A/N: Thank you everyone for your review,follows, and favorites! I love you all! Sorry for not updating last week, it was Black Friday weekend so work was crazy! lol anyway Here is chapter 35, Kori and Richard get married! lol enjoy!
Chapter 35: The Wedding
"Guys the wedding is in 2 hours!" I yell as we are on the private plane. After my voicemail from Richard, my friends and I immediately packed our bags and left Vegas.
"Someone give that girl a drink so she can calm down", Donna says and I scowl.
"Calm down Kori, we are almost there", Rachel says.
"Richard seemed so upset, what if he cancels the wedding", I say.
"If he wants to live he better not!" Rachel yells.
Donna, Bee and I glance at her surprised, Rachel is always so calm and collected she never loses her cool.
"Um, I mean, Dick won't do that, he loves you too much Kori", Rachel says as she regains her composer.
"It's your wedding day, just relax", Donna says.
"Deep breaths, we'll be there in an hour", Bee says.
My stomach is in knots for the next hour on the plane, when we finally reach the terminal at the airport. As soon as we landed the luggage attendants immediately load our luggage into the limo as my friends and I get in the car as we drive to Wayne Manor.
"Quick get the blanket", Donna says.
"What?" I ask confused.
"It's bad look for the groom to see the bride before the wedding", she says.
"Oh right", I say.
Donna, Bee, and Rachel get out of the limo first and use the blanket to shield my way inside the back entrance of Wayne Manor.
"The bride has finally arrived!" I hear my mother yell as soon as I am inside.
"Hi mom", I say and give her a hug.
My mom hugs me back, "You had me worried sick", she says.
Kole walks in the door with a relieved look on her face, "Oh Kori, you're here!" she says then claps her hand together to get everyone attention, "Alright everyone we have a wedding to get ready for", she says and starts giving order.
My bridesmaids and I are whisked away by the hair and makeup team that Kole hired for the wedding.
While my hair is being curled and make up is being done, my entire mind is still processing that I am getting married.
"You ok Kori?" Rachel asks from the other chair beside me.
"Fine, just in shock that's all", I say.
Rachel reached over and gives my hand a reassuring squeeze and I smile gratefully at her.
"Um guys I think you want to see this", Donna says.
"My camera!" I yell, "Where did you find it?" I ask.
"It was in my purse", Donna says, "There are some pictures from here in from the bachelorette party, you might wanna see", she says.
Rachel, Bee, and I huddle around the camera
"Omg", Bee says.
"Wow", Rachel says.
"I never knew I could take that many shots of vodka", I say.
We keep scanning through the photos laughing at the pictures of me getting a tattoo and giggling at Donna's face when she got a lap dance at the strip club, "Let's never speak of this again", Donna says and we agree.
About 30 minutes later I am standing next to my dad about to walk down the aisle. My hair is completely curled with flowers decorating my half up half down hairstyle. The tiara that my mom gave me to represent something old is attached to my veil. I tug on the small blue hair clip, hidden near the veil that Rachel gave me to represent something blue. Bee fixes me dress one last time before her and Vic walk down the aisle. I glance down at my beautiful princess style and touch the crystal beaded corset with subtle hints of gold and metallic embroidery. I fix the draped pick up skirt and prepare myself to walk down the aisle.
Rachel whispers, "Good luck", and her and Gar link arms and walk down the aisle.
"You alright pumpkin?" My dad asks.
"Yea, just nervous", I say and feel the butterflies multiple in my stomach.
"It's going to be ok sweetie", he says, "I'll be right by your side the whole way", he says.
I smile, "Thanks dad", I say.
I hear the bridal march start playing and realize that it is time for me to go. I clutch my dad's arm tighter as we start to walk down the aisle. As me and my dad walk outside I gasp, white roses hang above the aisle. The chairs for the wedding guest are decorated with white roses streamed together by green vines. I glance ahead at the gazebo and see Richard standing at the end of the aisle, he is dressed in a tux, with his hair slicked back, and the sight of him takes me breath away. We lock eyes and huge smile spreads across his face and I smile back. My dad and I reach the end of the aisle and he gives me away, I stand next to Richard and the Minister clears his throat and begins.
"We are gathered together on this beautiful afternoon to share with Richard and Kori as they exchange vows of their everlasting love.
