Okay, last chapter, excuse me a sec well I go cry. Seriously, I'm sad it's over. Anyways, a lot of you wanted Greg to come to come to the wedding (besides killing him) so I'm must obliged. Thanks for all the reviews too, and you better come to the wedding or someone may get mad (me) so, get ready for some drama.
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♡You Are Cordially Invited to Raimundo Pedrosa and Kimiko Tohomiko's Wedding♡
Kimiko's POV
Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my fricken god. I'm getting married today. I truly cannot believe it. I haven't been up a minute and already my mind is in overdrive. Jumping up from my bed, I twirled around. I was humming, and going over to Keiko, who was still exhausted from shopping (some workout) I started to shake her to wake her up.
Keiko groaned. "What do you want?" she said groggily.
"I'm getting married!" I squealed.
Keiko's eyes popped open instantly. "Oh my god! You are!"
"I know," I said grinning.
Getting up, she gave me a hug. "I can't believe it. Have you looked at your wedding dress again this morning?"
I laughed. "No. I just got up."
There was a knock on the door.
"Be right back." I said grinning. Opening the door, I immediately smelled the sweet aroma of coffee. Walking into the room he placed the tray on the table. Smiling, I glanced up into the face of my pretty-soon-to-be husband.
"Hi," he said with a smile seemingly cemented to his face.
"Hi," I said breathlessly, his voice taking my breath away.
"You ready?" he asked, giving me a kiss on the cheek.
I nodded. "Of course, and I couldn't be happier."
"Neither could I," he agreed, taking me in his arms and kissing me on the lips.
"God, get a room you guys, can't you wait after the wedding?" Keiko said from behind us. Truthfully, I had forgot she was there.
Raimundo laughed. "Sorry, I'll be leaving now. I'll see you later okay? Oh and come outside as soon as you can too."
I smiled at him. "Sure."
After he left, I turned to Keiko. "How was the view?"
She rolled her eyes. "Lovely."
"I call the shower first," I said with a smile. Which I seemed to do a lot lately. Smiling I mean.
Later on, after Breakfast
"Come on, let's go outside." I begged Keiko.
"We're still in are pajamas."
"So?" I said, not caring either way.
"Fine." Following me outside, she stopped next to me. I was god smacked.
The big huge gigantic tent had been set up. There were flowers everywhere. Sunset flowers, my favorite flower that I had mentioned to him on one of our first dates. There was a white line of carpet that stretched down lines of white chairs, all the way to a gazebo decorated with even more flowers. To the left was a smaller tent, filled with tables and chairs. Stars decorated with glitter fell from the ceiling of the tent. Helpers walked around continuing to set everything up.
I felt hands go around my waist. Turning my head, I glanced up at Raimundo.
"Do you love it?" he said.
"I love it. It's beautiful, and you remembered my favorite flowers."
"Like I would forget anything you said to me."
"It's amazing," Keiko said, coming up next to us.
"How many more hours left?" I asked him.
Glancing down at a sports watch on his hand he told me. "Well, it's 12:00 now, and the Wedding's at 3. So, three more hours."
I frowned. "That seems like forever."
"Don't worry, it won't be that long."
1 Hour Later
"In another 30 minutes you have to start getting ready," Keiko reminded me.
"Yeah, I know. I think I'm going to go out to the garden for a minute."
"Thinking about running?"
I give her a look. "I love him, that never even crossed my mind."
"Chill K, I was kidding."
I rolled my eyes. "I'll be right back."
Walking out of what had been dubbed 'The Brides Room', I slipped on sandals before walking outside. Going around the house, I went into the garden. Opening the gate, I walked along the cobblestone walkway to the back (cue dramatic music!) of the garden. Here, I was completely sheltered from anyone's view. Going to my favorite spot, I watched the vines that grew up the slowly open beautiful flowers. There was still some early-morning dew on the flowers. I fingered one lightly.
"They're beautiful," I said softly to no one in particular.
"Yes they are," someone said from behind me.
My skin crawled, and my blood froze. Feeling all of my blood flood from my face, I knew I had just gone pale. Swallowing hard, I turned. I already knew who it was.
"Kimiko, how I've missed you," he said, his voice drawing up a knot of fear into my stomach.
"H-how did you get out?"
"I couldn't miss your wedding now could I?"
"Why are you doing this to me. I'm trying to forget you." And doing a good job until he showed up.
"No your not."
"Yes, I am." I said with confidence in my voice for my sake, bringing my voice a decibel louder.
"Shush now Kimi, we wouldn't want someone to hear you."
"Yes I would actually. Can't you just leave." I already heard the hysteria in my voice.
"You don't want me to. You love me, remember?"
"No, I didn't, I-I never did. I couldn't love someone like you."
"Remember Kimiko, you started it. That night."
"No," I whispered, feeling a tear fall from my face.
"You know I'm right."
More tears. "Just leave."
"What did you say? Come closer? Well, if you insist. Remember you started it."
"No, stay away from me."
"What are you going to do. Hit me with one of the flowers." Forcibly, he stepped on one of the newly growing flowers. "No one's hear to save you Kimiko."
"I...I..." I stuttered, fear clamping down on my voice.
"He doesn't love you Kimiko, he just wants your money. I love you. What happened was wrong. But you wanted me. I know you did."
I shuttered. "Stop talking like you know everything."
"I just know the facts honey."
I shut my eyes. "Don't. Call. Me. That."
"I've missed you. Your body. Your lips against mine.
