I will see you in my Dreams

Chapter 16 Eddie and Claire's wedding

Eddie is Ari's cousin, and fell in love with Claire, who is Mike's niece. The wedding is set to St Mary's Parish in Gilroy. Claire asked Ley to complete the bridal entourage since her friends can't travel from Maryland to Gilroy. She needs 2 single females to be her entourage. Ley chooses Hannah since she lives in San Jose, 30 mins to Gilroy and herself as part of the entourage. Ley decided to extend her invite to her friends so after the wedding, they will visit the beautiful Napa Valley, the wine country. She doesn't have an idea that Eddie is Ari's cousin. All are excited, they booked at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Gilroy with nice views, great rooms and service. No one even Ley took the paper invitation. She just wrote down Hannah's and her name when Claire asked for it. At that time, Hannah was in Vancouver BC visiting her sister and meeting her publisher, she arrived the day of the wedding. She was absent from the rehearsal thus she missed seeing Ari on the entourage where Ley and her friends were shocked to see him. Ari is partnered with Ley. He begged her not to tell Hannah first and change partners with his cousin Raul to be partnered with Hannah. Ley and the girls are all nervous about the complicated situation. They did not see this coming. After two long years, Ari and Hannah will cross paths again. Nobody planned this…it is happening again. Hannah arrives without any clue. She worries about her dress because she doesn't have the chance to check the fitting before the wedding. She was excited because after the wedding, they will be touring Napa Valley, one of her favorite travel destinations. And she will be travelling with her friends who love and care for her, for better or for worse, they are always with her, no matter what. It's unconditional love. The wedding was at 3pm. Hannah was at the hotel fitting the dress. Thank God, it fits well even the shoes. No one from the group will tell Hannah about Ari being her partner in the entourage. Happy exchanges and excitement to visit Napa Valley after the wedding was transfired to avoid other discussion. They had early lunch at 11 noon, the makeup people will be arriving at 12 noon for Hannah and Ley. At exactly 3:00 pm, all the entourage and guests are all in the church waiting to start the march to the altar of the church. Ley and the group are all anxious.

First to march to the altar are the flower girls with tiny flower baskets scattering the petals down the aisle followed by the ring bearers. novelbin

Next was Ley, the matron of honor then Hannah, the bridesmaid followed by the sponsors.

At the altar with the groom Eddie, best man Raul and the groomsman Ari. Hannah was so shocked to see Ari waiting at the altar beside the groom and the best man. Her face becomes red and her hands keep on shaking. She tried to hold her hand to prevent shaking more. She looks for Ley and her face is so white and like begging her not to get angry at her. Ari is staring affectionately at Hannah's eyes, begging for mercy. Hannah reaches the seat beside Ley. She apologizes to Hannah, honestly she didn't know that Eddie was Ari's cousin and he was part of the entourage. Her fault was …she missed getting the invitation until the same day of the wedding. Please forgive me Hannah, I did not plan this believe me. Hannah just nodded and did not say anything. It's okay Ley, this is only good for 24 hours anyway. Her face was calm and collected. Ignoring Ari. Ari's staring was noticed by the guests and families of both parties. After one hour and a half. The ceremony was done. Picture taking at the altar, church garden and side entrance of the church. Guests and families proceed to the reception party at the Davis Ranch. It is a simple and family affair wedding but it meant a lot for Ari. Seeing Hannah again and meeting her face to face makes him so happy.