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Laura laid down in the center of the living room, unable to control her cries.
Did Carmilla just leave? She tried to remember anything she could about their time together, but it was all blank.
Carmilla got out of the elevator, hot chocolate and a cookie in hand. She unlocked the door and opened it, hearing broken sobs. She quickly laid them down and ran over to the source.
“Laura! Laura! Are you okay? I’m here!” Laura practically tackled her, crushing her with her arms.
“Carm! I thought, you left me” Carmilla played with her hair, hugging her tightly.
“I just went out to get you some hot chocolate, what happened? Are you hurt?” Carmilla placed her hands on Laura's cheeks, cleaning the tears from her face.
“I just had a really bad dream and I thought I lost you and I woke up and you were gone and now you’re not” Carmilla knew that Laura was a little ptsd about her moms death, she knew how Laura would occasionally grip at the car handle a bit too hard or wake up from flashbacks sweating and crying. She gently picked Laura off of the floor and carried her into the bedroom.
“I’m going to go get that hot chocolate, I will be right back, I promise. She watched Carmilla leave for the living room and come back seconds later holding the cup of chocolate and the cookie bag in the other hand. She set them down next to Laura and crawled back into bed next to her.
“So, do you want to talk about it?” She set an arm around Laura and pulled her close.
“It was just-It was just so scary. This time, you were driving the car, and you said the same things my mom did, and It just felt so real.” She grabbed onto Carmilla as if her life depended on it.
“I thought I lost you” Carmilla gently stroked her arm.
“I’m here Laura, and I’m not leaving you anytime soon. That’s a promise.” Leaned down and kissed her.
“Where were you this morning?” Laura had calmed down a bit.
“I had to pack our luggage and I wanted to get you something from down the street before I came back.” Laura glanced over taking the cup from her stand.
“You’re amazing” Laura took a sip from her cup.
“Not as amazing as you” She kissed Laura’s temple.
“I really don’t want to have to tell you this now Laura, but we have to be at Mattie's jet in about an hour so we should get ready”
Carmilla waited for Laura to finish eating before offering a shower together. They arrived to Mattie's Jet a little over an hour after. Laura spent most of the time concentrating on the clouds, while Carmilla replied to emails across from her.
“Hey Laura, Are you alright?” Laura jumped slightly before turning to Carmilla.
“Yeah, Yeah, I’m fine” She turned back to stare at the clouds. Carmilla shut her laptop and sat next to Laura bringing her in.
“You know, I’m here for you if you need it.” She kissed Laura’s temple and held her hand.
“Don’t worry about me, tonight is all about you and I’m totally taking that away from you”
“No Laura, tonight is about us, and you’re not taking anything away from me, don't even think that for a second”
“I love you” Laura snuggled into Carmilla's side, slowly falling asleep. Carmilla stretched out her arm reaching over to the laptop across the table and began replying to emails again, doing her best not to disturb Laura.
“Laura” Carmilla pushed some of Laura's hair back.
“Come on babe, We’re here” Laura moved slightly.
“Mmmmno” She tightened her grip on Carmilla.
“Lauraaaaa” she stroked her cheek.
“But you’re so comfy” Laura stretched out, but didn’t open her eyes just yet.
“I promise that after we get finished tonight, we can cuddle all night long” Laura opened one eye.
“What about morning?” Carmilla chuckled.
“I don’t work tomorrow, so why not just make it a day?” She got up helping Laura up from her seat.
They walked out of the jet, and were met with a crowd of paparazzi. Her bodyguards guided them through the crowd, Carmilla covered Laura with her coat, shielding her tired eyes from the bright lights.
“Miss Karnstein, What happened with you and that model in Maui?” That model was actually William's girlfriend, but the media was to quick to even make that assumption.
“Miss Karnstein, how do you feel about Elle Croft getting married?” Carmilla didn’t really give a fuck anymore, she had Laura, why would she care about some chick that broke her heart years ago?
“So, Miss Karnstein, are you currently swooning any ladies?” she heard a chuckle from Laura.
“Miss Karnstein, are you still gay?” Carmilla scoffed at the question.
