The Zodiac of P.R.A. (COMPLETED)
by Jenny Tran
Chapter 37
A Wedding and a Proposal
Vivian Leung – Erin Yeung aka Scorpio
Ruby Lin – Mia Lam aka Pisces
Louis Koo – Brad Chung aka Leo
Nick Cheung – Darren Chiu aka Taurus
Kong Wah - Dennis Lam aka Capricorn
Guest Star:
Julian Cheung - Douglas Chung aka Virgo
Andy Lau – Joe Cheung (The Head of Security and P.R.A.)
Daniel Wu – Michael Wu
Ada Choi – Jessie Leung aka Cancer
Aaron Kwok – Ted aka Libra
****************one month later********************
The girls were inside the home first while the guys followed later, it was part of their new mission. Erin stood in the room with Mia as the girls paced back and forth waiting for the guys to come before they could start their mission. Mia grew impatient as she touched her ear “Taurus, where are you!” she rushed.
After a few seconds, Darren came on sounding completely out of breath “Sorry…you can blame Leo…he forgot to put gas in the car last night and we had to push it to the nearest station.”
Erin shook her head “Great, you guys will smell like crap then.”
Leo let out a laugh “I thought you liked it when I sweat, Scorpio.”
Erin blushed in the lit room “Leo, you’re sick.”
“Finally!” Doug exclaimed through his earpiece “We’re here. Go ahead Taurus, open the door.”
Darren tried the door and suddenly he shook it roughly “It’s locked!” he exclaimed.
Erin turned to Mia with a smile “Just a little lock, surely it can’t stop you, oh powerful Taurus.”
“Scorpio! I thought you were my friend.” Darren exclaimed with dismay.
Erin let out a laugh “Sorry sweetie, not today I’m not. Today…I’m on the bride’s team.” The two girls giggled like school girls.
“Mia!” Darren pouted as he grew more frustrated. Suddenly the inside wooden door opened and appeared all of Mia’s girlfriends as well as Doug’s girlfriend Jessie. Darren instantly put on his most charming smile “Hi, beautiful ladies…would any of you be so kind as to open the door for me? I’ll make it worth your while.” He flirted openly.
Mia dropped her jaw “Darren, I can still hear you!!”
Darren let out a laugh “Hey, you told me to use whatever I can.”
Jessie crossed her arms at the guys “I can let you in…under one condition…”
Doug smiled “I’m already yours.”
Her smile dropped as she rolled her eyes “That’s cute. But no…in order to pass this door, we need exactly $18,888.88!!” the girls roar with laughter while the guys looked at them in shock.
“That’s like robbing someone!” Brad cried “Come on Erin, have a little heart. We didn’t bring that much money.”
Erin turned to Mia as the girls shrugged carelessly “Sorry honey, I have no pity for you today.”
Brad turned to Darren with a sympathetic look “I guess you’re not getting married today.”
Mia frowned “I dare you to leave, Darren Chiu!!”
“Would you settle for $10,000?” Darren debated with the girls.
Erin patted Mia on the shoulder as she began walking outside “I’ll take care of him.” She walked outside and pushed her way through the front of the door. She saw Darren holding onto the knob as he shook it violently “Don’t bother, even if you can break the lock, you can’t get through us.” She laughed when he eventually let go of the knob “So, where’s the money?” she asked more seriously.
Darren pulled out a wad of cash neatly folded from his pocket “Here…” he pushed it through the crack underneath the metal door.
Erin took it as she counted and surely it was the right amount, she handed it over to Jessie “Divide it with the girls.” Jessie nodded while all the other girls squealed with excitement. She turned to Darren “You still owe us $8,888.88…” his eyes widened and it made Erin laugh “I never promised I would let you in if you gave us $10,000.” She shook her head teasingly.
Darren turned to Doug “Girls are so sneaky!” but suddenly a smile came on his face “But whatever girls can do, boys will do it 10 times better.”
This time it was Erin that grew more worried “What does that suppose to mean?” she looked around and noticed Brad was not there “Crap! He’s inside.” She turned to Jessie as the girls raced into the room. They found Brad sitting on the opened window with a victorious smile.
“Just a second too late.” Brad smiled as he jumped onto the carpeted ground “I’m disappointed that you wouldn’t have guessed this sooner…” he walked over to Erin, who’s face was full of defeat “You’re cute when you’re mad.” He leaned down and kissed her on the cheek and ran out to the screaming girls as he opened the door for the guys.
