One day, Peter suddenly remembered, "Otto, you're now the owner and still the barista and a chef in the restaurant right? Then who became the manager after I left? "
"Well, there's this kid who came to me. He showed interests in managing, so I hired him! He's not half bad anyways. " Otto replied
"He's got a name? "
"Ryker... Ryker Doss. "
"Hmmm... Ryker Doss.... Ah! Parker's younger brother. "
"Huh?! His younger brother? Anyways, how did you get to know him? "
"Ah 'bout that... I nearly killed him twice, years ago... "
"Sigh... "
"Anyways, I should be spending time more with Scarlett, so... "
"Yeah, yeah. I'll have him do your job. "
When Otto returned to the restaurant, Ryker asked him, "Boss, my brother and his fiancé is to be married next month. "
"Huh? Little Pat's going to be married? "
"Mmm... Hey, Little Pat? "
"She's my little sister. "
"Oh, anyways, can we hire you personally to cook food? "
"Me? I uh... Sure! "
"Really? Thanks boss! "
Parker and Violet went out to look for a wedding dress. Violet was a little picky, but he patiently waited for her to find anything that'd look best on her, "Hey, Darling could you help me out? " that's only when Parker also went to look for one.
Parker saw one that suits her cute appearance, "This one might do? " Violet took a good look, walking around it in circles. Finally she agreed.
"If it's your choice for me, then it's fine to me as well! "
Parker also went to look for his own outfit. When he showed to Violet, her eyes sparkled, "It suits you perfectly, Darling! "
Meanwhile on the Devonshire household, Peter was feeding Scarlett on bed, "Hey, Violet's getting married next month. When we will held ours? "
"Huh? "
"What's with that reaction?! "
"I mean, you're still quite far from recovery. Why not focus on it first? "
"Okay... "
Peter kissed her forehead, "Don't worry my dear. The day shall come when you'll be proudly carrying the title, 'Mrs. Müller'... "
Scarlett snuggled herself in Peter's arms, "I love you Darling... "
"Mmm... I love you too.
Time passed quickly, the wedding day drawing near. Days, are getting busier and busier. The busiest of them are Ryker and Otto. Poor guys have to run back and forth for the preparations. Otto had to find more cooks to help him, since he only got two from his restaurant. Three of them aren't enough for such big occasion, not to mention, Paraker invited some officials from different battalions. Ryker had to send out wedding invitations, to some of Parker's friends, scattered all over the country.
"You're really stubborn, are you? Even on a wheelchair, you still get to wander? " Peter scolded Scarlett. She just went home from going out with Violet
"Sorry... What's wrong with going out for a bit? " she complained
"You're stressing yourself too much, given you haven't recovered yet. "
"That aside, Violet requests something to you. "
"Huh? Name it. "
"She wants you to be the emcee at the wedding ceremony! "
"Eh...? WHAAAAAAAAT?! "
When Peter got home, Otto was sitting in the sofa sipping coffee. He he looked up from the book he was reading, and asked Peter to be of help for cooking food for the wedding day, "I have my own role that day, so find another. " he replied
"Huh? Then what is it? "
"You're little sister asked me to be the emcee.... " he said
"Oh, is that so? Good luck then! "
Meanwhile, on Parker's home, "Ryker went here, giving an invitation to your wedding... Well, that's good to hear! " said a woman on the telephone
"Thanks Auntie... Anyways, how's uncle doing? "
"He's good, he's good! How about you? We haven't heard about you since after you were deployed in Normandy. Anyways, we'll be sure to attend your wedding! "
"Mmm... I'm fine, thanks again, Auntie! " Parker and Ryker lived with their Aunt and Uncle until they turned eighteen and nineteen, since both their parents died in a car accident. They only parted because if the war.
