My Neighbor? || LAY

Part 44

Gracie's POV

We get through all those stuff they traditionally do in weddings and now....

"Zhang Yixing, do you take Gracie to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

He smiles from ear to ear. "I do."

My heart flies through time as I look at his happy face and think...after this...he'll be mine.

"Do you, Gracie, take Zhang Yixing to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do." I say.

"Then the power vested in me, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

My tears starts rolling down my cheeks slowly as Lay lifts up my veil.

"You look beautiful." He whispers before leaning down slowly and giving me a soft, gentle kiss on the lips.

I kiss back and we both lean out at the same time.

The crowd cheers and I can easily hear my dad sobbing like crazy.

"WHOO! THAT'S MY BEST FRIEND! THAT'S MY BEST FRIEND, YEAH!" Julie yells from behind me.

"I'M GONNA BE A GRANDMA!" My mom shouts.

"I'M GONNA BE A GRANDPA!" My dad shouts too, but soon goes back to crying like a baby.

My cheeks turn red from my embarrassing family.

Lay laughs. "I can't wait to see your reaction to our honeymoon I have planned."

My eyes widen. "Honeymoom? We're having that?"

"Of course, princess." He kisses my nose. "And I'm sure you're going to love it."

I can't help but to smile brightly.

"Well," I wrap my arms around his neck. "I can't wait too."

He brings his hands down to my lacy back and rests his forehead on mine. "I can't wait to show you."

"THROW THE BOUQUET!" My mom screams. She pushes past everybody and squats down like a football player. "Bring the ball!"

"You're already married!" My aunt yells and pushes her to the side.

"You're married too!" My mom yells back.

My uncle and dad drag them away from the non-married people.

I laugh. "Ok, who's ready!?"

Everyone cheers in response.

I lean down and get into a throwing position. I swing my arm back and send the bouquet flying.

I turn around quickly and see people scattering around trying to catch it.

I set my eyes on Julie who was having a conversation with Tao. She was talking with her hands and all of a sudden, the bouquet lands right in her arms.

I gasp with excitement. "Julie!"

She turns to me with a scared expression. "Wha- How- I was just- It just flew- When did- Did this just-" She stammers and I just laugh.

Tao, on the other hand, looks like he just witnessed a murder. He was staring at the bouquet in disbelief, which cause us all to laugh.

Lay chuckles and pats his back. "Are you ok?"

He stays quiet for awhile, probably processing what just happened.

"It was meant to be!" I throw my arm around Julie. "You're next!"

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It's late at night now and it's just me, Lay, Julie, and Tao back at our house. They're about to leave now.

"This was the most magical night ever." Julie hugs me. "Can't wait till I can say that to myself."

Lay nudges Tao.

"Well, just wait. The longer you wait, the most romantic it'll be." I beam.

"Ok! Thanks for the wonderful dinner. We'll see you two in 3 weeks." Tao claps his hands.

I tilt my head. "Where are you going?"

"I'm not going anywhere. You two are."

"3 weeks?" I turn to Lay and he gives me a small smile.

"It's a surprise. Tao already gave out too much. Good bye, drive safe!"

"Same to you. See ya!"

They wave to us before leaving.

"Lay? We're driving too?" I ask him.

He nods. "Yup, but that's all I'm telling you. Let's get some rest. We leave tomorrow morning."

"We have to wake up early too! But it's," I glance at the clock. "It's after midnight."

"I know," He leans down and pecks my cheek. "We have to hurry up."

"We need to pack!" I gasp at how unprepared I am.

He chuckles and kisses the top of my head. "We're all ready, don't worry. Your mom packed what you needed today."

"Today? When?"

"You ask way too any questions." Lay walks off to our bedroom, leaving me dumbfounded.

I groan, but on the inside, I'm screaming from the excitement I have from all the secrecy.

I run up to our room and get ready for bed.

I change into my usual comfy PJs and meet Lay in bed.

I slowly get under the covers when I see that Lay was already asleep.

I kiss his cheek. "Good night, my love." And drift off to a peaceful sleep.