"Your sick. You need help." I was desperately grabbing for time.
He saw right through it. "I know what your trying to do. Your times up.
Coming towards me, I desperately backed up. Memories seeped into my mind, blinding me. It was just like before, like instant replay. Hitting against the wall of the garden, pure fear stepped in. "Stay back."
He shook his head. "You shouldn'tve left me."
Grabbing my hand, he gripped it, holding it hard. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a knife. "Don't mess with me."
He grabbed my chin and brought my mouth to his. I kept my mouth shut. I felt the tears now falling down my cheeks like it was pouring rain. Pushing me down to the ground, he got on top of me. I put my hands over my face. "Stop, please." It seemed like every function of my body stopped working. Everything was frozen. And I couldn't be more scared. "Please, just stop." I pleaded with him, but it wouldn't work. Then, he was knocked off me. Seeing Raimundo, with pure rage and anger in his eyes, it made me feel safe.
"You son of a bitch," Raimundo said to him.
I didn't want to watch. Scooting backward as fast as I could, I buried my face in my hands. I heard lots of hitting, someone falling, lots of punching, and then I hear music to my ears. Greg was saying he gave up. I felt a hand on my shoulder, glancing up, I saw Keiko. "Kei," I said, breaking into tears.
She helped me up and brought me to 'The Brides Room'. By now I couldn't care. I sat crying. Keiko was behind me, hugging me. Hearing the door, I felt Keiko get up and leave, shutting the door. Her presence was replace by Raimundo. I could tell.
"Look at me Kimiko."
Pulling my face up, I did that. I knew I must look horrible.
"I'm not going to ask if your okay. Because your not." Hugging me, I buried my face again in his chest.
"I'm sorry." I said.
"For what?" He said pulling away to look at me.
"I ruined our wedding."
"Kimiko, right now I couldn't give a shit."
"Did you kill him?"
He shook his head. "I beat him up, within an inch of his life. The police came and took him away, and they say he'll get prison for life."
"Don't they need statements?"
"I said we would go later. Do you still want to marry me?"
I looked up at him. "Yes, I really do."
"Do you want to do it another time?"
I shook my head. "I don't want to wait."
"Are you sure your okay?"
"Yes, I need to clean myself up first though."
Kissing my brow, he then kissed me on the lips, making my heart skip beats.
"I love you Kimiko, and no one. No one is ever going to bother you again."
I believe him, and it seemed like it was finally over.
♡The Wedding♡
Raimundo's POV
Reika (flower girl) had already went down the aisle, throwing red rose petals into the filled pews of people who were attending the wedding. I stood at the back, watching the procession of people come from outside of the tent. Keiko came arm in arm with Clay, my best friend since grade school. They took there respective places when the reached me. Then there was a small strand of silence. Then, my eyes were filled with the vision of Kimiko. She looked like a goddess. The dress looked beautiful on her. Her little cousin Melisa held her trailing view. She took my breath away. She walked gracefully down the aisle with her father on her arm. It seemed like forever until she finally reached me. Once she did, I lace my hands with hers. The priest started saying the vows, but I barely heard them. I was too busy looking at Kimiko. Before the priest could continued, I whispered in his ear.
"Now, Raimundo would like to say a few words to his wife."
Turning to Kimiko, I started saying the vows I had worked on the whole day.
"Kimiko," I began.
"I love you.
Your everything to me.
You're my star.
You're my light in the dark
I'll protect you from anything.
I'll keep you safe.
Your funny.
Your brave.
And I know you love me with all your heart.
I'll love you long after we leave this world.
I'm so glad I met you.
Because know, I don't know what I would do without you."
Glancing at Kimiko, I saw she was crying. She smiled at me. The priest said the finally words, and I quickly complied. Kissing her, I heard the oohs coming from the crowd. Taking her hand in mine, we ran down the aisle. Coming out of the tent into the sunshine, we stepped forward to out future.
5 months later
Kimiko's POV
"He what!" I screamed into the phone at Keiko.
"He did. He took me to a fancy restaurant and everything." she said happily.
"And you said yes?" I asked.
"Well yeah."
"Oh my gosh. I can't believe it, it's too perfect."
"I know, I know."
"Does Raimundo know?" I asked.
"Do I know what," Raimundo asked me coming into the room.
"Clay proposed to Keiko!" I screamed at him.
"Really. No way. No, kidding, I knew a week ago."
I laughed. "Kei, I'll have to call you back." Shutting my phone, I honestly couldn't believe it. Keiko had hit it off with Clay at our wedding, and he had proposed.
Turning to Raimundo, I tried to look serious. "I can't believe you didn't tell me."
He laughed. "Where's the fun in that?" he said with a sly smile.
"I hate you, I really do," I said, jokingly as he took me in his arms.
"I love you too," he said before our lips met.
In only 5 months I had come from a screwed up life, and got fixed by the love of my life. Five months felt like forever. And every minute was something new to me. I had found real love. With just the right person.
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sobs It's over. grabs tissue I hope you all liked it. It was kinda long. Least to me. I spent lots of hours on this. So I hope you like. So, I had Raimundo kill (okay maybe not but real close) Greg. turns to mob "Guys, shows over, story over." "What!" "Yeah, sorry, but don't worry in my next RaiKim, theres a new villian to worry about." "Yes!" So, yeah hoped you like. Review as you see fit. And: "Don't forget to polish your pitchforks!" Thats all folks!
Love an extremely proud author:
-RKL!