MY MESSY MARRIAGE
by Carol & Lia
.Script by Binha.
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London 2005
It´s a windy fall night when finally opens her apartment’s door after the longest day of her life. After closing the door behind her and leaving all her packages on the floor, before colapsing onto the couch she realised something was different there. The lights were out and there were a path made of candles, which led to her dining room. Smiling she followed the candles and found her handsome boyfriend sat on the table.
“I was waiting for you, honey” “Oh, darling... Sorry I made you wait” She said while seating on his lap and kissing him “Well... You didn´t know I was going to be here” He smiled and kissed her again “Busy day?” “If you could only imagine do you know those days that you shouldn´t have left your bed?” He nodded “Well, that was my day today but to save it, here you are” She said looking at him tenderly “And I cooked you dinner!” “Now that you mentioned, It smells wonderfull!!!” “Go get a shower, it´s almost ready.” “Yes, sir!” She kissed him once again and left to the shower.
Few moments later she comes back to the dining room wearing a nice dress and heels. He was already pouring some wine on her glass.
“Wow... We are not going anywhere, baby” “I know, I got ready for you.” She said and smiled while he pulled her a chair “Lucky me then huh?!” He kissed her and took his place on the table
Dinner went well, but she felt something was about to happen. Sure he was romantic and everything, but there was something on the way he was looking at her.
“Pierre... Honey... Today you were totally suberb, I have never eaten such a crème brulè in all my life!” “Now I deserve a reward, Don´t I?” “Anything, baby” “Dance with me?” “But there is no song!” She said looking at him puzzled “We´ll sing our song and dance.” He said taking her hand and making her stand up
He started singing Moments and slowly they were dancing...
If I die tonight, I'd go with no regrets
If it's in your arms I know that
I was blessed
and if your eyes are the last
thing that I see
then I know the beauty heaven
holds for me
But if I make it through, if I live to
see the day
If I'm with you, I'll know just what to say
The truth be told, girl you take my my
breath away
every minute, every hour, every day
Cause every moment we share together
is even better than the moment before
If every day was as good as today was
then I can't wait until tomorrow comes
A moment in time is all that's given
you and me
A moment in time, and it's something
you should seize
So I won't make the mistake of
letting go
Everyday youre here I'm gonna let
you know
That every moment we share together
is even better than the moment before
If every day was as good as today was
then I can't wait until tomorrow comes
Each morning that I get up, I love you more
than ever
So girl I'll never go away, never stray
So every moment we share together
is even better than the moment before
If every day was as good as today was
then I can't wait until tomorrow comes
So every moment we share together
is even better than the moment before
If every day was as good as today was
then I can't wait until tomorrow comes
I love, love, love the moments (oh yeah)
moments we share together
I love, love, love the moments (oh yeah)
I pray they'd last forever
They were singing and dancing, she had her head rest on his strong chest when he whispered on her ear.
“... Baby... Will you let me make you my Mrs Douaine?” She looked at his beautiful face lightened by the candles “Pardon me?” “Will you marry me ma chèrie?”She said nothing and just kissed him “So is this a yes?” She nodded with tears in her eyes.
Pierre Douaine was ´s boyfriend for over a year. He is a handsome french and they met in Paris in one of the times was there. Since the moment they met they became inseparable. As his family have some business in London, he decided he would run it and moved to London so he and could be closer. He had deep green eyes and full lips. Quite of a man, we could say that.
Next morning
As did every morning she stopped at Starbucks to have breakfast with , they lived quite close, but since had to drop the kids at school and was married, she had a busy schedule and at that time she would be free, they usually had breakfast together.
“Morning, sweetheart” said happilly and hugged her friend “Morning, honey, as you are late I already ordered our Mocca´s... Hm... Is there any special reason for this smile and being late?” said putting on a suspicious face and just showed her left hand “This is the most shinning wedding ring I have ever seen! Fucking hell!” “I´m going to get maaaaaaarried!!! Pierre proposed me last night!” “Hell no!!! Did he???” “Yes! Yes! Yes!!! And it was so perrrrrrrfect!!!!” “You stop jumping and tell me!!!”
And told her everything.
“When are you going to get married???” “Next spring” “You have less than 6 months to set everything up?” “Indeed But I´m good with parties, I´ll get everything sorted” “I bet you will, Oh honey... Congratulations!!!”
Few months later had almost everything set. It would be a huge party in Versailles. She was alone at home writing her guest list when she started remembering her old days, and she saw that she was inviting some old boyfriends with who she kept some contact until those days and all, When she remembered him, , the hottest man she have ever met. Smilling she put his name on the guest list, obviously the invitation was to his family as well, She really liked them and surely she wanted him to see how she was happy and everything
Days later in
“, there is something here for you” “What, mum?!” He said lazily “You’ve got an invitation!” “Like if I have never got any, put it on the table, I´ll check it when this movie ends” “Son, it´s not an invitation for one of those parties you are obligated to go” “No? Let me see it then”
His mum handed him the envelope, he opened it and stared at it for a while until his mum called.
“What party are you being invited to? Someone in town will be getting married?” “No... No, mum, not anyone in town” “So who? I mean, it´s a wedding invitation, isn´t it?” “Yeah, it is.” “So who is getting married? I mean, a guy came to deliver it here, and he was no postman” “No, he is not, he might be one of the Count Douaine’s employees” “A Count? Wow... I didn´t know you knew any” “I don´t know him, I´m the bride´s guest.”
He was obviously puzzled. He and dated for 8 months back in 2003. She was a beautiful fan he met on the Turnaround promo tour. A quick, but beautiful story.
didn´t tell anyone she had invited . He wouldn´t go anyway,
she just sent the invitation so he could see how happy she was and that she
was going to get married while he was still on that dating models life. She
hated him for that.
Back to London
The wedding day was coming closer and was getting crazy with so many
things to do. Her dress was ready, but she couldn´t find anything to use
on her head yet, the buffet was set, but she couldn´t agree with any of
the things the woman wanted to serve. As the party was being held in
Versailles, she had to have everything ready for the whole weekend. The guests
would be hosted at the castle for the weekend, the wedding would take place
on a Saturday night, so it would have a lunch before that in order everyone's
could meet and all, so the party at night would be funnier.
After weeks that seemed months she got everything ready, Pierre helped her a
lot with all that stuff and they were now flying to Paris. Their friends too.
Paris – May 2006
“Mon cher, this is more than I could ever want for our marriage!” said to Pierre starring at the huge Chatêau Versailles “You deserve sweetie” He kissed her hand and together they entered the chatêau.
Everything was perfect apart from the employess running back and foward to set the last things for the next day. It was Friday night and on the other day the famous gardens of the castle would be filled with their important guests.
“But it´s just perfect! I mean, I never saw it like that” “Honey, it´s because they never opened it all to tourist trips!” Both laughed “Yeah, you're right” They both stayed in silence for a while “But you know what? I´m starving!” “You always are” “Oh baby, don´t say that!” “Well, the dinner is served already, I asked them to serve around 8 o'clock”
They went to the dinner room. It was only both of them at the castle and that looked like a dream. After dinner, though Pierre tried hard not to, sent him to his bedroom.
Before going to bed, took a last look at her dress and all her stuff. Thoughts running through her mind, on the very next day she would be married to a Count, not that she cared but being almost a princess is the dream of every girl.
The guests’ arrival
On Saturday morning, and Pierre were waiting for the people who would come for their wedding. They were getting by loads. They would spend the Saturday together and after a night at the Castle, they would have the marriage and the party.
“Everything's right, chérie?” “Just perfect, mon Cher.
I love when you speak french to me” She said playfully nesting herself
in his arms “Who’s arriving there?” Pierre asked, seeing a
couple getting to the party, parking the car and coming to their direction.
“Oh…It’s my friend, .” said, with a
huge smile. She hadn’t seen since two months as was
always traveling with her husband, , and she was mad with so many things
to do about the wedding. Even though they always talked to each other, seeing
her was something she really missed. “And the man?” “
.” “The Westlife singer?” nodded. “Yes.