The Minister continues with the usual saying, and then announces that it's time for Richard and me to say our vows, Richard and I face each other and Richard takes my ring hand and says
"In the presence of God, I, Richard Grayson
Take you, Kori Anders, to be my wife,
To be made complete by you.
My vow is to stand at your side as your husband
Even as you and I and the world around us will change.
My place will always be with you.
I will give to you selflessly
All that I have: my love, my loyalty, my honor, my life,
Forever and Always "
As he finishes he slides my newly engraved ring onto its rightful place.
The Minister then tells me that It is now my turn to say my vows,
"In the presence of God, I Kori Anders,
Take you Richard Grayson, to be my husband,
To be made complete by you.
My vow is to stand at your side as your wife
Even as you and I and the world around us will change.
My place will always be with you.
I will give to you selflessly
All that I have: my love, my loyalty, my honor, my life,
Forever and Always"
I then slide Richard wedding ring onto his left ring finger
"If anyone has reason why these two should not be joined in Holy Matrimony, let him speak now or forever hold his peace", the minister says.
We wait for what seems like an eternity for anyone to say anything, which no one does.
"I know pronounce you man and wife", he says and then glances at Richard, "You may kiss the bride", he says.
Richard wraps his arms around my waist and dips me, I giggle before he plants a kiss on my lips as I cup his cheek to deepen the kiss, I hear cheers all around.
"Ladies and Gentleman I now pronounce Mr. and Mrs. Grayson", Vic says on the microphone.
Everyone claps and Richard and I walk into the reception tent hand in hand. I glance white chairs with purple roses centerpieces and purple streamers hang above the tent. As soon as Richard and I walk in our friends and family.
"Congratulations", Rachel says.
"Thanks", I say
"The wedding was so beautiful", Gar says and sniffs.
I notice his eyes are red, "Gar have you been crying?" I ask.
"No!" he yells, "There just pollen in my eye", he says.
"Pssh this big baby didn't even make it through the wedding vows before he started crying", Vic says.
"You were crying too!" Gar yells.
"No I wasn't!" Vic yells, "There was an eyelash in my eye, that's all", he protest.
Gar and Vic start arguing over who was crying first.
"Will they ever grow up?" I ask Rachel.
"I doubt it", she says.
I feel Richard come up behind me and kiss my cheek, "It's time for our first dance Mrs. Grayson", he says.
I take his hand as he leads me to the dance floor, the dj begins to play, the slow version of "Everytime We Touch" by Cascada.
"Did I tell you how breathtaking you look Mrs. Grayson", Richard says.
I blush at the sound of my new last name, "Why thank you, wonderful husband", I say and Richard smiles.
"I thought you were mad at me", I say.
"What?" Richard says.
"You sounded pretty mad on the voicemail you left me", I say.
"I was more afraid than mad, when people told me that you still weren't here for the wedding, I thought you got cold feet, it's like I said Kori, I can't imagine my life without you in it", he says.
I wrap my arms around his neck, "Now you won't have to, I'm yours…. forever and always", I say.
After Richard and I first dance we sit down for dinner and wedding speeches, it is time to cut the cake.
"Cake time!" Gar yells after we have finished dinner.
"Aww yea, this is what I have been waiting for", Vic yells and high fives Gar as we roll or eyes.
Richard and I cut the cake as everyone snaps photo as Richard and I feed each other. After finishing the wedding cake it's time for the bouquet toss. I step up onto the platform and postion myself to through the bouquet. I toss it back as far as I can.
"I caught it!" Bee yells happily.
"Looks like Vic, has to put a ring on it", Gar teases and nudges Vic.
"Mmhmm", Bee says in agreement. The dj plays the chorus of Single Ladies by Beyonce' and everyone laughs.
The wedding is over Richard and I say our goodbyes as we walk outside toward his car, I wave to everyone as I leave for our honeymoon with my new husband.
"Are you going to tell me where we're going?" I ask.
"It's a surprise Mrs. Grayson", he says and I smile looking forward to my new life with my husband.
A/N: They're finally married yay! lol Soooo what do you think? Next chapter is the honeymoon, where do you think Richard is taking Kori? Please review,follow,favorite or all 3!
Happy Reading!-TriniPrincess