Russian Roulette

Chapter Seventeen

It just seemed so impossiable.

The warm sun up above the cloudless sky.

A cool breeze gently blowing softly.

One woman stands holding her bouquet.

She sighs deeply, today was a very important day.

Her head turns on the right to see her father, dressed in his best tux.

"Ready for this?" He asks her with a smile.

"Yes." She replies, linking her arm with his.

Two well dressed gentlemen open the doors, they enter inside.

The church organ plays a familer melody.

Dozens of people stand, their eyes staring at the bridesmaids walking up the aisle.

Ashley and her sister Eleanor looked beautiful in the golden gowns they wore.

The daughter of Nick Rice was the flower girl, she was adoreable and had a wide smile on her face.

But once the bride and her father entered, gasps and words of awe came out of their mouths.

Her eyes wander through all around her, she couldn't help but smile of how many came to see this.

She spotted Nick Rice with his wife, he nodded at her way which she replied the same to him.

As they got closer, she turned her head towards where the priest stood holding a book in his hands.

Then, her heart stopped completly.

Standing there looking increidably handsome, Clyde Shelton lifted those lips into a nervous smile.

The music ceased playing.

Lisa and her father stopped.

"Who gives away this bride?" The priest asked.

"I do." He replied, kissing his daughter's hand and went to sit down by his wife.

"Now, can I have to couple facing each other please?"

Lisa and Clyde moved in the same time but it was he that captured her eyes before she did to him.

Still breathless, she thought back those months ago where he asked her that very important question.

"Shall I say yes or no? He had killed people, inculding James. What if my parents or Ashley can't see our wedding? I can't risk that!"

She looks down at him, hope was in his eyes.

"I'm so sorry Clyde but I can't marry you." She said, sadly.

His face crumbled into disappointment, hurt replaced that rising hope in those magical eyes.

"Why?" He cried.

"Because I can't."

Lisa let go of him and walked out, feeling the tears pour down her face.

Was it a stupid mistake to say no?

That she didn't know.

Feeling the cool night air caress her skin, Lisa walked along the streets thinking it over and over again.

Without even noticing, rain started to fall from the threatening black clouds that masked the moon.

Every person she passed by were loved up couples, young and old.

Guilt kicked her in the stomach constanly, any chance of happiness was destoryed because she thought of others than herself.

Who could she speak to about this?

Ashley would be shocked and deeply angry of her best friend marrying a murderer.

Nick Rice would be furious to discover that he was still alive and haunting her once more.

Her parents would be stunned, her father would talk her out of it while her mother would sink into a deep depression like she did when she heard about her daughter and Frankie's affair.

Lisa lifted her head to the sky, the rain was getting heavy now.

As she crossed the road, a sight stopped her right in the middle.

Running towards her was a very soaked Clyde, it was truely a sight to see.

"What are you doing out here? You're all wet!" She cried.

"So are you." He replied, folding his arms.

"Come on, let's get out of the road!" Lisa suggested.

"No, I'm not moving." Clyde said, bending down one knee once more.

"I already told you the answer!" She screamed, attracting attention from passers-by.

"It's not enough, I know what you really wanted to say by looking into your eyes."

Lisa stomped her foot, groaning in frustation.

"Darling please, stop splashing!" He said, with a chuckle.

"Don't you tell me what to do, Clyde Shelton!" She snapped, pointing her finger at him.

He laughed even more louder which deeply annoyed Lisa.

"That's it, I'm out of here!"

She began to walk away, igorning the stares that were on her.

Suddenly, he grabbed and slammed her against his chest.

His hands roamed all over her body, just like that very day they met.

"Remember..." He whispered in her ear, sending rapture shivers down her spine.

Russian Roulette appeared in her mind, the haunting voice of Rihanna echoing.

"Clyde.." She whimpered as his touch grew more erotic.

"Yes?" He asked.

"Don't leave me, for the love of God, don't."

He kissed her neck which she gasped in pleasure.

"Please.." Her lips trembled.

"What?" He muttered.

"Marry me."

His caresses stopped, he twirled her around so that she could face him.

"I thought you didn't want to." He said, with a frown.

"I was scared, Clyde. What would anyone think of us?" She sobbed.

He heaved out a heavy sigh, shaking his head.

"What does it matter about everyone else? It's our day, Lisa. Our life. One I want to share with you."

She felt the constant flow of tears fall down her face, he stroked them away with his thumb.

"Oh Clyde, you are such a romantic!" She cried, wrapping her arms across his neck.

"So will you marry me then?" He asked again.

"Yes, yes and a dozen more yes." She replied with a smile.

They kissed, the people clapped and cheered for them.

He broke away from the embrace, getting out the box and placed the ring on her finger.

She showed it to everyone, it grew louder.

He picked her up from the ground and swung her around, she giggled until he stopped.

Again they kissed, then hand in hand they headed back to the apartment without looking back.

It took days for Ashley to sink in the news of Lisa and Clyde's engagement.

Yes, she was angry and furious at both of them.

