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Chapter Twelve

When You Say You Love Me

Three years later. . .

The day of the Maddie's bridal shower approached sooner then she had expected. The sun shown brightly through the window of the suite she had spent the night at the Tipton Hotel. Maddie jumped out of bed when she realized that it was the day of her bridal shower. Maddie, (with London's help) had decided on a honeymoon theme for the bridal shower. London had insisted that the ballroom be decorated up to look like Paris and she had even spared Maddie the expense of buying everything.

Maddie still couldn't believe how much London had grown up in the past three years. Sure she still cared a lot about clothes and money, but she had become more compassionate and carrying to those around her. She even had offered to pay for part of Maddie and Esteban's wedding.

After dressing herself, Maddie went downstairs to the Tipton lobby. She spotted Esteban talking with Mr. Moseby.

"Esteban!" called Maddie, running over to him. "Where's Zack? He's suppose to pick up the cake for my bridal shower!"

"Madeline, calm down," said Mr. Moseby. "The bridal shower isn't until three o'clock in the afternoon. You still have time to make sure everything is ready."

"Maddie," said Esteban, with a note of concern in his voice. "Have you even had breakfast this morning?"

"No," said Maddie. "I'm to worried about making sure everything is ready. It's not so easy to plan a wedding and have your bridal shower a few days after you just had your graduation!"

Esteban patted Maddie's shoulder.

"Maybe you should relax. Go get yourself a nice breakfast and then worry about the bridal shower. I'll remind Zack to go and pick up the cake."

"Oh, thank you, Esteban!" exclaimed Maddie, placing a light kiss on his cheek.

"Order whatever you like from one of our restaurants, Madeline," said Mr. Moseby. "I'll pay for it."

"Thank you, sir!" said Maddie, rushing from the lobby.

"Poor girl, she seems so stressed," commented Mr. Moseby, glancing after her.

"Yes, but she's still very happy," said Esteban, his million-dollar smile spreading across his face.

Maddie&Esteban

After Maddie finished her breakfast, she met London in the lobby.

"You really should come up to my suite and get ready," the heiress said.

Maddie glanced down at her watch. She still had six hours until the bridal shower.

"Maybe in awhile, London. I want to make sure everything is ready. Zack and Cody delivered all my invitation the other day, right?"

"I made sure they did!" said London.

"Zack still needs to pick up the cake. . ." Maddie's voice trailed off as she glanced at the candy counter. A young sixteen year old girl stood where Maddie had once been. Mr. Moseby had decided that since Maddie was getting married, that maybe she could get another job at the Tipton. He had suggested a singer, which Maddie had excepted.

"Did your wedding dress arrive yet from New York?" asked London.

"Yes, yesterday." Maddie spotted Cody walking past and she grabbed him by the arm "Cody, did my flowers come yet?"

"About an hour ago. I sent them to the ballroom," he said.

"Good, good. What about the bridal shower favors?"

"They're here too. Don't worry, Maddie. London has been taking care of everything. You shouldn't worry about it."

"That's right," spoke up London. "After all, Maddie, I am your maid of honor."

Maddie smiled.

"That you are, London."

"I know. Yay me!" She clapped her hands.

That was one thing she hadn't grown out of.

Maddie&Esteban

Excitement filled Maddie's heart as she stepped into the ballroom. Maddie gazed about wondrously at all the work London had put into making the ballroom look spectacular. Tears came to Maddie's eyes as she realized how much she would miss hanging out with London, Zack and Cody. They could always come to visit her, of course. Also she would be singing at the Tipton three nights a week, so it's not like she would never see her friends again. Seeing London in the crowd of guests, Maddie made her way towards her.

"London, this is one of the best days of my life," she told her friend.

"Wait until you get married," said London. "It's too bad Esteban couldn't be here, but then again, how would you like going to a bachelor party?"

Maddie laughed at that.

"I'm sure he's fine. Mr. Moseby gave him the afternoon off so Esteban said he was going to take Zack and Cody out for pizza or something. I think he's really going to miss them."

"Zack is going to miss you," said London.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, he told me the other day that he was still in love with you. He said he knows he help try to get you an Esteban together, but he only did it to make you happy. He really didn't think that you would get married to him."

"So he just though it was a crush?" asked Maddie.

London nodded.

"I understand," said Maddie, sadly. "I'll have to go talk to him later."

