Chapter 5
(Phoebe's POV)
Today is Ava and Andrew's wedding. We all are in the large suite getting ready together. Ava has 5 bridesmaids. I am her maid of honor. Then she has Isabelle our cousin, her friend Leanna from school, Andrew's sister, and her other friend Molly.
They are having their wedding at a very nice hotel in Seattle called the Lux. The ballroom is being set up so beautifully it is so Ava. I can't wait to see her in her dress.
We are all in matching floral robes. We are having a glass of champagne and a little breakfast buffet together before they start our makeup and hair. My mom and Kate are in the room too.
"To Ava and Andrew," I say as we all cheers.
There is a knock on the door and the makeup and hair team walk in. I get sat next to Ava as they start our hair.
"Are you ready?" I ask her and she smiles.
"As I'll ever be," she says and I laugh.
"No going back now," I say and she smirks.
"Nope not now not ever," she says sipping her water.
Ava gets her hair done in a half up half down kind of way. It is curled and looks absolutely stunning. I look over and smile at her. She grabs my hand and squeezes it.
All the bridesmaids get their hair done in an updo. It is braided back into a perfectly messy bun. I love my hair this way. Our makeup is all very light and neutral along with Ava's.
"You look stunning, Phoebe," my mom says and I smile. She does too. Her hair is in an updo and she looks gorgeous.
"So do you, momma," I smile and hug her. She is wearing a long, nude, half length sleeve dress. It has beaded detailing along the top. She looks stunning. Kate also looks amazing in her bluish grey dress that is off the shoulder and lace.
"Bridesmaids time to get dressed," Ava says and I smile. I go over to my little section where my dress is hanging. Our dresses are sage green and are absolutely stunning. They are high necked and open in the back.
I put my dress on and have my mother zip it for me. "You look beautiful, Phoebe," she says and I smile.
When Ava walks out and sees all of us she starts to tear up. "Hey no crying on your day," I say and hug her.
"It's just all becoming so real." She says and I smile.
"Well let's get you dressed," my mother, Kate, and I all go to the bedroom to help Ava. The photographer is in there too. Ava's wedding dress is absolutely stunning. It is lace long sleeves and has a dip in the back. It is long and has a long train on it. It flares out at her hips. She looks like an absolute princess.
"Here step in," we hold the dress. She is naked except for her nude thong. She does and we pull it up to her hips then help her feed her arms through it.
"I got it," Kate says as she buttons up the back. I come to the front of Ava and look at her. Goosebumps.
I start to tear up as I watch my mom and Kate cry when they see her. "Please don't cry, because if you do, I'll start," Ava says to me and I nod looking away.
"You just look absolutely stunning," I say and she thanks me.
There is a knock on the suite door and my uncle walks in. When he sees Ava he starts to cry. That's when I break down.
"Can I have a moment with my daughter?" He asks us and we nod stepping out.
I have to touch up my makeup. We leave Elliot and Ava to talk. Oh my heart. After they come out everyone sees Ava and gasps. She looks so stunning.
"We have pictures to do guys," she says and we all smile. We head down to the ballroom to get pictures. The bridesmaids and the groomsmen arrive almost at the same time. I see Nathan and he sees me. He is Andrew's best man.
"You look absolutely beautiful," Nathan says and kisses me.
"So do you handsome," I smirk.
We watch as Ava and Andrew do the reveal of how they look. I smile as they turn and Ava jumps up and down. He smiles and they kiss. The photographer is filming the entire thing.
They get their pictures taken then it is time for the whole bridal party. I line up next to Ava and get handed my beautiful bouquet that goes absolutely perfect with the dress.
Then Nathan and I get one as the best man and maid of honor. That'll definitely be framed in our home. I get some with Ava then my family. Then with the bridesmaids.
The whole process takes about a little over an hour. Who knew? We then all get escorted to the ballroom to start lining up. The wedding planner is frantically lining us all up and even I get a little nervous.
"You ready?" Nathan asks as we are about to walk down the aisle together.