But when she could see the love and affection pouring out of them, no words could ever stop what they had.

So she would become her bridesmaid, a honour that left Lisa in floods of tears.

She offered her sister as a another which the couple argeed to without a second's hesitation.

Her parents were a little shocked of their story but were instanly taken of Clyde.

Lisa noticed that he was no longer the haunted, vengeful man she met long ago.

He had become a romantic, a proper gentleman and never failed to make love to her every chance they could get.

Nick and his family refused to have anything to do with them though it was their daughter that changed their minds.

The girl who had disturbing dreams over what he did on that DVD had forgiven him and wanted to be a flower girl for the wedding.

As everything was prepared for the big day, Lisa and Clyde separted to have their own hen/stag nights.

Being without each other was pure agony for both of them, they werrn't allowed to even ring each other which added more of the despair.

Though Ashley gave her words of advice, it didn't stop Lisa missing Clyde like madness.

So when it was near the end of the hen night, they all left her for twenty minutes without a explaintion.

When they returned, there was someone behind them.

"Lisa, we could easily see you were deeply upset tonight. So we lifted the ban but for just for half a hour." Ashley said.

She frowned at them until it turned into a smile of shock as the girls stood aside to reveal Clyde before her.

He wore the very same outfit at the Salsa club, this time no mask was on his face.

"Come with me," He said, offering his hand which she took without a second thought.

They danced to selected slow songs, not once thinking about anything else but themselves.

When the song "Time To Say Goodbye" began to play, Lisa felt that their time was near at a end.

"Don't cry, my love." Clyde whispered.

She looked at him, letting a few loose tears fall down her face.

"It is only one more day until we are together forever, just think of that and all the sadness will fade away."

Lisa kissed him fully on the lips, then laid her head on his chest.

The song came to a end, a couple parts and the night is over.

The vows.

The placing of the rings.

Promises of everlasting love.

It was getting emotional, not one person was dried eyed.

"You may now kiss the bride!" The priest declared.

Clyde lifted the veil, he cupped her cheeks and leaned in to kiss her.

Loud cheering and clapping filled the church, the embrace lasted for one long minute.

They broke apart together, still with their eyes shut and their foreheads touching.

"Hello wife," Clyde said, reopening his.

"Hello husband," Lisa said, reopening hers.

They looked at everyone who were either drying their eyes or clapping at them.

The couple walked out of the church, hand in hand, heading straight to the reception hall.

Tearful speeches were said from the bride and groom, tissue boxes were on every table now.

It was time to cut the choclate cake, they did it together while trying to smile and not wince at the constant flashing of light by the cameras.

As everyone had a piece or ate other foods, they settled and began to watch the couple's first dance.

Clyde led Lisa to the middle of the floor, his eyes never leaving her.

Then the music began to play, it was Russian Roulette and Rihanna was there to sing it!

Lisa turned to look at her, she waved at the bride while she sang.

"This was a surprise!" She gasped, turning back to Clyde.

"I knew you would like it since it's our song." He said, with a smile.

They swayed to the melody, kissing and watching Rihanna.

This time there was no gunshot at the end, the only sound was more clapping and cheering.

Lisa went upto Rihanna and gave out her thanks.

"I knew the very moment when your husband rung me how much he really loved you, I'm so amazed for this song to bring you and him together sharing a powerful bond." She said.

Lisa tried to block her tears away but found it useless.

"Hey, no need to cry my darling." Clyde said, gathering her in his arms.

"I'll leave you to it, guys." Rihanna said, walking away.

"Yeah, thanks for coming!" He shouted out to her which she nodded in approval.

Lisa turned to her husband, wiping away the tears.

"God, I'm so emotional today. Never cried so much in all my life." She laughed.

"I think it's beautiful." He said, in the most beautiful tone of voice that would forever haunt her memory of it.

She looked at him, the longing of desire in his eyes was not one to forget.

"Come on, let's get out of here." Lisa suggested.

He didn't reply to it, just simply took her hand and led her to the door.

"We're leaving!" He cried.

Everyone rose from their seats, following the couple outside.

Lisa threw her bouquet which landed in Ashley's hands.

She screamed over and over without noticing that she threw her glass of wine over a unfortante man that stood by her.

"Oh my God, I'm so sorry!" She cried, rubbing off the stain with a tissue.

"No worries," Replied a deep male voice.

Ashley looked at him, instanly taken by his stunning beauty.

Lisa and Clyde pointed at the would be new couple, it was a possiabity that they would be next to marry.

They entered in the carriage which await for them and waved goodbye to everyone.

The driver clicked his tongue and the horses began to move.

As the crowd disappeared from view, Lisa and Clyde leaned back on the seat and stared at each other.

"I love you, Lisa Shelton." He said, cupping her cheeks.

"I love you too, Clyde Shelton." She replied, kissing him.

THE END.

Author's Note: Yep, That Was The Last Chapter Of Russian Roulette. I Would Like To Thank Everyone Who Has Reviewed And Loved This Story, Your Support Helped Me Throughout Writing This. Happy Reading!