Chapter 11: Arguments and A Wedding
Once Adrianna was off of bedrest, she was also back to work. She told her boss about the marriage and pending arrival of their baby. Her boss was very accomidating to her needs and schedule. Randy wasn't back on the road yet, as he was scheduled to return after John and Shanna's wedding. Adrianna was able to get a few days off for traveling to and from the wedding, which was being held in Tampa.
Two days before the wedding, Randy and Adrianna arrived in Tampa and headed straight to Shanna and John's house. Adrianna was happy to see her sister and soon to be brother-in-law. Shanna pulled Adrianna aside so that she could talk to her.
"You know mom and dad are going to be at the wedding." Shanna stated.
"I know. And I promise you and John, that there won't be a scene. I have no intentions of speaking to them at all." Adrianna responded.
"Ok. I just wanted to warn you that mom and dad are still ranting on about you and Randy. They told me that they haven't heard from you or him since that night." Shanna stated.
"That's not true. Randy sent them an email letting them know that the baby and I were fine and I was home. They responded two days later telling Randy never to contact them ever again." Adrianna responded.
"Why would they lie to me?" Shanna asked.
"They want you and John to be against us." Adrianna answered.
Once the girls were done talking, they joined the guys in the livingroom and decided to head out to eat. Randy and Adrianna followed behind John and Shanna to the nearest Applebee's. Little did any of them know, Richard and Michelle would be there too. Once they were seated and food and drinks were ordered, Shanna and Adrianna started talking about the baby while John and Randy talked about work and the baby.
"Are you scared man?" John asked.
"Not really. I'm actually looking forwards to having a family with Addy. I know that she will make a wonderful mom." Randy answered.
"That's cool. Shan wants to start trying as soon as we are married." John responded.
"Cool. You know this means that we are going to be related to each other." Randy stated.
"You're right, we are. Have you two thought about any names for the baby?" John asked.
"Not yet. Adrianna is only 4 ½ months. We will be going in for an ultrasound in two weeks." Randy answered as he turned his attention to his wife. "Are you feeling ok?"
"Yeah. I'm hungry, but otherwise just fine." Adrianna responded.
Randy slid his arm around her shoulders while they snacked on appitizers. Everyone was happy and smiling and laughing. It was only a few moments later that Shanna's smile fadded and before Adrianna could even turn around, there stood their parents at the end of their table.
"Why are you here?" Michelle asked Adrianna.
"My sister is getting married in two days, that's why." Adrianna answered.
"You don't belong here. Neither one of you is welcome at Shanna's wedding." Richard stated.
"They are both more than welcome at our wedding. Addy is my matron of honor and Randy is John's best man. You cannot say who is or isn't welcome at our wedding." Shanna responded.
"Shanna's right." John agreed.
"Fine. Have it your way. If you want your wedding day ruined because those two, then who am I to say anything." Michelle responed as she walked way.
Richard followed his wife shaking his head as he looked at Adrianna. The four exchanged looks just as their food arrived. After dinner, Randy and Adrianna headed to their hotel and checked in. Adrianna was tired and just wanted to relax in Randy's arms.
"I'm sorry they hadto show up tonight." Randy stated.
"I don't care what they say. Shan and John know that we are not here to ruin their wedding day." Adrianna responded as she got changed for bed.
"I know baby. But still, they didn't need to make a scene like that." Randy stated.
"True. But everything has to be about them and not about Shan or I. They will never be truly happy for either one of us." Adrianna responded.
Randy walked over to his wife and gently placed his hands on her growing baby bump. Adrianna couldn't help but smile just as they both felt the baby move for the first time. A smile grew across Randy's face as the baby continued to move. After climbing in bed, Adrianna was proped up on pillows at an angle and Randy laid his head in her lap and started talking to the baby.
"Hello baby Orton. I'm your daddy. I can't wait to find out if you are a boy or a girl and I can't wait to meet you in a few months." Randy stated.
Adrianna just smiled as Randy continued talking to their unborn baby. Once Randy was done, he curled up with Adrianna and placed a hand on her stomach. The two soon fell asleep with smiles on their faces.
The next day was a very busy day. Meeting with the wedding planner, going over erveryone's roles and then the wedding rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner. Adrianna and Randy were a little skeptical about going to the dinner and Shan and John couldn't blame them.
"Shan, is it ok if Randy and I skip the dinner?" Adrianna asked.
"Is everything ok?" Shan asked.