Then the phone rang again. Ryker called him, "I should be done tomorrow, Brother. I'll be returning in a day or two. "
"Good! Be sure to return safely... "
"Yes, sir! "
Just as he placed the telephone down, Violet came out of the shower in her bath robe, "How's brother Ryker? "
"He'll be returning tomorrow, or the next day. " he said as he had Violet sit on his lap. The moment when her fragrant hair touched his nose, Parker's mind went somewhat blank, hypnotized by the smell. His body started to heat up, his hands moving on their own,
"Oi! Save that for the future! "Violet giggled
Two more days have passed, the wedding day has arrived. The couple is to be wed in a small party venue on top of a small hill nearby Otto's and Peter's home. The first busy people are Otto and three of his cooks, and Ryker and a few of his friends. They started just after the sun rose from the horizon, about five in the morning.
When Peter woke up, it was past ten. The ceremony is to be held twelve in the afternoon, "I should be going... " when he got out of the shower, he walked across the room towards the dressing room. Hanging on one of the cabinets, the coat he was wearing for the ceremony.
Then he thought about something, "Oi! Why on Earth, I approved of such thing?! " too late, but he already agreed on being the emcee. If he suddenly backed out, Scarlett is sure to kill him. He put on his attire and went straight to the venue. When he arrived, there were not much people yet. There's only Otto and his cooks, and Ryker welcoming a few guests who arrived quite early.
Time passed a few more guests started to arrive, though there weren't much. Finally, Parker arrived, "You're late...! " both Ryker and Peter scolded. He should be the one welcoming the guests, instead of Ryker.
Meanwhile in one room, Scarlett is busy dolling up Violet, "Oi! Quit moving too much Violet. I'm fixing your hair! " she was rained with scolds from Scarlett who wanted to perfect everything on Violet, who was quite uncomfortable in her wedding dress,
"You don't have to do me that much...! " she complained
"I have too! What will people say to me, if the star of the day looks like a mess?! "
"Sigh... Not to mention, you're still on a wheelchair... " Violet thought
Then suddenly, there was a knock on the door, "Hey aren't you two, being a little too noisy? " said Peter looking from behind the door, "The groom wants to take a look at his bride. " then behind him, Parker emerged,
"How's it goin- " before he could continue, he was mesmerized by Violet's appearance.
"How do I look, Darling? " she asked as she spun around in her wedding dress
She kept spinning until she got dizzy. Then Parker caught her, "You look perfect... " he said as she kissed her forehead.
"Okay, okay! The show's over! better get out of here, Mr. Doss, we're not yet finished! " Scarlett said as she shooed out Parker like a fly,
"Mmm... I led you here, on the agreement of only taking a look. Not acting lovey-dovey in front of us, dammit! " he scolded as he dragged Parker out of the room.
Twelve in the after noon. The time has come...
Played by Mrs. Lockwood on the piano, the Bridal Chorus' music filled the air. When the doors opened, everyone turned around and looked. Before them, was the lovely bride sparkling from the bright sunlight. Led by Ryker, they slowly walked towards the small stage where Parker was waiting.
Ryker parted. Violet slowly approached the man who she was to be with, for the rest of her life. When she reached, Parker undid her veil, "You look beautiful as ever... "
"Mmm... Thank you...! " she smiled
Peter stood before them. He turned to Parker, "Do you take Violet Musgroove as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part? "
Parker turned to Violet's eyes, "I do. "
Peter turned to Violet, ""Do you take Parker Doss as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part? "
Same as Parker did, "I do. "
After the exchaning of rings, despite partially against this as Violet's older brother, Peter announced, "I now pronounce you, husband and wife! " heh, who would've thought, the same man who nearly sent them to the afterlife years ago, will be the vicar on their wedding day?
In front of everyone, in front of the world, in the form of a kiss, Parker announced Violet is now Mrs. Doss!
"Congratulations you two! " said Scarlett who just caught the bouquet Violet threw,
"Mmm...! " Violet smiled
Parker, who was receiving glasses here and there, felt a slight slip on his shoulder. He turned and saw the side view of a certain man. There was a slight smile drawn on his face, "Congratulations... "
"Mmm... "