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Chapter 8 -Planning the wedding and a big Surprise!


Machelle woke up to the sun in her eyes. She usually closed the curtains but, last night she was so tired when they got home, she forgot.

She stretched, then rolled over and kissed Roman's cheek. Seeing he was still sleeping and didn't move. she got out of bed. Then went to her closet and went into the bathroom to get ready for her appointment.

She brushed her teeth and put her hair up in a messy bun and got dressed. Then came into the bedroom.

"Ro, You have to get up now, if you wanna come with me." Machelle said sitting on the edge of the bed and kissed his cheek.

"Hm Hmm." Roman said and stretched, then grabbed her face gently and kissed her lips. "What time is it?"

"6:30. You want a coffee before we go? I'll get it going, if you do." Machelle said kissing him again.

Then put her socks and runners on. Roman nodded his head, and kissed her, then went into the bathroom to get ready.

Machelle made the bed and fluffed the pillows and went down stairs.

She grabbed a banana while she waited for Roman's coffee. Roman came down 10 minutes later and hugged her from behind. He took a bite from her banana, when she offered it him. She put the peel on the counter and turned in his arms and hugged him back, resting her head on his chest.

Roman remembered, Machelle liked to cuddle when she was pregnant with the boys. When she let go, she handed him a coffee. When he was done, he put the cup in the sink and they went to the garage.

"Are you sure you want to quit wrestling?" Machelle said, when he was backing the car out of the garage. "I know you love your job but-"

"I am sure." Roman interrupted her. He stopped the car and looked at her and grabbed her hand. "I love being with the boys. Sure I am tired when I get home from the road sometimes. Yes, I might be cranky sometimes when I get there but, I see their faces and that all goes away. Will I miss wrestling? Maybe I will at first but, my family is way more important to me right now. I have six months to decide anyway."

When they got to the building, there wasn't any cars in the lot. So Roman managed to miss all the speed bumps. They got out and held hands going into the building.

Machelle got called in, as soon as they got there. Roman waited in the waiting room until they called him in.

The technician introduced herself as Marie and asked Machelle when her last period was and Machelle told her. She also asked her if she had kids, Machelle said yes twins. She asked her some more questions and then they called Roman in to the exam room.

Marie put the gel on Machelle's stomach and at first she couldn't find a heart beat. Right when Machelle was thinking the worst, they heard it.

Thump Thump Thump.

Machelle, let out a gasp of air and then started to cry. Roman held her hand and kissed her lips.

Marie asked if they wanted to know the sex of the baby, they said yes but, wanted her to put it in an envelope to surprise them.

They both had decided on the way, to give the envelope to Taylor and get her to surprise them with a cake.

Marie told her she was about 11 weeks. Then Machelle thought she heard Marie gasp but, she kept looking into the monitor and didn't say a word.

After Marie, had given them the envelope they left the room. Machelle went to the washroom and they got in the car.

Machelle asked Roman to stop off at a store so, she could at least grab some groceries.

The boys were coming home later and she didn't have any food in the house, except bread and Peanut butter. She knew that wouldn't bug them, they loved PB and J sandwiches.

Dean called Roman while Machelle ran into the grocery store. He wanted to see when they would be home so, they could come over and start planning.


Machelle was just putting away the groceries, when Dean came banging on the door. Both of them looked at each other and knew instantly Dean was excited to start the process of planning the wedding.

El Torrito was the first one to the door. He started barking and wagging his tail.

"So, How did it go? Are we Aunts or Uncles?" Dean said laughing. "You know what I mean, Right?"

Everyone laughed.

"It went good." Roman said looking at Dean. He handed Taylor the envelope. "My Mom said she would help if you need her, Okay?"

Taylor nodded and Machelle handed her a cake mix and Patty's phone number.

Taylor ran home to start doing her cake.

Machelle put the kettle on and Sherri turned Machelle's lap top on. Dean had a book in his hand and the guys went outside with a beer. When the girls were done, they went outside.

