Chapter 13.
John awoke on his wedding day. He was feeling happy, despite missing Randy, who had gone to stay at a local Motel. They wanted to follow tradition and not see each other before the wedding.
John went for his morning workout at the gym, and got all pumped-up. He went to get a protein shake afterward and hopped in the car to go home and shower before going to get a haircut and pick up his suit from the cleaners.
As he was driving listening to his iPod on the car stereo, he smiled as yet again a very fitting song came on. It was the Dixie Cups, a girl band from the 1960's. The song was "Chapel Of Love"
Goin' to the chapel
And we're gonna get ma-a-arried
Goin' to the chapel
And we're gonna get ma-a-arried
Gee, I really love you
And we're gonna get ma-a-arried
Goin' to the chapel of love
Spring is here, th-e-e sky is blue, whoa-oh-oh
Birds all sing as if they knew
Today's the day we'll say "I do"
And we'll never be lonely anymore because we're
Goin' to the chapel
And we're gonna get ma-a-arried
Goin' to the chapel
And we're gonna get ma-a-arried
Gee, I really love you
And we're gonna get ma-a-arried
Goin' to the chapel of love
Bells will ring, the-e-e sun will shine, whoa-oh-oh
I'll be his and he'll be mine
We'll love until the end of time
And we'll never be lonely anymore because we're
Goin' to the chapel
And we're gonna get ma-a-arried
Goin' to the chapel
And we're gonna get ma-a-arried
Gee, I really love you
And we're gonna get ma-a-arried
Goin' to the chapel of love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Goin' to the chapel of love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
John pulled over and took out his phone. He typed off a quick message for Randy:
Thinking of you. Miss you. Can't wait to see you later.
Randy answered a short time later with:
Miss you too. Having fun with the girls, and Alanna. Hope you had a good workout, you'll need your strength for tonight.
John blushed. He knew what Randy was talking about. And he was suddenly glad he had done those few extra reps.
John went home, took a hot shower and then hurried off to do the things he needed to do. When he got back, he was taking a little snooze on the couch, when the doorbell rang.
John got up to answer the door, and there was a man there.
"Delivery for Cena." he said. And handed john a long white box, tied with a red bow.
John signed for it and thanked him.
He went back inside and sat down with the box on his lap. He untied the ribbon and lifted the lid. Inside were the most beautiful roses John had ever seen. They were white roses, but the edges were dyed cobalt blue. There was also a card from Randy. It read:
John:
Here's to the first day
of the rest of our lives.
Love Eternal, Randy.
John wasn't normally the type to get emotional, but this was so romantic and sweet! He wiped away the tears as he realized it would soon be time to leave for the beach. He went upstairs to dress. He and Randy would be wearing matching white suits with pink ties.
They would have twelve wedding party members, the girls were a few Diva friends of theirs, Trish, Nattie, Brie, Nikki, (John was happy that Nikki had agreed to be part of the wedding. He guessed she really was sorry about the trouble she had caused before.) Summer Rae, and Layla. The girls would each be dressed in dresses that had the same cut, strapless cocktail gowns, but each girl would be wearing one of the colours of the rainbow flag. Their bouquets would be made of gerbera daisies to match the dresses. The guys would be wearing black suits with white shirts, and their ties would match the girl they were paired off with.
Randy's daughter, Alanna was to be the flower girl. John knew she was going to be so cute. She would be dressed in a little white satin dress with a rainbow sash and pink gossamer fairy wings on the back of the dress. She would carry a basket of red and pink rose petals to drop as she walked down the aisle.
John left the house on time. The plan was that everyone would meet at the beach at sunset. He drove along in silence, listening to music on his iPod. His thoughts went to Randy. He couldn't wait to see him. To touch him, to kiss him He began to think that maybe his iPod had a mind of it's own as once again a very fitting song came on...This time it was "From This Moment" by Shania Twain.
From this moment life has begun I give my hand to you with all my heart From this moment as long as I live Your the reason I believe in love From this moment as long as I live
From this moment you are the one
Right beside you is where I belong
From this moment on
From this moment
I have been blessed
I live only for your happiness
And for your love
I'd give my last breath
From this moment on
Can't wait to live my life with you
Can't wait to start
You and I will never be apart
My dreams came true because of you
I will love you
I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on
And your the answer to my prayers from up above
All we need is just the two of us
My dreams came true because of you
I will love you
I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment
I will love you
As long as I live
From this moment on
mmmmmmm
John had to pull over and wipe tears from his eyes as the last notes faded out. He wasn't normally the type to get all emotional. But the song said it all. And here he was about to marry Randy, who he loved so very much.
When he arrived at the beach, John went to take his place with the other guys at the altar. The wedding arch was beautifully decorated with more gerbera daisies in rainbow colours. There were seashells all along the sides of the aisle. And there were about a hundred and fifty white folding chairs set up. There was soft music playing on the sound system, and as John walked up the music changed to the song he had chosen to walk in to. It was a favorite classical piece of his Pachelbel's Canon in D Major. The guys went in before him, all smiling as they walked up and took their places by the altar. John swallowed hard against the lump in his throat and took a deep breath.
He made his way down the aisle, his bottom lip quivering slightly, and tears of joy welling up in his eyes.
As soon as John reached the altar, the music changed, and everyone chuckled as a very familiar song came on.
