A Turn of Events
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Chapter 14-The Big Day
The day that Cassidy and AJ had been waiting for was upon them. As Cassidy and her bridal woke up and got ready, she thought to herself, Well Cassidy today is one of your biggest days.
By early afternoon everyone in the bridal party was in their gowns, except for Cassidy for she knew the right time to put on hers.
All the guests started arriving at 1:30pm. When they arrived at the mansion all were in awe.
"Wow this place has really being transformed," said Kelly looking around.
"I know Dr. Monica Quartermaine really outdid herself with the decorations," replied Lainey.
Minutes later Kelly and her date Leo Julian and Lainey with her date Milo Giambetti went to take their seats.
Meanwhile the AJ and the guys were ready all were pumped especially AJ.
"This is it man the day that you and Cassidy have been waiting for."
"I know! Let's get the show on the road!"
In the meanwhile Maria and Bertha knocked on the door after Alice showed them where Cassidy and her crew were.
The door was slightly ajar as Maria asked, "Cassidy may we come in?"
"Of course you can," replied Cassidy giving both Maria and Bertha each a hug and then said, "Oh I have missed you."
"We've missed you too. Oh Cassidy, you look so beautiful but then you always have," said Bertha.
"I agree all the way," responded Maria.
"Okay everyone it is time for the time honored traditions."
"I guess I, along with my mom and grandmother will go first," said Felicia and then turning to Cassidy and said, "As you know you're the descendent of an Aztec Princess and one of the pieces of jewelry that she passed down is this gold necklace. Now it is yours, take good care of and treasure it."
"Oh thank you mom, grandma, and great grandma."
"You're very welcome darling, would you like me to put it on you?"
"Yes please," said Cassidy.
"I guess Emily and I are next. Cassidy, Emily and I got you a bracelet with the first letters of yours and AJ's first names intertwined."
"Thank you two," giving both Emily and Brook Lynn each a hug and then asked, "Brook Lynn would you like to put it on my wrist?"
"Sure."
Then Kristina spoke up, "Now Molly, little Anna, and I are loaning you for your bouquet our lucky ribbons."
"You three are so cute, thank you," said Cassidy while the Kristina and Molly were tying theirs on to Cassidy's bouquet while little Anna received some assistance from Felicia.
"Now for it is time for the best part," said Robin.
Wynter then added, "It is self explanatory once you open the box."
Cassidy opens the box, see the garter and said, "Something blue. Thank you guys all so much, group hug."
Cassidy then knew instinctively it was time.
"I guess I should put on my gown."
At this time Robin, the bridesmaids, and flower girls took the cue to take their places.
A few minutes later, Cassidy turned to Wynter and asked, "Wynter, would you like to zip me in?"
"Of course Cassidy."
After that was done, Cassidy knew just who to help put on the veil.
"Grandma and great-grandma would you like to put on the veil?" asked Cassidy then making eye contact with Felicia and Felicia knew she was getting to do the best part.
"We would be honored."
Not long after did Maria and Bertha put the veil on Cassidy, came a knock on the door.
"Come in," said Cassidy.
Ned had come to check on the situation
"Wow, Cassidy you look beautiful, AJ is going to so thunderstruck when he sees you," said Ned.
Cassidy blushing and smiles vibrantly
"Is everyone ready?" asked Ned.
"Yes," replied Cassidy and then asked, "Is my dad there?
Mac walks through the door and responds. "Right here my pumpkin."
"Okay then Bertha I think we should be going to our designated seating area," said Maria then turning to Cassidy and giving her a hug, "Darling you look radiant I love you."
"Thank you great-grandma," said Cassidy and continues, "I love you too, you too grandma."
After Bertha gave Cassidy a quick hug went with Maria to seats escorted by Ned.
Right after Maria, Bertha, and Ned left, Cassidy was alone with her parents for a few minutes.
"Honey you look absolutely beautiful," said Mac giving Cassidy a quick kiss on the cheek and said, "I will be at the bottom of the staircase ok?"
"Ok dad."
After Mac left, it was just mother and daughter.
"This is it my little one I know that you have been ready for sometime. Your beauty is really shining brightly today, but no matter what day it is you will always my beautiful little one."
"Thanks mom," said Cassidy giving Felicia a hug and then added, "You're right I am ready. I can't imagine my life without AJ."