"This will be us soon enough," I smirk.
"I can't wait for it," he says and I nod.
"You know I love you," I say.
"More," he says. The doors open for us and we walk down the aisle to classical music. I smile as I see my dad and my mom sitting together. My mom points to us and they smile waving. We stand up at the altar facing each other.
After all the bridesmaids and groomsmen come out the flower girl, who is Andrew's niece comes down the aisle. Then the ring bearer who is a family friend of ours son. Finally the wedding march starts and everyone stands.
Elliot and Ava come walking down the aisle. I smile and get teary eyed as I see them together. Kate is in the front crying as she sees them. I look to my mom who is also crying.
Elliot passes Ava off to Andrew who takes her hands in his. I take Ava's bouquet and hold it with mine. Elliot goes and sits back down with Kate who takes his hand. The pastor starts the ceremony.
"Ladies and gentlemen, family and friends, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the joining of Avalon Rose Grey and Andrew Grant Thomas in marriage. With love and commitment, they have decided to live their lives together as husband and wife." He says.
"True marriage is more than simply joining two persons together through the bonds of matrimony. It is also the union of two hearts and the blending of two families. It lives on the love you give each other and never grows old, but also thrives on the joy of each new day. Marriage is, and should be, an expression of love. May you always be able to talk things over, to confide in each other, to laugh with each other, to enjoy life together, and to also share those moments of quiet and peace, when the day is done. May you be blessed with a lifetime of happiness and a home of warmth and understanding," he says. After this Ava begins to read her vows.
"Andrew, you and I both know how indecisive I can be at times. I simply don't like to make decisions. But if there is one decision in my life that I know is the right one, it's to spend the rest of my life with you. There is an infinite number of things I love about you. I love your thoughtfulness and your ability to keep me grounded. I love your loyalty to me and our relationship. I love the way you weirdly get excited about Chipotle water and I love how when you laugh really hard, your one eye starts to crinkle up. I promise to be patient with you, even if it means that I have to listen to how you should have started that one player on your Fantasy Football bench every single Sunday during football season," she gets everyone laughing. I wipe a stray tear that falls. Then Andrew says his vows.
"Chelsey, when we first met, I never imagined this day would come, but now that we are here I couldn't have imagined choosing anyone else but you to go through life's journey with. I love your laugh, your smile, your caring nature and that face you make when something is so cute, you just have to squeeze it. I promise to support you, to honor you and to love you unconditionally, even when we may disagree on something. Like whether The Bachelor or Monday Night Football is more important to watch. I can't imagine where I would be without you, and I cannot wait to continue this crazy journey with you by my side, I love you," I smile and laugh at his bachelor comment.
They then move onto their exchange of rings. The pastor then says "by the power invested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride," Ava and Andrew smile and kiss. Everyone stands up clapping and cheering. They walk out hand and hand laughing and giggling then Nathan and I walk out together.
"That was amazing," I tell him. He nods and smiles.
"That was amazing, I think your Aunt Kate cries her body weight in tears," he says and I laugh.
"Just wait for my mom on our wedding day," I say and he laughs.
We head down to the reception of the wedding. It is in another larger ballroom that has a dance floor set up. When we walk in there is lights and music playing. I smile and get a glass of champagne with Nathan.
"Introducing Mr. And Mrs. Andrew Thomas," the guy on the mic says and everyone screams and shouts for them. I laugh and clap as they run in. Ava changed her shoes so she can dance and party.
My parents walk up to Nathan and me. "Are you guys ready for this to be you?" They ask. Nathan has an arm around me and his champagne glass in his other hand.
"Eh," I say and we all laugh.
"I am incredibly ready, how are you guys doing tonight?" He asks my parents.
"I am great, realizing I am not ready to give my baby girl away," my dad says and I smile going over and hugging him.
"We are good, Nathan," my mom says and tucks a piece of my hair back in place. My dad still has an arm wrapped around me.
