We had very limited time to do the planning but according to Diana we did a good job.
I haven’t seen the venue after everything was put in place. I wanted to but Diana wouldn’t let me. She went to check it out by herself and her reason was because she wants everyone to be able to see the surprise on my face when I walk in for the first time.
Right now it is about 1 in the afternoon and Diana and I are just coming back from picking up my dress. I’m in sweats and a tank because I haven’t taken a bath.
That’s what we’re currently rushing home for. Apparently, there is a special bath treatment I’m supposed to undergo. I don’t understand half of what is happening but I’m just going with it.
“You could at least try to be more excited,” Diana said with a shake of her head as we got out of the car.
“Oh I am just vibrating with joy,” I took on a sarcastic tone, “There is nothing more fun than getting poked and prodded.”
“When you say it like that it sounds horrible,”
“There is no way you’re going to say it that will sound good to me,” I said as we walked into the house and I was shocked to see Logan there, “I didn’t know you’d be here.”
“I decided to stop by,” he shrugged, “I won’t be seeing you till the ceremony. Try to have fun,”
“I don’t have any other choice, do I?”
“Not really,” he grabbed my chin and kissed me softly on the mouth, “I’ll see you later.”
I gave him a small wave and as soon as he left Diana squealed.
“You guys are so cute,” she clapped in glee, “I cannot even,”
“You are a nightmare,” I said slowly
“And you are a bridezilla,” she countered, “Come on we have to get you soaked in a rose bath,”
I followed her up the stairs and she squealed again when she saw the note and flowers that Logan had left on my pillow.
“He is the sweetest person ever,” she remarked as she started drawing a bath and I used that opportunity to read the letter.
I know you will look beautiful today. I can’t wait to see you.
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Honestly the bath was the most fun part about everything. I got to soak in the sweet smelling tub for a full fifteen minutes before I had to be lathered down with an oil and lotion.
I chose to do that part myself because I’m not exactly comfortable with weird hands touching my bare skin.
My hair is a nightmare to comb or tame on a normal day and I knew without a doubt that taming it today would be double the trouble. I was right because I am now sporting a headache because of how many times my hair was pulled and dragged.
The make-up wasn’t any better because I cried while they were putting the eyeliner and ended up potentially ruining it. They had to do it about four times before they got it right.
I also couldn’t sit still and I am pretty sure that I am their worst customer ever.
“You look beautiful Charlie,” Diana said once they were done and I raised a brow at her. “I thought for sure with all the hiccups you’d look like a troll but this is amazing.”
“Thanks for the vote of confidence Diana,” I said blandly and she shrugged.
She also did her make-up and honestly she looked amazing. Her brown hair was in a chignon at the base of her throat and she went full glam with her highlighted features and red lipstick.
“You look stunning Diana,” I said softly and she gave me a full teethed smile.
“Let’s get you in your dress then you can look at yourself in the mirror,”
She brought out the dress and I didn’t know it was possible but it looked even more beautiful now than when I first saw it.
I put it on slowly and Diana helped me get my silver ballet flats on. She wanted me to go with heels but after I realized that I was going to be walking over grass I decided to go with flats.
“Alright close your eyes,” she said and I complied. She held my hand and led me to the front of the mirror, “You can open.”
I opened my eyes in apprehension but gasped when I took in my reflection. My auburn hair was glowing in a way it has never done before and it was set in tiny curls at my lower back. My make-up was very natural with bubblegum pink lipstick and barely any color on my eyes.
“This is-,” I trailed off.
“It’s beautiful and it is so you,” Diana finished, “Logan is going to flip when he sees you. I can already imagine his expression.”
I rolled my eyes at her antics and she clapped in glee before putting on her own dress which is a black version of mine. She previously told me that no one is allowed to wear white other than Logan and I.
“Are you ready for this?” she asked finally and I shrugged, “Oh come on, I need some excitement from you.”
“Diana,” I groaned and she raised her hand in mock surrender.
“I’m just trying to get you pumped up,”
“I don’t need to get pumped up, I need to calm down.” She wouldn’t understand the nerves that were racing inside of me right now and honestly I don’t think I’m in the right frame of mind to explain.
She stayed quiet for a minute before sighing, “I’ll just escort the women out.”
I gave her a small smile and she helped them pack up their things but before they left she handed me her phone.
“It’s Logan,” she whispered before disappearing.
I inwardly thanked her before pulling the phone to my ear, “Hey,”
“Hey baby, what’s wrong?” he asked and I shrugged before realizing he couldn’t see me.
“It’s nothing; I’m fine,”
“You know this is nothing like the ceremony you were forced into right?” he began and I sighed, “If you don’t want to do this we can postpone it.”
“I don’t want to postpone it; I’m just-,” I trailed off.
“Hey, everything today is in your hands. You have the power here,” he said softly, “You’re in control, not me and not anyone else, okay?”
“I know that,”
“And no one is going to hurt you; I’m going to be with you every step of the way,” he continued, “You’re safe, I will keep you safe. Do you trust me?”
“Of course I trust you,”
“Good, so just take a deep breath and have fun okay,” I realized he was using the softest voice I have ever heard on him, “I’ll be waiting for you on the other side,”
“Thank you Logan,”
“You don’t have to thank me,” he assured me, “I’ll see you soon.”
I hung up the call and took a deep breath. Diana walked in about a minute after.
“How are you feeling?” she asked and I shrugged.
“A lot better,”
“Good because you are going to kill it today,” she smiled as she held out a hand to me, “Besides, nothing could possibly go wrong.”