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Chapter 38: Wedding shopping!

Chapter 38: Wedding shopping!

Natasha’s P.O.V:

It had been over a week since Jude had let the boys know what their

duties would be during the wedding. The preparations were in full

swing. Jude’s job was going good. The beach had been booked, the

wedding decorations were finalized and so were the flowers.

Sean was coming over today. His main duty in his words was ‘taking

care of the bride’s needs.’ We had a lot to do. Today we had to

finalize the dress, shoes, jewellery, and the dresser and make up

artist. I seriously doubted whether we could achieve all of this in

a day. I mean Sean had this compulsive habit of making me try a 1000

dressed before finalizing one.

I sighed as I tied the laces to my sneakers, it was going to be a

long day I was glad Joanna was joining us as well. We had to decide

on the bridesmaids dresses as well. I had asked two of Jude’s

cousins to be my bridesmaids and two nieces of his to be flower

girls. They were delighted and so was Jude’s mom.

I glanced at the watch and frowned Sean was late. He was never late.

Just then the doorbell rang and I opened it to find a grinning Sean

on the doorstep.

“Hi”

“Hi what took you so long?”

“Ah excited are we?” he asked raising a well shaped eyebrow.

I rolled my eyes and said, “I have been ready for a long time”

“Sorry I had to pick someone up”

“Who?”

“Me!” yelled Joanna.

I looked over Sean’s shoulder to see Joanna sitting in the

passenger’s seat. She was smiling enthusiastically.

I waved at her and stepped out locking the door behind me. As Sean

drove I thought about the past week. It had been a magical week.

Jude and I had gotten closer to each other and gotten to know each

other better.

We realized we complemented each other perfectly. I was short

tempered but Jude was patient, Jude was sloppy and I was a neatness

freak, Jude was lazy I was full of energy, I was impulsive but Jude

thought well ahead, Jude loved spending but I loved saving. So yeah

all in all we were the perfect other halves to each other.

I was ying he was yang. We balanced each other perfectly and it was

all that mattered. Jude was very sweet and considerate and a really

committed, the total opposite of the player I had first met at the

park.

“What are you smiling about?” asked Sean jolting me out of my

reverie.

I looked up blushing, “nothing”

“Let me guess’ said Joey, “have you guys gotten to the third base?”

“Joey! No we haven’t”

“Seriously?” asked Sean in disbelief.

“Yeah”

“Why not?”

“I wanted to wait”

“Ah you were born in the wrong century Nats you should’ve been born

in the Victorian times!”

“Yeah really funny Sean”

“It is!” said Joey and I stared at the traitor.

Finally we stopped near a jeweller’s shop. As Sean and I got out

Joanna volunteered to stay back in the car. Sean and I entered and

were immediately surrounded with the sales team.

“Good morning sir what can I do for you?” asked a man in his mid

thirties.

“Hi we are here to look at wedding rings”

“Oh come this way sir” he said looking delighted, I followed Sean to

a section where rings were kept.

“Sir what is your preference? Yellow gold or white gold?”

“Er Nats?”

I just shrugged in response.

“Why don’t you just show us the best that you have and then we can

decide?” asked Sean.

“Very well sir” he said pulling out a tray. “These are our finest

designs”

I stared at the tray, it held a beautiful array of rings. I pulled

out a traditional band with a single solitaire.

“Very conventional” said the salesman.

I frowned at him and Sean nodded and said, “Come on choose something

different, off the beat!”

“I don’t know!” I said exasperated.

We tried a dozen rings but the ones I liked Sean turned his nose up

at them and the ones he chose well I snorted at them, attractive I

know. While I was trying a ring in white gold with pretty stone

flowers on it Sean’s phone rang. He took the call and then went

aside to talk. When he came back he asked me to go out and meet

Joanna.

“But what about the ring?”

“I got a call from the designer and she needs you to come over

quickly, she got a fresh batch of gown and we will be the first ones

to see them!”

I hurried out while Sean spoke to the salesman who nodded and smiled

. Soon Sean joined us and we were off to the designer’s.