"We are at the same table for dinner, did you see who's catering?" My dad asks.
"Davinchi's," he says and I smile. That is the same restaurant that catered a ball when I was little and I ate so much that when my dad picked me up I threw up all over him.
"No promises about puking tonight," I say and he laughs.
After we talk for my parents for a bit they get called over to talk to some of their friends. Nathan and I head to the bar where Olivia and Teddy are standing.
"Hey guys," I smile.
"Hey Pheebs, you look stunning," Olivia says as she hugs me. She has her hair down and curled and is wearing a long navy and floral off the shoulder dress.
"Bubs, you looked beautiful up there," teddy says and kisses my head.
"Well thank you guys," I smile. Olivia kisses Nathan's cheek, then Nathan and teddy hug.
"Can I get you another glass?" Nathan asks motioning to my empty champagne glass.
"That would be great," I smile and he kisses my cheek before going over to the bartender.
"So how are you two doing?" I ask. Olivia is in the marketing sector of a clothes company. She loves her job.
"I am great, very happy with work and life in general. When are we going to get together, Grey. You are the busiest woman on the planet," Olivia says and I smile.
"I know, you two need to come over and we can have dinner. Next weekend, let's do it," I say. They look at each other then me.
"Perfect," Teddy says.
"We'll bring the wine," teddy says and I laugh. Nathan comes back and passes me my glass of champagne. I thank him and take a sip.
"So Ted how is work?" Nathan asks.
"It is great, I am really loving it," he says and I smile. I have missed Teddy. He looks great. More like my dad everyday though.
It is announced that dinner is served. At my table is Nathan, Olivia and Ted, My parents, and my grandparents. These are all my people I am so excited.
I get the pasta vodka. Nathan gets the fish and we decide we will split both. I do my speech soon so I head up near Ava and Andrew. I smile and kiss Avas cheek and rest my hand on her shoulder. When I get handed the microphone I smile. I hate public speaking.
"Hi everybody, for those of you who don't know me my name is Phoebe Grey. I am Ava's cousin. Or little cousin as she likes to call me because those 4 months that she has on me really make her wise beyond her years," I say and everyone laughs. "When I first sat down and started thinking about what I wanted to say here tonight, I kept thinking to myself, 'I can't believe Ava is getting married in less than an hour," everyone laughs again. I'm trying to make the speech engaging and funny.
"I first met Andrew my freshman year of college. One night I had a little too much booze, sorry dad, and Andrew offered to walk me home. This is the type of guy Andrew is, he is caring, sweet, funny when he really tries, and most importantly he loves my big cousin. And if he wants to stay alive he better keep it that way," I say and everyone laughs.
"No, seriously, I know they will have challenges as all relationships do. And Andrew will learn what all men learn eventually. Keep your wife happy! Happy wife, happy life," I say the audience is dying laughing.
"In all seriousness, I love you guys so much and am so blessed to have you in my life. I can't wait to watch you guys grow not only as people, but now as a married couple. I love you," I say and Ava gets up and hugs me then Andrew does too.
When I go back and sit down my food is there. "Phoebe that was amazing," my mom says. I shrug and Nathan leans over kissing my head.
"That was hysterical, Bubs, you are quite the public speaker," my dad says.
"That was a blur, I was so nervous," I say. I order another glass of champagne and eat my pasta.
After dinner, Nathan stands you and holds his hand out to me. "Dance with me?" He asks. I smile and nod standing up to dance with him.
We head out to the dance floor as The song Moon Dance plays. Nathan twirls me around and dips me making me laugh and grip his bicep. I love this boy. I am feeling the effects of the champagne.
"You look stunning," he says and I smile.
"Thank you, so do you," I say as we dance.
After a couple of songs it is announced that the bride and groom will be doing their first dance. I smile and step on the side of the dance floor. Nathan puts his arms around me and stands behind me.
The song "Say you won't let go," plays as they dance. I smile and wipe a stray tear falls Nathan. Has me pressed against him and he leans down kissing my head. The lyrics to this song are so perfect.