It was no secret to everyone who knew the happy couple that Randy was a huge fan of the Television program, Glee. And the song that began to play was one from the Glee soundtrack. It was a cover version of the song "Marry You." by Bruno Mars.
(Finn and Rachel]
It's a beautiful night
We're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
Is it the look in your eyes
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you
[Quinn and Sam]
Well I know this little chapel
On the boulevard we can go
No one will know
Oh come on, girl
Who cares if we're trashed
Got a pocket full of cash we can blow
Shots of Patrón
And it's on, girl
[Artie and Brittany]
Don't say no, no, no, no-no
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
And we'll go, go, go, go-go
If you're ready, like I'm ready
[Tina and Mike]
'Cause it's a beautiful night
We're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
[Artie and Brittany]
Is it the look in your eyes
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you
[Sam and Quinn]
Oh, I'll go get a ring
Let the choir bells sing
Like oooh...
So what you wanna do?
Let's just run, girl
[Rachel and Finn]
If we wake up
And we wanna break up
That's cool
No, I won't blame you
It was fun, girl
[All]
Don't say no, no, no, no-no
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
And we'll go, go, go, go-go
If you're ready, like I'm ready
'Cause it's a beautiful night
We're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
Is it the look in your eyes
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you
[Sam:] Just say I do
[Finn:] Tell me right now baby
[Artie:] Tell me right now baby
[Sam:] Just say I do
[Artie:] Tell me right now baby
[Finn:] Tell me right now baby, oh!
[All]
'Cause it's a beautiful night
We're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
Is it the look in your eyes
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you
The Divas all made their way down the aisle dancing and swaying to the beat. Everyone was clapping along to the beat. The girls reached the altar and took their places, and then came Alanna, and everyone laughed as she boogied her way down the aisle, tossing her rose petals and twirling like crazy. She took her place with the other girls, and then the song changed one more time. And everyone turned to see Randy standing at the end of the aisle. The song that played for Randy's entrance was also from Glee and performed by The Warblers. It was a song called "Silly Love Songs."
You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs. I love you I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, so can't you see? Love doesn't come in a minute, I love you You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs. I love you I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, so can't you see?
But I look around me and I see it isn't so.
Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs.
And what's wrong with that?
I'd like to know, 'cause here I go again
I love you
Ah, she gave me more, she gave it all to me, now can't you see,
Sometimes it doesn't come at all
I only know that when I'm in it
It isn't silly, no, it isn't silly, love isn't silly at all.
I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, so can't you see? (I love you)
Ah, she gave me more, she gave it all to me, now can't you see (I love you)
I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, so can't you see? (I love you)
But I look around me and I see it isn't so, oh, no.
Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs.
And what's wrong with that?
I'd like to know, 'cause here I go again
I love you
Ah, she gave me more, she gave it all to me, now can't you see?
I can't explain the feeling's plain to me.
Randy reached the altar and everything fell silent. The Justice of The Peace began the ceremony.
"Good evening, I wish to welcome you all here this evening as we witness the wedding of Randall and John. Marriage is a serious commitment, one that should not be taken lightly. And so I ask you Randall and John, do you both come here this evening with the intention of joining your lives and hearts in the sacred bond of Marriage?"
"We do." they answered together.
"John and Randall have prepared their own wedding vows." she said.
John went first.
"Randy. You are my missing puzzle piece, my light, my rock, my voice of reason when things aren't working out. I have loved you since the beginning and I will love you until the end. You will never want for anything as long as I am here. I will give you food when you are hungry, I will give you shelter when you are cold, I will lift your spirits when you are down. Nothing will ever come between you and I. I love you, Randall Keith Orton, now and always." John said, sliding a slim gold band on Randy's finger.
Randy dabbed at his eyes with a white handkercheif before speaking.
"John, I have never felt this way about anyone before. You inspire me, You make me laugh, You comfort me when I need someone to lean on. I admire you for your guts and perserverance. You say Never Give Up and you mean it. That to me shows that you are a man who is true to himself. And for that, John Felix Anthony Cena, I love you." Randy slid John's ring on his finger.
"Randall Keith Orton, will you take John Felix Anthony Cena as your lawfully wedded husband, will you love him, honor him, cherish and keep him all the days of your life?"
"I will." Randy said.
"John Felix Anthony Cena, will you take Randall Keith Orton as your lawfully wedded husband will you love him, honor him, cherish and keep him all the days of your life?"
"You're damn right I will." John said. And everyone laughed.
"Then by the power vested in me I now pronounce you Married. John you may kiss your husband."
John grabbed Randy and they kissed. Everyone cheered and then as the applause died down, John got on the mic.
"Everyone if you could just stay where you are for a moment there is one more thing I'd like to do." He said. John turned to Randy's daughter Alanna then.
"Alanna, sweetie, can you come over here a minute?"
Alanna walked over to join John and Randy then. John pulled a small pink box from his pocket and stooped to talk to her.
"Sweetheart, you know that your Daddy and I love each other very much. I'd like you to have this, it's my way of letting you know that you are now my daughter as well. I will always be here for you, just as much as your Daddy and Mommy are."
John then opened the box and took out a necklace with a gold heart on it. He fastened it around Alanna's neck and everyone chorused "Awwww!"
"Thank you Daddy John." Alanna said to him.
Tears welled up in John's eyes. But he didn't have time to get emotional, as everyone hurried off to the hall for the reception.