The Bodyguard: the sequel
November 3rd
You Guys Are Invited To The Farmer-Marron Wedding; We Hope You Are As Excited As We Are. Enjoy:
"Dun dun da dun," Sonya said, popping her head into Rachel's dressing room. Rachel was freaking out. "Don't make me even more nervous with that tune," her voice was shaky. "It's okay, honey it will be over before you know it," she walked into her room and put her hands on Rachel's shoulders. "How do you feeling?" "Like I'm going through morning sickness all over again." "That is just wedding jitters. Just stay organized; hair and make-up and then you put on your dress. But first, let me get you a drink," Sonya said walking out. "What would I do without her," Rachel said to herself. She started putting on her mascara and heard her door open. "I'm back, but with the light stuff," Sonya said. "Anything is better than nothing," Rachel got up and took the glass. Before she can drink Sonya said, "Wait. I want to take this moment to propose a toast before the bridesmaids finish getting ready." "Ugh, can't I just drink?" Rachel asked. Sonya shook her head. "Okay, hurry up." "Okay I just want say that I think you are doing the right thing and that you will never end up like me because I never seen a more perfect couple in my entire life, I love you Rach." "Dang, I just did my mascara," Rachel sobbing and fanning her face, "Love you too Sony." They touched glasses and guzzled down the champagne. "It is 12:00 o'clock, that gives me two hours to work my magic with that forest you call hair and Tracy is going to do your make-up, then the dress. Now, before we do all this, are you ready for the best day of your life?" Sonya asked. "Oh my God, Sonya," Rachel said covering her mouth, "I'm about to get married." "You need a hug?" Tears came down Rachel's face, "Do you have to ask?" Sonya put her arms around Rachel and said, "Not really."
On the other side of the church, Frank was freaking out (and when I say freaking out I mean freaking out). "Breathe Frank," his friend and best man Bruce said. He was breathing into a paper bag. "Oh my God, the room is spinning," Frank said. "Calm down, you will be married to that gorgeous woman of yours and off on you honeymoon in no time. By the way, where are you taking her?" Bruce asked. "I'm taking her to a cottage in Lake Tahoe, she likes the snow," Frank said, still breathing into the bag. "You look like crap Frankie," Tony said, walking into the room. "Thanks." "Well it's true," Sy said coming in behind Tony. "Shut up both of you," Bruce said, "You will only make him more nervous." "Let me get him a beer, don't worry you will have time to brush your teeth later," Tony said.
"Look who came to see her mommy," Fletcher said coming in holding Marilyn-Justice. "Aw, look at my little flower girl and my ring bearer," Rachel said. Rachel had her hair in a bun and light weight make-up on. Marilyn-Justice had a black and red dress on with a flower crown and Fletcher was wearing a black tuxedo. "You look so pretty mom," he said. "I know right. When's the last time you've worn a tux?" "When I was seven at Aunt Sonya's wed- never mind." "Time for the dress," Sonya said acting like she didn't hear what Fletcher said. "Oh my God, this is all becoming so real," Rachel started tearing up for the 7th time. "Oh no, you are not about to ruin my master piece," Tracy said fanning Rachel's face. "Sorry." "Where's Bill?" Sonya asked. "He's just got here, he said traffic was really bad today but he will rush to get dressed though," Fletcher said. "Tell me why he is walking down the aisle, Rachel?" Tracy asked. "He was the one who introduced us and he always been like my father when I got into show-biz," Rachel said. "Thanks," Bill said walking in the room, "Ah why isn't she in her dress yet, the place is packed." "Oh my GOD!" Rachel said. "What I do?" Bill asked. "You are overexciting her," Sonya said fanning Rachel. "Opps." Rachel's friend Pat passed her the garment bag with the dress in it. "Go into that room and put this on and we'll all be out here," she said. "Okay." Rachel walked into the room praying to God that nothing will happen.