I knew I loved you then
But you'd never know
'Cause I played it cool when I was scared of letting go
I know I needed you
But I never showed
But I wanna stay with you until we're grey and old
Just say you won't let go
I smile as they laugh and look at each other. They are so in love. He dips her and she giggles. watching them together is so easy.
After their first dance the father daughter dance goes. Elliot takes Ava and dances with her. I smile and look to my aunt who is almost hysterical. Elliot has tears in his eyes as the song Daughters by John Mayer plays.
This is an emotional one. Elliot and Ava are so close. Not as close as me and my dad, but still very close. The way they dance together is amazing.
After everyone comes onto the dance floor. Nathan and I dance together again. Until there is a tap on his shoulder. "May I," I smile as my see my dad asking to dance with me. Nathan says of course and dances with my mom while my dad and I dance together.
"Remember when we would do this in your room when you were little and you would stand on my feet?" He asks and I smile laughing.
"Yes, and you would sing my girl to me," I say and he smiles.
"This will be us soon," he says talking about the father daughter dance.
"I know, isn't it crazy?" I ask him.
"It is, but you are ready," he says and I nod. I am ready.
After dancing the night away, I go to the bar and get another glass of champagne. I laugh and talk to the bartender who is a young man. "I've had to cut off at least 2 people," he says and I laugh taking my champagne.
"It's the grooms side," I joke as he knows I'm the bride's cousin.
"Oh I'm sure," he says. All of a sudden, there is a hand on my hip. Nathan is behind me not looking too pleased.
"What can I get you sir?" He asks Nathan.
"I'll take a beer," he says and I smile as he gets passed one and thanks the guy. As we walk away Nathan pulls me towards him.
"That guy wanted in your panties," he says.
"Good thing I'm not wearing any," I say and Nathan looks shocked looking at me. I take a big sip of my drink and Nathan shakes his head.
"You are mine tonight," he says and I smile.
We go out and start talking to people. We meet Andrew's grandparents and parents. They are such sweet people. His whole family really is so sweet. Ava and I dance for a little bit on the dance floor. My shoes are discarded somewhere.
I have yet another glass of champagne and I can say I'm drunk. Not sloppy but good drunk. My dad cuts me off and I'm sure has already gone to the bartender to tell him no more.
I'm doing the Macarena with the kids and everyone is watching laughing. I am a kid at heart. After the song ends i head off the dance floor and the kids all run and follow me.
"Hey Phoebe, will you come play with us," a boy that looks I'd say about 6 says.
"I have to go talk to the adults, you guys go play and I'll be over to watch," I say and they smile. They all run away and Nathan looks at me.
"You are a kid magnet," he says and I shrug. Part is the package I guess.
The wedding begins to die down and we all get sparklers and head outside. We create a pathway leading to the car. We all get the sparklers lit and cheer as Ava and Andrew run through to the car.
I smile as the car drives away. Nathan comes and puts his suit jacket around me. "Let's go back to our room baby," he says. We have a room at the hotel tonight.
I bid my parents goodnight and say goodbye to everyone. Finally I head up to our room. The first that happens when we enter the room is that Nathan presses me against the wall.
"Take your dress off and go lay on the bed," he says commanding me and I can feel myself getting wet. He goes to the main room and I go to my bedroom doing as he says.
I am lying on the bed in nothing. The door opens and Nathan comes in he sets something down and crawls on top of me. "I want to try something new tonight," he says and I smile.
"Okay," I say and have to clear my throat to form words.
Nathan holds up a blind fold and a silk scarf. we have never done anything like this before. I bite my lip.
"If you don't want to that is okay," he says and I shake my head no.
"No I do," I say and he smiles.
"Hands up," he says and I hold my hands together and he ties them together then to the metal bed frame. I am left bound and helpless.
"Is that okay?" He asks and my breathing picks up. I can't move my hands.
"Yeah," I nod.
