Ivory, you're right, I am having fun! I hope everyone else is too!

I thought I knew who the groom was, but then I had an idea for someone who some might find an unusual choice and I'm not sure how people will react. So, I'm going to ponder that for a little while. Anyway, it might still be a while before the identity of the groom is revealed.

I want to thank y'all for hanging in there with me!

In the meantime, here's a little more...

Tracy (tis*me!)

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Lucy, her mom, Tara, Amanda, and I are all gathered in a room of the church, busy with last minute preparations for the wedding. The wedding is set to begin in about an hour and a half. We still have to finish getting dressed and finish with our hair and make-up. But first, we decide to present Lucy with her special gifts...

Restie is still waiting....


Restie

you weren't joking when you said a little more were you?

cath

Hey, at least it was more than 2 lines...

And I had said that it would probably be a couple of days before I posted more, so I posted sooner than I had said...

Tracy

I'm not sure that was big enough to call it a snippet!!!

Joy

Some ones having far too much fun here!

Yeah, too much fun is bad for you y'know! Stop leaving us in suspense and post more soon! Tracy, I am begging here! If I could I would fall to my knees and beg at the computer screen but I can't as I would crash into the printer! So I am cyberkneeling and begging! More soon! From Jenny

This from the person who hasn't posted any more to her story in, I believe, 6 days?!!

So, I'm not supposed to be having fun? Well, if I'm not supposed to be having fun anyway, my time would probably be better spent finishing updating my resume...

Note to self, apparently no post is better than short post...

By the way, it is supposed to be a short story...

I would have posted this sooner if I didn't keep losing my internet connection for some reason!!!! You have no idea how much of a pain it was to finally get this posted. I give and I give and I give...

Is this better???

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Lucy's mom presents her with her "something old" -- a beautiful, gold heart-shaped locket with a cross on the front, surrounded with beautiful etching. It had been given to Lucy's mom by her mother on her wedding day. As Lucy slowly opens the locket, she is overcome with emotion as its contents are revealed. On one side is a picture of Lucy's father and on the other a picture of her soon-to-be husband -- the two most important men in Lucy's life. "Thank you so much, Mom! I love it! It means so much! I will treasure it! I just wish Daddy could be here!" Unfortunately, Lucy's father passed away years ago. As a little girl, she had always dreamed of her father walking her down the aisle at her wedding. Though she is ecstatic about marrying the love of her life today and starting a new chapter in her life, I know the absence of her father is felt even more on this day than usual.

Once Lucy gets her emotions in check, Tara presents Lucy with her "something new" -- a handkerchief with her wedding date and the initial of her soon-to-be last name embroidered on it. I present her with her "something borrowed" -- a bracelet of mine that she has always admired, and Amanda presents her with her "something blue" -- her garter.

that's more like it for a post,

please remember no post is definately not better than a short post

i'd forgotten about Luce's dad so......... who will be walking her down the ailse?

cath

I think, Luce is fully ready for the wedding now...


Restie

And who is the groom???

tracy, which story would you be talking about? the challenge story, I'm at your beck and call, A surprise visit, Life is no walk in the park? Cos its very hard to keep track of the FOUR stories I'm doing as well as one I'm working on! That post is a good one but a really long one would be FAB! I knowi'm a hypocrite but I've learned to live with it! He he he! More soon please. Once you tell me which story i'm not posting on, I'll post and the nyou have to, otherwise I'll be forced to come after you! From Jenny

Cath, this post will answer your question...

QUOTE(Restie @ May 19 2006, 08:06 AM)

I think, Luce is fully ready for the wedding now... 


  Restie

Restie, not unless you want her walking down the aisle in a robe and with streaks of mascara down her face...
What would everyone think, especially the groom?

QUOTE(suethomasfan2468 @ May 20 2006, 12:08 PM)

tracy, which story would you be talking about?

Jenny, I was referring to your challenge story. It's the only one of your stories I'm reading now. Sorry, but I'm already reading too many stories at once! I'll try to read your other stories somewhere down the road...

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BTW, I'm not sure how often I will be able to post, since in less than a week I'm going to be going on vacation to visit my niece and two nephews (I get to celebrate my youngest nephew's 1st birthday with them! :bdayboy: Where, oh where, does the time go? It seems like he was just born yesterday!) Anyway, I've got a lot to do before I go on vacation, and then I'll be on vacation for almost a week.

Whew! With all that said, on with more of the story...

I hope y'all enjoy!

Tracy (tis*me!)