Didn´t I tell you about them?” ‘I am impressed! And the cute
kids?” he asked seeing the cute little boys. “The kids are
Matt and Josh. My little devils!!!!” “Twins?” Yeah.
! I was so missing youuuuuu!” And they hugged.
“You look fabulous. You put less some weight. BITCH!” “Do
you think so? I am not satisfied yet.” “I told her that she looks
fabulous. But” said Pierre, polite. “Women are never satisfied
with their bodies. I know it myself, is never satisfied too.”
said , smiling. “Both look amazing. I don’t know what could
be wrong with their bodies, faces, hairdos or whatever else can be wrong.”
They laughed. “I am Pierre Douaine. Pleased to meet you.” “Pierre
Douaine…the Count?” “I’m afraid so.” He said humble
and smiling. “Wow… I’m a friend of a noble!” joked .
“I am . Pleased to meet you as well.” “
…the singer?” He joked, he said still shacking hands with
him “I’m afraid so.” “Wow… I’m a friend
of a celebrity.” they laughed and then the twins came around to say hello.
“This is Matt and this is Josh. On the other way round, I don’t
get used to have three eyed men just for me.” joked
and picked Matt who was almost climbing on her legs before she got him,
while Pierre picked Josh. Both loved kids and planned to have one or two in
three years or so. “Women would kill for this privilege.”
said, blinking. “They are so cute. They looks like so damn much!”
“Do you think, ? I do think that they looks like …their
mouth and the expression, the little hands…” “They just won’t
look like me when it comes to the size.”They laughed. “And the weight”
said joking “Well, come over with me. I’m going to show you
your room. We have a special place for kids, in order you to have, you
know, some privacy.” blinked and smiled. “You’re
a genius. You think about everything.” “Having twins to take care
I bet you don’t know what privacy is anymore.” “The four of
us sleep together every night. can pick everyone in his chest and arms.
It’s me in one arm, Josh over his chest and Matt on the other arm.”
“Poor he is, sort of a human hanger!”
They laughed. Pierre had already gone with and the kids to show the rooms
and the special kids place they had put on. When was about to do the same
with , her friend stopped her.
“God damn it, , look there who’s coming!” turned
around and the sensation of a train passing over her body thousand times came
on. It was not pain. It was the shock, the surprise and the stupid feeling of
anger seeing that her ex-boyfriend was at her wedding. The shock
and the surprise because he was there! She had invited him, to mop on his face
how she was happy now. She didn’t think he was going to come. And the
anger was about his daring, his audacity to look even better than when he was
with her. How could he appear, , smiling, with his hair messed –
she was sure that he combed like that to provoke her, once he started combing
it like that because she suggested to – and that outfit, like if nothing
had happened and he was completely innocent? Dark blue jeans, they were new,
for sure, a beige cowl collar sweater and that old brown coat she had given
him as a Valentine's Day gift? Oh, that Valentines Day…
Suddenly, the sensation of a déja vu came to her mind and she couldn’t avoid it. Her mind went straight to that night.
*Flashback*
“No, , no, no, no…I don’t want to go to the movies. Pleeeeeease”
said with puppy eyes “Why not, baby?” “Because it’s full
of couples today! People will see us…And I´m not really into sharing
your attention with no one else,” “I think you’re right.
I have another option then.” “Which is?” “Let’s
go to the video store, we rent a movie and go to my place to watch. What
do you think?” “I completely agree with that!” They kissed
and then
turned the car around and went to the video
store. They rent Two Weeks Notice and went to his place after buying
sandwiches.
They were dating for almost three months. And they were pretty happy. The only thing that could sound strange is that they had never had sex. was not virgin anymore, and he was really fond of having sex. But was still virgin and once he knew that, he respected it, truly.
However, they were grown-ups and sometimes it was really hard for them not
to do it.
That day, after the movie, what started with a simple kiss turned into one of those
situations.
When felt ’s hand under her blouse and noticed that he was enjoying it, she sat and stopped it.
“Sorry, sorry. I didn’t mean to…” he apologized quickly.
“It’s ok, baby, don’t worry. It’s hot here, isn’t
it? She said playfully getting up and opening the window. “You bet it
is.” He said to himself. She sat back on the couch and then said “Look,
I am sorry, I just don’t…” “I understand, for real.
You’re just not ready yet” “No, it’s not that
I´m not ready…” “So, you don’t feel the will of
doing it?” he was surprised with her answer. And he was getting a little
confused as well. “No, definately, not that. I´m not frigid. What
kind of girl would not be dying to have sex with you anyway?” “So
what’s the problem? I am confused now.” “...I can’t
explain is just... I don’t feel confident enough to do it, you know?”
“No, I don’t.” “I am just not comfortable with myself,
with my appearance to you see me naked like this. Got it?” “Now
I do. I just cannot believe it!” “Why not?” “,
you are gorgeous! Inside and outside! It’s ridiculous what you’re
saying!” “I don’t think so,
. And don´t say that this is ridiculous.” “This is ridiculous.
RIDICULOUS.” He was so shocked with that and he couldn´t control
himself. “What are you going to do now? Push me to do it?”
“You’re offending me. I’d never do it. As I never did all
this time!” “Wouldn’t you? I am not so sure.” “You’re
saying things you don’t mean.” “You should review what you
did, you know?” “ And I didn’t do a thing. I won’t apologize.”
“I thought you would understand me,
.” “It’s impossible for anyone who sees what I see when I
look at you to understand this…shame you feel of yourself.” “Oh,
stop this stupid speech, ok!” She was crying now and then she got up again
and went to the bathroom to wash her face and stuff.
“Don’t be mad at me” he said following her to the
toilet “Leave me alone for a second!” She said. Then he had an idea
that could save the night. He picked the key of the bathroom and locked her
inside there.
When tried to get out, she noticed she was locked.
“! Open the door!” “No, I won’t do it.” “What’s the point of this? Open the door, !” “I won’t let you get out of the bathroom while you can’t look in the mirror and see the person I see.” “What am I supposed to see?” “A gorgeous girl, who I trust, believe and want to spend the rest of my life with; the person I always dreamt of for being beside me. The person people say on papers that completes me. The woman I love and admire. That’s what you’re supposed to see.”
Few minutes later, after taking a good look on herself at the mirror, she found the other key of the bathroom and opened the door to see sat on a chair in front of the bathroom. She was wearing just a white bath robe and when he looked at her she said:
“I do want to see what you said you see.” “Baby, don’t…”she
got closer and she put her finger over his lips and continued.” “Shhhh…But...
you’re gonna have to help me.”and she let the bath robe slip through
her body until meet the floor. “Are you sure? I wouldn’t push you,
you know?” She nodded “I know. Come in. The bath is almost ready.”
He wrapped her naked body with his strong arms and kissed her deeply and led
her to the bathroom. He wanted that so much to happen.
She sat on the border of the bathtub and helped him taking off his clothes. He
was a gentleman and didn´t hurry her at no point. When they both were
completely naked he made her stand up and glanced at her with his eyes full
of love, same as hers.
“Baby...” He said caressing her shoulder while their eyes were
locked “You are so beautiful.” She just smiled and kissed him back
“But I don´t think this is the perfect place for our first time,
I might get you hurt” He smiled naughtly and continued “How-e-ver,
I do think it´s the perfect place to start it” She gave him a relaxed
laugh and put her arms around his neck closing her mouth to his, they kissed
once again and he got inside the bathtub making her follow him, among caresses
and kisses they had a long bath before heading to bed and making love properly.
They felt asleep still hugging each other. Next morning
woke up with the first sun rays, they had forgotten closing the courtains on
the night before, and turned to see her boyfriend, with that perfect face, sleeping
peacefully. She could swore he was smiling.
*End of Flashback*
“!!! I am talking to you if you don´t mind” That was calling her friend back to reality “What is he doing here? I swear to God I´ll kill ! It´s not his party! He couldn´t have invited your ex-boyfriend to your wedding just because he´s his friend! I´ll look for him and have a conversation! Why are you wearing this stupid face anyway?! H-E-L-L-OOOOO!!!”“Don´t go searching for , I sent an invitation.” “You did what?” “Oh my God, I guess I need to rush to the ladies!”