“Miss Karnstein, how is your high class bachelor pad?” Laura was put in the car first and Carmilla followed quickly after.
“Why do they have to ask such invasive questions?” Laura rubbed her eyes. leaning against Carmilla.
“Its their job. Which is kinda shitty” One of her bodyguards looked back at her.
“We should be there in 30-40 minutes, depending on how bad traffic is” Carmilla nodded.
“When we arrive, we have to get changed really fast and go greet everyone.” Carmilla pulled out her phone and started taping at it furiously.
“How many people are going to be there?”
“Tons, Although I invited a couple a people you might be fond of” Carmilla invited all of Laura’s close friends, she wanted to make the night about the two of them.
Karnstein(11:50am):Can’t wait to see you tonight, I hope you had a good flight
Papa Hollis(12:15pm): I did! It was really nice to catch up with Danny on the plane ride.
They arrived at Karnstein Hq, and made their way up the stairs.
“Right this way Miss Hollis and Miss Karnstein” He showed them biggest room in the house, setting their bags next to the door.
“Your mother and sister are downstairs. I’ll be right outside if you need me”
Laura looked around the room, taking in every detail.
“This room is much prettier than I last remember it” Carmilla looked around and flopped down on the bed. Laura sat next to her and rubbed her shoulders working through all the knots.
“I’m going to go change, you probably should too” Carmilla groaned and watched as Laura purposely swung her hips walking towards their bags. She flipped over and watched as Laura stripped off her clothes and brought over the garment bags.
“So Carm,” She placed herself on Carmilla’s hips.
“Which do you prefer?” Laura placed both dresses against her, switching between the two.
“I kinda like the Yellow one because it’s all pretty and stuff but I feel like the purple one makes me look all sophisticated” Carmilla placed her hands around Laura’s hips.
“Do you really want to know what I think?”
“Of course Carm!” Carmilla raised her eyebrow and smirked.
“I personally prefer neither, I like you the way you are” She husked into Laura’s ear.
“Carm, we should really get changed.” She tried to resist the lips on her neck.
“Carm, your mom and sister are downstairs” Carmilla gently tugged on the skin on her neck.
“Laura, they’re like 5 floors down” She bit down on a sensitive spot and heard a soft moan come from Laura.
“Carm…” Carmilla chuckled, she flipped them over and hovered over Laura.
“Sorry babe, I gotta get ready” She gave Laura a quick kiss and opened her garment bag.
“I hate you” Laura sat up trying to even her breath and hide her flushed face.
“We both know that’s not true.” Carmilla began to slip on her clothes. Laura huffed and began to put on the purple dress, Carmilla put on a purple tie to match with Laura.
The hair stylist and makeup artists came in a little bit later and worked on them, after a couple of minutes, they were done. Laura interlocked her arm with Carmilla's as they walked down, the bodyguard following behind them. They walked into the main ballroom where Lilly, Mattie, Will, and his girlfriend were at.
“Hey kitty cat” Will walked over them and hugged them both.
“Nice to see you again willy boy” She teased.
“Now kitty cat, you know I go by William now.” Carmilla rolled her eyes.
“Hey Will!” Laura squaked up giving him a bright smile. Her turned his head and gave her a strong hug,
“Glad to see you again Laura, It’s been a while”
“How is starting architecture?” Laura looked up at him.
“Well, it’s not as fun as it used to be, but it beats being a lawyer by far” Carmilla laughed.
“Yeah? 100k a year sounds like a bust” Will nodded at her.
“Not about the money sis, I could be making 50k and I’d still be happy”
“Whatever Willy-” She was cut off by Will clearing his throat.
“Sorry William, But money is a nice thing to have”
“Whatever sis, at least I like my job.” Carmilla nodded at that.
“Alright, you win” Mattie walked over and brought all of them into a quick hug.
“It’s so great to see you all again” She said before letting them go.
“William, how are you? Last I heard you were designing dmv buildings” William rolled his eyes.
“That was a rumor, I’ll have you know that I don’t produce small scale buildings like those.” Mattie shook her head and turned over to Carmilla and Laura.
