Strings (Book 2 in the CCHR Series)

Chapter 12

The suits came in successfully, everything was going as planned. We had managed to book the X-Factor house out for the reception. The kitchen was large enough to host a buffet, and the producers allowed us to exchange the typical furniture for round tables and elegant white chairs.

They replaced the regular drapes with soft blue and gray ones. The tablecloths were gray, and there were tiny vases with yellow and white carnations.

Louis and I drove down to inspect the venue the night before, and after deciding it was perfect, we invited the guests to stay at a nearby hotel on us. Then, by demand of literally everyone else involved in the wedding, Louis and I kissed each other goodnight and retreated to our respective hotel rooms. The element of surprise was aparently key on the wedding day.

I couldn't sleep, knowing that tomorrow I would no longer just be Harry Styles.

The exact thing I had been dreaming of for almost 2 years, was happening tomorrow. I couldn't wait.

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The wedding was to officially start at 1:00pm, allowing a break between ceremony and reception, and dinner beginning at 5:30pm.

Niall had insisted on an open bar, a demand that didn't surprise anyone.

We planned to party, and party hard.

Louis and I vowed to not get too drunk, we had to officially consummate our marriage later in the bedroom, and unlike some moments, we actually wanted to remember it.

My mom woke me up after a measly three hour sleep, ushering me to the shower, and laying out my suit. I was absolutely positive that the exact same thing was going on in Louis' hotel room.

When I came out of the shower, Mum was standing by my bed in her blue dress, continuously pressing down my suit.

"Mum, I'm sure it's fine," I said.

"I cannot believe my baby is getting married," she said.

"To be honest Mum, I can't believe it either."

"Are you happy?" She asked, looking deep into my eyes. The conversation was rather tense considering I was wearing nothing but a towel.

"The happiest I've ever been," I stated. It was the absolute truth.

Mum and I finished getting ready, her fussing over my raging curls and double checking my tie. We walked together to my "best women's" room, where Gemma was waiting. I had decided, regardless of how many men Louis had, that I only wanted 1. Gemma was my partner in crime, and I couldn't think of anyone else to top her.

She beamed when I walked in. She was also wearing a blue dress, the colour identical to my Mums.

"You look so handsome," she said, wrapping her arms around me.

"You look beautiful Gem," I responded.

"I can't believe my baby brother is getting married!" She squealed in my ear.

"Apparently nobody can," I rolled my eyes. "Am I that bad?"

They laughed, and I smiled along with them. Gemma turned to the clock.

"Time to go!" She said, clapping her hands in delight.

Mum and Gem picked up some last minute things and followed me out the door. We went down to Gem's car, she had driven all the way down here.

The ride to the venue wasn't long, but it felt like forever. I knew Louis was at the end of the journey, and that made it so much harder.

We pulled up in front of the building and got out, walking up the steps.

I opened the doors to see Liam, Niall, Stan, and Zayn waiting for me.

"There you are mate," Liam said. "Louis is losing it, he's got no control over his emotions right now. He shaking in his boots."

I held up my hand.

"I'm not exactly the most confident right now either," I said.

The lads laughed, observing my shaky hand. Liam signaled, and Dan brought out Ernest and Doris.

"Everyone's waiting for ya Harry," Niall said. "Ready?"

"I've never been more ready for anything in my life," I said.

I watched the 5 men, 2 babies and Gemma walk into a separate room and out into the venue, starting the procession.

There were two solid double doors in front of me, and Louis stood somewhere on the other side.

"I love you Harry," Mum said, squeezing my arm. "You ready?"

I nodded, lifting my arm to push open the door.

This was it.

I could barely breathe.

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AN: Hello! One more chapter (the epilogue) in Strings, then the thank yous and the intro to the third book. Yay! I will be bringing back a beloved character in the wedding, and in the third book, one whom I seem to have forgotten, but promise I haven't!

I love you all! Excited for the wedding??

Ciao!!