"All set?"
"Let's go!"
Right before they leave the room Felicia helps Cassidy close the veil as the processional music can be heard and then they leave to go and take their places.
Waiting at the altar stood AJ, who was not at all nervous, wore a Two-Button Notch Lapel matched with a Herringbone Apple vest and tie. He stood with his groomsmen who wore matching Three-Button Super 100's Notch Lapel matched with Herringbone Apple vest and tie.
As the processional music was played, the living room door opened as one by one each member of the bridal party made their way down the aisle all in apple red dresses. Kristina wearing her satin sleeveless ball gown with chiffon illusion and tie back sash with scattered beading at the bust, Brook Lynn sported a one shoulder long jersey dress with charmeuse bust and cascade back, Emily donned a spaghetti crinkle chiffon long babydoll dress with a beaded bodice and a wrap, Robin in a sleeveless long jersey dress with charmeuse and straps and waist, the maid of honor, Wynter in her strapless satin ball gown with criss cross ruched bust and beading. Not long after followed the ring bearer little Robert in an smaller version of the groomsmen outfit and the angelic flower girls Molly and little Anna in their matching ivory satin princess A-line gown with spaghetti straps and lace up back with apple red band and hem.
As the flower girls took their places with the bridesmaids, and the living door closed briefly, Cassidy with Felicia to her left and Mac to her right was as ready as she will ever be as the door opened again when the bridal chorus began to play. When AJ saw Cassidy it felt as if a rug was pulled from under him. Cassidy looked more like an angel in her satin split back A-line gown with beaded cuff hem and apple red inset. As Cassidy made her way down the aisle, she smiled at AJ, her family and friends, and her soon to be in-laws as all of them smiled back.
After Cassidy and her parents reached the altar the minister stepped forward and asks, "Who gives this woman to be married to this man?"
"We do," answered Mac and Felicia at the same time.
Then Mac opens the veil gives Cassidy a kiss on the as do Felicia before closing it.
As Mac gives AJ Cassidy's hand he tells AJ, "Please take care our Princess."
"I will Police Commissioner," replied AJ.
Mac then whispers, "You can call me Mac now."
After Mac and Felicia takes their seats and Cassidy has Wynter hold her bouquet Cassidy and AJ then joined hands as the minister began the service.
"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today in the presence of God in joining Alan Quartermaine Jr. and Cassidy Emma Jones-Scorpio in holy matrimony. What they are doing today is not to be taken lightly. If anyone can show just cause why these two should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace."
Silence reigned for a few minutes and the minister continued the service.
"Let us pray. Dear Heavenly Father, we ask you for your blessing on this union of these two people. We pray that their lives is long and happy and the union is fruitful. In the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen."
"Amen."
"Now, AJ and Cassidy are standing here today because of their families bringing them together. These two have been together for nearly a decade and been through so much. As this moment AJ and Cassidy would like to exchange vows that they prepared themselves. Go ahead."
"Cassidy, my love you are the best thing that ever happened to me. Had you not reunited with your mother I would not have met you my soul mate. You amaze me in so many ways, like when your mother needed you, you were there instantly without a second thought. My vow to you is that if you ever need someone. I will be there in an instant not matter what. Together we can face whatever life throws at us. I love you Cassidy with all my heart and all my soul."
AJ then got the ring from Jason, slowly slides it on Cassidy's finger and says, "And with this ring I thee wed."
The tears of joy began to flow as Cassidy was prepared to say her vows.
"AJ it never occurred to me that I would meet my soul mate on my first try until I met you through your mom. We have been through a lot during our relationship and my vow to you is that I will always be there no matter what comes our way, we can face it together. I love you AJ with all my heart and all my soul."
Cassidy then gets the ring from Wynter, slowly sliding it on to AJ's finger and says, "And with this ring I thee wed."
After their touching vows, the two smile at each other as the minister turned to AJ and asked, "Do you Alan Quartermaine Jr. take Cassidy Emma Jones-Scorpio to be your lawful wedded wife to have and to hold, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad times, for richer for poorer and to forsake all others until death do you part?"
AJ beaming and answered, "I do."
The minister then turned to Cassidy repeating the same question.