“How are you two doing? It’s been awhile since I heard from either of you. Probably since Carmilla went completely off the map” Laura was about to agree when she noticed something off.
“Wait, When did Carmilla go off the map?” She crossed her arms.
“About a month or so, She’s been emailing me,and that’s about it” Laura furrowed her eyebrows.
“So what you’re saying, is that she hasn’t been going to work for the past month?” Carmilla looked at Mattie and mouthed the word “Stop”. Mattie looked back at Laura.
“I’ve said too much, I must go. I’ll see the both of you later” She gave them both an awkward smile before leaving them. Laura turned to face Carmilla. Is she cheating on me?
“Would you mind telling me what the heck that was?”
“Babe, It’s not what it looks like, I swear.” Fuck.
“Oh really? It’s not the fact that you stopped working, I can understand that, It’s the fact that you went behind my back and pretended to go to work every morning.” Laura scoffed.
“Laura, I promise you that I what I’ve been doing for the past month will make sense later”
Laura was about to say something else before Lilly came over and greeted the two.
“How are my two favorite ladies doing?” Laura plastered a smile and hugged Lilly.
“Hey mom, nice to see you again” Carmilla hugged her and looked back over to Laura who looked a bit pissed.
“Laura, are you excited for tonight?”
“Slightly, I don’t expect much to happen” Carmilla noticed the attitude in her voice. Lilly was a slightly thrown back by the comment.
“Well, Carmilla is taking over Vp, are you excited about that?” Laura shrugged.
“Could you please excuse Laura and I for a second?” Carmilla tugged at Laura's wrist and pulled her aside.
“Yes Dear?” Laura tapped her foot against the tile.
“Laura, I know you’re pissed at me, but I swear it’s not what it looks like”
“Oh yeah? Because I think it’s exactly what it looks like” Laura was about to walk away before Carmilla gently grabbed at her wrist.
“Now what?” Laura sighed and turned to Carmilla.
“Do you really think I could ever cheat on you?” Laura huffed and looked away.
“Laura, you are the light of my life. You’re the reason I wake up with a smile on my face. No one compares to how beautiful, intelligent, and amazing you are.” Laura looked back at Carmilla.
“I’m sorry for not telling you about my leaving, that was a big mistake on my part. I’m sorry for telling you that I was working when in reality I wasn't” Carmilla was about to continue but she was interrupted.
“What were you doing then?” Carmilla sighed.
“I can’t tell you just yet, but I promise, I will tell you very soon. I promise” LaFontaine and Perry approached them.
“Laura!” Perry called out and ran over to hug her.
“Perry!” Laura pulled back.
“What are you two doing here!???!” LaFontaine hugged Carmilla before holding Perry’s hand.
“Carmilla said that today was a big day for the two of you and she wanted us to be here for it” Laura smiled and pulled Perry into another room.
“Hey Carm, Is Laura alright?” Carmilla sighed.
“She thinks I’m cheating on her” LaFontaine quirked up an eyebrow and scoffed.
“You’re kidding, right?” Carmilla nodded.
“Nope. Mattie told her that I’ve been taking time off, and she took it the wrong way. I can’t tell her what I was doing, not yet at least”
“You’re telling her tonight, Right?” They put their hand on her shoulder.
“I don’t know, she doesn’t seem like she’s in a very good mood.” LaFontaine gently squeezed at her shoulder.
“Hey, don’t be such a downer. I’m sure she’ll say yes.” Carmilla gave them a gently smile.
“Enough of me, How are you? Are you and Perry doing alright?” LaFontaine shrugged.
“Although the honeymoon phase is over, I still love her. I also came here to tell you that…” Lafontaine flashed Carmilla a bright smile.
“Perry may or may not be expecting….” Carmilla opened her mouth wide open and punched them in the arm.
“Shut Up!”
“We’ve been researching for a while, and we found this really cool company that lets us have a kid with both of our qualities.”
“Science has gone so far” Carmilla commented.
“Tell me about it. It was a really long and expensive process, but there will be a little LaFontaine jr running around.” Carmilla smiled and nodded again.