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As I said, as joyful as this day is for Lucy, it is filled with some sadness, due to her father not being here. In his absence, D, being the wonderfully kind and considerate man that he is, offered to escort Lucy down the aisle today. "I know it's not the same as having your father there, but I'd be honored and more than happy to escort you down the aisle for your wedding, Lucy." he had said, the day she broke down at the office, when she fully realized she had no one to give her away. Lucy had gratefully accepted, touched by his gracious offer.

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Still clad in her robe, streaks of mascara down her face, Lucy glances at herself in the mirror and shrieks. She is now in full panic mode, as she realizes she has only a little over an hour to finish readying herself for the wedding. "Look at me!" she cries. "I'm a mess! I'll never finish getting ready in time!"

"Lucy, calm down! We'll all help you get ready in time! First, here's some streak-free mascara. You're gonna need it! I used it on my wedding day, and it really works! And as you know, I really put it to the test that day!" I say, shifting quickly into take-charge matron of honor mode. "Lucy, you go wash your face, and we'll get your wedding dress out of the garment bag, so we can help you slip it on. Your hair is already done and it looks beautiful. So, all you really have to do is re-apply your make-up and put your wedding dress on! See? Everything's going to be okay! As a wise woman told me on my wedding day, just remember to stay calm and breathe!" I say with a grin.

After grinning in return and saying "That was really good advice, wasn't it?", Lucy disappears into the bathroom to wash her face and rid it of streaks of mascara.

D is a perfect choice to escort Lucy. Great job.

d was definately a good choice and a good guy for offering


have a great holiday

cath

I'm off to post on my challenge story, if you'll post soon. Tell your nephew HAPPY BIRTHDAY from all the readers on this board! Well, I'm off to complete my end of the bargain. Lovin the mascara bit! From Jenny

I'm glad it's Lucy, but curious as to who she's going to marry -- and it sounds like so are you And D is the perfect choice to walk her down the aisle...so am I correct in assuming the hour before the wedding is going to actually last a week while you holiday? oh dear, I don't think Lucy's nerves are going to be able to cope with that!!!

kav

Yep have to agree the perfect choice.

I have to join everyone else in saying D is the perfect choice to walk Lucy down the aisle!!

Holiday for almost a week?? Are we going to see Lucy go down the aisle before you leave???

Joy

I believe so...I hope you'll have fun on your holiday! I can't wait to see who the groom is...

Awww that was so sweet of D to offer!

Good to have good friend in time like this

MORE !!!!!


Restie

Actually, no, that's not my intention. I will have access to a computer while I'm on vacation, and I do intend to post, just don't know how frequently. However, I doubt I will do any writing while I'm on vacation. So, I'm trying to finish writing the story before I go, so all I'll have to do is post it.

Tracy

'All I have to do is post it.' Easier said than done. For instance, A surprise visit has been sritten up before I started it and I haven't finished it yet. but post when you can! From jenny who posted a lot on my challenge story!

Standing in front of the full-length mirror, makeup perfectly applied and her wedding dress on, Lucy is now the picture of tranquility. Her dress is elegant and she looks radiant in it. It is a white satin gown with spaghetti straps, a dropped waist, fitted bodice, full ball gown skirt, and a chapel train. There are pearl embellishments on the spaghetti straps, bodice, and hemline. She is wearing an elegant, yet simple, tiara made of Swarovski Austrian crystals and silver plated metal.

The dresses Lucy chose for Tara, Amanda, and I are beautiful and complement her gown well. They are blue satin, full length A-line gowns with spaghetti straps and fitted bodices, with beautiful beading on the bodice. Well, I should say that Tara's and Amanda's have fitted bodices; mine, well, mine had to be altered a little, okay, A LOT, to fit my ever-increasing belly! I'm also sporting a coordinating shawl around my shoulders, whereas Tara and Amanda are not. Then, there are the previously mentioned coordinating blue high-heeled shoes! Ugghhh...

Lucy opted for a red, white, and blue color scheme for her wedding, seeing as how this is 4th of July weekend, and she is very patriotic. It's hard not to be overly patriotic when you work for the FBI! All of our bouquets consist of a combination of red and white roses.

The guys are all wearing black tuxes with blue cumberbunds and bowties and are sporting red rose boutonnieres.

As Lucy finishes getting ready, adorning herself with jewelry and putting on her garter, I decide it's time to go get D.

As I leave the room to find D and tell him that we are about ready for him, I see Troy approaching. He seems to be on an urgent mission.

"Troy, what are you doing here?" I sign to him.

"I came to see Lucy." he signs in response.

"But you're not supposed to see the bride before the wedding..." I sign.

oh my !! troy is marrying lucy !! thats so sweet and cute!!