"That's a good idea. Maybe you should try some of the food first," suggested London. "It's great."

Maddie&Esteban

It wasn't until about five o'clock London insisted that Maddie open her presents. Smiling, Maddie obliged her and opened her gift first.

Maddie gasped as she revealed two elegant crystal, champagne flutes.

"You can use them at your wedding," said London. "I even had a second set with your's and Esteban's names engraved on them."

"Oh, London, their beautiful!" said Maddie, her voice filled with emotion.

"Zack and Cody sent some gifts even though they couldn't come," said London, handing her two boxes.

Maddie opened Zack's first. An exquisite two-piece travel candle set met her eyes. Maddie ran her fingers gently over the two piece leather box which was complete with a travel tag. Silver accents lined the satin cushion of the candle. What Maddie found the most intriguing was that the candle was scented with Acacia-the tree associated with longevity and pureness of soul. Zack had even had the glass holders personalized with her's and Esteban's names. Along with the candles, Zack had included a card that read, "May you have a long and happy marriage. Love, Zack."

Setting Zack's gift down, Maddie tore off the lid of the next box. There was a murmur of awes from her guests as Maddie pulled out a box os stationary with Madeline Ramirez, written on it.

The next gift was from Mary-Margaret, one of Maddie's friends from Our Lady. She had bought Maddie an everlasting love wedding clock. Maddie admired the gorgeous clock adorned with Swarovski crystals. She smiled when she noticed that Mary-Margaret had the clock personalized.

"Thank you, Mary-Margarete!" exclaimed Maddie, hugging her friend.

"No problem. I thought you could celebrate your new marriage with this special clock."

One by one, each of Maddie's guests showered her with presents. Champagne glasses, gift baskets, things for her new home, candles, gift cards. Maddie felt as if she was the richest woman in the world.

Following the gifts, Maddie and her guests played a few games that London had picked out. By the time it was six o'clock, everyone was partied out and ready to go home.

As Maddie watched her guest leave, she turned to London.

"Thank you, London," she said, giving her friend a hug. "You have made me the happiest bride-to-be."

Maddie&Esteban

"Wake up, sleepy head," said a voice above her. "You don't want to be late for your own wedding, now do you?"

Maddie groaned.

"Go away, London," she moaned. "Let me sleep."

"Come on," pressed London. "I brought your wedding dress up."

Maddie opened her eyes as London gestured towards a satin A-line halter with split front, beaded lace, removable modesty panel, and lace-up back, and a chapel train. Getting out of bed, Maddie admired the rich red sash. It had been London's idea to make the sash red so that way Maddie could match her bridesmaids.

"Okay," said London, "First we'll have room service bring you up breakfast, then you take a nice two hour soak in my tub."

"Your platinum tube?!" asked Maddie.

London nodded.

"Then I'll take you to my hairstylist, Sheila and we'll get your hair done. By then it will be lunch time and we can go out for a bite. Then when we get back, you can get ready."

"What about the reception that's going to be held here at the Tipton?" asked Maddie. "Is everything ready. . ."

"Yes," answered London. "I put Zack, Cody and Lance on the job."

Maddie groaned.

"Don't worry, Moseby is making sure they get don't mess anything up."

Maddie&Esteban

The day preceded just as London had said. Excitement filled Maddie as the Wedding Song (instrumental Kenny G version) began to play. As she walked down the isle of St. Mary's Church, Maddie could hardly believe the moment was finally arriving. The moment where she and Esteban would become one.

At the end of the isle stood Esteban with Zack and Cody, his groomsmen. Zack flashed Maddie a sad smile yet he clearly understood somehow without words that this was how it was always meant to be.

As the wedding march came to an end, the minister spoke.

"We are gathered here today to take part in the most time-honored celebration of the human family, uniting a woman and a man in marriage. Esteban Ramirez and Madeline Fitzpatrick have come to witness before us, telling of their love for each other. We remember, theirs is a love whose source is the affection of those who loved them into being. We remind them that they are performing an act of complete faith, each in the other; that the heart of their marriage will be the relationship they create. In a world where faith often falls short of expectation, it is a tribute to these two who now join hands and hearts in perfect faith." The minister turned to Esteban. "Esteban Ramirez, will you receive Madeline Fitzpatrick as your wife? Will you pledge to her your love, faith and tenderness, cherishing her with a husband's loyalty and devotion?