“Please don’t call them that, I am begging you”
“What?” They shrugged their arms up.
“Your child will not be named LaFontaine LaFontaine Jr”
“I will not take advice from someone who named their pet lizard socks”
“I was 5! And in my defense, He looked like he was wearing socks”
“I will however, let you and Laura choose the middle name. And it better not be something like Harmony or Anna or some generic name like that”
“Would you mind helping me set up a couple of things?”
“No problem Carm”
“So, Laura, how are you?” Laura handed her a glass of water and sat across her.
“I think Carmilla is cheating on me.” Perry chuckled, before she realized that Laura was serious.
“Laura, I highly doubt she’s cheating on you, She loves you to death”
“She hasn’t been going to work for the past month and she lied to me about it” Perry set her cup down and reached over to grab her hand.
“Laura, I promise you, Carmilla is not cheating on you. She has a very good reason for taking a month off work.”
“What’s the reason?” Laura tilted her head at Perry.
“I can’t tell you, I was kinda sworn into secrecy.” Laura sighed.
“Hey Laura, there’s a good reason, I promise.” She’s probably right.
“How are you Perry? It’s been awhile” Perry chuckled.
“Laura, I saw you a couple of months ago, but I’ve been pretty good.”
“Anything new?” Perry raised her eyebrows in thought.
“Hmmm. Well, I finally got offered a job, Laf became the biologist they always wanted to be, I’m pregnant, and we’re thinking about buying a house soon” Perry said very quickly.
“What! That’s great news! Wait, did you guys find a donor or..”Perry chucked.
“LaFontaine looked into some weird science thing, and there was this breakthrough where we can have a biological kid”
“THat’s amazing Per! I’m so happy for the two of you. Any idea on what you’re going to name them?”
“Not yet, LaF keeps wanting to call them after scientists though.”
“Typical. What names do you have in mind?” Perry hummed.
“I was thinking something gender neutral, like Skyler, or Riley, or Taylor.” Laura nudged at her.
“You call always call them Laura…” She winked at Perry.
“Well, LaF and I are letting you and Carmilla choose the middle name. Considering the fact that you will be the godparents…” Laura gasped.
“No way! I can’t wait! I have to start saving up to buy them all the Harry Potter books and take them to Disney an-”
“Laura, they won’t be here for another 8 months, you’ll have plenty of time to buy them everything”
“Have you told your parents yet?”
“Not yet, They didn’t exactly have the best reaction when I agreed to marry LaFontaine.” Perry sighed.
“What about their parents?” Perry looked back up at Laura.
“They're excited to be grandparents, They’re planning on throwing a huge baby shower”
“Carmilla is bound to throw one ten times as big” Perry chuckled.
“I bet.” Perry cleared her throat.
“We should probably go, I bet Carmilla and LaFontaine are waiting on us”
Laura and Perry walked out of the room and into the ballroom. There were a multitude of guests and reporters there already. They looked for Carmilla and LaFontaine who were at the very top of the staircase chatting. Mattie approached them.
“So, you excited little sis?” Carmilla shrugged.
“I think you should be more excited, you’re taking over the company”
“Not quite, I’ll be one step below mother. She wants me to test the waters before I throw myself in.”
“It’s a big day for you Mattie” Mattie nodded.
“I think today is a much larger one for you, I’d like for it to be about you and Laura rather than me”
Mattie was handed a microphone by one of the technicians.
“It would only feel right if it were” Mattie said before turning on the mic.
“Good evening everyone, I would like to thank you all for joining us on this special night. As you may or may not know, I am Mattie Karnstein, now Co-President of Karnstein Law firm.” She smiled wide, and waited for the applause to die down. Laura was escorted up the stairs and made her way over to Carmilla.
“Hey” She whispered as she looped her arm around Carmilla’s. Carmilla gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. The sound of cameras clicks went wild.
“I would like to thank my mother for supporting me, and my father for inspiring me. It’s been an amazing couple of years, and I am proud to introduce our new Vice President, Carmilla Karnstein!” The room was flooded with clapping as Carmilla nodded and smiled.
