Chapter Seven

Marriage ceremony Belle blues

One week later- 11:00 a.m.

Belle steamed her white cotton gown and hung it on the toilet door. Sal was down on the bungalow preparing and Stella was on her option to do up Belle’s hair. The marriage was going down on the seaside behind Belle’s residence and her mom, Minnie, puttered within the kitchen making appetizers.

“Honey, eat one thing. It wouldn’t be good to be falling over on the seaside earlier than you say your I do’s. Come, I’ve made these tasty little crab puffs, attempt one, you’ll like it.” She held the plate out, her keen grin vivid. Belle shook her head and rolled her eyes.

“I can odor the onions from right here, Mother. No onions earlier than the marriage, belief me, I’d choose minty recent breath.” Minnie wore her finest sizzling pink with white polka-dot gown and Belle gazed at her mom and smiled. Her father, Walter, had handed fifteen years earlier than, and her mom had all the time gone overboard on her love of every thing mouse associated. It shocked Belle she hadn’t needed to sport the ears for the festivities.

“Yeah, I can see your level, however you musteat one thing, it doesn’t must be this. How about I make you a grilled cheese sandwich? Maybesoup to go along with it?”

“Jesus,Mother, I’m not hungry, so please, simply sit back. The marriage will beover earlier than you realize it.I promise I’lleat one thing proper afterwards. Witha home full of individuals,and everyonebringing one thing,we can have tonsto eat. The place is Mick?”

“Did I hear my title talked about?” Mickey walked in behind Belle and socked her within the shoulder. He stood tall at six-foot 4 and stared down with a smile.

“You look stunning sis, however then once more you all the time had been a looker. In all probability forgot to say it, butI’m glad you and Sal patched issues up. You knowIalways appreciated him, andI simply received again from his place. He’s as nervous as a cat. You’re doing significantly better than he’s.” Minnie waved her hand at Mickey.

“Don’t be saying issues like that, she’s not getting any youthful. It’s not like Sal will go away her excessive and dry on the altar or something. Actually, you’d suppose I raised you higher than that. Right here honey, attempt acrab puff andtell meifthey’reseasoned sufficient.” Mickey grabbed one off the plate and popped it in his mouth. He chewed for a second, then grabbed his neck with each palms, his eyes opened large.

“Oh… God… Allergic to shellfish…” his eyes grew large, and a smile broke his face as Minnie’s mouth dropped open“Jesus! Boy, you’re not humorous in any respect! Oh my God, you’re going to be the demise of me but. Will you by no means develop up? MaybeI ought to have named you Peter as a substitute. I swear…” Belle laughed and Mickey hugged her tight.

“Actually, you’re trying stunning sis, Sal is one fortunate man. Do you may have any sizzling single girlfriends coming? Paradise could be a lonely place, and weddings get me attractive.” Minnie slapped his arm and shooed him away.

“Go on, get out of right here, boy. I’ve had sufficient of you and your soiled speak. Oh no, no hanky-panky if I’ve anysay onit. Immediately isyour sister’stime to shine,and we’ll assist to makeit distinctive. The one princess there will likely be is Belle, so thoughts your p’s and q’s, mister, or I’ll offer you a spanking.” Mickey rolled his eyes and grinned at her.

“Mother, I’m forty-eight years previous, andtoo previous for the dreaded belt, so save that risk, previous woman, I used to be simply kidding.” He checked out Belle and shook his head at her.

“No, I wasn’t…” he whispered, and he or she laughed, then gave him a fast squeeze round his waist.

“I like you child bro, I’m undecided who-all is coming. I hear there is perhaps a reasonably lady or two. We’ll fear aboutyour libido later, fornow, each of you vamoose. Stella shouldbe right here any minute to repair myout-of-control hair. Time’s tickingand I don’t wish to be late for my marriage ceremony.” Belle headed again to the bed room to complete primping. A knock on the door made her soar and Minnie ran out to open it. Stella stood within the doorway along with her vivid purple field of sizzling rollers and a plastic bag.

“Is my candy lady prepared for her magical transformation?” Stella gave Minnie a hug.

“Ooh lady, I like that gown, is that new? I heard polka-dots had been all the trend today, however we don’t get very many excessive vogue issues right here on the island.” Minnie preened within the consideration and smiled at her, then bowed.

“Why, thanks for noticing, Stella, and sure, I purchased it particular for Belle’s massive day. A lady needs to be herself, and I’m not one for bland boring colours. My pores and skin is far too pale, and I’m simply sorry I didn’t get a tan in time. Belle is within the bed room ready for you. She’scool and picked up for a first-time bride, although I hear Sal is getting nervous.” Stella giggled.

“I don’t know why he’d be nervous.He’s marrying one of the crucial stunning ladies on this planet. Have a look at that sky, it’s a beautiful backdropfor abeach marriage ceremony. What’sthat superb scent on the air? One thing is making my abdomen growl.” Minnie ran over and put a crab puff on a plate and handed it to Stella.

“I’ve been making this recipefor years, now. When she was rising up, it was one in all Tinkerbelle’s favorites. I believed for her massive day, she’d be excited to have some, and the crab is the freshest you will get.” Stella burst out laughing.

“Tinkerbelle? That’s actually her title? I believed she was pulling my leg and by no means believed it.I’ve all the time recognized her as Belle. Inform me you’re… By no means thoughts, Tinkerbelle fits her. I simply hadn’t believed it, she could be a humorous one, joking with me too usually.” Minnie appeared pacified by her fast turnaround and smiled.

“When Walter and I received married, we spent our honeymoon at my favourite place. Weconceived Tinkerbelleon that first time,andhername match. She was a tiny little factor with blonde curly hair. How might I not? She prefers Belle, although, andI neglect typically. Arduous to alter up one thing you’ve known as somebody foryears.” Her eyes welled up with tears and Stella gave her a fast hug.

“She loves you, and I’m certain she loves her title. However I’ve received to go get the sweetness’s hair carried out earlier than we’re late to the ceremony. We will speak extra later, okay?”

Minnie smiled and wiped away her tears asStella moved in the direction of the bed room. Belle stood in entrance of the mirror in her flowing satin gown and smiled when she noticed Stella peek her head within the room.

“It worriedme you had forgotten about doing my hair. Please, work your magic, oh masterful beautician, and switch me in to a princess.” Stella sat her down and plugged within the rollers, then rolled her hair this manner and that. She regarded on the lady within the mirror and smiled.

“You’ll soonbe a correct married woman. I’m so happy with you, my expensive. I like you as for those who had been my very own, and I’m honored that I will be part of your special occasion.” Belle watched as she labored. She smiled and reached out and touched her hand.

“I like you too, Stella. This willbean superb marriage ceremony, one I gained’t neglect. Thanksforhelpingandbeingpart of my life. I don’t know what I’d do with out you.” Stella smiled.

“I hear Sal isnervous, andI don’t know why? He is aware of he’s captured the guts of essentially the most amazingwoman on this planet. I see youtogether andjustknow. Love like thatwilllastforever. I’m comfortable you’re not shifting away, both. Now Lacey, I miss that girland she hasn’t even left but, however I’m glad she stayed for the marriage. She might have one in all her personal quickly sufficient if that foolish lamp proves to be the actual deal.” Belle smiled.

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