It really looks this way... or Troy could be her ... I don't know... I am in mess

But I like Luce and Troy couple...


Restie

Luce and Troy, i like it

cath

I like troy and Lucy, but you never know, tracy might be misleading us????? Nice post. More soon please! From

jenny

Troy, I never suspected it to be Troy. I love it.

I'm not sure if it's Troy.........!!!

Joy

Is he our Troy? He is signing...

Troy and Lucy could work very well together!!

I'm thinking it's Troy too, otherwise it wouldn't be bad luck to see Luce before the wedding!
kav

Well, we seem to be in agreement here. I am ready to see if it is Troy and Lucy.

Jenny and Joy, why so skeptical?


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"Sue, I think that only applies to the groom!" Troy signs, obviously amused.

"Oh, I guess you're right" I sign. "But she's still in there getting ready. What do you need?"

"The groom wants me to give her this!" he signs before pulling an envelope from his suit.

"I'll give it to her. Troy, would you mind asking D to come here? We're going to be ready for him soon."

"No, problem. I'll go get him now!" he signs, before leaving to get D.

I return to the room to give Lucy the envelope from the groom.

Obviously, the groom wrote something very sweet and romantic in his letter to Lucy because she practically swooned while reading it.


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Okay, let me explain! I really did like the idea of a Lucy and Troy pairing. I did, at one point, seriously intend on making Troy the groom, even though I wasn't sure how people might respond. I have to say, I didn't expect quite such an enthusiastic response! Anyway, the story seemed to take on a life of its own and went in a different direction. And I figured, who am I to argue? The story is now basically written and I have no desire to rewrite it. So, to those of you who were really looking forward to a Lucy/Troy pairing, I'm sorry! Perhaps another time...another story...who knows?

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to hide under here or maybe behind here :hide: , in case people decide to throw something at me or come after me! Especially once they realize they still don't know who the groom is...

By the way, I do think y'all will like where the story is going. Though, I could be wrong! It HAS been known to happen...

Tracy

I really liked the idea Luce and Troy but now I have still a hope the groom is Myles... I am still waiting!!!!!


Restie

i must admit i did like luce/troy, we don't get too many stories with him in

but wherever you take us will be good

cath

Tracy, I know I'm skeptical, but I was right. Troy wasn't the groom. Don't worry, I'm not mad. Well, I'm downright crazy but you know what I mean. More soon please! Het out from behind and under these :hide: and post more!

Jenny

thats what i thought !!! myles and lucy !! if its them then did they set their differences aside!!!

You know, I think I am glad that Troy is not the groom. You have to go where these characters take you, right tis@me. You did have us going.

I'm enjoying this story very much. You've kept us guessing.

Yes, but I can't wait to find out who the groom is...
And why did he send Troy?

Don't hide away tis*me, you can't argue with the characters and as a writer you must follow their footsteps! I'll just wait for you to discover who the groom is...hopefully soon? (Big brown puppy eyes)

I agree with Bell. I love the fact that you have us guessing and we still have no clue who the groom is!

As long as it isn't Randy I'm fine with any groom you want to plunk down in that church!
kav

Okay, maybe I shouldn't do this, but I'm going to go ahead and let you know that I can ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY guarantee you that it will NOT be Randy! No way, no how! I would NOT do that to Lucy (nor Sue, nor Tara)! Besides that would just be ridiculously bizarre!

Thanks for all the comments y'all! I really appreciate them. I've been extremely busy running errands the last couple days! Bell, the groom should be revealed soon; though, not in this post.

To those of you who read my Easter/Spring Challenge story, Spring Cleaning, a few things in the following story posts may look a little familiar.

Thanks for continuing to read my story,
Tracy

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Tara, Amanda, and I all line up outside the sanctuary doors, ready for the wedding to begin. Joining us are my niece, Anna, who is serving as flower girl, and my nephews Daniel and Joshua, who are serving as ring bearer and Bible bearer. D is behind us, ready to escort Lucy down the aisle.

"Thank you, D, for walking me down the aisle. I really appreciate it!" Lucy says.

"I'm happy to do it, Lucy!" D says.

"He needs the practice, Lucy. One day soon he'll have to walk Tanya down the aisle." Donna says with a smile and a wink at her husband.

"Hopefully not TOO soon!!" says D, a slight look of horror on his face.

"I better go take my seat before the processional starts." says Donna, as she hugs Lucy, then kisses her husband on the cheek.

"So, are you ready to do this?" D asks.

"You bet!" declares Lucy.

The minute we will know who's the groom is approaching quickly.....


Restie

Ooo! I can't wait to find out who he groom is!

Groom! Groom! Groom!