“Go big sis!” Carmilla turned around to see Will clapping. Mattie handed her the mic.
“Thank you, I don’t think I could have gone this far without my mother, William, Mattie, or my father. It is an honor and a pleasure to take over this position. And without further ado, please, commence the dancing.” The musicians began to play as the room began to dance. Carmilla spotted Mr. Hollis at the end of the balcony and waved.
“Who are you waving at?” Laura looked around.
“Uh, Nobody Laura, Just an old business partner, that’s all.” Laura was about to question her further but then decided not to . Carmilla helped her down the stairs as they began to dance.
“You know, it’s our six year anniversary” Laura said after being spun around.
“I know, and just wait to see what I have in store.” Carmilla winked at her.
They danced for a little longer, ignoring the people surrounding them. Carmilla looked over at LaFontaine and she touched her nose twice signaling them.They nodded and took a mic from one of the technicians.
“Ow, shit-fuck” Carmilla pulled back and leaned down grabbing her foot. Laura crouched down and put her hand on her shoulder.
“Oh my gosh, Carmilla, I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to step on you, are you okay?” LaFontaine handed Carmilla a mic and walked away. Laura looked around as the crowd of people stepped back from the pair, she stood up and eyed the room. She spotted Betty, LaF, Perry, Danny, Kirsch, and her father watching tentatively. Oh my gosh.
“Laura, 6 years ago on this very day, we danced, we cried, and we fell in love. Well, more in love than we were before. I’ll never forget it, how beautiful you looked, or how you made me feel that night. I knew we were made for each other since then. We’ve been through hell and back, obstacles always jumping in our way, but no matter what, I’ll always do my best to overcome them with you” Laura smiled tearing up a bit.
“I love you, I always have, and I always will. I’d really like to spend the rest of my life with you.” Carmilla pulled out a box from her pocket as Lilly squeezed Mattie's hand in excitement.
“You make me so happy, I don’t think words are enough to describe how amazing you are” Laura bit her lip as Carmilla opened the box.
“Laura Hollis, I promise to make you hot chocolate every morning, massage your back after a long day at work, and to love and cherish you for eternity. Will you marry me?”
“Yes! Yes! Absolutely!” Carmilla smiled as she got off her knee to kiss Laura.
“I love you so much” Laura mumbled as a group of people began to applaud.
“I’m sorry about earlier, I just couldn’t really tell you about your proposal, you know” Laura smiled pulling Carmilla in for another kiss.
“Wait, You haven’t even seen the best part!” Carmilla pulled away signaling at William and Danny as she jumped onto the performing platform. Will joined her shortly after, passing her the guitar while he slid on his bass. Danny ran over and hopped on sliding on a banjo. LaFontaine jumped on stage and took over the drums. Laura watched as they all plugged up their instruments. Perry, her father, Lilly and Mattie stood near Laura.
"YOU GO BABY!" Perry screamed out as LaF winked at her.
"Danny?! Since when do you play the banjo?!" Laura shouted as Danny fixed the straps on her banjo.
"Roughly, a month! Carmilla taught me a few things" Carmilla gave her a charming smile.
"Is everyone ready?" Carmilla spoke into the mic.
"This is dedicated to my amazing fiancé. Sorry for not being there for you this past month, but Danny and Will were hard to teach."
"In one, two, one, two, three!" Danny began to finger pick a couple of stings while bobbed her head. LaFontaine joined in beating the drum set.
I jumped so high I touched the clouds
Wo-o-o-o-o-oh, wo-o-o-o-o-oh
I stretched my hands out to the sky
We danced with monsters through the night
Wo-o-o-o-o-oh, wo-o-o-o-o-oh
I'm never gonna look back
Woah, never gonna give it up
No, please don't wake me now Carmilla began to get really into the music, swaying to the music. LaFontaine felt their hands begin to lose feeling from drumming so hard, but they didn’t care. Danny alternated from banjo to tambourine while Will was struggling to remember the chords. Carmilla turned over and looked at him.