"I will," said Esteban, with a loving glance at Maddie.

"Madeline Fitzpatrick, will you receive Esteban Ramirez as your husband? Will you pledge to him your love, faith and tenderness, cherishing him with a wife's loyalty and devotion?"

"I will," said Maddie.

"Esteban and Madeline, receive each other from your fathers and mothers, who give you into each other's keeping, by saying now, each to the other, words which will tell of your love."

"I, Esteban Ramirez, take you, Madeline Fitzpatrick to be no other than yourself, in all the ways life may find us, tending you in sickness and rejoicing with you in health, as long as we both shall live to love. May the Lord do with me and more if anything but death parts you from me."

Maddie smiled as she began to speak.

"I, Madeline Fitzpatrick, take you, Esteban Ramirez to be no other than yourself, in all the ways life may find us, tending you in sickness and rejoicing with you in health, as long as we both shall live to love. May the Lord do with me and more if anything but death parts you from me."

"Will you now give and receive a ring?" asked the minister.

"We will," said Esteban and Maddie together.

"This circlet of precious metal is justly regarded as a fitting emblem of the purity and perpetuity of the Marriage State. The ancients were reminded by the circle of eternity, as it is so fashioned as to have neither beginning nor end; while gold is so incorruptible that it cannot be tarnished by use or time. So may the union, at this time solemnized, be incorruptible in its purity and more lasting that time itself." The minister handed Esteban the ring who place it on Maddie's finger.

"Wear this ring forever, Madeline, as a symbol of love and peace and of all that is unending," said Esteban. "For this ring serves as locks–not binding you together–but as keys, unlocking the secrets of your hearts for each other to know, and thus bringing you closer together forever."

The minister handed another ring to Maddie who placed it on Esteban's finger.

"Wear this ring forever, Esteban, as a symbol of love and peace and of all that is unending," said Maddie. "For this ring serves as locks–not binding you together–but as keys, unlocking the secrets of your hearts for each other to know, and thus bringing you closer together forever."

"We speak to Esteban and Madeline of love, in which the trust and freedom of the other person becomes as significant as the trust and freedom of one's self. We speak to them of generosity, which gathers the beauty of earth for riches, and the kindness which turns away the wrath of foolish men and women. We speak of each of our hopes for their continued growth through patience, one for the other. We speak of our confidence that new levels of understanding, discovered by them in experiences of sorrow and tribulation, shall bring ever new surprises of strength and fortitude they do not now know.

In the years which shall bring Esteban and Madeline into greater age and wisdom, we pray that their love shall be ever young; that they shall be able always to recover from moments of despair, the lithesome ways of buoyant youth. In this hope may they keep the vows made on this day, in freedom, teaching each other who they are, what they yet shall be, enabling them to know that in the fullness of being, they are more than themselves and more than each other; that they are all of us, and that together we share joyously the fruits of life. Inasmuch as Esteban and Madeline have declared their love and devotion to each other before family and friends, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

Then came the most beautiful kiss that Maddie had ever shared with anyone. She reached up and wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned towards him, their lips met in a soft, slow kiss that left Maddie trembling as she clung to Esteban. But they weren't done yet. The kiss, which had started out slow and infinitely sweet, turned to a frantic kiss, filled with passion.

Esteban love poured over her, into her heart and soul. Maddie shivered from the power of it. She could sense his desire and she felt her cheeks flush as her heart raced wildly. Her eyes glowed with a strange desire. When they parted Esteban looked down at her, his expression slightly dazed yet happier than she had ever seen him ever before.

"Now you will feel no rain, for each of you will be sanctuary to the other," said the minister. "Now you will feel no cold, for each of you will be warmth to the other. Now there is no isolation for you. Now there is no more loneliness. Now you are two, but there is only one life in front of you. You will seek the fulfillment of love and marriage, find again that which the poet Gibran speaks for you:

'Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself.

To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks to another day of loving.

To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy;

To return home eventide with gratitude, and then sleep with a prayer

For the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips.'

Go now and enter into the days of your togetherness.

Maddie laced her arm through Esteban's as they made their way out of the church. Outside, they were pelted with rice and joyful shouts of congratulations. Maddie smiled and waved to them before throwing her roses, which landed in Zack Martin's arms.

Maddie laughed as Esteban pulled her towards the awaiting limo. As they stepped inside, Esteban gave her another kiss and took her hand in his.