Erin shrugged at Mia “We got $10,000. out of Darren.”
Mia widened her eyes “That much??” she giggled as Erin helped her cover her face with the white veil. Her dress was a spaghetti strap with diamond sequins around the hems of the top half. The veil was beautifully decorated with matching diamonds making her look like an angel.
Erin on the hand wore a strapless lavender silk and lace dress that flowed to the floor with a little tail. She was the maid of honor and Brad was the best man since Erin refused to be partnered up with anyone else. Erin supported Mia’s tail as the girls walked outside to greet the guys. The entire room was full of screams and whistles the minute Mia walked out of the room. Erin walked over to the dazed Darren who didn’t look at anyone but Mia “She’s all yours.” She dropped the train as Darren pulled the veil over Mia’s head.
“You’re…exquisite.” Darren breathed.
Mia blushed openly as she looked down at her hands shyly “Thank you.”
Brad stood next to Erin as he nudged her “I think that’s the nicest Mia has ever sounded.”
Mia quickly threw him an evil glare “I heard that.”
Erin shook her head with a laugh “So much for nice.”
The group headed out to the church where Darren and Mia were married with Erin and Brad on their side. Mia cried when she had to say her self written vowels “I never thought a person could get a second chance at love…although at the time we were dating, I didn’t know that you would be the one…but I knew I loved you more than anyone I have ever known. Life is not only going to get tougher…it’s going to take all your patience, love and devotion to be able to handle me.” The crowd chuckled causing an echo to run through the church “But if you are willing to do just that, I promise to do the same for you…except 100 times better.” She nodded while a tear fell from her eyes.
Darren let go of one of her hands to wipe the tear from her eyes “Love only gives you one chance to make it right and I know for a fact that this is my only chance. If there was no Mia, then love does not exist in my life. You believed in me when no one else did…you had faith in me when the fingers were pointed to me. For that, I owe you my life…”
Suddenly Mia covered her mouth as she began bawling “Stop!” she shook her head.
“But I’m not done.” Darren raised his brows.
“I can’t take it.” She cried while tears streamed down her face “You were suppose to make me laugh!” she managed to let out a giggle while Erin reached in her little lavender purse and pulled out a wad of tissues making the crowd laugh.
Erin smiled as she handed Mia the package “I can read the future.” She joked as she nodded to Darren “You may finish now?”
“Thanks.” He smiled gratefully “Mia…” he let out a sigh and a genuine happy smile was on his face “I’m the luckiest man alive to have found a girl that I’m madly and crazy in love with since the minute I met her. I can only hope every guy can be so fortunate. You have my eternal promise that I will always be loyal, loving and be there at your beck and call.”
The minute he finished the entire crowd yelled out ‘whoo hoos’ as well as whistles. Darren and Mia smiled as they leaned in to kiss. The priest stood there as he let out a loud “Ahem.” The couple quickly broke apart “I haven’t announced you husband and wife yet.” The crowd blew up with laughter while the couple looked shyly at each other.
Brad shook his head “At least they don’t start their honeymoon until tomorrow.” Everyone laughed even louder.
When the crowd settled down, the priest announced “I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride…again.” He added shortly. The newlyweds leaned in for another kiss as everyone stood up with the room exploding in applause and whistles.
The reception was taken place at a private island that Darren rented out for a whole day. He rented 3 large yachts that took them over to the island to celebrate his happy day. Most people took off their shoes since the dinner was outside with large torches pushed into the sand that were lit when the night got darker. The private live band played quiet ballads in the back while Darren sang to Mia. The two looked at each other like they were the only ones there.
After he was finished everyone clapped their hands, Jessie was sitting in the same table with Joe, Dennis and his wife, Doug, Erin and Brad along with Ted and his new girlfriend Allie (guest star by Athena Chu) “He’s not bad.” Allie commented.
Ted nodded in agreement “Yeah…not bad.” He turned to Erin and Brad who seemed to be more quiet. He nodded to Joe with a grin.Joe took the hint as he turned to the two “So…when is it your turn?”
Erin smiled “Ask the guy, he’s the one in charge of proposing.”
Jessie leaned into the table “It’s the 20th century, you should ask him yourself.” She winked at Erin teasingly.