"Okay, now I think you have seen enough," Nathan slips the blindfold over my eyes. I can't see anything. All I hear is my rapid breathing. I feel Nathan get off the bed and I hear his pants unzip. I assume he is stripping.
Soon the bed dips and Nathan's lips are against mine. His hand tweaks my nipples and I moan. I arch my back. I usually would grip his hair. This is going to be hard.
Nathan starts kissing down my body. I moan and try to move my hands but they are stuck. Soon I feel his breathing over the most sensitive area of my body.
He licks me and try to close my legs. It is so sensitive. "I'll tie these too," he says and I smirk as he holds my legs apart.
I have to stay still and I can barely control the urge to thrust deeper into his mouth, and he can feel my hips quivering with anticipation.
He spreads his tongue flat and takes a long, slow. My breath rushes out and turns into a whimper of need as he stops just shy of my clit. Another deep, languid lick and my palms slap the headboard begging for more. Finally he gives me what I want.
My hips begin to move with him and he knows my climax is starting to build. He continues to lick my clit as he then reaches his hand up and press the V of two fingers along my lips at each side of your opening.
Suddenly he goes as hard as he can and I scream in pleasure as I orgasm. I hear him chuckle as I can barely contain my breathing.
"Was that okay?" He asks.
"Was that question a joke?" I ask as he knows it was more than okay. He laughs and flips me over putting me on my knees with my hands tied. My butt is above my body. He separates my legs and without warning thrusts inside of me.
Our pace is quick I slam back to meet his motions. I am moaning as he thrusts into me. I can barely take it and suddenly I hear a buzzing noise. I then realize what it is as he puts an egg vibrator against my clit as he thrusts into me.
It is long before I'm orgasming over and over. I don't know what happened when but I'm back on my back without my hands tied and Nathan is cleaning me up. Sex just got 300 times better.
When I wake up in the morning I am naked and Nathan is wrapped around me. I smile and sit up grabbing his boxers and putting them on. I slide on my sports bra too. I head into the bathroom and brush my teeth and wash my face. After I pee I come back out to Nathan sitting in bed reading an email on his phone.
"Hot damn," he says and looks at me. I laugh and come sit next to him.
"Mmm you ready to head home," I ask as he wraps me in his arms.
"Yes, but I have to go into work today. Actually very soon," he says and gets up.
"I'll go with you, I'll just go to my office and get a head start for tomorrow," I say putting on jeans and a T-shirt. He nods and kisses my head going and getting ready.
We head out and check out of the hotel. After we get in the car. Nathan rests his hand on my thigh as he speeds towards the hospital.
"Why are you going into work?" I ask him.
"A patient whose appendix I took out got an infection. They are prepping them for surgery now," he says and I nod.
"Pheebs, about last night," he says and I blush looking out the window.
"I liked it," I say and he smirks.
"You did?" He asks and I nod.
"Okay I just wanted to make sure that you were okay with that," he says and I smile.
"Trust me more than okay," I say and he laughs squeezing my thigh.
When we get to the hospital he kisses me and rubs off to surgery. I head into my office and turn the light on. I have a couple cases that I need to do prep work for tomorrow. I grab a cup of coffee and get to work.
After a couple of hours, Nathan walks in my office. He has his scrubs on and sits down in front of me. "How did surgery go?" I ask him.
"Good, normal procedure," he says and I nod.
"Do you want to head home?" I ask him and he nods.
I stand up and grab my bag heading out. When we get back to escala we head upstairs. I sigh and sit down on a barstool. Nathan comes and stands on the other side of the counter.
"We need to get to the nitty gritty of our wedding. It's January 25th our wedding is April 11th," I say and he nods.
"Well what do we need to plan?" He asks.
"First dance song, honeymoon, our vows," I say. He nods and smiles.
"Why don't we order a pizza, start the fire, and get to it," he suggests and I smile nodding.
For the rest of the day we plan our wedding. It takes a lot out of us. We have to go through everything. But I love getting to discuss our future together. He makes me oh so happy.