-up. We all have up-dos. And our make-up is flawless. Kate and Mia are already dressed. I'm in my white Bride robe, waiting for Kelly to get here with my dresses. I'm starting to get nervous because Grace said our family and friends will be here soon. I'm trying not to ruin my manicure, by biting my nails.

Kate, Mia and I are in Christian's childhood bedroom. Carrick and Grace are standing guard downstairs, to make sure nobody comes up here. Someone knocks on the door. Mia bounces to the door. She unlocks it and peeks out. She opens the door allowing whoever to enter.

"Kelly's here with your dress." Mia says. Oh, thank god!

Mia bounces over to me. Grace and Kelly come inside the room carrying dress bags. My dress! They smile and Kelly hangs my dress bags.

"Are you ready Ana?" I nod my head rapidly, grinning.

Kelly unzips the first bag, showing me my reception dress. It's just as I remembered. The top the exact same as my gown, backless. The bottom flared out and shorter. I wont be hot wearing that dress during our reception. She zips the bag back up. Then she unzips the next bag. The bag with my wedding gown inside. I grin as she unzips it. She takes it out and the girls help me in my gown. I look in the floor length mirror, Mia had brought in. I look just as I did when we did my fittings, only better. I look like a true bride. I smile.

"Okay." Kelly says. "Do you have your something old, new, borrowed, and blue?"

"My dad's dog tags are the something old. My dress is new. My stilettos are blue. And I ... Crap! I don't have anything borrowed!"

"What about your dad's dog tags?" Mia asks. "They can be your old and borrowed can't they?"

"No. You have to have everything separate." Kate says.

"Besides, his dog tags are mine. He gave them to me."

"Here." Grace reaches around her neck and unclasps her infinity necklace Christian and I got her. "You borrow this during the ceremony and I'll get it back at the reception."

I smile brightly at her, she puts the necklace on me. I touch it. "Thank you, Mom!"

"Oh!"

There's another knock on the door. Gatekeeper Mia unlocks the door and peeks out.

"Ana's father is here." I hear Christian's father say. Daddy?!

Mia opens the door for my dad. He steps in and stops in his tracks. I grin. It's time!

CPOV

I'm dressed in my tux and ready to head to Bellevue. This is it! I walk out of my bedroom and into the main room. Elliot is waiting for me in his tux.

"Ready?" He asks.

"Yeah." Fuck, why am I nervous?!

"Relax, bro. You already got the girl." I nod

"Thanks for being my best man."

"It wasn't much of a battle, was it." We laugh.

"Even if it was, you're the only man I would ask to stand next to me today."

"Thanks dude. Let's go get you hitched."

We walk to the elevator. We get in the back of my SUV with Taylor driving. We head to Bellevue. I hope I'm not forgetting anything. I gave Elliot the rings.

"You have the rings right?"

"Rings?"

"Don't fuck with me right now Elliot." I growl.

"Oh, you mean the mini handcuffs? Yeah I got those." I run my hand through my hair. "Chill, dude."

After awhile Taylor drives down our parent's street. My leg starts bouncing uncontrollably. I can't help it. Taylor pulls into our parents driveway. He stops the car and gets out. He opens my door and I get out.

"You have everything arranged?" I ask Taylor.

"Yes, sir. It will be here after the reception." I nod.

Elliot and I go around back. Our dad and grandparents are near the tents. I look around to see if I can see My Beauty.

"I don't know what you're looking around like you're going to see your bride for." My dad says. "The girls have her locked tighter than fort knots. I couldn't even get through."

I nod and go inside. Nobody's in here. Or they're all with Ana. I wish I could be with Ana right now. I know she's here and I can't even see her. There are servers working on the food for the reception. I start eating. I'm hungry. Elliot comes in shortly after. He sees me eating so he pigs out, as well. I'm looking out the window towards the tents. Not much longer.

"What are you two doing?" I turn around hearing my angel's voice.

"Hey, mom." I shrug apologetically. "I got hungry."

She laughs. "Ana and the girls did the same things."

I look up to the ceiling. Ana. I wonder if she's nervous. I hope she's not having second thoughts.

"Don't you worry Christian. Ana's ready." I nod. "I hope you haven't picked a sad song for our mother/son dance. I don't want to cry. But I know whatever song you've chosen. I will." She kisses my cheek. "Congratulations, sweet boy. I'm so happy for you."

"Thanks mom."

Mom goes outside to join Dad and the grandparents. I continue to eat until it's time to start. Guests are starting to arrive. Elliot and I head out seeing Reverend Walsh arrive. Everyone loves Ana's sign she made about the seating plan. Elliot and I greet everyone that arrives and then they enter the tent. Mia comes bounding over with a huge grin. She kisses my cheek and goes inside the tent. Mrs. Kavanagh comes walking out of the house and she too goes inside the tent. That must mean it's getting closer. My parents walk together to their seats. Then my grandparents. When I don't think anyone else is going to come, Elliot and I close the tents entrance. Then we walk around to the side of the tent and enter. We stand at the alter and wait.

It's not long before we see movement at the front of the tent. The curtains open. Taylor and Sawyer opening them. Katherine comes walking down the aisle. Taylor and Sawyer close the curtains again. Katherine stands next to where Ana will stand. The 'Here comes the Bride' music starts.

Fuck! Ana's coming soon.