A Spark of Hope

Chapter Thirteen: For Better or Worse

Gabriel had his hands full giving out instructions to the wedding coordinator and a few other helpers he had on standby. He jumped into the shower and afterward, put his suit on and ran downstairs into the restaurant. He grabbed a microphone and a glass and clinked on it until everyone was silent.

"Thank you, everyone, for coming and for dressing up so grand. I trust you have enjoyed the snacks prepared for you tonight. I have one more surprise for you as guests as well as for my bride."

"Ah, don't you think you are getting ahead of yourself chap?"

Gabriel smiled and tipped his head and his glass in the direction of the comment, "Carron has agreed to marry me tonight!"

There was a gasp from everyone, followed by a bustling sound and then clapping. Gabriel shouted into the microphone, "Everyone follow the waiters, they will usher you to the chapel. The main course will be served after the ceremony." Gabriel re-cradled the microphone and disappeared.

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The next morning, Carron lay awake in the arms of her husband thinking back on the day before and the fabulous evening her husband had put together.

The chapel was arranged spectacularly. It had a view of the mountain, all her favorite flowers in magnificent vases down the aisles. Her bouquet had the same flowers in it with ferns flowing almost to the floor. Her bride's maid's dresses matched, and so did the outfits of both mothers. The theme was Mid-Evil and that of the kings and queens of past. She wore a gold crown with diamonds and other precious stones embedded within. Security guards were standing at the back of the chapel as the crowns were on hire. Her dress had diamantes that glistened when the light caught it. It had a low open back. Her sleeves touched the floor when she walked. The front covered her breasts and curved in an m shape, showing off some cleavage, which she wasn't used to.

The rest of the evening was just as magical. Carron and Gabriel sat in high back chairs like kings and queens. There were dancing and entertainment. Gabriel had arranged some ballerina's to dance out a love song from him to her. The night lasted till midnight, and then he scooped her up and bid his guests farewell and carried her upstairs. Her wedding night was magical.

Carron lay there wondering what she had done right to deserve to be so happy.

Gabriel opened his eyes and looked at his bride, "Good morning gorgeous."

Carron smiled up at him.

"Did you sleep well?"

"Yes, like a baby."

"What do you have planned for us today?"

"Nothing. I thought we would take the day off and do as little as possible."

"Wow, that sounds great."

"But you better get some rest in because tomorrow we fly out."

"What? Where?"

"Well, you didn't think after all this that our honeymoon was going to be here did you?"

"I haven't thought about the rest of our honeymoon."

"Well, you should, because here we are," he spread out his arms.

"So what have you planned?"

"Well, today we will have breakfast here in the suite or out on our private balcony and then play the rest of the day by ear. I do however have plans for some horse riding later on in the afternoon if you see chance doing that. Tomorrow morning bright and early, the limo will be back to take us to their airport. We will be flying to Italy."

"Italy! Wow! I always have-"

"Yes I know, that's why we are going there. On the plane, you can choose what all you would like to do while there. We will be there for a week and then we are taking a ship cruise to Greece to explore a few islands around that area."

"Your dream. Oh Gabe, thank you! You have been so wonderful to me!"

"And our life is just beginning."

Gabriel and Carron looked into each other's eyes and locked lips. Carron giggled and pulled the silk sheet over them. 

They ate breakfast a lot later than planned.

THE END

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