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| Liam Cole | Oct 25 2009, 06:10 PM Post #21 |
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He was late, he knew he was late but right now Liam didn't care as he slipped quietly into the back of the church, finding a seat in one of the back rows. He could see Victoria sat with Lara and Will close to the front of the church, and he could see Karen... his ex-wife and her family. Gabe's family. He wasn't going to come. He had the invite, Victoria had left without him and he had no idea what he'd say or how he'd be recieved... But after Victoria had left, some of the things she'd said to him had hit home. Gabe was his only son. It had only taken him a few minutes to change his mind and he was changed and on his way to the church. The ceremoy had begun. The wedding party were already stood at the front of the church and he was in time to hear the exchange of personal vows. Gabe and Leslie clearly loved one another. He was reminded of his own wedding to Victoria six years ago. Sitting back in his seat, Liam settled into watching the ceremony. |
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| Victoria Cole | Oct 25 2009, 06:39 PM Post #22 |
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Victoria was under no illusions that few pureblood chose to show their emotions. She might strive for the wealth and power of a Pureblood but nothing could keep her from showing emotion. "Well, there's always the exceptions," She nodded towards the rest of Gabe's family, the Law's. "Perhaps it might just simply be a wedding to you, but to family... it's something special and Gabriel is my step-son." Will entered and sat beside her and greeeted him with a smile and a mintue or two later, Lara also joined them with a young baby in her arms. The baby she soon learnt belonged to Gabe's cousin Emma. The doors to the church opened and the bridal party made their way down the aisle. Victoria smiled as Leslie passed. "Leslie Duke. She's a Muggleborn but she;s a lovely young woman." The door to the church opened again not long after and Victoria recognised her husband slipping into the back. She turned back round to listen to the nuptuals with a small knowing smile. |
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| Emma_D'Abugine | Oct 25 2009, 06:49 PM Post #23 |
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Emma made her way down the aisle between Lena with Maddie, and Mya, grinning at her cousin who stood there eagerly waiting for Leslie to emerge from the lobby. She sent Kevin a wink ofver Gabe's shoulder then went to stand to the side with the bridal party. Leslie steeped out with her father a moment later lookign beautiful and Emma couldn't help chuckling slightly to herself at the look of pure adoration on her cousin's face. They were perfect for one another. She watched as her cousin never took his eyes off of Leslie and found her own eyes welling up as she listened to the exchange of words. This was a beautiful ceremony. |
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| Gabriel Law | Oct 25 2009, 07:05 PM Post #24 |
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Gabe hadn't realised his words would have such a affect on his fiance but watching her eyes well up like his, his love for her just soared. He lifted his hand to whipe away a few tears she missed. When she spoke her vows, Gabe was wiping his own eyes. Yes, men could cry... or at least get misty eyed. He saw nothing wrong with that, even infront of their friends and family. He really couldn't love her any more right now. He couldn't believed they'd been engage ten months, conuldn't believe it had been nearly two years since they'd met. He couldn't wait to spend the rest of his life with her. Gabe gave Leslie's hands a firm squeeze, brushing his thumb across the back of her palm, before letting go with one hand, to take the ring. Sliding it onto her ring finger, he lifted his gaze to meet her, eyes shining and repeated, "This ring I give to you as a token of my love and devotion to you. I pledge to you all that I am and all that I will ever be as your husband. With this ring, I gladly marry you and join my life to yours.” He mouthed 'I love you,' before glancing at the priest who asked the same of Leslie. The priest handed the larger of the two rings to Leslie. 'Please repeat after me as you place the ring on his left ring finger. This ring I give to you as a token of my love and devotion to you. I pledge to you all that I am and all that I will ever be as your wife. With this ring, I gladly marry you and join my life to yours.' |
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| Leslie Law | Oct 26 2009, 12:28 AM Post #25 |