"Do you Cassidy Emma Jones-Scorpio take Alan Quartermaine Jr. to be your lawful wedded husband to have and to hold, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad times, for richer for poorer and to forsake all others until death do you part?"
Cassidy with of tears of happiness shining in her eyes replied, "I do."
"AJ and Cassidy have showed their love and loyalty to each through their vows. With the powers vested in me in the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. AJ you kiss your bride."
AJ opens the veil gently places his hands on her face, softly pulls her in for a kiss. As they kissed the guests clapped and continued even after they stopped.
The minister then said to the guests, "May I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Alan Quartermaine Jr."
Not long after the minister said that the room erupted into cheers and more clapping.
While the fanfare was going on Dr. Leeng sneaks out unnoticed with Alice showing him where his suit was kept.
After Cassidy and AJ and their respective in-laws received all their guests Dillon made a quick announcement.
"Ok the family, bridal party and the groomsmen stay in the entry hall while all other guests can follow Reginald outside to the reception area.
Right before Dana and Vivanne followed the other guests, she managed to whisper to the happy couple, "That was beautiful and very moving. Congratulations."
"I agree, congratulations you two."
"Thank you," the newlyweds replied together.
Right after Dana and Vivanne giving their congratulations came Tiffany and Sean's.
"Darling, you look absolutely gorgeous and you AJ look dashing," said Tiffany giving the happy couple at big hug separately.
"I could not agree more. You know Cassidy looking at you today reminds me of Tiffany on our wedding day, remember that day honey?"
"Uh, yeah I sure do."
Dillon then said, "Okay I will take a few pictures of the bride and groom first and then more outside during the reception."
Cassidy and AJ with his arm around her waist, their heads touching and smooching in between and in the photos.
"Okay now the bride and her family, the groom and her family, the bride with her in-laws and the groom with his in-laws and then the two families together. "
After awhile Dillon then said, "Ok now a photo of the bride with her bridal party and the groom with his groomsmen."
After a few pics Dillon said, "Ok that will be all for now."
Cassidy then whispered to her cousin-in-law, "Thank you Dillon,"
"Not problem," replied Dillon.
After everyone had gone outside to the reception, the happy couple had a few minutes to themselves.
"We made it," said AJ as he kissed his bride.
"I know I am the happiest bride ever!" exclaimed Cassidy after they pulled apart.
Before long a voice boomed out loud and the two knew it was time to make their entrance.
Meanwhile outside while the guests were chatting, Jason announced over the microphone, "May I have your attention?"
The guests hushed and as Jason passed the microphone over to Wynter and she said, "It is time to welcome the newlywed..."
"...my brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Quartermaine Jr."
The two walked into a midst of cheers and applauses.
After an hour of socializing, eating, pictures and endless congratulating, Wynter picked up her champagne glass and gently tapped it with a fork.
"May I have your attention please?"
After a few minutes, Wynter continued, "Okay now the father of the bride would like to say a few words. Police Commissioner the floor is all yours."
"Thank you Wynter for the introduction. I want to thank everyone for coming. This takes me back to the last occasion I was called upon to say a few words. It was eleven years ago this past July and it was the day I married Felicia. Ever since I watched Robin grow up I knew I wanted to be a dad and when I married Felicia I became an instant dad to Maxie and Georgie who unfortunately aren't here today. Cassidy came into Felicia and my life nearly ten years ago and I loved her as if she were my own flesh and blood and gave her the love and attention she needed. When I first found out Cassidy was in a relationship with AJ I thought it would not last even gave her a hard time about it at first. Now seeing her happily married to the love of her life and my son-in-law I know she will be well cared for. To AJ and Cassidy."
"Here, here."
"Now Dr. Alan Quartermaine would like to say something."
"Thank you Mac and thank you everyone who came to celebrate this joyous occasion with us. Today my wife and I are lucky enough to see our son marry the woman of his dreams. We watched both of these special people make promises to each other to love and care for each other. We share this wonderful feeling with Mac and Felicia, the proud parents of our boy's beautiful wife. When we first met Cassidy on her first day of volunteering we immediately thought the same thing, that Cassidy was the one for AJ, so Monica introduced and watched these two grow close and their love for each other blossom. AJ you have chosen a very special person to be your life partner and together you and Cassidy will go through life's experiences good and bad. This has been without a doubt, the happiest day of their lives to date, but I know they will have many more happy days to come. To my son AJ and daughter-in-law, wishing them much happiness."
