Stalemate // The Queens Gambit //Benny Watts x OC

Fourty one: After Party

    Everyone got in their seats and it was time. Julia and Chris linked arms in front of me and Andrew who were doing the same. We all walked down the aisle and took our spots on either side of the altar. As we were walking, I took everything in. The chairs were white and covered in flowers, the arch was covered in dusty baby pink tool and different flowers, matching me and Julia's dresses and the guys' pocket squares. Small lanterns were strung around the tree's and fairy lights lined the aisle. I admit, I'm kind of glad they didn't just decide to elope normally.

Jamie took his spot at the altar and then a beautiful, soft, sentimental, graceful song started to play. A song perfect for this moment. everyone rose, Macy emerged from the trees and entered the clearing, slowly walking down the aisle to join us. She was absolutely breathtaking. I noticed Jamie actually gasp a bit and I smiled a little wider.

Once Macy made it to the altar, I took her bouquet and she took Jamie's hands. As the priest spoke, I got kind of lost in the moment. I loved them both so much and I was just so happy for them. As they started to say their vows, Macy had of course written her own, and I tuned back in.

"I know I've been somewhat of a spoiled child about all this, I admit the skywriting idea was a bit overkill." Everyone chuckled and I heard her father sob along with his laugh, which was easily expected from Mr. Evans. "But I'm glad it turned out like this. It's absolutely perfect. everything with you is, and that's how I know you were the only person I was ever going to end up here with. I love you."

I can't help tearing up a little and Jamie is trying to stop himself from bawling. They finish their vows and once they say the "I do's" and kiss, I can't hold back anymore. I start crying like a baby as everyone claps and cheers, a few other people crying too. The mother's look proud and calm, while my dad and Mr. Evans are a total mess.

Everyone stands and starts to throw flower petals at them, filling the air with multicolored flakes, showering them with love. They kiss again and we all walk back to the cars, getting in and driving to Macy and Jamie's apartment for a quick dinner, cake, and dancing. I got in with Macy and Jamie, Andrew joining as well. I hug Macy from my seat, wrapping my arms around her neck.

"Congratulations!!" I squeal. She giggles and rests her head on my arm.

"Thanks! Did I look okay? Not awkward? Nobody could see me sweating?" She asked as Jamie drove away from the forest, cans on the back of the car clinking in the background. thanks to the bride and groom's brothers for decorating the car.

"You're the most beautiful bride I've ever seen and I know everyone else thought so as well." Jamie said sweetly as he took her hand. She smiled to him and I sat back, resting my head on Andrew's shoulder and sighing.

"They're all grown up, huh?" I said to him as Macy and Jamie continued to talk.

"Yep. The crazy kids finally got hitched, can you believe it?" He responded quietly.

"I really can't." I said, smiling a little tearfully. I wiped my eyes and straightened to look out the window at the dark sky. The stars shone at me, and for some reason it felt to me like they were smiling, the joy of the night must have reached them too, all the way up there.

As we pulled into Macy and Jamie's complex lot, we noticed a trail of fairy lights and flowers on the ground, starting from the sidewalk and going all the way up the floors to their apartment. Macy excitedly got out and admired it with Jamie by her side. Andrew and I got out and stared in awe as well. The rest of the cars pulled up and people started piling out. Jamie's mom came up to us and hugged us all.

"You're welcome." She giggled.

"You did this??" Macy asked.

"Hershel and I made a quick stop before the wedding." She said, proud of her work.