Dennis laughed “I always imagined Erin being the one who’s not shy. What happened to the independent girl I trained years ago?”
“I guess deep down, I’m just an old fashioned girl.” Erin smiled hinting to Brad.
Brad shook his head “Nah…we’re not ready yet.” He turned to Erin with a smile “You don’t mind do you?”
She shook her head while her smile faded away “Of course not.” She turned back to the front where Mia was now belting out a song completely out of pitch. Her smile returned but her eyes showed disappointment. She was ready but apparently Brad wasn’t yet she wasn’t about to announce it to the entire table.
Erin was in a complete daze as she was startled back to reality with Mia yanking at her hand “Come on, come out and dance. No one will go unless people start dancing.” She begged.
Brad smiled “Your wish is our command, Mia.” He grabbed Erin’s hand and led her out to the dance floor, which was made out of sand and a carved heart was decorated with red lit candles. He could see that Mia wasn’t giving anyone any special treatment as she slowly grabbed all the couples out to the floor. Joe was alone, but she made sure she found him a partner at the next table. Brad smiled as the two began swaying to the music. Erin didn’t notice Brad was staring intently at her “What’s wrong?” he asked after a while.
Erin looked up with wide eyes “Nothing.” She said a little too quickly.
“You want to get married?” he asked with a surprise tone.
She tilted her head “No…of course not.” She played it off “I think I’m just a little buzz from the alcohol…and the dancing is making me dizzier.” She made her excuse sound nonchalant.
Brad stopped as he took her hands “Let’s take a walk then.” She smiled with a short nod. The two walked along the beach until the reception area was small and the band’s music was soft enough to hear the ocean waves crashing. The sun was setting as Brad stopped and pulled Erin down onto the sand next to him.
The two sat back to back, their heads leaning on the opposite shoulder “This is nice.” Erin sighed dreamily.
“Yeah.” She felt him nod his head “It makes a difference when you have money.” Brad turned his head to the side “I’m planning to retire from the P.R.A.”
Erin quickly sat up as she turned to him with a shocked expression “Why?” she wasn’t ready to quit.
He laughed “How do you expect me to save money if I’m only working part time at the accounting firm. The P.R.A. doesn’t pay us.”
She shook her head guiltily “I didn’t mean to pressure you, if you’re not ready…I can wait. Don’t quit, I think they need you too much.”
Brad smiled as the two faced the beach, he wrapped an arm around her shoulder as she leaned on him comfortably “Okay…I won’t quit.” She nodded with a smile “But you have to promise me one thing.”
“Anything.” She muttered with her eyes closed.
“Move in with me.” He whispered into her hair.
Erin smiled “Sure.”
“Cook and clean and wake me up in the morning….and be my wife.” He ended it with a smile.
Erin opened her eyes as she sat up “What…what did you just say?”
He shrugged as he got up slowly “Nothing…” he said slyly while helping her up.
When their hands met, she felt the ring between their palms. She looked down at their entwined hands with a smile “You sneaky little….” Her grin grew wider as he flipped her hand over and placed the diamond ring on her fourth finger “I didn’t say yes.” She teased.
Brad raised his brows “Yes you did. When I asked you for a favor, you said anything.”
“So this is just a favor?” Erin widened her eyes.
He nodded “Sure, once it’s done, I’ll owe you one.” He teased.
She turned away with her arms crossed “Well, I take it back then.”
Brad smiled as he began kneeling down “In that case…I’ll do it the right way.” She turned and was surprised to see him kneeling on one knee “Erin…” he began as he took her hand in his own “You know I’m a dumb when it comes to woman’s feelings…and I’m even more naïve when it comes to the woman I love. But I promise I will be more aware of your feelings and I promise to be by your side through thick and thin. No matter what happens on missions or our daily lives. If there is no Erin, there will no longer be a Brad.”
She covered her mouth to keep her sobs from escaping. Her tears came rolling down, hitting their clasped hands “Brad…” she shook her head with a smile.
He stood up with a smile “I take it that’s a yes?”
Erin nodded, incapable to muttering anything since her throat was tied up in knots. Brad hugged her happily and suddenly picked her up and spun her in circles making her laugh giddily. He finally let her down as the two were all smiles, he leaned down to her face and kissed her fully on the lips. She naturally pulled her arms over his neck as they embraced in the longest kiss since the day they were an item.
The End