“Don’t worry bout it too much bro, come on. Join me” Will relaxed and didn’t worry about it too much as he got near the mic and joined her for the chorus.
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife Lilly raised her eyebrows, she knew Carmilla could sing, but Will was a complete shock.
“I guess it’s genetic” Mattie nudged her as Laura and Perry watched them in awe.
I hear it calling outside my window
I feel it in my soul
The stars were burning so bright
The sun was out 'til midnight
I say we lose control Carmilla looked around to see some of their biggest clients dancing along, and Laura ogling her like the giant nerd she is.
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife Carmilla looked around and bowed, jumping off stage.
“So, Laura, How’d you’d li-” Carmilla was cut off by Laura’s lips.
“I loved it” Laura mumbled. Danny walked off towards Laura, she was wearing a suit much like Carmilla's but in a lighter color.
“Hey short stack, You miss me?” Danny opened her arms wide. Laura crushed Danny with a hug.
“Where have you been! It’s been ages!”
“Well, I just got signed to some american basketball team, so if you’re ever interested, maybe you and Carm could come cheer me on” Laura smiled.
“WE’d absolutely love to! Isn’t that right Carm?” She turned around as Carmilla huffed.
“And maybe while you’re at it, you can meet my girlfriend” Laura looked around.
“Wait, is she here right now?”
“Sadly, no. Mary had to finish one of her finals for one of her journalism classes and couldn’t come” Laura’s eyes went wide.
“Oh no” Carmilla mumbled.
“SHE’s a Journalist!!?? Why didn’t you tell me sooner? I have to meet her like as soon as possible, Like, we should all leave right now” Laura began to tug on Danny’s arm but she stayed put. She heard Carmilla chuckle.
“Laura, we have all the time in the world. How about, we spend some time together with your fiancé and the others. I promise you’ll get to meet her.”Fiancé, that has a nice ring to it. Haha, ring. I’m so punny. Laura chuckled to herself as Danny and Carmilla both raised their eyebrows at her.
“What’s so funny Laura?”
“NOthing!” She nodded.
“Sounds like a great idea!” She grinned reaching over for Carmilla's hand. Danny smiled and walked over towards Perry and LaFontaine.
“I’m in love with you” Laura wrapped her arms around Carmilla's neck.
“What? Laura Hollis? In love with me?” Laura glared at her and gave her arm a nudge.
“How long have you been planning this?” Laura mumbled against Carmilla’s neck.
“Uhhhh, I think it was a little bit after LaFontaine and Perry got married. I don’t know, the way they were describing it kinda made me warm up to the idea.”
“I’m going to be Laura Karnstein” She felt Laura smile.
“And I’m going to be married to the most amazing girl in the world.”
“I’m sorry about earlier. I shouldn’t have reacted like that” Laura looked up to Carmilla.
“It’s okay, I just really wish that I was able to tell you without ruining the surprise.”
Mr. Hollis walked over, suit and tie with a wide smile on his face.
“I can’t believe my little girl is getting married! What’s next? Kids?”
“Kids? Nobody said anything about kids” Laura panicked, while Carmilla tried to act cool.
“Yeah, Kids? We just got engayed.”
“I’m just pushing your buttons, you could adopt hundreds of cats instead of having kids and I would be just as happy” Andy smiled. Lilly walked over with Mattie.
“Congrats little sis, I thought I’d be the first, but it looks like you’ve beaten me to it” Lilly was practically jumping with excitement, she brought them both into a bone crushing hug.
“Carmilla Elizabeth Karnstein! Why didn’t you tell me sooner!”
“I wanted it to be a surprise”
“Excuse me, I have to call some wedding planners, because we both know how terrible you are at planning” Lilly excused herself while rapidly typing at her phone.
“I hope you both spend your evening well, I’ll see you soon Carm” Mattie left the pair.
“Is that LaFontaine?” Andy squinted his eyes at them before speed walking over.
“So, fiancé. How do you propose we spend the rest of the night?” Laura scrunched her eyebrows.
“Hmmmmm”
“Because, there’s a very nice bed a couple of floors up, and it’s be a shame for it to go to waste on such a beautiful night” Carmilla whispered into Laura’s ear.