And left almost running to the ladies “Oh, there she goes again,
it´s always the same when she get nervous” was
thinking when she felt her husband's strong hands on her back “Look who
is there!” said and waved to “Who?” Pierre asked
while greeting his aunt who had just arrived “, a friend of ours”
“Yeah, he didn´t see us yet, he is just too busy looking to
all these girls” answered bitter while looking for
who hadn´t came back yet “Who could blame him ?!” Pierre
said and the three of them laughed “!!!” said hugging
his friend “! What are you doing here? I just told you the time I
was coming! You were not supposed to follow me!” “Well I was invited!”
“So you´d better know the groom then! Let me introduce you to Pierre
Douaine!” said trying to hide his surprise, it was more like ,
INVITED???
Introductions made and he asked “Where is the bride? I can´t believe
she is already getting ready!” “So I suppose you know her well.”
Pierre said sympatheticaly and nodded “But no... She was right here
few minutes ago, she might be somewhere around” He said searching
for her through the gardens “There she is.” Pierre said and both
smiled at the sight of coming towards them smiling like if nothing wrong
was going on, she was walking along and . “Yeah... With another
singer!!!” said and all laughed “Hi... Err... ”
said trying to disguise how she was impressed at his sight and he pulled
her for a hug “Congratulations on the wedding” “Thank you,
and err... Thanks for coming. Hmm... Where are your bags? I mean, someone will
lead you to your room.” “In the car, I didn´t know if I
should bring them in or...” Everybody was quiet watching them talking,
everyone knew what happened but Pierre, who had already left to welcome other
guests.
*Flashback*
“No, baby, I won’t be able to go to this party with you tonight.” “Why not, ?” “I already explained you: I have to stay up at work, because we have a huge trouble with a big sponsor, we have to solve it. It’s important.” “My job is important as well.” “I know. But I am not saying you can’t go. I’m just saying that I won’t go because I have something important to do and asking for some comprehension.”
After that, they hung up and was feeling a bit nervous, he was upset. They hadn’t seen each other for a week because of her work and that feeling was because he was missing her and because they couldn’t match their agendas.
The next day
didn’t close her eyes for a second during the night, worked all
night long. It was almost dawn when she got out of the building tired and nervous.
On her way to get a cab, she passed in front of a newstand and saw a paper with
on the front page. She thought she had seen it wrong and she got closer. After
noticing she had seen it perfectly well, she bought all “The Sun”
from the newstand and went straight to ’s place.
She didn’t even knock and opened the door with her keys and went to his
room. He was on the bed, completely out. But she wouldn’t wait for him
to wake up, and nervous as she was, she went to the kitchen and picked up a
glass of cold water and a few ice cubes. Then she went back to his room and
threw the water on him, who woke up in a jump and scared. “Shit, ,
why did you do that?” “Hello, . How are you feeling? Is the hangover too bad for you to handle?” “It
certainly is and being woken up like this won’t make it any better.”
“I just wanted to talk to you, sweetie.” “Couldn’t you
wait for me to wake up by myself, for God’s sake? You scared me!”
“No, I couldn’t wait for you waking up by yourself Sleeping Beauty.
I had a tough night and I am awake, if you were like THIS…” she
said, throwing all the papers on him. He was with a thin blonde new singer,
with a drunk face and didn’t seem to have a girlfriend. Seeing the picture
she felt really stupid. “ Having so much fun drinking like a skunk,
you must be awake, because you can’t be that tired. Going out and partying
until the sun rises is not a tough job,
, it´s so not. And if you think I am some sort of stupid to
buy any of your shit, you are completely wrong!” “So you woke me
up to put this stupid speech on me? Great! I am tired as well; your job is not
the only one that makes people be awake all night.” “You’re
not comparing a proper job like MINE with yours, are you?” “No,
I wouldn’t do such a thing because you don’t know a shit about the
world I live in.” “But I am certainly not going out to parties and
calling this a job. This sounds like irresponsible people going out, that’s
ALL! I wouldn’t know how to behave like a teenager, that’s for sure!”
“See? You just don’t understand that this is not fun: this is my
job! And stop screaming!” “It seems that even you don’t know
how to divide that! Come on, what kind of stupid person do you think I am, ?
I am completely sure that you weren’t even missing me in this party. So
what’s the point of a relationship where you only want me to have fun
in your bedroom?” that discussion was running out of limits and they were
starting to say things on purpose, to hurt each other. “It’s not
like that. But how was I supposed to look like in a party? ‘Oh, I am
missing my girlfriend’? I can’t! You don’t get it, do you?”
“No, I don´t.” aswered coldly “Maybe I´m too
stupid to take your point” “You are not. But you are acting like
one!” “So now besides being inconvenient I am stupid? Come on,
, what else can you say about me? Go on!” “It was you who was
calling me an irresponsible teenager seconds ago!” “That’s what
you are! You’re not mature enough to be committed to someone!” “And
you are not comprehensive enough to be committed to a pop star!” “Wow,
I can almost see your ego exploding. I don´t give a shit if you are a
pop star! What was that supposed to mean? That I am not good enough for you?”
“No, it just means that we are never going to work out because you will
never understand my world and you will never be able to fit yourself in it!”
after saying that, she kept in silence and they were breathless still fumming each other
with their looks. didn’t mean that, but after words had been said,
there was no way back. ’s eyes filled with tears but she kept her
posture. “So…is that it? I won’t ever be able to fit in your
world ? Maybe you are right. Maybe I´m not as good as this slut or
the sluts you are used to go out with.” Now she was hurt. “,
I…” He lowered his voice and tried to apologize “You know
what? You, your band, your songs, your models, your parties, your contracts
and everything else can go straight to hell and fuck off, ok? I am done!”
she picked up her purse and left the house to never come back again. And she
never did.
*End of the flashback*
“Yeah, I´ll pick it up, as I´m staying for the weekend!”
He said smiling, and she got back to the present time. “Yeah, I´ll
get someone to help you” She said looking for anyone from the staff to
help him but no one was there to be seen “Well, there is no one here to
lead you to your room.” Their friends were still frozen looking at them,
it was the first time they met after everything had happened. “Can
you come with me then?” She blushed, those eyes always seemed to see beyond
her figure, she always had the feeling that he was able to read her mind. “Oh
yeah. Well err... Sure. Where did you park your car?” “It´s
not really far, you´ll be back to your guests in a glimpse” “Well...
Duty calling, guys... I´ll be right here with you” She said following
.
All their way to the car they had nothing to be said. All she could hear was
the sound of their steps while they were walking, the sound of the party
seemed distant. was walking right beside her with his hands in his pockets,
nothing was said, all he did was looking to his side every now and then to see
her. Her hair was loose and swinging with the wind, and he could notice
that she was bitting her lip, thing he knew she always did when she was nervous
or under stress.
“Here we go” He said stopping beside the car “You know what I was wondering?” “I have no idea” He said puzzled “How could you make it from Paris? I mean, driving on the left side.” He laughed, she did the same “Oh God... Did you forget how I am good as a pilot?” She laughed as well “ Trully? I didn´t even know that!” Both stared at each other for a second “Well, we better go. Where is your bag?” “Yeah... Let´s get inside. I still need to know where my room is.” “And I have people to welcome, let´s go”
They made their way back and got inside the castle. Still there was no one to lead to his room. Everyone's seemed to be busy and it was faith´s trick, she was sure of that.
