Chapter 9: Marriage Ceremony and Making Announcements
Randy and Adrianna stood at the front of the room with the officiant. Nate stood on the other side of Randy and Becky stood on the other side of Adrianna. The officiant got his book and the marriage license and began the ceremony.
"We are gathered to unite the two of you in marriage, which is an institution ordained by the state and made honorable by the faithful keeping of good men and women throughout all ages, and is not to be entered into lightly or unadvisedly." The officiant stated. "Do you, Randal Keith Orton, take Adrianna Michelle Erikson to be your wife, to love, comfort, and cherish from this day forth?"
"Yes." Randy answered.
"Do you, Adrianna Michelle Erikson, take Randal Keith Orton to be your husband, to love, comfort, and cherish from this day forth?" The officiant asked.
"Yes." Adrianna answered.
"You may now say your vows and exchange rings." the officiant stated.
"What have I to give you, Adrianna? The promise to take you as my only love from this day forward, to stand by your side, to listen when you speak, to comfort you when you cry, and to join your laughter with my own. Take this ring, and be my wife." Randy stated.
"What have I to give you, Randal? The promise to take you as my only love from this day forward, to stand by your side, to listen when you speak, to comfort you when you cry, and to join your laughter with my own. Take this ring, and be my husband." Adrianna stated.
"Having thus pledged yourselves each to the other, I do now, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the state of Missouri, pronounce you husband and wife." The officiant announced. "You may kiss your bride."
Randy and Adrianna shared their first kiss as husband and wife before signing the license and marriage certificate. Becky and Nate signed both papers as well without hesitation. Once they left the courthouse, the four of them headed to a nearby restaurant for an early dinner.
"Addy and I wanted to thank the both of you for being there for us today. We really appreciate it. Over this weekend, Adrianna will be moving into our house." Randy stated while they waited for their food.
"We were happy to do it." Becky responded with a smile. "I am just thrilled to see you happy once again."
"Thanks, Becky." Randy smiled.
After dinner, Becky and Nate headed in their own directions. Adrianna figured that her and Randy were going to head to one of their houses and she was sort of right, but they weren't going to stay at the houses tonight. Randy had reserved a honeymoon suite in downtown St. Louis for their wedding night.
"Randy, what are you doing?" Adrianna asked as she watched Randy pack an overnight bag.
"You better pack one too, unless you plan on spending tomorrow in the same clothes. I have a surprise for you." Randy answered.
Adrianna did as Randy suggested and packed an overnight bag. She couldn't help but wonder what Randy had planned for that night. Either way she was looking forwards to it. Adrianna looked up just in time to see Randy putting condoms in his bag.
"Baby, I don't think we are going to need those anymore." Adrianna giggled.
"Huh, oh yeah. Force of habit." Randy responded as he took them back out of his bag.
Once they were both packed and ready to go. Randy put the bags in his car and helped Adrianna into the car. As they drove into downtown St. Louis, Adrianna looked out the window, trying to figure out where Randy was taking her. It wasn't until Randy pulled into the Hyatt hotel, did she realize where they were going.
After getting into the lobby, Randy and Adrianna checked into their room and Randy carried her over the thresh hold bridal style. Randy put the "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door and locked up. Adrianna headed into the master bedroom and changed out of her clothes and into something a lot more comfortable and sexy.
"You look amazing!" Randy stated as Adrianna emerged from the bedroom.
"Thank you. You look pretty good yourself." Adrianna responded with a smile.
"I love you baby." Randy stated.
"I love you too." Adrianna replied.
Randy pulled Adrianna close to him and claimed her lips with his. After sharing chocolate covered strawberries, Randy lead Adrianna into the bedroom where they made love all night for the first time as husband and wife. Adrianna felt complete with Randy and he felt the same with her. Both couldn't wait to tell their families that not only were they married, but that they were also having a baby.
As November ended and December began, Randy was scheduled to leave on the Tribute to the Troops tour with some other stars. Adrianna knew that her husband needed to go and that he would be back home in a few days. Randy and Adrianna agreed to make their announcements after he got back.
The night before Randy had to leave, they had dinner at Randy's parents house. Becky and David were now 4 ½ months into their pregnancy and announced that they were having a girl. Everyone, including Randy and Adrianna were happy for them. Later that night while Randy was packing, Adrianna decided to asked him about their baby.