Sherri and Dean wanted just them at the wedding at first but, then changed their minds.

They had all just got together with their Aunts and Uncles and they would be pissed if they didn't get an invite. They had all promised to keep in touch and this wedding, would be a great start.

Dean didn't have much family and he loved Sherri's. So, they decided to invite about 40 people. Machelle and Roman's back yard was big enough for all the people and then some.

It didn't take long for them to plan it but, it was going to take some time to get the things together.

Sherri wanted Taylor, Machelle, and her best friend Tia to be in the bridal party.

Dean of course wanted Roman and Seth but, he didn't know who else to pick. Jimmy and Jey but, that would mean Sherri would have to pick one more person. Sherri agreed and said her cousin Brittany.

Machelle knew Sherri would pick Black for the dresses. That was her favourite colour.

Machelle wasn't looking forward to being six months pregnant, wearing black in the middle of summer. But, she thought she would suck it up for her big day. Sherri also wanted red put into the mix.

The next thing they knew, El Torrito got up from his spot and Barked once and went to the screen door. Roman opened the screen door.

The boys ran through the house screaming and full of energy. Sika was right behind them.

Sherri wondered why the boys and Sika were there early. Dean had called, and asked what time they were coming. So, she went to run home and see if Taylor was okay.

When she got there Patty said, they had it under control. So, she grabbed Ares and went back to Machelle's.

When she got back they took the dogs to play soccer, with the teens.


El Torrito at first didn't want to play so, he sat on the side lines with Machelle and Sherri.

The teens were on one team and the kids, Roman and Dean on the other.

"What's the matter Boo? Go play have fun." Machelle said to El Torrito. "You love playing with the teens."

El Torrito just looked at Machelle and wagged his tail.

"I think he wants to stay with you. He knows something is up." Sherri said petting the big dog.

"Maybe your right, come on let's go play with them." Machelle said and got up and kicked the ball.

That was all he needed. Now the game was on.

Ares grabbed the ball and got it to JJ and he kicked it into the teens goal and they cheered.

Machelle went and sat down in the sand with Sherri.

"He has been my suck lately." Machelle said looking at Sherri.

"I know. It took me a long time, to convince him to come for a walk the other day." Sherri said looking at Machelle. "He knows. He probably smells the baby. The hormones I mean."

"He did the same, when I was pregnant with the twins." Machelle said smiling. "Before I even knew I was pregnant."

They forgot about the game and started chatting about the wedding. They decided to go shopping the next day for dresses.

"You do know, that I am going to be almost six months pregnant, Right?" Machelle said.

"Yes, that is why I was thinking maybe the dresses should be red." Sherri started. "At least you won't roast to death outside."

"Thanks. I have to admit I wasn't looking forward to that part." Machelle said and nodded her head. "I can suck it up for one day. You don't have to change your mind on my account. Okay?"

"I know, I just don't want you passing out." Sherri laughed then started again. "I was thinking that there is a golf course here. Maybe we could have the reception there. I know we said your back yard but, we are going to leave for the honeymoon right after the wedding. I don't want you and Roman to have to clean up the back yard by yourselves. I think your back yard should be used for the pictures, instead."

"I don't care about that part. Friends and family, can help with that." Machelle said. "I don't care, either way you guys decide."

Jake came over and gave Sherri a hug. Then sat in her lap. He was tired now he was sucking his thumb and put his head on her shoulder.

"Aw, I love it when you cuddle me." Sherri said and kissed his cheek. Jake smiled with his thumb still in his mouth. "I am starving, What about you Jake? What do you say we go start dinner?"

Jake nodded his head, he put his arms around Sherri's neck holding on tight. Sherri got up with him hanging on.

Machelle went over to Roman, and told him they were going to get dinner started.

They decided, on the way home they would BBQ burgers. Sherri had buns and Patties so, her and Jake went to her place to get them.


Taylor and Patty had just got to Machelle's house with the cake.