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Taking the ring from the priest with a shaking hand, Leslie took Gabe's left hand in hers and putthe ring on before looking up at his face. "This ring I give to you as a token of my love and devotion to you. I pledge to you all that I am and all that I will ever be as your wife. With this ring, I gladly marry you and join my life to yours." The priest smiled at the two. "You may now..." She said, smiling when Leslie went to kiss her husband. "Eager.... I was about to say 'you may now relax' As the hard part is over. I have the esteemed pleasure to pronounce you husband and wife." He continued smiling, watching as Leslie was itching for the next words. "Alright, you may now kiss the bride." He chuckled. Leslie stepped in close, wrapped her arms around Gabe's neck. The moment she'd bee waiting for, she kissed him longingly. Finally, they were husband and wife. |
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| Gabriel Law | Oct 26 2009, 12:42 AM Post #26 |
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Gabe could feel the anticipating growing as he smiled at his soon to be wife, as she slid the wedding band onto his fourth finger and spoke the vows. Just a few moments longer and it would be final. He was grinning. He heard the words, 'You may now...' and turned to face Leslie, as she lent closer. Not quote time yet... Leslie wasn't the only one eager to seal the bond with a kiss and the suspence was clearly not relaxing. Ad then the priest contiued and Gabe let out a breath, reaching forward and wrapping his arms around his wife! They were married. They were husband and wife! Gabe couldn't stop grinning as their lips met,his arms tightening around Leslie's waist and lifting her a few inches off the ground. His lips moved against hers hungrily, feeling the longing in her own kiss. They'd done it. He broke away a few moments later, breathless, oblivious to the amused laughter and applause from their friends and family behind them and rested his forehead against hers. "Hello Mrs Law..." he murmured, Gabe locked with hers. "We actually did it!" He leant down to brush his lips again with hers, the applause finally meeting his ears. "What do you say to signing this register and then going to recieve out congratulations?" |
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| Leslie Law | Oct 26 2009, 12:54 AM Post #27 |
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Smiling into their kiss as she was lifted off the floor, she couldn't believe her luck. Aside from holding Maddie, this truly had started off to be the happiest day of her life. Feeling her face flush when Gabe called her Mrs Law for the first time, she nodded and as the certificate was placed in front of them, she signed it with her maiden name. As the music played again, Leslie took Gabe's and presented themselves to their family and friends as husband and wife. Together they headed out into the lobby, to give people the chance to see them, that and she wanted to hold Maddie as she was sure Gabe did too. |
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| Gabriel Law | Oct 26 2009, 01:43 AM Post #28 |
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Gabe stood back holding his wife at arms length a moment, really taking her in. The flush of her cheeks, her lips now a little swollen, her dress. She looked gorgeous. "You look stunning," he murmured, as they sat down to sign the register, the hired photographer snapping away as they signed their names. The music struck up and Gabe squeezed Leslie's hand as they turned and made theri way down the aisle, passing the smiling faces of their friends and family. His mother was crying. That was the first thing he noticed as he passed, and his aunt. Even Emma was wiping at her eyes. As they passed the back of the church, Gabe caught a glimpse of his father in one of the back rows... and he was smiling slightly. He met his father's gaze and nodded a greeting which was returned a moment later as they passed into the lobby. Once out in the lobby, the pair were instantly surrounded, with hugs and kisses and claps on the back. Gabe caught sight of Lena approaching with Maddie and as soon as their daughter saw them, she was reaching out towards them. "We'll take her from here. Thanks Lena," he smiled at his new sister-in-law, taking a now wide awake Maddie into his arm and holding her close, kissing her cheek. He hadn't seen her since the previous evening. Maddie babbled away happily. "Hello there baby Turnip. Did you miss Daddy? Look, there's Mommy!" |
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| Emma_D'Abugine | Oct 26 2009, 02:00 AM Post #29 |
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By the time the rings had been exchanged and the couple were sealing their marriage with a kiss, Emma was already wiping at her eyes. Her cousin, her big brother, was actually married. She couldn't believe it and she couldn't be happier for them. She chuckled along with other as the kiss was deepened, by no means were Leslie and Gabe shy of their audience and she clapped. After the signing of the register, Emma followed them out to the lobby, waiting her turn before stepping forward to congratulate them. She grinned at her cousin, reaching forward to hug him (carefull of Maddie) and kissing him on the cheek. Emma then moved to hug Leslie likewise. "Congratulations, you two! Welcome to married life." She'd managed to wipe her damp eyes before approaching - weddings always made her tear up. "That was a beautiful ceremony." |