"Yeah. I just don't want another run in with mom and dad. And now that the baby is starting move, I really didn't get a lot of sleep last night. I think it might be best for Randy and I to head to the hotel and get something to eat there." Adrianna answered.
"Ok. I will see you in the morning then." Shanna responded as she hugged the both of them.
Once Randy and Adrianna were back at the hotel, Randy called his parents, who should have been at the hotel by then to see if they wanted to join him and Adrianna for dinner in their room. Bob and Elaine came up to Randy and Adrianna's room just as she was getting out of the shower. Randy ordered room service and Adrianna finally emerged from the bedroom dressed in track pants and one of Randy's shirts.
"Hi honey. How are you feeling?" Elaine asked her daughter-in-law.
"Better now that I am nowhere near my parents." Adrianna answered.
"Randy told us about last night. I'm so sorry you have to go through this." Bob responded.
"Thank you. I am just looking forwards to tomorrow and enjoying my sister's wedding." Adrianna stated.
After everyone ate, Bob and Elaine headed back to their room while Randy and Adrianna curled up in bed. Randy was able to fall asleep right away, whereas Adrianna had a hard time sleeping. Once she did fall asleep, a few hours later she had to get up and meet her sister downstairs.
The morning was spent getting hair and nails done, then they were off to the church to get ready for the wedding. Once everyone was ready, they lined up and the music started. Adrianna was the last one out before Shanna. As the bridal march started, everyone watched Richard and Shanna walk down the aisle. Adrianna kept her eyes on her sister and on Randy.
"Dearly Beloved, we are assembled here in the presence of God to join this man and this woman in holy marriage. Marriage is one of the oldest and most sacred institutions of God. It was established in the garden of Eden, graced by the personal presence of Christ at Cana of Galilee, likened by the Apostle Paul to the mystical union which exists between Christ and the Church, and is declared in Holy Scripture to be honorable before all men. Our Savior has declared that a man shall forsake his father and mother and cleave unto his wife. By His eternal Word, He has instructed those who enter into this relation to cherish a mutual esteem and love; to bear with each other's infirmities and weaknesses; to comfort each other in sickness, trouble, and sorrow; in honesty and in-dustry to provide for each other in the things which pertain to God; and, to live together as the heirs of the grace of life. Who giveth this woman in marriage?" The pastor stated.
"Her mother and I do." Richard responded.
"Listen to the words of Holy Scripture as recorded in Ephesians chapter five, verse twenty-two through thirty- three. Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. 24 But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything. 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her; 26 that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she should be holy and blameless. 28 So husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself; 29 for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church, 30 because we are members of His body. 31 For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh. 32 This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless let each individual among you also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see to it that she respect her husband.
Forasmuch as these two persons have come hither to be made one in this holy estate, if there be any here present who knows any just cause why they may not lawfully be joined in marriage, I require him now to make it known or ever after hold his peace.I charge both o f you, before God, the Searcher of all hearts, and before the Lord Jesus Christ, who shed His precious blood to redeem you from all sin, that if either of you know any impediment why you may not lawfully be joined together in marriage, you do now confess it. For, be well assured that, if any persons are joined together otherwise than as God's Word allows, their union is not blessed by Him." The pastor stated. John, do you take Shanna, whom you hold by the hand to be your law-fully wedded wife, and do you covenant to be true to her, to love, cherish, and protect her, in sickness and in health, in poverty or in wealth, until death do you part?"
"I do." John answered.
"Shanna do you take John, whom you hold by the hand to be your lawfully wedded husband, covenanting to be true to him, to love, cherish, and honor him, in sickness and in health, in pov-erty or in wealth, until death do you part?" The pastor asked.
"I do." Shanna answered.
"What token do you give in pledge that you will faithfully perform these vows?" The pastor asked as Randy and Adrianna handed the rings to the pastor. "May this ring henceforth be the chaste and changeless symbol of your evermore pure and un-ending affection."
John and Shanna then exchanged rings. Randy and Adrianna exchanged glances and smiles.
"As a minister of the gospel, and by the authority invested in me by the State of Florida, I pronounce you to be to each other, husband and wife. Whom therefore God hath joined together, let no man put assunder. You may now kiss your bride." The pastor stated as John and Shanna shared their first kiss as husband and wife. "May I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. John Cena."
As the music started to play, everyone made their way out of the church and to the waiting limos that would take them to the reception hall. The wedding party rode together, while Shanna and John had their own private limo.