"You wear my ring," he said quietly. "To show the world you belong to me."

"I wear your ring," said Maddie, "To show the world I'm yours, eternally."

Esteban laughed and put his arm around her.

"You've made me the happiest man in Boston, Madeline Ramirez."

"And you've made me the happiest woman," answered Maddie. "Who would have ever thought we would end up here?"

"I didn't," said Esteban, fingering his gold ring. "Our love was endless and as deep as the ocean."

"That's why I gave myself to you with eternal devotion," said Maddie. "I love you, Esteban. If I wasn't with you. . .I don't know what I would do."

Maddie&Esteban

Maddie and Esteban stood at the entrance of the Tipton ballroom and greeted their guests. Every once in awhile, Maddie let her eyes stray to the beautifully decorated tables. She knew that Zack, Cody, Lance, Moseby, and even London had done everything they could to make sure that her special day was one to remember.

Once the guests had all arrived, Esteban and Maddie took their seats at the table in front of the room. A dozen waiters came out bearing plates for their seven course meal.

As Maddie ate, the words of Shania Twain's song, When You Kiss Me flowed through her. It wasn't until she heard the sound of spoons tapping plates, that Maddie realized that Esteban was going to kiss her.

Maddie smiled and held her face close to his and he gently brushed her lips with his.

Following dinner, Esteban and had their first dance together. Maddie smiled as she sang along to Josh Groban's, When You Say You Love Me.

Like the sound of silence calling,

I hear your voice and suddenly

I'm falling, lost in a dream.

Like the echoes of our souls are meeting,

You say those words and my heart stops beating.

I wonder what it means.

What could it be that comes over me?

At times I can't move.

At times I can hardly breathe.

When you say you love me

The world goes still, so still inside and

When you say you love me

For a moment, there's no one else alive

You're the one I've always thought of.

I don't know how, but I feel sheltered in your love.

You're where I belong.

And when you're with me if I close my eyes,

There are times I swear I feel like I can fly

For a moment in time.

Somewhere between the Heavens and Earth ,

And frozen in time, Oh when you say those words.

When you say you love me

The world goes still, so still inside and

When you say you love me

For a moment, there's no one else alive

And this journey that we're on.

How far we've come and I celebrate every moment.

And when you say you love me,

That's all you have to say.

I'll always feel this way.

When you say you love me

The world goes still, so still inside and

When you say you love me

In that moment, I know why I'm alive

When you say you love me.

When you say you love me.

Do you know how I love you?

As the wedding proceed on, Mr. Moseby wanted to take their picture. He insisted they all go out into the Tipton garden. After taking the picture, Maddie made her way to Zack's side. Putting her had on his shoulder, she looked straight into his eyes.

"I know this is hard on you, Zack," she said. "But I'm happy. Esteban loves me and I love him. And someday you'll find the right girl for you."

"I just can't believe you belong to another man," said Zack, looking at the ground. "I thought you would wait for me."

"You know it would never have worked out between us, Zack," said Maddie.

"I know. But will you keep your promise? Will you dance with me at my prom next year since I danced with you at yours?"

Maddie smiled.

"I promise. You don't have to worry, I'll still come to the Tipton. Mr. Moseby is allowing me to sing a few nights a week and you'll still have Esteban. He's going to continue working there."

"Will you leave Boston?" asked Zack.

Maddie looked thoughtful for a moment.

"I don't believe we will, Zack. This is my home were all my family and friends live. Why would I want to leave them behind?"

Zack hugged her.

"I'm glad your staying," he said as Esteban walked up.

Zack looked from one to another. Sighing, he put Maddie's hand into Esteban's.

"Esteban, I give you Maddie. Treasure her both now and forever."

"I will," he said. Esteban looked down at Maddie. A smile lighting up his face.

"You know, Maddie, it amazes me how far we had to come to get to this point. How our love for each other had to triumph over the obstacles that stood in our way. But we did it. We made it through to the end because your worth fighting for."

Maddie smiled and hugged Esteban.

"And you know what else?" he said. "All my life I was searching for something that would make me happy and I found it. Maddie Fitzpatrick-Ramirez, you're what I've been looking for."

THE END

Well, that's it! Since I didn't give a description of what Maddie's bridesmaids wore and all that, and since a picture is worth a thousand words, I put Moseby's picture along with Maddie's wedding dress in my profile. Hope you enjoy.