“So this is your room.” said opening that old door to show him one of the best rooms in the castle “Wow... What a view!” She smiled “Glad you liked it. Now I´ll leave you, I don´t know, you might want to take a shower or rest a bit, make yourself at home.” She was walking out the room, she wanted to leave that place as fast as she could, when he grasped her arm making her turn around, he was smiling. “I know it´s not the time but you are more beautiful than I could remember.” Her eyes filled with tears immediately but she smiled “Thank you” That´s all she could say. He let go of her arm and she left. Closing the door behind her, she felt a tear drop rolling down her cheek
Back to the party
“Where were you?” That was almost whispering on her ear “I was concerned!” She looked to her friend “I went to take to his room, his car was parked a bit far away so that´s why I took a bit longer. Was Pierre looking for me?” “No, I didn´t even see him, but I was worried about you and , you know?” laughed “... I´m going to get married tomorrow!” “I know, and that´s why I was worried.” “No worries. I was just shocked for seeing him after so long.” “Ah well, he is more handsome than ever.” “You bet” She said sighing “But past is past, and that´s where it belongs” “Who are you trying to convince, lady?” said playfully. “Would you be meaner someday?” “My project is getting worse everyday , dear!” they laughed and then looked above people and said “Well, where is my groom?” “I don’t know. Not in my pocket, I am sure!” joked and threw the napkin on her, playfully. “I’m gonna find him. He said some important people would come, so…I’d better be there to be introduced, you know?” “That’s why I am just a teacher. My best female friend is engaged to a Count. My best male friend goes to each and every party with his gorgeous boyfriend, who’s famous. is a singer, but once we have kids he is quieter now. Some of the six of us had to be unknown!” “Cut off her tongue, she is impossible today and she isn’t even drinking!” said , laughing and getting up to find Pierre. “Yet!” said, and was laughing so much hugged to that he wasn’t even able to say anything.
After went to find her boyfriend, arrived followed by . They
sat on the table and hugged . was by himself and
couldn’t miss the opportunity to provoke him.
“So …” she started. closed his eyes, afraid of what
she was going to say and even put his cup on the table in order to pay
more attention. “No companies for the wedding?” looked at her,
kind of expecting whatever she could say. She had always been the first one
to tell him how stupid he was for letting her go. Sometimes he just didn’t
need to hear that. He reminded himself of that everyday. “No. I didn’t
find anyone to come and there was no need as I know loads of people.”
“Right, and, well, I’m gonna ask, because is something that’s
bothering me. Why on earth did you come?” gasped his wine and Kenshin
almost let escape a laugh. “Pardon me?” “Why on earth did
you come to the wedding?” “Shouldn’t I?” he asked, crossing
his arms and raising one eyebrow cynically. “You tell me.” “Why
shouldn’t I?” “If you give me an hour I can list you thousands
of reasons why you shouldn’t come.” “Well, even though you
don’t approve my presence here, the only ones who must do it are
and her count. I don’t see why my presence should be approved by you,
with all your respect.” “I didn’t say I don’t approve
it . I just said I don’t get why you came to the wedding. It was such
a simple question; you could’ve answered in few seconds.”
said, ironic. She just loved being ironic, mostly at , who hated when she
did that. “I came because I got an invitation.” “Just because
of that?” “Of course. If you remember me at early times, I’ve
always loved partying. And when it comes to ’s wedding, of course
I would come. I mean, I really care about her and have special feelings for
her.” “Oh, bite me ! As if I would believe.” “Why
is that so?” “If you really cared this much about her, you’d
have begged her to forgive you on your knees, that’s what you’d
have done!” “Why doing that? I made no mistake!” “Oh,
pardon me. My mistake now. I had forgotten that people of ‘your world’
never make mistakes. Excuse me.” She said, getting up to pick up champagne.
*Flashback*
“I don’t wanna go” “Look at me: you’re going to and ’s anniversary!” said , making a make up. “Why?” “Because I said so, that’s why! And because that damned Irish just won’t keep thinking you’re in low point because of him.” “But I still am. I love him!” “He just won’t know it. Not today . Be tough, I know you can.” “You are proud and stubborn, you can do those stuffs. I have a heart!” “I don’t have one, I mean, I do, it just won’t ever go above my head. I wish I could be sentimental like you. But, today, we need a brain. And I am the brain. Just follow my instructions, right?” “Ok.” smiled lightly. With ’s project, she was ready in fifteen minutes.
They got to the party and everyone was there already, including . They had broken up it had been two months. hadn’t even gone out, and had, but he looked kinda depressed. All the magazines were commenting that didn’t look as happy as before. But didn’t let read the magazines.
Anyway, when they got there, almost spilt his Guinness out. He didn’t expect her to come, that was his enviroment. Still at the door asked, smiling, disguising how that situation was embarrassing “What do I do now, brain?” “Heart, you’re going to say hello to everyone and give them kisses on the cheek. Then, you’re gonna sit beside me and, after some time we’re going to dance! Understood?” “Yes mam.” laughed. “Now smile and be the nicest you can.” did it and after some difficulty to greet , because kissing his cheek after months kissing his mouth, that was really close, was really strange, she sat near and . Surprised, whispered “How on earth you pulled it off?” “What muffin?” “You know!” “She just needs some support.”
Even tough wasn’t even looking at , the atmosphere was not tense. She was talking to everyone, everyone was talking to her and was quiet. , foul mouthed as he was and a bit high, said “Hey, does someone have ’s remote control?” “Why is that so ?” asked . “I guess someone put him on mute mode. Speak ; we’re missing your voice!” “I just don’t want to talk , that’s all.” He said, a bit rude and kinda high too. He had drunk four pints already and he was certainly far, far away of his mind. “Why is that so? You usually talk as much as I do!” “I don’t want to talk. I have nothing to talk about so I’d better be quiet.” “Why don’t you wanna talk?” “Mind your own business!” seeing that was tense with that muteness that has assaulted , said “Hey, , do you wanna dance?” “What?” “Dance! See? Nice songs playing…Come on, leave The Dr. Testosterone alone and let’s shake the boobs!” laughed and they went to the dance floor.
was right in front of the dance floor. Another pint and seemed much more atractive dancing. Another one; and she was too happy for someone who had just broken up under his point of view. Another one and he couldn’t take that situation anymore. He stood up and went to the dance floor before someone could ask him something. “, come back to the table.” He said bossy. She turned around, scared by his tone and surprised. “Why should I?” “Everyone is looking at you. Come back to the table!” “She is not your girlfriend anymore .” Said . “Shut up! I’m not talking to you!” “You are so damn drunk!” “Look, , go back to the table, because it’s bothering me you dancing here like if nothing had happened!” “And what happened for me to change my behavior?” “So, our relationship is NOTHING now?” “Low down your voice . Our relationship is over.” “It is! I know that!” “So why should I stop dancing because it’s bothering you? Stop saying nonsense!” suddenly he had no arguments and was smiling because of ’s attitude. “You know what? I am glad we are done!” “What?” “I am glad I am not with you anymore! Just now I can see the type of woman you are!” that was like a slap on her face and suddenly she lost the floor under her feet. “What type of woman I am?” “The type that breaks up and can forget about everything in two days! I deserve much more than you, in case you didn’t know!” after hearing that, she was so offended that the only thing she did was slapping his face hardly and going after her purse, her coat, saying the goodbyes and running home, crying hey eyes out. , of course, ran after her. Before, she told to take to the restroom and putting his head under the cold water!
It took hours for to recover. And then she promised herself and her friend that she would never be in the same place as again. If he was in a place, she wouldn’t go, as simple as that.
The other day, while was having breakfast with , his mobile rang
and then he said “Hey dude, how are you? The hangover? I told you to drink
water …see? You should've drank less. I understand, you were under pressure.
Talking about pressure…did that boobie blondie put some…Erm...PRESSURE
on you? Hotel room? You're fucking stud,Ok call you later.”
raised one eyebrow fuming . “Your friend?” “Yes.”
“He already fucked some brainless bitch right?” nodded. “And
then is the one who recovers too fast. I really hate him . I do,
with all my strength!”
*End of flashback*
was having fun on her wedding weekend. Almost all the guests had already arrived and now she was talking to Pierre´s guests. Some important people from Paris. When she heard a female voice in french.