“What about the bodyguards?” Laura whispered back.
“We just have to get there fast and quietly, I don’t think they’ll find us” Laura bit her lip grabbing Carmilla’s as they ran through all the corridors.
“M.R.K. and L.K have moved, does anyone have eyes on them?”
Laura pushed Carmilla into a utility closet and attempted to silence her giggles.
“M.R.K. and L.K have vanished, depart all units to search”
Laura and Carmilla heard the sound of footsteps rush around.
“I don’t think we’re going to be able to get upstairs now” Carmilla shook her head.
“I don’t mind” Laura pulled on Carmilla by her tie.
“Should we tell them something? They might get in trouble for losing us”
“I don’t really care much at this point” Laura crashed her lips against Carmilla’s, things heating up by the second.
“M.R.K. and L.K have been found” Laura of course couldn’t hear the radio because she was too busy being fucked against a door.
“Retrieve targets to main attraction”
“I really can’t”
“Are they injured?”
“They’re uh, busy at the moment”
“With?” The body guard put his walkie talkie near the door.
“Standby”
Carmilla arranged herself as best as she could, trying to get rid of all the lipstick marks on her neck. Laura was searching for her dress in the dark.
“Here” Carmilla handed her the dress and helped her get in it.
“Carm, you buttoned your shirt on wrong” Carmilla looked down and huffed.
“Fuck” She began to re button her shirt.
“Here’s your tie” Laura swung it around her neck.
“Laura, you might wanna fix your hair” Laura did her best in the dark and stood up straight.
“You ready to go?” Laura slowly opened the door to see one of the bodyguards standing near.
“Pleasure to see you both again, Congratulations on your engagement” Laura blushed as Carmilla chuckled. Laura shot her a glare.
“What?” They walked back into the ballroom, joining LaFontaine and Perry.
“So, how was the utility closet?” They said giggling.
“What?!” Laura questioned.
“Next time, you should probably choose the closet away from the bathrooms.” Laura choked on her drink.
“It was even worse in there, it was like amplified for some reason” Carmilla punched them in the arm.
“It’s true” Perry delivered.
“So, What will your second move as an engaged couple be?”
6 years, 3 months. Carmilla began packing up their apartments, they’re moving back to Styria where her mother is at. Laura was able to find a good reporting job around the area.
“Hey Laura, are you almost finished? I don’t want us to be late to Danny’s game tomorrow.
Carmilla didn’t like to admit that she enjoyed Danny’s basketball games. Regardless of how stupid the team name “Connecticut huskies” was.
“Yeah! I just need to pack up our pictures” Laura began to take down all of their framed pictures down. a majority of them were from high school. Prom pictures, date pictures, vacation pictures. She looked around the room and noticed one more picture hanging up. She went to carefully take it down but it slipped and fell against the hardwood.
“Fuck” She whispered leaning down and picking up the pieces of glass. She turned the frame around to take it out of the frame. She glanced down at it. It was the picture that Carmilla drew of her a couple of weeks into their fake dating. Right after she cried over her father. She turned the picture around to find the caption that Carmilla never let her see.
My life; Laura, I am glad to have met you in 5th grade, becoming your fake girlfriend has been one of my best decisions ever. I love you Laura, I’m glad I know you Inside out. -Carm
“Laura? are you alright I heard a crash” Carmilla stopped in her tracks to see Laura smiling at the picture.
“What are you looking at” Carmilla leaned down and flipped the picture over.
“I can’t believe I forgot about that” She chuckled picking up the rest of the glass.
“We should go, I wouldn’t want us to be late” Laura put the picture in the box carefully,carrying it as she took one last look around their apartment. She set it down as Carmilla approached and Carmilla hugged her from behind.
“I can’t believe I get to spend the rest of my life with you” She whispered in Laura's ear gently kissing her neck.
“I’m so excited” She smiled looking down at her ring. It had a silver band with a red ruby in the center and a couple of small diamonds surrounding. Carmilla intertwined hands with Laura and Laura caught a glimpse of the ring she gave Carmilla. Carmilla ring was a golden band with small diamonds and rubies in the center (Carmilla didn’t want a big ring).
