AN: Thanks for all the views, favorites, and followers. I love you all. So, I am in my school's production of Damn Yankees and I am playing Doris. That's this weekend and we open tonight! (and if you live in the Derry, New Hampshire area you should totally go…check it out at ) I won't be able to write for a little. I'm sorry. So please please please review. I love you all (::) Have a cookie!
Chapter 4
Annabeth
"And I said yes," I finish.
"Awww that's so sweet," she sighs. "Where are you guys getting married?"
"We decided to get married at the camp in Long Island where we met. The ceremony is going to take place on the beach there. The ocean is a big part of us."
"Ohhh! A beach wedding!" Miranda shrills.
"Pretty much," I fold my hands on my lap.
"So, what are you looking for?" she asks simply.
"I want something flowy and beachy and very simple. If it's not free flowing then I want a structured bodice. But honestly, just keep it simple," I giggle.
"Okay. Price point?"
"There isn't. Aphrodite's paying," I explain.
"Interesting. If you don't mind me asking, why is your friends mom paying and you or your own?"
"I've actually know Aphrodite longer than I have known Piper and Aphrodite is like an aunt to me. As for my mother, she has never been a big fan on Percy. It's a miracle she's even her today," I say.
"Oh well then. Why don't you undress and I'll go pull some dresses," Miranda says.
"Okay," I agree.
I undress and slip into the silk robe that's hanging there. She soon comes back with four or five dresses. None, thankfully, are puffy. One is all lace, another is all white chiffon, one has beading, and the last is a structured corset. Little did I know she had another one. It's a fitted top with pickups. Each pick up is speckled with jewels and pearls.
"I take it Aphrodite picked a few," I say.
Miranda laughs and nods.
"Which one first?" she asks.
"How about the structured one," I suggest.
She takes it out of the bag and unzips it. I step in and pull it up. She zips it and I take a look. It's very modern. It's also tight. It's a trumpet style with corset-like cutouts on top. It has a sweetheart neckline and is very elegant.
"Do you wanna show them?" Miranda asks after clipping the sample to my size.
"Sure."
We leave the room and head towards my entourage. I hear gasps as I walk up to the podium. I can tell my mom likes it. I can't tell if everyone else does. I look at myself briefly then turn around.
"So…" I prompt.
"No no no no no no!" Piper exclaims.
"It's too…modern and sleek for your wedding," Aphrodite finishes.
"Well I like the structural aspect," Athena states.
Clarisse snorts, "I was thinking something more romantic."
"Yeah," Aphrodite, Piper, and Hazel agree.
"I agree with the simple, romantic idea," Rachel says.
"But I agree with Athena, the structured look is Annabeth," Reyna injects.
"I want something that is us. Not just me," I state.
"We've got plenty more to try," Miranda says.
She helps me down and we go back to try something else. So they want something romantic. Something more like Percy and my relationship. I'm willing to try.
Back at the dressing room, Miranda pulls a dress that's really flowy. It's another sweetheart neckline and it's a drop-waisted A-line right after the bust. It definitely fits the beach wedding. Miranda zips me up and looks at ne through the mirror.
"What do you think?" she asks.
I twirl around and look from behind.
"I'm not too sure about this one."