"Randy, what do you think we are having?" Adrianna asked.
"I don't know. It's still too early to tell. But no matter what we have, as long as he or she is healthy, I am happy." Randy answered sincerely.
"I wish you didn't have to leave." Adrianna stated with a little pout.
"Don't give me that look, baby. You know I can't resist it." Randy responded. "And I have to go. It's my job."
"I know." Adrianna stated as she slowly took off her robe and pouted a little more.
"Baby…" Randy warned, but wasn't able to finish what he wanted to say.
Adrianna was now kneeling in front of him on the bed and had her arms wrapped around her neck. Randy couldn't help but smile at her. He knew exactly what she wanted and he couldn't help but want to give it to her. Randy moved his suitcase off the bed, while Adrianna laid back and relaxed. Randy shed what clothes he had on and climbed on the bed with her.
Randy leaned over and kissed Adrianna passionately, before undoing the buttons on her negligee. Adrianna wasn't showing yet, but before Randy did anything he kissed her stomach and then removed her lace panties. Randy moved up and started massaging and sucking on her breasts, before leaving a trail of kisses down her stomach. Soon she felt gentle kisses on the inside of her thighs and his fingers slowly worked themselves inside of her before he started kissing and licking her center.
Once Randy was done with that, he moved up and slowly entered her. Randy moaned at how good she felt around him. Adrianna moaned louder and louder as they continued to make love. After making love for a few hours, Randy and Adrianna were both spent and they fell asleep.
Over the next week, Adrianna worked long hours and talked to Randy every night. Kristen and Ted had just found out that they were almost 3 months along and 2 weeks ahead of Adrianna. Of course, no one knew that Randy and Adrianna were pregnant, let alone married. They just knew that they were now living together and happy. Randy came home on December 5th and they had a doctor's appointment the next day.
"Adrianna Erikson." The nurse called out.
Randy and Adrianna followed her into an exam room and waited as patiently as possible for the doctor to come in. Adrianna was now 10 weeks and they were going to try and listen for the heartbeat of the baby.
"Are you nervous?" Adrianna asked Randy.
"Not really. Are you?" Randy answered.
"No. I can't wait to hear our baby's heartbeat." Adrianna responded as the doctor walked in.
"Hello Adrianna and Randy. So I see you are 10 weeks and hear for a regular checkup. So let's get started." the doctor stated as she used the machine to locate the heartbeat. "Your baby has a very strong heartbeat and you are measuring right at 10 weeks 4 days. Any morning sickness?"
"That's great to hear. No morning sickness." Adrianna responded.
"Alright, well everything looks good and just keep taking your daily vitamins and I will see you in a month." the doctor stated before leaving the room.
"I think we should make our announcement this weekend while everyone is in town, including my parents, John and Shanna." Adrianna stated as the walked to the car.
"I like that idea." Randy responded.
Later that afternoon, Adrianna and Randy made all the phone calls and arranged for their families to gather at their house for an announcement. Two days later, Shanna, John and Adrianna's parents arrived in St. Louis. Richard and Michelle were a little suspicious about this announcement that their youngest daughter was about make. Once everyone was at the house, Randy and Adrianna stood at the front of the room and Randy cleared his throat.
"As you all know, Adrianna and I have an announcement to make to all of you. This is something that the both of us had put a lot of thought into and didn't take it lightly." Randy started off.
"What is it, Randy?" Elaine asked.
"The day before Thanksgiving, Adrianna and I became engaged." Randy continued.
"Congats, man." John stated.
"Thank you." Randy responded.
"But that's not all. The day after Thanksgiving, Randy and I got married at city hall with Nate and Becky as our witnesses. I moved into Randy's, our house that weekend, and as of two days ago, we are 10 weeks pregnant." Adrianna finished the announcement as she looked at her parents.
No one said a word and that worried Adrianna. She wanted someone to say something. Both Randy and Adrianna looked at each individual person hoping for a response, but nothing was said. Shanna couldn't believe her ears. Nate and Becky knew about the marriage, but not about the baby. John wasn't sure what to say. Bob and Elaine were taking everything in and Richard and Michelle were speechless as to their daughter's announcement.