The cake was beautiful it had pink and blue tie dye icing. With the words Boy? or Girl? On top of the cake.

Jake wanted to have it for dinner but, Taylor said it was for dessert. She put Jake's finger in the icing. Then said that was all he could have until after dinner.

Jake, stuck his finger in his mouth and said it was really good icing. They all laughed at him.

Taylor took Jake to the media room and they watched TV. Just to keep him from getting in the way.

Sherri turned the BBQ on to let it warm up.

Machelle was scared of starting any BBQ. She had one blow up in her face once and was scared of them ever since.

They made a green salad and got everything ready. Then Sherri put the burgers on, and texted Dean to say dinner was almost ready.

Machelle and patty got onions and tomatoes and the condiments on the island and called Taylor and Jake to come put them on the table outside.

"I am so hungry, Mo ma." Jake said to Patty, when he came into the kitchen.

Patty laughed and handed him the buns and mustard and he followed Taylor outside.

"Here Auntie Sherri." Jake said and handed the buns to her.

Just as Sherri grabbed the buns, Ares came around the corner and ran Jake over. Trying to get to Sherri.

Jake fell and hit his head on the cement. There was a bit of blood coming from the cut on his head but, he didn't cry.

Jake tried to get up but, Ares wasn't letting him.

Dean ran over and grabbed Ares, by the scruff of his neck and pushed him away and Sherri helped Jake up.

"I'm okay, Auntie Sherri." Jake said. "He just gets excited, when he comes over."

"I know he does sweetheart. Come with me, we need to clean your boo boo." Sherri said picking him up and walked into the house and to the bathroom.

After Sherri fixed Jake, he came out into the kitchen.

Dean was pissed off and swearing but, stopped as soon as he saw Jake.

"Dam Dog, knocked me over." Jake said very seriously. "I'm better now. Thanks Auntie Sherri."

Then ran outside and sat in a chair at the table. Ares came over to see if he was okay. Jake yelled 'No' once and Ares walked away to the grass and laid down.

All the adults looked at Dean and he smiled.

"What?" Dean laughed. "Sorry, I stopped when I saw him. I will talk to him."

Roman shook his head and went outside, everyone else followed.

They sat down and had dinner. When they finished they cleaned up the dishes and Taylor brought out the cake.

Machelle and Roman grabbed the knife and cut the first piece together and put it on the plate.

When Roman put the piece on the plate it was white.

"Before you freak out, here." Taylor got up and gave them the ultrasound picture.

The picture showed Twins. But, a leg was covering one baby's parts and the other one, all you saw was it's bum.

"It's Twins." Taylor said excitedly to everyone else. "We couldn't colour the cake mix and I didn't know what to do. So, when I called Patty, she suggested we decorate the outside instead."

Machelle sat in her chair, she didn't know what to say.

"Are you okay Machelle?" Patty said laughing and came over to sit by her.

Machelle nodded. That was all that she could do. She was so surprised.

Dean got up and smacked Roman on the shoulder, as did Sika.

"I didn't see that coming." Machelle finally said.

"Mommy, can we eat cake now?" JJ said standing in front of Machelle and pointed to his stomach. "I have a big spot right here, in my tummy that is still empty. Like Uncle Dean and Taylor have, just for cake."

They all laughed and Machelle ruffled his hair and kissed his cheek.

Sherri gave JJ the first piece and cut the rest of the cake and handed it to everyone.

"Dean you are a bad influence on my grand kids." Patty said smiling.

"They usually make you laugh though, Right?." Dean said and put his arm around Patty. "I am not the only bad influence on them. Have they told you what Auntie Sherri said?"

Dean called Sika over and told both of them the story.

"No what?" Patty asked, worried that it would be a bad word.

"Sherri took them down to the beach yesterday and JJ got sand in his shorts and took them off. Then proceeded to run on the beach naked. She caught him and said to keep his Junk in his trunks. Meaning to keep his shorts on. Now he thinks it's funny."

Patty nodded her head and smiled. She thought it was funny to.