We stepped into the shop and a man dressed in purple pants and black

t shirt approached us.

“Jasper!” said Sean hugging him and air kissing him.

“Oh SEanie! Its been long!” said Jasper returning the hug and kisses

while Joanna and I looked on in amusement.

“So who’s the bride to be?” asked Jasper.

“That’s her” said Sean pointing at me.

I smiled and said, “Hi”

“Oh come here you” said Jasper pulling me in a hug while I stared in

bewilderment over Jasper’s shoulder as Sean shrugged at me.

“Thisw Joanna she is going to be my maid of honor”

“Hi honey”

“Hey Jasper”

“Ok both of you seem to have lovely figures so we needn’t worry

about much almost everything should look good on you guys”

“Thanks” Joey and I said at the same time.

“Ok so what do you have in mind?”

“Well the bridesmaids dresses are to be made in satin and have to be

powder blue”

“Aha I love the combination” said Jasper clapping his hands and he

grabbed a notepad and pencil and sat down. The rest of us sat down

as well as Jasper worked on his sketch, his tongue sticking out from

the corner of his mouth as he concentrated.

I stood up and looked around at the dresses that adorned the

mannequins, Jasper was really good. He came up with quirky designs

that looked awesome. I admired a knee length bottle green outfit. It

was simple yet elegant, the asymmetrical hem was a nice touch to the

off shoulder dress. The bustline was straight and was adorned with

tine matt sequins in bottle green that flashed as light fell on

them.

“Ok I am done!” said Jasper hopping off his work stool. I went and

stood peering over his shoulder as did Sean and Joanna.

He had sketched a sleeveless gown that had a slit up on one side

that went all the way to the knee. At the waist he had drawn 3 roses

in a bunch and on the hands were strips of criss crossing satin.

“I love it!” said Joanna.

“Oh wait its not done yet honey, there will be tiny rhinestones on

the straps and the neck and bustier”

“I love it!” I exclaimed.

“Well you know usually I have brides coming in and choosing the

ugliest colors for the bridesmaids. After all they want to look the

prettiest on their wedding!”

“hahahahhaha I could never be so mean! My bridesmaids have to look

good” I said and Joanna smiled at me.

“Just so you know that any bridesmaid who does not wear silver heels

with these own will be shot dead by me” said Jasper looking as if he

meant every word he said. Joanna nodded quickly and looked at the

design.

“But will you be able to have these ready in about two weeks?” asked

Sean.

‘Darling leave it all up to me, now what do we do for the bride?”

“Something you have never ever done before”

“Hmm” he said as he thought about it carefully.

I looked at him apprehensively and then realized Jude’s cousins were

supposed to be here for the measurements.

“Sean when are Natalie and Leah going to come? Their measurements

need to be taken.”

Sean started calling and checking on the girls. “Oh they will be

here any minute” said Sean. I nodded and looked that Jasper hadn’t

shifted from his position as he sat with a sketchpad in hand

thinking seriously.

A woman came in from inside the shop and Jasper asked her to take

Joanna’s measurements.

“Don’t mess up or there will be consequences” he told her ominously.

She gulped and nodded. She quickly took Joanna’s measurements and

went back inside. The door opened and in walked Jude’s cousins hand

in hand.

“Natasha!” they squealed in unison. I smiled at them and went

forward to hug them. “Oh thank you thank you thank you so much for

choosing us!”

“No problem!” I said as Joanna raised her eyebrows at me.  They were

really sweet girls but over enthusiastic they reminded me of Cameron

Diaz’s character in My best friend’s wedding. They went about

gushing about the wedding and yelled some more when they saw the

dress designed for them. They barely stood  still as the girl

emerged once more to take their measurements.

Soon it was over and they were on their way and they yelled their

goodbyes.

“Do me a favor” said Joanna “do not call them for the trial at the

same time as me”

I laughed and asked her to stop being mean.