“Pierre!!! This place is absolutely amazing!” That was an ex , called Josephine, french model. “Well, hello Josephine... I´m glad you came” “How couldn´t I? It´s an important event. And you, a dearest person.” She said charming “You know , don´t you?” He said ready to make their introduction “Sure I do, she is the one who is trying to make you the most english french in London! You look adorable sweet heart.” smiled sympatheticaly “Thank you and thanks for coming. You look great yourself” They started a conversation when Pierre´s younger sister saw , and talking and said calling their attention. “OMG Pierre, are there , and ?” “Well... I don´t know, but certainly a and a there.” was looking at her puzzled, she didn´t know Marie knew Westlife at all and Josephine was looking at the lads and said “Yeah... Certainly it´s there, Your guest ?” nodded and she continued “I absolutely LOVE the band, specially !” got pale. “Oh... !? Really! Yeah... He is a real stud” She said trying to disguise “I like the most, and there is his wife and kids! ... Can I meet them?” Said Marie with her eyes shinning. “Sure you can dear in a few minutes” Pierre said continuing the conversation with his fiancée and friend. “Pierre, Mon cher, sorry but I´m their fan! is my favourite! Can you call him?” Pierre smiled and joked with her“ It looks like you are same age as my younger sister Josephine! , please sweetheart, can you call to come over here?” “And take me there to meet ? Please, please, please” had no way out but call . “Oh yeah, sure. I´ll get him to you Josephine. Please have your camera ready.” left holding hands with Marie and walked until ´s table. He was really comfortable, enjoying his time and looking fantastic laughing. But when he saw coming, he just held his smile and kept looking at her, then , and turned to see what was happening. She came and took a seat putting little Marie on her lap“Look err... Guys, I know you are not working but I brought you a fan.” She introduced Marie, who was twelve years old, to them chat a little bit, avoiding ´s eyes and finally she took a deep breath and said looking at “But you, err... You have an older fan. Up there.” She smiled and said “And you are taking him to meet her?” nodded “ I can´t believe you flirt even on your ex´s wedding!” said joking “I´m not flirting! She is a fan, and wants to meet me. Just for some pictures and a quick chat... Right ?” “Well I hope she won´t take much of your time. Let´s go then?” Marie asked if she could stay playing with and ´s children, let her there and walked back to Pierre and Josephine. , the charmer, put on his best smile and started a nice conversation with the three of them. Gave Josephine an autograph and took some pictures, she even wanted one with and him. in the middle, by one side and Josephine by the other. Pierre was the photographer. Like the old times, without even thinking he held ´s waist for the picture, what made her shiver. She was sure he could feel that. Pictures taken and autograph given, they started to talk and Josephine was really excited by his presence, she was a fan. And was really pleased to know that they still had fans in France and was enjoying the conversation. Pierre was having fun translating part of ´s speech to French because his friend couldn´t understand everything and suddenly was deeping into jealousy. To make things worse, Josephine had some friends there, who were fans too.
*Flashback*
Childline backstage 2004
was impatientely waiting for at his dressing room. Westlife´s appearance at the Childline had finished for about 30 minutes and he hadn´t appeared yet. Fact that was making them late for an important appointment with ´s parents. She couldn´t even try to call him because his mobile was inside her purse. She had drank all the water and eaten all the snacks available in there when she finally decided she would go looking for him. It didn´t take more than few steps, there he was, talking to some fans and even drinking a beer, he was certainly having fun, because she could easily find him following the sound of his laughters. She stood looking at them for a minute until a fan saw her and said something to him making him turn to see her. She smiled at him ironicaly. He made her a sign to join them and when she got close he held her by her waist. “Girls, this is . , these are the girls. We were talking a bit about the new tour and everything.” “Oh... Great. Hi girls.” She said souding nice, but he so knew he was screwed. They talked a little bit more, the girls were looking at her puzzled like “Is that really her? ” as they hadn´t say anything about their relationship to anyone yet. Moments later asked them to excuse him and left still holding ´s waist, who had her arms crossed right on her chest. He opened his dressing room and made her come in before him. She said nothing and took her mobile. “Who are you calling babe?” “My parents. We are 45 minutes late. I won´t make them wait for us anymore.” “Your parents... Yeah... Fuck baby... Sorry I” “Completely forgot. I know, you were just too busy talking and laughing with your fans.And you couldn´t even tell them who the hell I AM!” “I thought we´d agreed we´d wait until get things right, if I knew you wanted me to tell them I´d have and...” “. Please. Don´t say anything anymore. Just take me home will you?” “What???Aren´t we going to meet your parents?” She looked at him and he already knew that look, so he knew he´d better shut up and take her home. “I´ll change. Be ready in a second.” Moments later he was ready and she was already waiting for him outside his dressing room, he left and as he was a bit upset with her jealousy he didn´t even search for her hand. They were just making their way to ´s car, side by side. There still were some fans outside the arena waiting for him, was polite with them all and he took pictures, gave some autographs and finally they got inside the car. All the way to her place he was explaining to her that it was part of his job, that they were just fans, that she has to understand and so on. said nothing and heard to it all, when they finally got to her place she said. “Don´t call me crazy. I understand this is your job, but I don´t think that having girls on your neck is part of it. Don´t forget I am your fan as well.” She left the car. “Hey! What´s this? Now I´m your driver? I just take you home and that´s it? Where is my goodnight kiss? Won´t you invite me in?” She just walked inside her house without looking back, he stared at her place and saw when she turn out the lights. She was not joking, that was it for that night. He wouldn´t be granted with goodnight kiss. He finally left, drove around the city, he was sorry. She was not obbliged to understand that, and maybe all she wanted was him to say “Girls, this is , my girlfriend. ” he reckon. What kind of man I am? He was thinking to himself. Maybe it was a bit too much for to handle, she was not used to that, and he had forgotten an appointment with her parents. He would make it up to her. Definately. He made his way back to her place and went up to her appartment, rang the bell a million times, but she might have disconected it, because he coldn´t hear it ringing. He tried to call her, useless, her mobile was turned off. So he sat on her doorway and decided he would wait for her, she would go out at some point. He ended up falling asleep rest on her door. couldn´t sleep and as soon the sun came up she jumped out of bed and decided she´d go out for a walk, when she opened her door, , who was leaned on the door, felt with his half inside her appartment on her feet. Still a bit confused and sleepy he looked at her. “Morning babe” He said with his best smile and a sleepy face “What are you doing here?” She asked him while helping him to stand up “Well I... I came back last night and I didn´t find no place open to buy you a thousand flowers or candies or anything.I thought about buying them, really.” She was looking at him really trying not to hug him, he looked so careless and humble and messy at that point that she could kiss him right away “So as I knew I wouldn´t sleep and well...” He sighed “I wanted to be the first to see you today to say that I´m completely sorry” She looked at him, with those puppy eyes. She just couldn´t resist that. Saying nothing she just hugged him tigh and let him kiss her.
*End of flashback*
“Yeah, We´ve met few years ago, She was also my fan, Isn´t it right ?” That was talking to her and she came back from her little world “Yeah... Yeah... Sure.” She said a bit insecure as she didn´t know what she was answering, and those three were looking at her with a puzzled face “If you excuse me, I´d go to check on our parents Pierre. And walk around the guests, see how is it going.” She said politely and kissed Pierre´s lips lightlly before leaving. kept the conversation with Pierre and Josephine, who seemed to get really along, but he was observing ´s steps. Moments later he saw her walk inside the castle, alone. “Josephine...” He said interrupting them “It´s been a pleasure but will you excuse me for a moment?” “Not a problem, see you around, right?” He nodded and without being noticed he followed ´s path and got inside the castle. Even though he was really discret could see him from a distance. “Oh Lord... I guess something will be fucked up, I have a feeling it´s the wedding! ”
Inside the castle
was looking for . She couldn´t be too far, but where was she? And he couldn´t understand all those people speaking french. But she had talked to him about that castle before, and her favourite place there was the mirror´s room. He had a feeling she might be there. Walking fast he made his way to that room and there she was, alone, looking to nowhere specific at those beautiful gardens. He observed her for a moment and decided he would talk to her. “You know? This definately is the most beautiful room in this castle” When she heard his voice her heart skipped a bit, somehow he didn´t scared her, it was like if she was expecting, so she just turned to him and smiled lightly. “It is indeed, my favourite among them all” “I know... And I knew you´d be here.” “The wedding party will be in this room tonight, they still will arrange it” She said trying to sound as firm as she could, she didn´t know what kind of feeling was that. “It will be one to remember, that´s for sure.” He said taking the opposite side on the same window she was. They stared at each other for a moment “Can I ask you a question?” She smiled shyly and nodded “Why am I here?” “Hm?” “Yeah why did you invite me to come? I still didn´t get it.” “I know you like big parties” He smiled “Wrong answer. You don´t know how to lie. I´ll ask again. What was the reason you called me, truly? You know I didn't get any good things in my personal life and I'd rather believing that you wouldn't be that cruel to invite me to throw your happiness in my face. Being without you is hard enough. Seeing you get married is unbearable . Unless you're truly happy. But, if you were, why would you have invited me?” “I know nothing about you got or never get in your personal life ” He smiled and looked to the gardens and then to her again “This is not my answer” “I won´t get away with that, will I?” He moved his head from one side to another in negative “For a start I thought you wouldn´t come. ” “And why invinting someone you think won´t show up? You are getting me confused.” He said playfully “I...” For ´s sake they were interrupted by Marie. Who was with some friends and the little twins at the gardens, right in front the window they were staying. Her friends were waving to him and asking him to pose for some pictures. At the same time entered the room with an excuse to talk to , taking her away from . He just looked at her and gave a smile. “We are not done, you still owe me the answer.” She just smiled shyly and followed out of that room.