"To AJ and Cassidy."
"Now the best man would like to say something."
"Thank you dad. Hello ladies and gentlemen. I will try to keep mine short. Let me say that I find it hard to stand up here and make a fool out of my brother on his wedding day despite everything he has done for me. They say blood is thicker than water, well AJ is thicker than both. AJ and Cassidy are united as one because both my mom and my dad knew t here was something special in Cassidy. According to my mom after she made the introductions, they were immediately smitten with each other and sure enough became an instant couple. Each time I saw them together they seem more and more in love eventually we knew it was a matter of time before AJ proposed. Now I have gained another sister. AJ you are lucky to have Cassidy in your life. Cassidy I officially welcome you to the family. To the newlyweds."
"To the newlyweds."
"Bear with us there are only two more speeches. Wynter?"
"Thank you Jason. Hi and thank you to every one of you who took time out of their busy schedule to attend this wedding. I will keep my toast speech short. I have known Cassidy since our elementary school days. When Cassidy first told me she was in a serious relationship with AJ a year after she moved here I thought 'Wow that was fast' I was not sure what to think. T hen when I came to visit Summer 2003 I met AJ and saw the two of them together, that was when I knew they were meant to be together. To Cassidy and AJ I know that you two have what it takes to spend the rest of your happy lives together. To the happy couple."
"To the happy couple."
"Now the mother of the bride would like to say something."
After giving Felicia the microphone, Wynter whispers discreetly to Mac, "I will be right back."
"I would like to thank everyone for coming. As many of you know that Cassidy was taking from me when she was a baby. After the horrible abduction I knew deep down that one day I would reunite with Cassidy. Then one fateful] day nine years ago I made the phone call that began the alleviation and closure process. Now I see Cassidy all grown up and happy with her husband AJ. Cassidy I am so happy at what you've become and what you've achieved. AJ took good care of Cassidy, you two are truly a match made in heaven. To my daughter and son-in-law."
"Cheers!"
"Now I know this is usually said by the maid-of-honor but it is time for the newlyweds to dance their first dance as husband and wife and received a big surprise at this reception."
Not long after Cassidy and AJ made their way to the dancing floor, they hear squeals of delight. They turn around and with a shocked look on their faces saw Elvis walking on to the stage.
"Oh my goodness. I wonder who arranged this... oh I think I know who.
"Who?"
As they get in a close embrace Cassidy whispers into AJ's ear.
The party and dancing continues and sure enough as a different song starts up, Alan made his way over and tapped his son on the shoulder.
"AJ is it okay that I dance with my daughter-in-law?"
"Of course you can dad," said AJ winking at Cassidy.
AJ then made his way back to the main table and asks, "Felicia may I have this dance?"
"Certainly AJ.
The celebration continued, including more dancing and cake cutting. Then swiftly and inconspicuously the two left change each with the maid of honor and best man in tow.
Twenty minutes later Wynter and Jason made another announcement.
"Ok everyone it is time to the best part of the reception. Here they are, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Quartermaine Jr."
The two come out to cheering as Cassidy and AJ made their way to the stage and said to him, "Why don't you go first my darling husband."
"Ok all unmarried guys get ready cause here it comes."
After all the guys got into positions, AJ winds up his arms turns around and flings.
"I got it! I got it!" yelled Jax.
"Okay now all unmarried ladies line up cause it comes!"
Cassidy turned around and said, "One, two, three." and f lings as the bouquet.
Without even trying Lori Gemini catches the bouquet and turns red in the face.
Right as the love birds are getting ready to leave, Alexis gets a hold of the microphone and then says, "As co-owner of the MC, Jax and I are giving you one night free stay at the newlywed suite and there is more."
"Cassidy and AJ, us parents chipped in for your roundtrip air fare to Hawaii. Have the time of your lives you two, you've earned it."
Not long after Alan finished, Justus had an announcement to make.
"Also there is a gift from the lovely ladies of the bridal party and us groomsmen. It is waiting on the other side of the mansion."
Cassidy and AJ made their way to the front and saw a horse drawn carriage waiting for them with a "Just Married" sign on the back.
As the married couple made their way to the carriage while being showered with rice, they knew that their lives was only going to get better.