“Let’s go” Laura reached down and grabbed the box as Carmilla held the door open.
6 Years, 9 months. Carmilla watched as Laura walked down the aisle, all eyes on her. Her dad had tears in his eyes. Laura didn’t break eye contact with Carmilla.
“We are gathered together on this beautiful afternoon to share with Carmilla and Laura as they exchange vows of their everlasting love.” Carmilla and Laura snuck looks at each other, completely spacing out. They both couldn’t believe it was happening. Danny, Perry and Betty stood near them, smiling at how cute they were. Will, Mattie and LaFontaine, were watching attentively as the pair began to space out.
“The ring is an ancient symbol, so perfect and simple. It has no beginning and has no end.It is round like the sun, like the moon, like the eye, like arms that embrace. It is a circle; for love that is given comes back round again. Your rings are precious because you wear them with love.They symbolize your commitment in marriage.They remind you of who you are, where you’ve been, and where you’re going."
"As you wear them through time, they will reflect not only who you are as individuals, but also who you are a couple.”
“Carmilla, as you place the ring on Laura’s finger, please repeat after me. With this ring, I marry you and bind my life to yours.It is a symbol of my eternal love,My everlasting friendship, and the promise of all my tomorrows.” Carmilla repeated it,and then so did Laura.
“Carmilla, Would you please look into Laura’s eyes and present your vows?” Carmilla smiled and reached into the pocket of her suit.
“Laura, ever since I’ve met you, my life got just a little bit better. I had someone to talk to and someone there to listen. I haven’t had that since my father passed away.When we moved in together, I didn’t think life could get any better, but it did. The night you agreed to marry me, it all felt so surreal. I can’t wait to buy a house in the suburbs, and have 2-3 kids, Or cats, I don’t mind. I can’t wait to to see what we’ll conquer together. I love you more than the stars above our head, and that wont ever change. Even if the world stopped spinning.” She folded the paper back and set it back in her pocket.
“Laura, Would you please present your vows?” Perry walked over and handed Laura her the sheet of paper.
“Carmilla, When I’m around you I feel safe, and at home. I’m glad that you’re always there when I need it. You’ve made my life incredible. I’m glad that we had such supportive friends there for us to point out the obvious when we couldn’t see it. I am excited to spend every day with you. I can’t wait to pull out your gray hairs when you get them, and I definitely can’t wait explore the world together. I love you Carmilla, and I always will. despite how many times you leave your shoes in the hallway, or you dishes on the table.”
“Carmilla Elizabeth Karnstein, do you take Laura Hollis as your wife, for better, for worse, through rich and poor,in sickness and in health,till death do you part?”
“I Do”
"Laura Hollis, do you take Carmilla Elizabeth Karnstein, as your wife, for better, for worse, through rich and poor,in sickness and in health,till death do you part?” Laura smiled wide.
“I do” she giggled.
“By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you partners in love, and in life. You may now kiss the bride” Carmilla reached over and pulled Laura veil over her face.
“You're so beautiful" Carmilla whispered as she leaned into Laura.
"Well, you're gorgeous." Laura looked at Carmilla again.
"I love you"
"I love you more" Carmilla stated.
"Impossible."
"Get a room!" Carmilla turned over and saw LaFontaine smiling wide.
"LaFontaine!" Perry whispered from across the room.
"I suggest we follow Ginger twin ones orders, What do you think honey?" Laura nodded.
"Sounds like a perfect Idea." Carmilla took Laura's hand as they began to walk down the aisle together. Everyone was cheering loudly, Laura's father kept having to wipe his tears off while Carmilla's mother clutched onto Tyler's arm in excitement.
"I told you I wouldn't let go of her" She turned back around and walked out. Her car from high school decorated with the words Just married.
"Are you ready to go Laura?" Laura buckled her seat belt.
"Yeah, let's go home" She smiled at Carmilla.
*Open if you want your heart to be torn out, I don't recommended it*