They went back to the party and all the way was trying to understand what was going on. sound a bit confused, but she asked him not to talk about that, as she really didn´t want to. “I don´t understand you !” He said concerned “Me neither. I didn´t know I was going to be so involved by him again” “And he is not even trying to gain your heart! What were you thinking when you invinted him?” “A stupid childish feeling of showing him I got over him and was happy then.” “Even my kids would come up with something better! Honey, don´t you know that what we don´t see our hearts don´t feel?” “Please guys... Let´s get back to the party... I mean there are more than 600 guests and this is MY WEDDING.” “We all know that but will you go for it?” “That´s why I am here for. And please, I don´t want to talk about anymore. Where is Pierre? I can´t find him.” said and ran away from her friends, they knew her just too well to see that ´s presence was definately something disturbing for her.
was talking to her guests and sipping her champagne when she saw Pierre dived into a conversation with beautiful Josephine. His mother was close to her and said with that English full of french accent “You know I do like you cherie but they were a great couple. She is a duchess, something about her family.” “And she smokes a cigarrette per minute, yeah, perhaps they would be great together.” answered bitter and placed her glass on the table “If you excuse me your highness.” And then she left. Pierre´s mother was something she´d rather avoid if she could. She always wanted Pierre to marry someone from royalty. And seeing him talking to his ex girlfriend like that on her wedding plus his mother´s comments really made her upset. She was walking away from there when she saw another ex boyfriend of hers, who was really her friend, and had just arrived from , specially to her wedding. That´s all she wanted. She met him and hugged him tight. “Oh my God!!! I so wanted to see you!” “Well, I told you I was coming!” “Come here Dave, let me take you to mum, she´d go insane!”
At ´s table
“I don´t believe this bastard is here!” “What bastard ?” asked a little bit confused “Dave, and old boyfriend had. What is he doing here anyway?” “Well, you are an old boyfriend as well and you are here!” said “This is completely different!” “And why is it different if you don´t mind me asking?” said still teasing him “I was invited!!!” “Well, So does he it seems” “I´m so done!” said and in one impulse left his seat and went towards ´s mum table. “... Love, what is he doing?” “I don´t know” He is acting a bit weird today.” “It seems he forgot he doesn´t date anymore” “Well, maybe he is just remembering old days” “Hope he won´t do anything stupid!”
Moments after...
“So isn´t she my favourite mother-in-law from all times?” Said sincerely and ´s mum finally got to see him “You're here? What a wonderful surprise!” Her mum answered and gave him a hug “You know Dave, don´t you?!” “Yes I do, how are you doing Dave?” They greeted themselves shacking hands and the four of them started a conversation, knew how hated Dave and was a bit worried about both of them together. She had worked so hard for everything to be perfect and now there were two of her ex-boyfriends, chatting with her mum! Pierre came after a few minutes and joined them. looked everywhere to one of her best friends for help , but there was no one to be seen. Fortunatelly was behaving, so was Dave, and Pierre looking glamurous on his beige suit was having quite of a good time, and had on his arms. Little by little ´s fear of a scandal was fading away, and she was not believing the in front of her. The sweetest thing. Then their old song started to play, and again, ´s heart skipped a bit. When the first accords of When a Man Loves a Woman filled the place had to look at , who was completely blushed, then he turned to her mum and asked her to dance with him. “Oh dear, Always so sweet! But why don´t you call some beautiful young lady?” “I´m calling the most beautiful lady in the house.” “Mum, You can´t say no to him” “Who can resist these eyes?” Her mum said playfully and joined on the dance floor, Pierre went dancing with his mum, who loved that song as well. and Dave were left alone. “What´s up with him?” Dave asked puzzled “Well I...” “Why is he here in the first place? I mean you never told me you were friends!” “Oh Dave...” said looking tired and taking a seat “I don´t know what is he doing here, where are the waiters? I mean they serve everyone but the bride!” “Always the same, I´ll get you something.” Dave left and was on her own at the table, glancing at the people dancing and then Mr Postman by The Carpenters started playing, and again, that was a song which and heard a lot during the time they were together, just for fun, dancing, pillow fights and such. And he had to look at her again, and with pleading eyes, he asked her from the dance floor to join him, she couldn´t say no, just stood up and joined him. And seconds later they were playfully dancing, singing, just like old times. and saw that from their place and pointed them to and . “I so knew it was going to happen” said “She looks so, so...” “Free” finished ´s phrase “So does he.” said and the four of them remained silent, watching and dancing like if there were no one around, just like they used to do. Like if the DJ read ´s mind he repeated the song, and they kept dancing. Moments later the twins joined them on the dance floor and they were apart. finally took a breath. Other songs came, and Pierre joined his bride and kept dancing with ´s mum.
After a few, got back to his table and joined his friends, who were all quiet; waiting for a sort of explanation. As he said nothing, spoke “And then he showed why he was here for...” He looked at her, humble “That´s not the reason I´m here , In fact I don´t know what I am doing here. I didn´t know I still felt like this about her.” “You didn’t?” she asked, raising one eyebrow. “Yeah, well, I guess I kept it hidden, or I just...” He sighed and his friends were looking at him “You ‘just’ what ?” “I just love her. I truly do.” Silence. Moments later, smirked sarcastically. “No, you so don´t! If you really loved her since back there, you´d have tried to get her back!” “, please, stop doing it.” “Doing what?” “I know being incisive and hundred percent honest is your personality, but keeping throwing my mistakes back in my face just don’t feel good.” Silence. The tense atmosphere on the table was almost tangible. “, I don’t mean to hurt you, really. But what do you expect? I saw my best friend completely devastated by your god damned stud behavior for a long time. How should I behave with you? If you were in my position, would you believe yourself?” she was not that aggressive anymore, although was still tough. “She has a point .” Said . “I know, I know, I KNOW God damn it. But she was pretty specific when she said ‘I am done’. I suffered these years as well. Don’t you think I missed her? I certainly did, but we never had the chance to…you now…set things up. It’s not because I didn’t see her that I don’t think of her anymore. And I am not here in order to screw up with her wedding. If she is happy with the French cocky count, what can I do? I just want her to be happy.” For the first time, was moved by what he was saying. He really seemed to mean that. Otherwise, why would he play all that game? Just because of some sort of stupid revenge? There was no point in being that cruel. If he was there, facing her almost prosecutor inquiry, he must love . And that was not a good thing after all. “…I believe you. But I can’t see a way out for this situation.” Said . “I know, . I don’t think there’s a way out. I guess I am late here.” “You know what? I don’t remember having any seer powers” said, as if she had had a great idea. However looked at her like if she was completely crazy and said “Really? That’s a discovery! Where are the papers when we need them? My wife found out her friend is not paranormal!” That joke made laugh lightly “I really hate you sometimes . What I mean is… She can’t prophesy what you’re feeling. Perhaps you should talk to her .” “I knew you had some good idea behind this crazy ratiocination, muffin!” said , kissing her nose. “It’s a good idea, . You should try talking to her.” “I don’t know if I can tell her at her wedding that I am still in love with her.” “Why can’t ya?” everyone asked, in unison. “It’s not that easy to tell the one you love you love her!” “.” started, with her fingers on her forehead as if she was having a headache “I am really trying as hard as I can, with all my strength, from the bottom of my guts to be nice to you and I pulled it off for five minutes. So, if you want to be well treated by me forever, forget your pride and your stupid fears or whatever can keep you from telling her your feelings and BE A MAN, just for today!” “Look, I’m gonna wander a bit and think about it. Thanks anyway.” And he went to the sun parlor of the castle.