“Ok guys” said Jasper finally snapping out of his reverie. “Leave

and come back after an hour or so while I figure out what to do with

Natasha’s gown.”

“Alright” said Sean, “call me when you’re ready”

“So lets eat something” I said stepping out into the sun again.

“I have to rush back” said Joanna, “I just got a break until lunch”

“So eat then leave” said Sean.

“Nope if I leave now I will be able to grab a sandwich just before I

resume work”

She hugged us both and left. Sean and I walked down the street

deciding to leave the car in the parking lot. We walked into a small

café and sat down.

“Whew its os hot!” said Sean.

“Yeah it is, I guess its going to be a summer wedding!” I said and

Sean nodded.

We called for burger and fries and chocolate milkshake. I put a fry

into my mouth and sighed blissfully.

“You better watch what you eat” said Sean, “you don’t want to break

out before your wedding”

“Oh Sean I love food and food loves me back! I don’t gain weight nor

do I break out when I eat oily food”

Sean glared at me and muttered about some people having all the

luck. I laughed as my phone rang and I answered it.

“Hey gorgeous” I smiled, it was Jude.

“Hi”

“What you up to?”

“Oh we have been shopping. We finalized the bridesmaids’ outfits”

“That’s nice but what about your gown?”

“Oh we will finalize that as soon as we finish eating”

“Ok Wade and I will join you soon. The boys and I need to pick our

clothes too”

“Ok”

“Hey!”

“Yes?”

“I miss you” he said and I immediately smiled like an idiot.

“Me too”

“See ya soon” he said and hung up.

“Awwwww aren’t you two just so cute!” said Sean teasingly.

“Oh shut up” I said stuffing a few fries in his mouth before he

could say anything else. We ate quickly and then decided to so some

window shopping.

“Sean I don’t think we will be able to do all of this today”

“You’re right we shall leave the hair styling and make up for

tomorrow and shoes too”

“Yep”

We ate quickly and decided to do a bit of window shopping. I stopped

in front of a shop that had bags on display.

“See anything you like?” asked Sean.

“Nah not really”

“Ok”

His phone rang and we saw it was Jasper.

“Come quickly!” he yelled excitedly, Sean winced and held the phone

away from his ear.

“This is my best work yet!”

“Alright Jasper no need to tear your vocal chords and my ear drums!

We will be there soon”

Sean and I walked back quickly to Jasper’s shop. No sooner had I

entered did Jasper pounce on me.

“Oh my God! It is going to look so lovely! You are going to look so

lovely! Gorgeous I tell you! I am a genius!” he said finishing his

rant.

“Oh wow I can’t wait to see what you have put together” I said.

I went up to his work table and gasped at the amazingly detailed

sketch.

“So I was thinking” began Jasper, “we will have full sleeves made

from crocheted lace in ivory. Your shoulders however will be left

open. Just a teeny tiny bit at the joint. The sleeve will be adorned

by tiny pearls all over. Your neck and bustier will be adorned by

pearls and little patches of crochet lace. The lower layer of skirt

would be made of organza to give it stiffness and flair. It will be

covered by a layer of chiffon. The hem will be about 3 inches of

crochet and the whole skirt will have strategically arranged

pearls.” He finished finally breathing.

I stared mesmerized, I really loved it. It had these modern vintage

look about it. Sean was speechless.

“Your veil will again have a border of crochet lace and pearl. We

are going to be more on the ivory side than white. So you might want

to accessorize accordingly. Oh and I would recommend about 4 inches

of heels.”

I nodded mutely as I stared at the sketch. Once more Jasper’s

assistant emerged to take my measurements but Jasper stopped her and

said that he would take mine.

Soon we were done and Jasper asked me to come in the next week for

my trial. We walked out, I was feeling really happy about my wedding

dress.

“Jude!” yelled Sean suddenly and I looked up to see Jude and Wade

walking towards us. I smiled as they neared us and Jude pulled me to

him and pecked my lips.

“Hey”

“Don’t I get a hug?” asked Wade pouting. I smiled and pulled him

into a hug as well.