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| Leslie Law | Oct 26 2009, 02:08 AM Post #30 |
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Leslie came back in time for Emma to approach. She had been whisked away by her family for a moment. Her parents and grandparents were all crying as they hugged her. She had to excuse herself as a beautiful blonde found her way into Gabe's arms. Placing a kiss on the soft cheek of her daughter she smiled. "Well hello there! How is my beautiful Turnip?" She asked kissing Maddie again then tip toed to kiss Gabe's cheek. "Guess what Turnip? Mummy and daddy are married now, and you were here and you got to be the flower girl, now isn't that special?" She asked, letting Maddie grab her finger. As Emma came over, she hugged the woman back. "Thank you, we really appreciated you coming and being in the wedding party. I just can't wait until this excitement is over and Gabe and I are at home with Maddie." She admitted. She was used to a rather quiet life and having so many people around was just too much excitement. One thing though that she was glad for, people stopped trying to touch Maddie, she didn't want her daughter getting cranky because people didn't understand boundaries. |
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| Lara West | Oct 26 2009, 02:19 AM Post #31 |
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At some point during the ceremony, Lara had reached for Will's hand, resting her head against his shoulder. She'd been to few weddings in her life, in fact, this was perhaps the first that she'd remember, having only been tiny when she'd been to previous weddings. The ceremony was wonderful. Leslie was dressed beautifully, the vows were heartfelt and Lara could just feel the love between the pair. Katie had been a little angel the whole time and for Lara who have very little experience with small children let alone babies, she was actually enjoying watching her. She'd fussed a little at the start, being away from her mum and dad and sat with a stranger. Lara gave her her blue elephant toy from the baby bag and jiggled her on her knee, and she sat happily chattering quietly to herself, occassionally reaching to play with Lara's hair. Leslie and Gabe were married and Lara couldn't help but grin, giving Will's hand a squeeze as they passed. "Shall we give them a few minute to let the crowds die down?" |
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| Liam Cole | Oct 26 2009, 03:03 AM Post #32 |
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Liam had remained sat at the back for the duration of the ceremony, watching his son profess his love for Leslie. He wasn't opposed to showing emotion as a Pureblood, even though he found it incredibly difficult to do, himself. Gabe clearly loved Leslie, especially if the vows they exchanged and the kiss they shared, was anything to go by. He realised he'd missed a lot of Gabe's life, over half of it. He had no idea how the couple came to be together, knew little Gabe's final years at school, or his career. He still had yet to meet his first grandchild - the fact that he was a grandfather not yet really having sunk in. He wanted to try. Wanted to make up for the years he'd missed but wasn't entirely sure how. Still, he'd taken that first step in coming to his son's wedding and was glad he hadn't missed it. Liam caught his wife's eye and nodded towards the lobby, standing and made his way out to find his son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. He caught sight of them instantly, the white dress drawing the eyes. They were talking so he approached warily, clearing his throat. "Gabriel?" It was difficult not to miss the wary look he recieved from his son as he looked round, excusing himself from his wife who was chatting to his cousin.Liam instantly felt awkward as his son stopped in front of him, in his arms he was holding a small baby. She could only be his granddaughter. Gabe was looking at him expectantly. "I wanted to congratulate you... and apologise for being late. I guess I have a lot to apologise for really and a lot to make up for." His son remained silent, letting him finiish. "I don't quite know how to do that though, so you might have to guide me." He glanced down at Maddy who was looking at his curiously. When she caught him looking she hid her face in her father's chest. "Is that, Madeline. She's beautiful..." Liam reached forward tentatively, trailing a finger gently over the few soft locks of blonde hair on her head. "Hello, Madeline. I'm you... Grandpa." It felt strange to say. It had been years since Gabe had been a baby. Edited by Liam Cole, Oct 26 2009, 03:04 AM.