"Man, calm down you look alright," Henry said. "Is my dad here yet?" Frank asked, still with his paper bag in his hand. "Yes he is coming up the stairs right now, now give me that bag, you don't want your dad to see you acting like a bitch on your wedding day, do you?" Tony said. Frank shook his head and gave him the bag. A few moments later Frank's dad walked in the room. "Well, well, well, look at my son, all grown up and about to get married," Herb said. "Hi dad." "Well isn't time for him to go out there?" Herb said. "We have to wait for Sonya to call, so we know that they are ready," Bruce said. "Good, Frank, let me talk to you for a moment," Herb said. "I'll pass," Frank said. "Franklin, corner, now." Frank got up and followed Herb. "Yeah, Franklin," Sy said making everyone laugh. "Now I know that you wish that your mother was here, but we have to remember that she is here in spirit, telling me to fix you tie," Herb straightened out Frank's tie and pulled out a chain with Jesus on the cross, "Your mama made me promise to give this to you on your wedding day. I wore this the day I got married and to me and your mom it means that the strongest power in the world is something we can't see. We can't see Jesus, but we feel his power; we can't see love but we know it's there and we can't see your mama but we know that she is out there in the front row, waiting for you to shine, so my son," he put the chain on Frank's neck, "Shine away." Frank clutched the chain and said, "Thank you dad. I love you." "I love you too Frank." "Hey, Herb, you should go to your seat we are about start," Sy said. "Okay," he walked to the door and looked back at Frank. "Shine." One tear came down Frank's face and her tucked the chain inside his tux. "I love you mom," he whispered.
The organ player sat down and played a tune for the bridesmaids and groomsmen to come out. First, it was Henry and Tracy, and then it was Pat and Sy, then Tony and Emma, after them Sonya and Bruce came down the aisle with Fletcher, pulling Marilyn-Justice in a wagon, behind them. When the organ player started Here Comes the Bride, everybody stood up. "Bill, don't let me fall," Rachel whisper, before walking. The whole time Rachel was walking, she stared into Frank's eyes. They were keeping her from crying. It was the same for Frank, he trained his self not to cry but it was slipping up on him. "And who gives this woman to this man," the preacher said when Bill and Rachel got to in front of him and Frank. "I do, Bill Devaney," Bill said. He kissed Rachel on the cheek and gave Frank her hand. Rachel gave her bouquet to Sonya and stood in front of Frank. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, in the sight of God, to join together Rachel and Frank in Holy matrimony," the preacher started. "I want to start by saying a quote I heard that reminds me so much of these two, 'If you love something, let it go, if it returns it was always yours, if it doesn't it was never meant to be. Now let us begin, who has the rings?" Fletcher walked forward, with both rings on a pillow, and gave them to the preacher. The preacher held the ring out to Frank and said, "Do you, Franklin Michael Farmer, take Rachel Elizabeth Marron, to be your lawfully wedded wife, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, as long as you both shall live?" "I do." He gave Frank the ring and Frank slid the ring on Rachel's left-hand ring finger. Then the preacher took the other ring and held it out to Rachel and said, "Do you, Rachel Elizabeth Marron, take Franklin Michael Farmer, to be your lawfully wedded husband, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, as long as you both shall live?" "I do." The preacher gave the ring to Rachel and she slid it on Frank's finger. "If there is anyone who feels that these two should not be wed, let them speak now our forever hold your peace." The preacher waited a few seconds and said, "I now pronounce you husband and wife," he turned to Frank, "You may cherish your bride." Frank released Rachel's hands and gently took her face in his hand and placed a soft kiss on her lips. Everyone clapped their hands. After a few seconds they pulled away and faced the crowd. "I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farmer." Rachel took Frank's hand and they both walked out the doors of the church. When they got into the limo Frank said, "I love you, Rachel Marron." Rachel smiled and sat on his lap and said, "I love you too, Franklin Farmer." She kissed him sat on the other side of the limo. "Please don't call me Franklin?" "Too late."