Across waters.

Eighteen.

I stayed awake all night thinking about what bill and Zak showed me, it was a miracle. To know he is okay, and looking after his daddy I was able to finally breath right. I turned over to Zak and just watched him sleep, I can't believe he was leaving again tomorrow, though the lockdown was local so he'd be only away for 3 days. I looked over in the corner and thought I saw something or someone, I didn't know quite what I saw but I laid my head down and whispered "goodnight James".

I woke up to an empty bed, Zak had already left but he left me a note down stair which read "I didn't want to wake you, you looked so peaceful and beautiful. I'll be back in 3 days, love you" his notes always made me feel special. It was only days till Christmas so I wanted to finish off my shopping, I purchased this Vlad Dracula book, it was ancient and I knew Zak would love it. I got him a few dark, creepy things and some new clothes, watch and new shoes. I got home and had a new voice message "Good afternoon, my name is Bridget calling from wedding planners Vegas, a Mr Zak Bagans had applied to hire the Crown Estate for a wedding, it has been all booked and payed for. If he can give me a ring for further details give him to ring between 9am to 4pm, thank you" beep beep. I stood there in shock, when did he book this? How did he know I wanted to get married there? What!?

I kept trying to contact Zak but he wouldn't answer, so I did something I promise I would never do, I went to him. I didn't want to intrude on his work but I had to know now! It took me 2hrs to drive down to the location, it was 9pm and I knew he'd be heading off to sleep. I went to his motel and banged down his door I could hear him yelling "what the fuck! I'm coming?!" He opened his door and had a stunned look "what are you doing here!?" I stormed in and closed the door "who is Bridget and what did you book at the Crown Estate?!" I dunno what I was more anxious about him getting mad that I'm here or that did Zak possibly booked our wedding. He sighed and grinned "I knew you where busy with everything and mum told me you wanted to married at the Crown Estate so I booked it for March..." Before he could finish I butted in "march!! That's 3 months!" I was blowing up, I had organised a guest list, I hadn't organised dresses, bridesmaid dresses, "look I wanna marry you, if I could do it now I would. I prepared to pay for everything so you can have your special day. Trust me?" I was stunned, he had planned this. I jumped straight into his arms.

"I can't believe you did that?" I was still amazed that he had done this, "mum was a big help ha, so now you can worry one thing less." It was true, the most of my wedding troubles was the venue. I didn't want to pride on his lockdown, so I left. I drove home excited! I had plans to buy my dress and my bridesmaids dresses too! "Oh shit! I have to pick the bridesmaids" I screamed to myself! I only had one in mind, and that was Ashley. I pondered the idea of one bridesmaid but I knew I needed two more, so I asked my two friend from work Cece and Courtney. Without and hassle, they accepted.

The next day off I headed with Zak's mum to look for dresses, I had called my mum but no answer. I was beginning to worry, I needed her, I needed her support and I wanted her to meet Zak. I met up with his mum "hello love! Exciting news obviously Zak gave you!" I couldn't help but giggle "ahh you where behind this all" I have her a hug and off we went. "Now before we head off I brought a little surprise" I didn't know what I was in for, I thought maybe jewellery or something but she gave me something I needed. She brought my mum over. "Mum!" I cried and wrapped my arms around her. I didn't want to let her go ever again, I held my head tight on her shoulders "I'm so sorry for everything! I love you!" I couldn't believe she was in my arms, "Kay I'm so sorry for how I've been acting. I've neglected you and I was wrong and stupid. But I'm here now and I'm so thrilled to meet Zak" it was nice having a girls day. Mrs Bagans left me and my mum to spend the arvo together. I brought her back to the house to show her everything.

"Seems you made a life here, I'm so proud" it was nice hearing my mum say those simple words. We discussed everything and I told her about James. She was shattered "oh Kay, I'm so sorry! How are you? How is Zak?" I told her we battled through it, but we dealt with it through hard measures. I took her to the grave yard where we had the plaque, she brought roses and we had a little prayer. I took her to her hotel, and we said our goodbyes for now "I'll see you and Zak tomorrow night?" I smiled and nodded, I walked away with my head held high. Everything was going right for me. I was such on a high with everything, I got distracted and then I though something bad was bound to happen. I slipped in to some madness, I was wondering what to expect. I couldn't sit still, normally nothing ever goes my way.

Maybe it was time for things to get better in my life, maybe I've dealt with enough demons to start enjoying life with angels. Angels like Zak.