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| Emma_D'Abugine | Oct 26 2009, 03:18 AM Post #33 |
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Emma waited patiently for Gabe and Leslie to be reunited with their daughter, curious how Lara as getting on with Katie. She was sure she was fine. If Leslie vouched for her then Emma trusted her with her precious daughter. She hugged Leslie tight. "I wouldn't have missed this for the world. I alwys believed Gabe would be the first to get married but I guess I always knew he'd wait to find the love of his life." Emma gave her a warm smile. "And he found you." She laughed lightly to hear how Leslie just wanted to get home with her family and nodded. "Understandable. But enjoy it. Really. You only get married once." |
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| Victoria Cole | Oct 26 2009, 03:25 AM Post #34 |
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Viki caught her husband's eye as he slipped out to the lobby after the retreating wedding party, and smiled. It was about time he and Gabe reconnected and what better time that at his own son's wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony from the dress, to the decorations and the exchaging of vows. Victoria was glad she'd attended. She wouldn't have missed it for the world. She hadn't cried but she had come close to brushing aside a tear. She thought to give Liam a moment or two alone with his son before turning to Edward beside her and nodding towards the doors to the lobby. "Shall we?" She asked standing and starting to make her way towards the back of the church. |
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| Leslie Law | Oct 26 2009, 06:24 PM Post #35 |
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Sniffing, Leslie smiled. "Emma, you're not allowed to make me cry again!" She laughed a little, so she wouldn't get teary eyed at the sentiment she delivered. Watching Gabe's back warily, she half considered interrupting them, but how good of a tone would that set when they just got married? Mya sauntered over with Kieran, who himself had the biggest smile on his face. Moving in, he hugged Leslie tight. "You finally have everything you deserved." He murmured. Mya piped in next with a smile. "Les, we'd better get going, your wedding planner is glaring at your husband." she snickered. Laughing with her as Leslie looked around, sure enough Gabe was in conversation with her newly acquired father in law, and the wedding planner was glaring at him. "Yeah I will give them a few minutes more." She murmured, seeing Karen and Margaret talking, she waved them down. "Guess you called it, mum." She said, laughing, referring to one year ago this month when Karen asked if there would be wedding bells and a baby. |
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| Will Marrid | Oct 26 2009, 06:43 PM Post #36 |
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Will was shocked with Lara had the gall to bring a baby to their seat. But no, it wasn't just any baby, it was his cousin. "Hey princess..." He murmured, not being upset when she played shy with him. They sat through the ceremony and he, like all the other formal purebloods, didn't show a shred of emotion. Sure, he found the ceremony beautiful, but he wasn't going to necessarily cry over it. When it was over, they waited until nearly everyone had left the church and then he got up and helped Lara with Katie. "Why the Hell would you offer to help my cousin? Won't your mother be curious as to why you're suddenly wanting to be around kids all the time?" He hissed, this was stressing him out. What was even worse was Carter was waiting just inside the doors for him, and that was unsettling to him. |
![]() Thanks to ANNA for the awesome sig! 5 Reasons I should accept Lara and the baby: 1) I am madly in love with her still 2) It is my baby after all 3) I am willing to pay child support, so why not go one step further and be a dad to the baby? 4) I am hurting Lara more than helping her 5) Did I mention I am madly in love with her and she is always on my mind? | |
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| Carter Marrid | Oct 26 2009, 07:07 PM Post #37 |
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Carter kept glancing at Lara throughout the ceremony, something was different, she just looked different from the last time he saw her and he couldn't quite place a finger on it. It was beautiful, but like his little brother, he showed no sign of emotion. Grabbing his little brother extra firmly on the shoulder, he pulled him aside a little, keeping the grip tight. "William, is there anything you need to tell me?" He asked, playing the role that surely Ralston should have been playing had he been involved in his children's lives. Will panicked slightly, but tried to keep calm. "No, there's nothing that I can think of at the moment." He said, trying not to stammer as the grip remained tight then lessened. "Good." He said, ushering both his brother and Lara out of the room. |
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| Gabriel Law | Oct 26 2009, 07:36 PM Post #38 |