“So all done?” asked Jude.

“Yep” said Sean.

“Great, let’s go Gustav is waiting for us”

“Who is Gustav?”

“Oh he’s like the family tailor. He makes the perfect suits” said

Sean. I got into Sean’s car and Wade and Jude went in another car.

Gustav’s shop was about 20 minutes away. When we reached there a

kind looking old man welcomed us enthusiastically.

“Welcome” he said to me and smiled kindly. I couldn’t help but smile

at him, his smile was infectious. Soon all my favorite boys were

being measured and fitted. I smiled at them and the funniest moment

was when a dressmaker cupped Wade accidentally while taking his

measurement. We all laughed till tears ran from our eyes much to

Wade’s chagrin.

“Shut up guys!” said Wade red faced.

“But it was f-f-f-funny” said Jude still laughing.

“To you not to me!”

Sean and I leaned over each other as we tried to get ourselves in

control. I clutched my stomach and tried breathing, as Wade glared

at me.

Jude had picked out a traditional black suit. He gave specifications

as to how he wanted it cut and fitted and Gustav noted it.

As we were leaving Gustav turned to Jude and said, “You’ll make a

good couple”

“Thank you” he replied.

We got out and again piled into the respective cars again. We took a

different route.

“Sean where are we going?”

“Wait and watch”

“Sean?”

“You’re gonna have to wait”

“Sean?”

“God! Jude warned me that you would pester me!”

“What?”

“Well yeah”

I crossed my arms across my chest and stared ahead. Fine be that way

don’t tell me anything I ranted in my head.

Finally Sean pulled to a stop.

“Now where are we?”

“Come on this is where Jude works”

“Oh” I said still confused.

“Jude why are we here?”

“Wait and watch”

“I hate those words” All three boys snickered. We didn’t go into

Jude’s office, well at least Jude and I didn’t. Wade and Seam

however did. I followed Jude to the top when finally we were at the

building’s terrace.

“Jude what are we doing here?” I asked my voice carrying the

terrace. The sun had already set.

“Natasha I have been thinking about the day I proposed to you”

“What about it?”

“Well it wasn’t exactly an ideal proposal”

“Well the situation wasn’t ideal either, its not your fault”

“I know but still I have something to say. Natasha ever since you

have come into my life, my life has changed for better. I am a

different man, a good and responsible man. Thank you so much for

accepting me the way I am.”

I stared at him as the tears flowed from my eyes unrestrained.

“What I am trying to say is” he said and turned to look at me. I

looked at him and I looked around us. It was a beautiful night, the

moon shone brightly and there were starts scattered across the sky,

not a lot of stars but quiet a few.

Then Jude came in front of me and went down on a knee, “Natasha

Blake will you marry me and make me the happiest man on earth?”

I gasped as I saw he held a ring in a box, I couldn’t see it very

clearly because it was dark outside. I just stared at him and said,

“But you already gave me a ring”

“Serously that’s the first thing that comes to your mind? I am on my

knees here!”

“I’m sorry but you did give me a ring!”

“Yeah but Sean chose it, I chose this one and this is the actual

proposal. Natasha I want you to be my wife forever and for all

eternity, will you marry me?”

“Yes!” I said and took the ring. He got up and brushed his jeans.

Suddenly a light went on and Wade and Sean entered yelling, “she

said yes!”

I saw the ring and was marveled by its beauty. It was a gold band

that had an emerald in it.

“To match your eyes” said Jude and kissed me on my temple. I smiled

at him and said, “Its beautiful”

He turned it so that I could see the inscription inside the ring. It

read, “Forever and always”

I smiled through my tears and hugged Jude, he then took the ring and

slid it on my finger. “Officially engaged” said Jude and kissed me

while Wade and Sean whistled.

A/N: Yay I uploaded. Comment and vote and let me know what you think. I had a lot of fun writing this chapter especially the dressmaker cupping Wade =)) Thank you for your support guys. I love you all. All those who have stuck with me and all those who will read this in the future. I <3 u