Chapter 5
At last, it was time for the wedding.
The lobby and the ballroom had been decorated in mostly white with soft pink lighting, while outside at the pool an altar had been set up where the marriage could take place under a clear starry night and a long white carpet had been rolled out from the altar to the end of the two rows of chairs.
The entire hotel became alive with frenzy as monsters everywhere started getting ready for the big wedding. Frank had a hard time struggling to fit into his tuxedo and split the backside of his pants open. Dracula's face palmed and summoned for a witch maid to sew it up quick as a wink. Eunice got her head tangled up in the veil and her head fell off. Luckily, Wanda and Mandy were there to help screw her head back on and untangle her from the veil.
After ten minutes, Ericka finally made her choice of what to wear, then she picked out a sleeveless red dress and she pick out pink shoes. She went down to get ready for the wedding pictures.
"Lily, Rebecca, Kate, Patricia friends of the bride ", one of the soldiers said.
"Girls, you made it ", said Eunice who was so excited to see her friends and they hugged her.
At the photo tableau, everyone gathered to take pictures together. First, Frank the groom with Dracula as his best man, Wayne, Murray, and Griffin as groomsmen. Then, Eunice the bride with Ericka (who had a beautiful smile) as her maid of honor, Wanda, Mandy, and Crystal as bridesmaids. The last photo of the entire family, Frank and Eunice and her friends with Ericka and the Drac Pack. Except Dracula didn't show up in the photos because he's a vampire.
Dozens of bats held up white sparkling curtains for the ceremony, and a white carpet went from the end of the rows of chairs to the altar. The monsters had taken their seats and the wedding got started.
Down the aisle first came Dracula with Ericka and his arm. As the Count gazed down at this lovely blonde beauty at his side, he smiled as he imagined Ericka in her own wedding gown if they get married someday. The thought of Ericka as his wife made Dracula's heart flutter. But, her mother would never approve of the marriage and neither would his friends. If the world was different, then it would be possible. Then he noticed how quietly somber she looked. Worried, the vampire gently tugged her arm to get her attention. Ericka looked up at him and forced a weak smile. Dracula smiled back.
The bridesmaids, Wanda and Mandy and Crystal, went down the aisle first wearing their dark pink satin dresses along with the groomsmen, Wayne and Murray and Griffin, in their splendid tuxedos. Winnie came skipping along the carpet tossing black rose petals. And then, Eunice walked down the aisle with her father in her lovely white gown as the traditional wedding march played on the pipe organ.
Frank smiled as her and her friend John approached him at the altar. "You look beautiful,my love ," he whispers.
"Thanks, you look handsome," Eunice replied feeling flattered.
The monster minister cleared his throat, "Dearly beloved and departed, we are gathered here today to witness the marriage between these two golem they zing and they were meant to be together forever.
"Who gives this bride away to this man?" , the minister asked
" I do" ,said John
" May I have the rings, please" asked minister
Pedro gave the rings to Frank as he nodded his thanks.
"Frankenstein, do you take this woman to be your wife, to have and to hold, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, from this day forward, for as you both shall live?" the minister asked.
"I do."
"Eunice, do you take this man to be your husband, to have and to hold, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, from this day forward, for as long as you both shall live?"
"I do."
"If anyone objects to this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace", the minister said.
"I object" said Agro
"Agro" Eunice said in surprise
"Eunice, you can't marry this man he's too wrong for you",said Agro
" Agro you and I are through I don't love you so could you please leave and stop interrupting my wedding", Eunice said
"You may have won this time, but I'll be back",said Agro as he was leaving the alter
"May I continue the ceremony?"asked the minister
"Yes", they said together.
The couple placed their rings on just as the minister announced, "Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce this couple husband and wife, you may kiss the bride."
Frank and Eunice shared their first kiss as husband and wife. The whole room filled with applause, cheering, and even a few manly tears were shed from Dracula and the groomsmen, for the happy couple. The only person who didn't cheer was Agro. Here, the Steins received the most magical night of their lives.
The Steins walked down the aisle and entered the ballroom where the reception was being held. There was a whole buffet of food with the gargoyle waiters waiting patiently. First off, Eunice tossed her bouquet to a group of single women, which included Mandy and Crystal, but as though by the working hand of fate, the bouquet landed in Ericka's unexpected hands.
"Oh, my goodness!" Ericka gasped in surprise, and then looked to Dracula as to what if means.
"It means you will be the next one getting married," Dracula chuckled.
"Um, who will I be getting married to? Don't I need to fall in love with the right guy first?"
Once again, Dracula chuckled rather amusingly. "Oh, Ericka." Then he leaned forward as he spoke in a soothing, seductive voice. "I believe the right guy you're looking for is standing right here..."
"Hey, guys! It's time for the cake!" Murray called.
Ericka and Dracula took their seats at the long table with their friends. Right before Frank and Eunice cut the first slice of cake, the cake slice had been given to Ericka first, much to her surprise. It was a huge six layered cake, enough for anyone who wanted a slice. The zombies each carried a platter with about four to five pieces of cake and served them out to hungry guests.
Dracula gently tapped his glass with his fork to get everyone's attention. "A toast to the Steins! I just want to say how happy I am for the both of you and I wish you two many years of happiness and love."
"Thanks, Drac," Frank said, and he gave Dracula a big brotherly hug to show it.
Eunice and her monster and human girlfriends walked to the dance floor to the loud, blasting, rock music Frank and the boys played. After that it was time for Frank and Eunice to have their first dance together.
"Ladies and gentle monsters," Murray said through the microphone, "it's time for the bride and groom's first dance together. Everyone else can join in too, so grab your partner and let's make this night magical."
In the center of the dance floor, Frank kissed Eunice on her hand and led her into a slow, romantic waltz. Other couples joined them afterward.
"Ericka, may I have this dance?" Dracula extended his hand out to her.
Ericka could see it in his eyes that he was pleading for her to accept the offer, almost placed her hand into his.
In an instant, Dracula gracefully led Ericka on the dance floor, gradually leading her to the wall, which she was confused about. But a violet mist drifted around her gown to help her dance up the wall and even onto the ceiling near the crystal chandelier. The two swayed slowly together, gazing into each other's eyes.
Because I love her, I need her
Like Earth needs the sun
I need the one I love
To keep my hope bright
My head right
My heart fighting on
Until I am back in her arms
Because I love her, I need her
Like summer needs rain
To grow and sustain each day
I hear her singing
And bringing her strength to my soul
Until I am back in her arms
We're miles apart
Yet still my heart
Can hear her melody
I'm more that sure
That I can't endure
Without her love for me
Because I love her and need her
Like I need to breathe
Did Adam need Eve like this
Now I see clearly
I nearly gave up all I had
So whatever our differences were
I'll bid them goodbye
I'll give love a try
And all because I love her
After the dance everyone was sent to their room,but Frank and his new wife were in their Honeymoon Suit, Frank and Eunice could only lay in bed looking at each other lovingly.
"Oh, you're such a beautiful darling my love ." Frank mutters to Eunice and gives him a loving look.
"I love you so much dearest ", said Frank lovingly to his new wife.
" I love you too, my sweet zing" said Eunice who was kissing her new husband on the cheek .
"Eunice, I have a question to ask you ",Frank asked her .
"What is it dear ",Eunice said
"Do you want to go out to a restaurant for a romantic dinner tomorrow?"Frank asked.
"I would love too my dear", Eunice said as she kissed him