He couldn’t help but remembering things. Then he heard a voice
behind him. “Look who’s here….” It was . He put
his best smile on his face, and she really felt like fainting. “Hey…”
he said. “I guess I was thinking about you so much that you appeared.”
He completed, really boylike. “Thinking about me?” “About
us, actually. You know what I just remembered?” “No... Tell me.”
Then they sat on the bench near them. Too close, far away from a safe distance.
“Don’t blush, ok?” she blushed when he said that and he laughed.
She would never change, for God’s sake! “Remember that time, when
we went to Zurich, on your birthday?” she nodded. “How could I forget
that?” He smiled “So...remember when we went to…you know…
take a shower together? And we slipped and fell over?” and then they laughed
loudly. “God, you had a black bruise for weeks on your back. Simon kept
asking you what had happened!” she said, bursting into laughs. “And
then you put on that suggestion box of the hotel that they should have latex
rugs into the shower cabs!” they laughed and then they stopped. “Remember
our first date ?” “Which one?” he teased. She slapped
his arm, lightly. “Silly! There is only one first date!At the Japanese
restaurant?” “Yes.” “OMG, that was something embarassing!
I didn’t know you hated Japanese food” “And I am so nice that
I ate everything.” “Yeah, but I remember a scene…” “Oh
no…” “Yes, an equation: beige ’s shirt plus ’s
hashis with sashimi full of soy sauce are equal ’s shirt full of soy
sauce” she blushed “This is not fair! I dropped it!” “Clumsy!”
“Oh, then I’m gonna have to remember that day on the movies…
someone was trying to kiss me and then this someone dropped a super size coke
on my skirt!” “I don’t remember that!” he lied, teasing
her. “My mommy does! She had lots of trouble cleaning the stains!”
they laughed loads and stopped again. “Wanna know something ? I guess
I never had as much fun with anyone else in the world as I had with you. As
I just had with you.” His eyes looked into hers “…”
She started, getting tense and embarrassed. He put his fingers on her lips.
“Shhhh… I don’t wanna hear a thing. I’m gonna say something
and I’m gonna go to my room. I don’t wanna hear a thing from you,
ok?” she just nodded. “After all, this wedding was a good thing…I
mean… I found out that…” How would he say that? He started
stuttering. “I mean, it’s not that I found out…Or I did...I
don’t know...I’m…” “You seem a little confused
” she said trying to help. “Yeah...It’s just that...I
know that I’ll always have a special affection for you.” Great,
asshole. Affection, deep love…very similar! He thought. And she felt very
disappointed. All that conversation was about being friends again? Shit! “Is
that what you wanted to say?” “God , it’s too hard to
express myself to you right now, at your wedding. Why on earth did you invite
me?” he asked, almost sounding desperate. “Why are you asking me
that ?” that conversation was tense then. Any wrong word could mess
up with everything. “I guess I have the right to know it . For three
years you ran away from my presence. For three years you didn’t answer
any e-mail, any phone call, or any hello I could wave to you on the street.
And now you invite me to your wedding. Why ?” he had turned the subject
to her. Maybe if she said she loved him first, it’d make things easier.
But if he was afraid, she certainly was too. “Well …I just…Even
though things didn’t go the way we wanted, I do have a special affection
for you too.” That was a lie and she knew it. But that lie hurt too much
to get out of her mouth. So much, that her eyes were filled by tears. She felt
right on that moment that marrying Pierre would be a mistake, because she just
didn’t love him. She loved . What was the point on spending so much
money for a marriage that she didn’t want to happen? “Hey, are you
ok?” he asked, seeing she seemed tense, confused and in deep agony.
And, why telling anyway? He didn’t love her. He came up with all
the memories and then he shot that “special affection” disgusting
thing later. Disgusting was the world, but painful would define better how she
felt. “I’m fine.” She lied. “You’re certainly
not. I know you. Was it something that I said?” he asked, worried. The
conversation was completely different of what it should’ve been. He should’ve
been a man and told her he loved her. Now everything was lost. Congrats !
He thought. “No… I’d better go. I gotta change” and
she left the sun parlor, with tears falling discreetly from her brown eyes.
stood there, still sat, and he couldn´t help his tears from falling
that time.
saw walking fast from where she was sat, and she showed the scene to , who looked at her like if he had understood. “She and might have had that conversation they feared so much...” sighed “Well...” She looked at her watch “It´s about time to get ready for the wedding... Look, most of the guests are going.” “What? Are you not worried?” “To death... But is nothing we can do right now, if she didn´t give up getting married yet...”
At the Bride´s room
was inside the bathtube, trying to put her thoughts together, it was
missing less than 3 hours to her wedding ceremony, all her guests were there,
her perfect groom. E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G they planned had gone perfect, people
were having fun at their party, that was a good pressagio. Things would be
ok. That feeling was just something she had to gone throught and that was
all, she knew she had avoid that for too long. Moments later she left the
bathroom, wearing a warm and comfy white bathrobe, which made her feel comfortable.
She met her hair stylist at her room, ready to get started. She smiled to him,
and was strong now. She would get married and leave behind. Totally behind.
She was in another step of her life, and was not part of that anymore.
“Are you ready to be the most gorgeous bride of all times?” “Well...
Ready, ready I´m not sure” She said sincerely but trying to play
a little bit “I think that when it comes to brides, moments before their
marriage, they are never 100% sure, right?” looked at him with
pleading eyes, waiting for support “Hm... Well, not 100% but some of them
yeah...” “Oh... It´s better than you telling me that nooooo,
all the brides are always sure that they want to take this step!” They
smiled to each other and he started to get ready.
“I have to tell you something honey...” He said turning her to the
mirror “I have never done such a good job. You look amazing!” “You
hadn´t even saw me dressed!” Both smiled “Want me to help
you with the dress?” “No, Certainly not. I can do it on my own”
Now she was alone. She walked around that big room, and glancing at the view´s
from the windows, it was a dream coming true. She was getting married to a count,
in a castle. It was almost like she was a princess! And she liked him, truly.
She got close to her wedding dress, and took it on her hands. It was so perfect,
she remembered the day she tried it for the last time. She was happy, really
happy because she finally had her beautiful dress and her wedding date was approaching.
She put it on and looked herself in the mirror. She had a diamond garland on
her head, just like Princess Diana´s one, with a long veil falling from
it, her dress leaving her shoulders naked was just the most beautiful wedding
dress she had ever seen. It´s missing the shoes. She thought and put them
on and got her bouquet. Tulips, red tulips, their favourites of all times. And
she remembered all tulips bouquets she got from , suddenly it was all about
again. She fought against her tears and took a seat on the chaise long
right close to her. Putting the flowers aside she cried. She didn´t want
to get married to Pierre anymore. That´s when she heard a knock on her
door, it was her mum, followed by .
“Honey... You are more than 30 minutes late!” “Thirty minutes?”
