The Wedding Craze

Chapter 10: Is it raining money?

[Beginning of April]

(Jude's point of view)

Its three hours until Sadie and my wedding shower. And guess where we are? We're at the mall. Sadie decided we should get our gifts for the wedding party. Then she informed me that I had to but a wedding gift for Tommy and her for Kwest.

I mean I don't get it it's not his birthday, a holiday, or an anniversary. I am having a hard time finding something too. Sadie quickly decides to but the women in the wedding party jewelry and the guys cufflinks. I got Mia jewelry too but also a dress up set. I bought Lil T the newest transformer he told us he wanted.

I have still been having troubles with my stomach. Damn ulcer! I spent half the night in the bathroom getting sick again. Tommy made me a doctor's appointment for tomorrow. "How about this?" I asked Sadie holding up the nicest leather journal I had ever seen. She nodded yes and smiled. "What should I get for Kwest?" She asked sighing. "He's your fiancé' Sades how should I know?" I looked around hoping to find something so we could leave. "What about this?" I asked her holding up the camera he had been talking about just last week. "It's prefect." Sadie squealed hugging me.

After we paid we headed to Georgia's house for our shower. Georgia has been helping with everything she can. Zep and Karma were thrilled when she asked if she could throw our shower. All the girls from NBR were there when we arrived. Kristine and Gina came down from New York too. EJ showed up he bought Sadie and I both really trashy lingerie. Sadie's friends from high school and college showed up. They were all really nice to me and brought me gifts too.

I even got a surprise guest. Kat came in from New York too. I got to hear about her husband he's an actor named Cameron. Zep and Kat hit it off really well. They were talking about Jamie and laughing. Georgia offered to invite mom but Sadie and I just aren't ready for that yet.

Before the shower ended I was in Georgia's bathroom sick again. When I came out Kat was standing there. Her eyes were wide and she looked worried. "Are you okay?" "Yeah Kat I'm fine it's just my ulcer." "You sure Jude?" She asked. "Yeah I'm good and so glad you're here." "Jude I'm sorry about how I acted in the past but let's do better now." I nodded in agreement.

After the shower Sadie and I met up with Kwest and Tommy. Sadie was finally going to tell us how far off budget we were. "Okay Sadie how far over are we?" Tommy asked. "Just calm down were well uh about $100,000 over." Tommy and I both yelled out. "What?" Kwest had a sick look on his face. "Sorry guys." Sadie said. "Damn it Sadie." Tommy yelled.

I tried to calm Tommy down I mean we had the money what was the big deal. I know Tommy doesn't like spending that much but still. But Tommy had been pissed at Sadie since she expended the guest list again. "Since you guys are footing most of the bill I know a way to make some money." Sadie said to Tommy. "How?" He questioned her. "Well there is a reporter who is willing to pay big bucks to cover our wedding." "Who is it?" I asked hoping it wasn't a tabloid. "The Style Network." Sadie replied excitedly.

Tommy spoke up. "What do we have to do?" "Just a photo shoot and interview then they'll cover the wedding." "We could do that." I said. "I guess." Tommy replied.

(Tommy's point of view)

Damn now since we're over budget we have to do a photo shoot and interviews. I hate that shit. Man Jude's so pale. She been so sick and I'm really worried. She tried to cancel her appointment but I won't let her. This morning she really freaked me put when she almost passed out. She said it was she from exhaustion.

I swear if I didn't know Jude was on the pill I would think she was pregnant. I know she's been under a lot of stress though. And I haven't really been able to help or spend any really time with her. I have been overwhelmed myself. Work has been crazy and Sadie steals every free minute we have with wedding details. Jude and I barely have time to sleep. Thankfully there's only a month left.

Today Kwest and I went and bought Sadie and Jude's wedding gifts. I never knew the bride and groom exchanged gifts. With Portia well it wasn't a real wedding hell it wasn't even a real marriage. Kwest bought Sadie these shoes she's been drooling over. Me on the other hand well I had a lot of trouble finding something. It got so bad we even went to the mall. But then I came across the most beautiful leather journal. It was a little expensive for a journal but I had to buy for her it was prefect.

"Jude you okay?" I yelled through the bathroom door. "Yes damn it Quincy." "Sorry." I mumbled sitting down on the bed waiting for her to come out. Jude stumbled over to the bed. She started crying. "I'm so sorry I yelled at you." She said still crying. "It's okay Girl I'm just worried." I admitted. "Me too." She said softly. "Girl is there uh um any possibility you're pregnant?" I could help but ask. "No Quincy damn." She yelled heading back to the bathroom. Smooth Quincy real smooth. I really wish I could go to the doctor with her.

[The next day]

(Jude's point of view)

I was shocked no beyond shocked. I wasn't sure what to do. Should I tell him? I mean I have to tell him but not now. I had to tell someone. But who? Not Dad or Sadie. I couldn't tell any of our friends.

Then I remembered a number I had just added to my cell phone. I dialed the number. "Hi are you busy?" I asked the person at the other end. "Could you meet me down at the pier? Thanks I'll see you soon." I said closing my cell phone. I had to tell someone and Kat was the prefect person. She was my friend not our friend yet. I knew she would help me figure everything out.