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Gabe had caught his father's eyes as he approached and excused himself, stepping aside so they could talk. He really hadn't expected his father to even attend his wedding. "Ugh... thanks." He muttered as he recieved congratulations from his father, then fell silent as Liam continued on to apologise. He was right. He did have a lot to apologise for. He'd missed fourteen years of his life, his graduation, his first day at work, he'd never visited his granddaughter or sent a birthday or Christmas card. "Fourteen years to make up for," Gabe nodded, and stated but not unkindly. "Visit once in a while. Make the effort to keep in touch. You've got a grandaughter now. I'm sure she'd appreciate a card for her birthday. Don't hate the fact that I chose to marry into a Muggleborn family." Gabe let out a breath. Merlin knew if any of this would make any difference. He felt Maddie move in his arms and looked at his daughter with a loving smile. Clearly she was shy of the intimidating figure of her grandfather. "This is our little Maddie." His smile was proud as he lifted Maddie so she could better see Liam. "She is beautiful, isn't she? Looks just like her mother." Gabe watched as Liam reached out to touch her. Maddie eyed him warily but didn't kick up a fuss. "Do you... want to hold her?" Liam looked just as wary and Maddie but nodded and Gabe passed her over. Maddie fussed for a moment or two but Liam settled her into his arms shhing her and she soon settled down, looking up at him. "I think she likes you." |
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| Lara West | Oct 26 2009, 08:16 PM Post #39 |
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Why was it that men... or was it just Pureblood men, were void of any emotion when it came to weddings? Lara had held Will's hand and rested her head on his shoulder but his expression never changed. He'd greeted Katie when Lara sat down with her but Lara should have played closer attention and then would have noticed then and there that Will wasn't happy she'd sat down with a baby. The ceremony ended and when Will helped her out of her seat and all but rounded on her for having offered to look after Katie. Lara let her hand drop from his grasp, holding Katie closer. She's begun to fuss. Lara instantly felt hurt and went on the defensive. "I was doing her a favor! What's wrong in that?" She lowered her voice. "I'm having a baby. Is it so wrong to want to get some experience? And so sue me! I want to be around kids! I have a baby growing inside of me. I'm feeling maternal. I'm not avoiding every baby just because you're worried my mum will suspect!" She jiggled Katie on her hip, trying to comfort her again with her elephant, it was slowly doing the trick. "Mum asks, I'm just getting used to being around kids. I mean you've got all your nephews and nieces and then Maddie's my neice..." Lara was getting annoyed, frustrated even. She'd thought things were better between them over the fact she was having a bay, the previous day. Clearly they weren't. Her face had reddened, trying to hide how this was upsetting her. All they seemed to do these days was argue and this was a wedding. They were meant to be enjoying themselves. Lara caught Will glancing at the church doors and saw Carter stood there watching them and then he was approaching. She busied herself with fussing over Katie and making sure she had everything packed back away into her baby bag, when Carter pulled Will aside. By the looks of things Carter was questioning him about something and Lara eyed Will cautiously. Within moments Carter was ushering them back into the lobby and Lara feeling the need to get away, excused herself. "I should give Katie back to her mother," she muttered, voice a little deflated, the look she gave Will a cross between a glare and hurt. "I'll see you at the reception after." Lara neither said where nor when, as she turned and disappeared into the crowd gathered in the lobby, in search of Emma, and then headed off towards the reception. Edited by Lara West, Oct 26 2009, 08:19 PM.
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| Leslie Law | Oct 26 2009, 08:41 PM Post #40 |
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After standing and talking with people for a while, Leslie couldn't stand it. "We'd better get going to the reception, mum. I'm just going to get Maddie and..." She tried thinking. "Change her..." She managed, just needed a reason to get Maddie away from Liam. "I am really sorry to interrupt, but I want to change Maddie since we need to start heading to the restaurant." She said soft, reaching across to her father-in-law and plucked her baby from his arms. "I hope to see you there, Liam." She said politely, heading into the bathroom with Lena and Maddie's baby bag in tow to change Maddie. Coming back out a few minutes later, her daughter in a clean diaper (not that the other one was dirty), she smiled at Gabe. "Ready to go, love?" She asked, no longer anxious for Maddie. Gabe joined her within a couple strides and together with Emma, they put both Katie and Maddie in the SUV and headed into the limo where the rest of the bridal party was. It was a little bit of a drive to her brother's restaurant from the church, but the time didn't matter anymore, she and Gabe were finally married. Edited by Leslie Law, Oct 26 2009, 08:46 PM.
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