She had lost the track of time, she was wandering around that room for more
than three hours! “What´s happened with your make-up?”
asked worried when she saw that was crying “I don´t know what´s
wrong with me... I don´t!” She hugged her friend who had sat close
to her and sobbed “Sweetie don´t cry” Her mum got close
to her when saw her crying and tried to comfort telling that it was normal
feeling insecure and all, that it was a big step and bla bla bla “Mum...”
said looking sincerely at her “I don´t know if I want to get
married!” gasped
Down there at the castle´s chapel
“Do you know that Marie Antoinette got married to Louis XVI here?” “Really?” An enthusiastic asked trying to keep a conversation with his friends, he was worried, something was wrong. There was no sign of Pierre, or . was nervous. He was not saying a word, all he could do was being alone, looking at the chapel everytime someone got inside. That´s when got to the chapel, looking really worried. “She said she is not coming.” She mouthed to and he smiled ear to ear, was coming closer and asked “Where is everybody? I mean, bride, groom and all?” took a deep breath and said “She is stuck as a mule at her room and said she is not coming!” “Oh boy...” said and smiled. “So she is not... Coming?” “That´s what she said. And no one can take her outside that room.” “Where´s Pierre?” asked, he was happy because it would happen a delay on ´s wedding, but still worried, look at all those people out there, they were all waiting for the marriage of the year! “I don´t have a clue where Pierre is, and well, I´m not that worried and there is no bride here either!” “I´ll go talk to her.” “Well ... Truth to be said, I guess you are the only person she will be seeing right now.”
walked out the chapel without even saying bye to his friends or where
he was going to. When there was no one to see him, he started running through
those corridors until ´s room, he didn´t knock, she just got
inside. He found her sat on the bed, looking wonderful dressed as a bride, but
she was wipping. When she heard someone coming inside lift her head and their
eyes met, silently he walked close to her, and when he was close enough she
just threw herself in his arms and he hugged her tight. At that moment she coulnd´t
keep her tears from falling, neither could he, so they both kept without any
words for a moment, all they could hear was each others cry. When he finally
could speak, he took off his arms around her, moving them to her face that was
now looking at his. He dried her tears. “What´s wrong babe?”
She burried her head in his chest and cried even harder. Listening to him calling
her ‘babe’ again was much more than she could handle at that time.
“Shhh... Calm down sweet” He nested her again in his arms “Calm
down... Everything is fine. You are just nervous, you are going throught a
thing you´ve never gone before, it´s normal be insecure and afraid.
It will be ok” “My make-up...” She finally said “Oh...
We can call the guy again and he will do it again” She smiled among her
tears “You didn´t let me finish, I´ve stained all your shirt.”
They both smiled weakly and stared at each other, he dried her tears with his
hands again and without thinking she caressed his face, feeling her soft touch
again he closed his eyes and enjoyed that moment. How could he live without
that touch for so long? That´s all he could think about. “, please,
ask me not to marry Pierre.” He opened his eyes and found her pleading
eyes looking to his. “Pardon?” “Please, please, please ask
me not to marry him.” He smiled, lowered his look and took her hand in
his “Since when you started needing people telling you things you are
supposed to do?” She looked at him puzzled, he smiled and continued “Babe,
why am I here?” “Oh , I was so foolish” “Yeah...
You invited me just to show me that you made it without me, that you were happy,
right?” Tears were falling down her cheeks again while she nooded “I´m
so ashamed, and then you came and I realized that I had never forgotten you,
that I still love you with every piece of my body.” He smiled “But
still, you are not brave enough to face everybody and not getting married. Babe,
listen, I won´t ask you not to get married, this is your choice. You have
to make it on your own. I´m not here to ruin your wedding or your party,
but you know where I´ll always be. I mean you know where to find me.”
She pulled him for a hug like asking him not to leave her again, she was so
weak at that point. She didn´t want to get married but how would she give
up on everything at that time? What about the guests, Pierre´s reputation...
She couldn´t let him down like that. She took a deep breath and releazed
from her hug, he took a little bit more to let her go and stood up. “Well,
I don´t think I have nothing else to do here and I won´t see you
walking down that aisle. It´s just too much for me to handle. But before
I leave, I want you to have something.” He took a piece of paper out of
his pocket and handed to her, she took it with shacking hands. He kissed her
forehead and left her room.
stayed looking at that envelope, she hadn´t the guts to open that
right away. Moments after he left she did it. There was a song.
This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long, Too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know, you know, you know
I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
Cause you know, you know, you know
I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
So far away
been far away for far too long
So far away
been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know
All I wanted
I wanted you to stay
Cause I needed
I need to hear you say:
that I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and never let me go
Keep breathing
Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and never let me go
Hold on to me and never let me go
Hold on to me and never let me go
Pierre was walking down the hall in a hurry when he met walking the opposite,
there was no place he could be than in ´s room. He saw that
was crying, but he had no time to ask what was going on, he was going to ´s
room.
Pierre opened her door to find her trying to arrange her make-up with one hand
while her other was holding a piece of paper. She was crying. When she realized
Pierre was there and she forced a smile. “Don´t you know that brings
no luck the groom seeing the bride beofre the wedding?” “Mon chèrie...
We need to talk.” “Do we?” “Yeah, I have something
really unpleasent to tell you, and if I don´t say it at once, I won´t
have the guts to tell.” She stayed looking at him in silence “I
don´t want to get married anymore” She looked at him puzzled and
started crying again “Babe I´m sorry but I can explane and...”
“Pierre, save your explanations, I mean, There is no time for that.
I... I...” She just didn´t care the reasons he had not to get married
to her anymore, she just wanted to run to ´s arms free of the responsability
of leaving her groom at the minute of the marriage “I mean Josephine and
I... We...” “I said, save it.” She said kissing him and
leaving that room in a hurry. Pierre followed her out the room and could see
that she was running down the corridor. She passed through the chapel and ignored
all the looks completely, she just wanted to get out of the castle in time to
release herself in ´s arms. She finally reached the gardens, and running
with those heels was something really difficult, so she just took one shoe,
than another and kept running until she saw from a distance.
“!!!! !!!”
and were at the gardens with the twins alright with and , when she heard ´s voice screaming ´s name. “I told that this wedding was not going to happen...”
“!” He heard her voice and stopped, without turning to her. He just stayed there and listened “Guard, Open the gate!” The guy seemed not to understand english, and people started going out the castle to see what was going on “!!! Wait for me! - OPEN THIS FUCKING GATE!!!! Can´t you hear me?!” She was yelling at the guard trying to shake the gate to show him she wanted that opened while was turning, he couldn´t believe she was there. The guy finally understood what she wanted and opened the gate, she couldn´t wait it to get it fully opened and when there was enough space for her to get through she just did it, and ran towards direction and when she was close enough to him she jumped on his lap and he held her. Well he wasn´t waiting for that so he slipped and both of them felt onto the floor.
“Ouch” That´s all he could say among their laughters “I´m sorry, I didn´t mean I... Maybe I´m too heavy.” “I don´t care if you are heavy babe, as long as you're with me” She kissed him, and suddenly they were back in time. It was like they had never stopped being together. When they broke the kiss... “Well... You know... I´ve always dreamed of undressing a bride” She laughed relaxed “Oh really?” He nodded “You´ll be able to do that, in er... Twenty minutes?” “Nooooooo” He laughed “I mean I want to undress my wife.” She looked at him puzzled “Will you marry me babe?” She stood up and kept looking at him while he was standing up, tears of joy falling down her cheeks “Well... Only if I can get a new wedding dress, it´s not good the groom seeing the bride dressed before the wedding” He smiled “As many as you want my love!!! Where are your shoes anyway?” He said while they were making their way to his car, leaving all the party behind. She looked to her foot. “I might have lost it on the way back to you” She said still holding her dress. “I guess I´ll have to carry you.” “No! Stop it!” She said laughing while he was trying to carry her.
The scene the guests could see was two utterly happy people. He was carrying her like grooms carrying the brides. As she was not coming back, the gates were closed. And now the confused guests turned to see Pierre, with Josephine in his arms, sipping a glass of champagne, at the main entrance of the castle.
“Fucking hell” That´s all and could say in unison. “At least everybody is happy, I mean I couldn´t think about married to no one but “ said trying to make a point, and the three of them agreed. “Let´s pack our bags then, no party, we have to get back to London!” “Well, maybe when we get there, there will be another wedding party for us to go”
Note: Is it too cheesy mentioning that they lived happly ever after?!?!?!
The End