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The morning of Amanda and Shaun’s wedding arrived and Chris awoke in his hotel and took himself down for breakfast before returning to his room to get ready. He’d had to book a hotel as the hotel was too far away from home. They’d chosen to get married at the small town Amanda grew up in, and given Chris was a guest of Shaun’s, he had to travel to attend. Chris showered and shaved and ironed his shirt a final time to ensure it was crisp. He was a 32 year old male. 6ft 1”, tall, athletic and muscular. He look after himself, the modern man. Dressed well, worked out, had a great job. He was just a single man, he’d never found the woman he wanted to settle with. That hadn’t stopped his confident approach. Would the wedding be a place he could meet someone? Michael wore a grey suit & a white shirt. A bow tie and shoes, his stubble was clean and tidy, his hair in a skin fade was fresh yesterday. Michael met his taxi driver outside and the sun glanced across his cheeks as the car drove to the venue. @Mimzy

Charlotte reached over and shut off her alarm on her phone. She yawned as she stretched out her arms and for a minute had to remember what day it was. As everything clicked together she jumped up out of the hotel bed. The wedding was today! Her face flexed into a bright smile as she looked at her beautiful bridesmaid dress, the beautiful baby blue almost impeccable. She ran out of the hotel room and to the door next to her and knocked. Amanda answered still sleepy eyed. "What is it so early in the morning Lottie?" Charlotte grabbed her shoulders and shook her. "It's your wedding day, we have to get a move on where is everyone?" Charlotte poked her head in the doorway of the dark room, noting that no one else is here yet. Amanda's eyes widened and she turned her body and flipped the light switch on as she walked by. "On their way I am sure, they actually live in town remember?" She turned and glowered at her reminding her of the fact that she left to go to California and everyone else stayed in their small hometown. Charlotte rolled her eyes as she turned to go get ready. "Not this again, I want more then this small town Mandy. I have bigger dreams." Charlotte popped back into her hotel room after leaving her to begin readying herself. Charlotte took a shower and curled her long hair into soft ringlets, and popped on the beautiful dress and as soon as she was ready she left her room and went back over to Amanda's to assist her with the other ladies of the bridal party.

@Mr Writes

Chris opened the cab door and paid his fare, closing the door behind him as his ears were greeted with chatter and laughter from the gathering guests. A waitress handed him a flute of champagne to enjoy. He didn’t know many people, if any there today, he felt on the edge of it all as the wedding planner called aloud. “Seats please, the bridal party are ready”. @Mimzy

As the wedding music started playing, Charlotte walked in, her arm looped into one of the groomsmens arms. Her other hand carrying a beautiful set of flowers in blues and purples. As they walked her eyes did a scan of the guests just see if everyone showed up in support of her friend. Her blond ringlets bounced softly as she walked forward. Her eyes caught a glimpse of a very handsome man in a grey suit, sitting towards the front some. She took noticed of how clean pressed he looked. As she continued forward she lost sight of him, little did she know it wouldn't be the last she saw of him. After the wedding ceremony separated she chatted happily with one of the groomsmen at the front of the hall. She finished her conversation and began walking back up the aisle as she bumped into someone as the heel of her shoe caught her dress, causing her to fall forward a bit.

@Mr Writes

One of the bridesmaids stood out to Chris. How could she not. Tall, amazing figure and body, leaving a lot to his imagination in the brief glance he got of her walking with the groomsman. Upon the ceremony ending and guests filing back ourside for photos and drinks before the evening began, Chris’ shoe caught the pretty bridemaids hem of her dress. His right hand held at her waistline to steady her as her balance slipped. “Oh miss, I’m sorry”. He said from behind. @Mimzy

As she fell forward her waist was caught, she felt a strong hand against her helping hold her up. Charlotte stood up a bit straighter and slipped out of his hold and looked up at him, as she noted it was the gentleman from earlier that she noticed. "It's not a problem." Her brown eyes glanced over his features, his shaved face and soft fade. "I am a klutz all on my own so it probably would have happened some time today anyways." Charlotte realized she was rambling and she tapped her lips with her pointer finger lightly, reminding herself to reel it back in. "Thank you for not letting me fall.." she trailed off prompting him for his name as she wanted to be more friendly. @Mr Writes

They shared a smile as she stood herself back steadily to her feet and their eyes locked eachother, prompting him his name as she thanked him. “I’m Chris”. He paused with a smile, offering her his hand to gently shake politely. His eyes rather unsubtle-like explored the view infront of him. “You did fantastically up there” he smirked with a cheeky smile as the crowd infront of them dispersed. @Mimzy

Charlotte reached out and took his hand in her soft small one. She shook his hand and took hers back. Her cheeks blushed a soft pink as her brown eyes kept looking in his. "Well I did my best work up there you know. It is hard to stand and look beautiful." She smiled playfully at him as she made a joke, as she tried to lift some of the mild awkwardness that new meetings often have. Her blond curls framed her face as she looked at him. "Lottie! We need to take pictures!" She heard one of the other girls call from behind her, she turned her head and waved to let them know she heard. Charlotte turned back to Chris and smiled brightly."Duty calls once more. If your staying for the reception, you should save me a dance." Her curls bounced as she left him with a dazzling smile and lifted her skirt so she could walk easier to the wedding party who were lined up and ready to go as they waited for her.

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@Mr Writes

Her playful and cheeky nature was clear to see, even toward a stranger as she explained how difficult it was to stand still & look pretty. Chris nodded teasingly. He watched her turn and leave, her hips swaying as she joined the awaiting crowd for photos. He’d nodded to himself as she disappeared at her suggestion of a dance later. He would take her up on that offer. A 3 course dinner arrived and the guests sat to enjoy that with the laughter and love of the speeches. The bride and groom welcomed the band with their first dance before welcoming guests to join them. Chris could see Lottie dancing with Amanda’s father & decided to get himself a drink for courage. @Mimzy

Charlotte's left hand held her bouquet as they shoot photos. She smiled and primped and posed wherever she was requested. Once she was done the girls pulled her away towards the beautifully now set up tables. She was sat at the head table with her friend and the other bridesmaids, the dinner was absolutely to die for. Amanda only gets the best, being very spoiled by Shaun. As the dinner wrapped up and they cut the cake, she scanned the room, as she wanted to see if Chris had stayed. She knew she shouldn't want him to have stayed. I mean they just met! But she couldn't help it. As she smiled and talked quietly with other guests she caught sight of his grey suit. She grinned to herself as she was ecstatic that he stayed. The music for dancing was amazing. They had a live band attending and it was hard not to in the groove. Amanda's father after having danced with Amanda and her sister. Asked if she would like to dance. The old man was like a father to her, Amanda and herself used to have sleepovers and makeovers every weekend. They even talked him into a couple although he would never admit it. She danced with him happily, quietly wondering if Chris was still here and going to dance with her. @Mr Writes

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