Believe It Or Not (An Eddie Munson Story)

Final Fitting

"Invitations have been sent, the venue has been booked, and most of the final details have been hashed out. Other then this final dress fitting, I think we are set to have you married this Saturday," Chrissy says with a chipper tone as we make ourselves comfortable in the dress shop. Chrissy throws her purse onto the plush couch as well as a box she insisted on bringing in with her and she plops down beside them. She looks expectantly up at me as I climb the small platform leading to the dressing rooms.

Our dress consultant, Margo, ushers me back into the lavish fitting room where my dress waits, hanging in a white garment bag. I gulp once before tentatively reaching up and start to unzip the zipper. Margo waits outside the door to help me once I've got it on.

"I do have two surprises," Chrissy says from the waiting area and I raise an eyebrow that she can't even see as I quickly shuck my clothes and step into the gown.

"And what might they be?" I call as I slide the smooth material over my body and put my arms in. The dress feels like a second skin, resting in all the right places. I open the door and let Margo step inside to help me zip up the back.

"'My Queen' star and Eddie Munson's fiancee, Ripley Marro, is a breath of fresh air." Chrissy's voice carries through the store and I scrunch up my nose, confused until I realize she is reading aloud. "Unlike most women faced with fame, Ripley is sweet, down to earth, and just plain loveable. This must be why Eddie Munson, lead singer and guitarist for Correded Coffin, is absolutely smitten with the little blond bombshell.

With a history dating back to when they were just starting elementary school, Ripley and Eddie have been inseparable since. They've faced challenges and hardship as a team and their obviously love for one another has heavy metal fans yearning to see how the pair's future will play out.

Ripley and Eddie already have a small son together and when asked about their future nuptials, Ripley was all smiles. The wedding, which at the time of this publication has yet to be announced, is hopefully a liklihood in the near future. Since Corroded Coffin is yet to go on tour, one can only hope these lovebirds have something in the works."

I step out of the dressing room and stand on the platform in front of Chrissy, but her eyes do not lift from the Rolling Stones magazine in her lap. She delicately holds a flute of champagne in between her fingers while the other hand props open the magazine across her thighs. I hadn't realized they published the issue yet. Leave it to Chrissy to know before me.

"When asked what advice Ripley had for women in similar positions, supporting their partner as they shake the foundation of heavy metal music, she grinned and stated she was as prepared as she could be. She always knew the band was destined for greatness, but you never know the full magnitude until it is in your lap. When asked how she keeps her relationship so strong, her eyes lit up as she explained:
'Love is about communication. Even if we are apart, we still make time for one another and communicate the things that we feel. We are open and honest with each other in all things. Eddie is my best friend and at the end of the day, there isn't anyone else I would want beside me.'

And it seems the rockstar in question feels the same way about his girl. There have been several instances where Eddie has mentioned Ripley, practically boasting about who he has waiting for him at home to anyone who will listen. Even 'My Queen', the track, the album cover, and the music video seem to all be testaments to his love for her.

And what a testament it is! 'My Queen' is not only a heavy metal hit for its complicated quitar rifes, smooth and deep lyrics, and eccentric composition. The record itself is accompanied by salacious and sultry backup vocals from Ripley herself! When I mentioned the record to Ripley, the blush was obvious on her face, but her expression was nothing but pride.
'At first, I had mixed feelings about the record. Eddie has been very upfront about how he got the audio accompaniment for the track. I'm not mad at him about it because I know that is just the kind of guy he is. But at first, I was a little embarrassed. After a while, though, I realized that it doesn't matter. I love my fiancee and the love I have for him will be immortalized within "My Queen."The song, the music video, the photoshoots, they all have been acts of love that I will be able to look back fondly on and know that Eddie isn't just following his dreams for himself. He's doing this for us. He has always been the type of man to show me his affection in everything he does, so why would his music be any exception.'