Nothing Is Forever [COMPLETE]

Chapter 99: Settling Down

POV: Ryan

"Are you sure this dress isn't too fancy?"

"Of course not," I claimed, linking arms with her and leading the way to the door, "You look amazing..."

She smiled and I followed out behind her. We rode the elevator down and walked out to the parking lot where I helped her into the car. This was the last time I was ever going to be a single man, and I couldn't help but worry.

What if it was too soon? What if she didn't want to start a family? What if she didn't like my family?

It didn't matter anymore, it wasn't long now until the wedding. I would find out soon enough, whether I liked her answer or not. I slipped my hand into the pocket of my blazer, felt around for the ring, and started the car.

"Ready babe?" I asked, letting out a deep gust of air.

"I am if you are," she insisted.

POV: Savannah

Tony, Colin and I made it to the wedding right on time. Most of the guests had already arrived, the bride and groom's family were already seated in the front rows, and guests were scattered around, some in their seats, and others at the snack bar.

"Ooh, I'll be right back," Tony insisted, heading towards the caterer that was carrying around glasses of champagne.

Colin and I took our places, security guards lined the area, and Tony brought back a glass of champagne for the both of us.

"Here you go!"

He insisted, holding out a glass for.

"No thank you," I replied, turning away his offer.

He looked at me with confusion on his face.

"What's up with you here lately? You don't want to go out, you turn away my offer, I mean you only drank a few sips of beer at the Guinness Storehouse today—"

"Stop asking questions Tony... I'm fine"

He took one last gaze at me and downed a gulp of the liquid poison.

"Fine... more for me!"

He finished it off as he walked around socializing, and looked for a place to put the empty glass. At one point he even started chatting it up with some of the police security, and I just prayed he didn't do anything stupid to get arrested on Ryan's wedding night. He wasn't the best when he was drunk.

I watched him carefully, and I'm pretty sure at one point I saw him slip the officer few dollars in exchange for an object, but he was too far away for me to actually see what was going on. I began to wonder if these were actually police officers, or if they were just male strippers or something. My question was answered almost instantly as an officer's radio went off, calling for emergency help as he jogged away into the distance. Tony finally made his way back to take his place beside Colin, and I could tell something was up... He was acting funny, and drinking too much, but I knew I didn't have time to confront him about it.

One by one, everyone was finally seated, and just in time too. Not long after, music began to play, and everyone got quite, standing up to face the beautiful couple. Courtney looked amazing, clinging to Ryan's side, and covering her face with her hands in complete shock.

The only thing Ryan could do was smile. Once they finally made it up front, I could see tears streaming down both of their faces. I knew Ryan was going to cry... for a guy, he was really in touch with his emotions... I guess that's why I cared for him so much.

"I know this isn't a traditional wedding," Ryan began, getting down on one knee and pulling a ring from his pocket, "but I hope you still consider my proposal..."

Courtney looked around at everyone in their seats and back down into Ryan's eyes as the priest recited some words from his book.

"Do you, Ryan O'Donoghue, take Courtney Cavan to be your wife for as long as you both shall live?"

"I do," he blurted without hesitation.

I couldn't help but smile. My eyes traveled from Ryan to Colin, and we locked eyes. I assumed he had already been staring at me for quite some time now. He mouthed the words 'I love you' as the priest repeated his question to address Courtney. I blushed and turned my attention back to the happy couple.

"... and do you, Courtney Cavan, take Ryan O'Donoghue to be your husband, for as long as you both shall live?"

"I do," she smiled, squeezing his hands tightly.

"Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife!"

He closed his book, and Ryan slipped the ring on Courtney's finger. Everyone stood up and clapped as they kissed under the lights. Music played in the background, they pulled pulled away from each other, and waved out to the audience.