Chapter 48
Three months had passed rather quickly for Angel and Mok. During that time, they and their employees had left Ohmtown and headed out to Mystic Rock Harbor in British Columbia, Canada.
Since Mok had Canadian citizenship, he was welcomed back to his birthplace and the government agreed in giving citizenship certificates to Angel, Cindy, Toad, Sleazy, and Zip. Mok had also persuaded the government officer in giving passports to Nicholai, Minnie, and Lisa, giving them the opportunity to visit any time.
It was also during this time that Angel had applied to the B.C. Police Training Academy in the town of Mystic Rock Harbor and they accepted her. She was to begin her training in detective forensics in the fall.
Upon arriving to their new home, the workers had completed in renovating the run down beach house. "It's exactly what I pictured it," Angel said when she stepped out of the limo. The outside of the house was painted yellow and white and it had the latest interior and exterior fashion.
On the first night in their new home, Angel and Mok made love and had a peaceful sleep afterward.
Now, it was the day of their wedding. It was to be a private ceremony; only those who received an invitation were allowed in. However, the media wanted in on the action, but the police of Mystic Rock Harbor would not have it and kicked the media personnel out.
Those who were invited were Aunt Edith, Sarah and her family, Commissioner Holton, Dr. Lexa Pryce, and other rock stars that Mok knew.
The ceremony was set on cliff that overlooked the Pacific Ocean. The sun was out and there was no cloud to be spoken of.
"I wish Harold was here to see this," Angel said to Cindy, who was adding a few last minute adjustments.
"I'm sure he wanted to," Cindy answered and handed Angel her tiara and veil. Angel was wearing the ball-gown dress that she and Minnie picked. It was a glorious dress and Angel felt a sense of being lifted away from her worries.
The memories started to flow in her mind; the years of enduring Omar's abuse, her first meeting with Mok, the nightmare of the Black Widow, and the rescue. Now she can lock them away for a long time.
"Angel! Angel!" Minnie exclaimed and jumped up and down. "It's almost time!" the little said.
Minnie was wearing the flower-girl dress with the sea green bowtie and she wore a tiara of flowers. She was to walk the aisle, dropping flower petals on the white carpet.
Out by the white arch that stood under the shade of a blooming magnolia tree, Mok was waiting rather impatiently, and his heart was pounding.
'Keep it together, old fellow,' his mind kept telling him.
Then, the time came. Toad, Sleazy, and Zip came first. Cindy came next, holding a bouquet of pink and white roses. Minnie followed behind, dropping flower petals. Then, Angel appeared and she walked down towards her beloved.
She joined hands with Mok and the ceremony began. The priest gave blessings and the two lovers exchanged vows and slipped the rings onto each other's fingers. "I now pronounce you husband and wife," the priest said. Angel and Mok shared a loving kiss and the crowd cheered.
Awhile later, everyone entered the gazebo where the reception was held. They were greeted by the beautiful sound of a violin as it played 'Short Trip Home'.
"Harold?!" Angel exclaimed when she saw the dog man. The Appalachia violinist smiled and finished playing. He, Angel, and Mok exchanged hugs. "How did you get here?" Mok asked, rather curiously.
"As I said, I hitch a ride on whatever will take me," Harold answered, "I got on a train that led to Vancouver and I hitched a ride with someone who was passing here," he then explained. "I must say, the wind must be in both of your favors, it brought me here in time," he added and the newlyweds smiled.
The festivity began; there was food and drinks, dancing and music, and the guests gave their congrats to the new couple.
Nicholai then stood up, tapped his champagne glass and everyone hushed. Nicholai had his bandages removed; his face had many burn scars, his ears had melted, and he barely had a nose. No one paid attention to that, instead, they listened.
"I would like to give a toast to Mr. and the new Mrs. Mok Swagger. May you be blessed with years of love and live the life you yearned for," Nicholai said.
The day had whined down into the evening. It was time for the couple to head on out towards their honeymoon destination. They chose the Chateau of Lake Louise, deep within Banff's National Park in Alberta.
"I'm beginning to love Canada," Angel said to Mok.
"And it will love you back," he replied, "As much as I do," he added.
Before getting into their limo, Angel threw her bouquet. The women tried to grab it, but Minnie caught it!
The newlyweds rode away, their new life had already begun.