Jarrod glided Jessica across the dance floor all the while looking in her eyes. They were oblivious to the people watching the newlyweds dance their first dance as man and wife.
Audra whispered to Victoria, "I haven't seen Jarrod this happy in a very long time mother."
Victoria smiled at Audra, "It's the happiest he has ever been."
Charles joined the ladies and brought each of them a glass of champagne, "Ladies." Victoria and Audra accepted the glasses and sipped the champagne. "This mansion is something else."
Victoria agreed, "Yes it is."
Audra added, "The ceremony was beautiful out in the garden. Jarrod was so handsome in his tuxedo and Jessica was radiant in her dress."
Victoria smiled remembering the wedding. It was a small wedding but she had to agree with Audra that Jarrod looked as dashing as ever and Jessica was stunning and they made a very handsome couple.
Victoria looked around the room and noticed Heath and Nick were sitting at a table entertaining their spouses as Jarrod and Jessica continued to dance to the wedding waltz. All of her children were now married and starting their own families and Victoria could not be happier.
The music stopped briefly as Jarrod and Jessica walked off the dance floor hand in hand. He guided her to the bar and got both of them a glass of champagne. They joined Victoria, Audra and Charles.
Jarrod and Jessica sipped the champagne as the rest of the family joined them.
Nick raised his glass and offered a toast. "To my brother and new sister-in-law, congratulations!" They all toasted their glasses and drank the champagne.
Heath drawled, "So where are you going for the honeymoon?"
Jarrod grinned mischievously, "That is a secret, Brother Heath."
Jessica asked, "How will I know what to pack?"
Jarrod winked at her as he answered, "We have already talked about that my love."
Jessica blushed which caused Jarrod to laugh. Ben joined the family and hugged his daughter. "You looked beautiful today, sweetheart."
"Thank you father," Jessica continued to blush.
"May I have this dance?" Ben asked his daughter.
"Of course." Ben guided his daughter to the dance floor.
Jarrod watched his new wife and father-in-law dance.
"Jarrod?"
Jarrod turned to his mother, "Yes Lovely Lady?"
"Have you made any decisions regarding your future?"
Jarrod sighed as he looked at his family. Truth was Jarrod had not made his mind up. The last few days had been a whirlwind with the wedding plans and the investigation into Hannibal Jordan. Deep down he wanted to stay to correct the wrongs he had done due to Jordan but he hadn't talked to Jessica about it yet.
"No mother, not yet. Between the investigation and the wedding I haven't given it much thought."
Nick added, "And I'm sure he won't think about it while he's on his honeymoon either," Nick, Heath and Charles laughed.
Jarrod chuckled as he answered, "No I will not make any decisions on our future while I'm on my honeymoon." Jarrod winked at the men.
Victoria and Audra rolled their eyes at Jarrod who just laughed.
Audra asked, "Can you tell us where you're taking Jessica too?"
Jarrod laughed as he answered, "Nope."
Audra frowned as she responded, "Oh come on big brother. Not even a hint."
Jarrod shook his head, "No." Jarrod noticed Ben and Jessica coming off the floor so he went to greet them and lead Jessica back out to the floor.
Jarrod brought Jessica close to him and she said, "You are acting scandalous dancing this close Senator," Jessica laughed.
Jarrod chuckled, "You're my wife now so I think I should be able to dance as close as I want to you." Jarrod pulled her even closer.
Jessica did not put up a fight and leaned into his embrace. They moved slowly together swaying to the music taking comfort in each other's arms.
Victoria and Ben smiled at the couple as they danced slowly together.
Ben said quietly, "They are head over heels in love with each other."
Victoria smiled at him, "Yes they are."
Jarrod whispered to Jessica, "Are you ready to start the honeymoon my love?"
Jessica raised her head to look at Jarrod, "Lead the way."
Jarrod grinned and guided them off the floor to the table where everyone was gathered at.
"We appreciate everyone coming to the wedding on such a short notice but it is time for us to leave." Jarrod grinned again while Jessica blushed.
They all exchanged hugs, kisses and congratulations with the newlyweds. Jarrod and Jessica finally made it to his private carriage and Jarrod could not have been happier to have Jessica to himself.
He started kissing her and mumbled into her neck, "Did I tell you how absolutely beautiful you looked tonight?" Jarrod asked as he kissed her neck while working down her chest.
Jessica moaned as she answered, "A few times but it never gets old."
Jarrod laughed into her neck which brought shivers down her spine. "I will work hard every day to make sure you know exactly how beautiful you are my love." Jarrod continued to give Jessica his undivided attention.
When they arrived to Jarrod's apartment Jessica asked, "This is where we are going for the honeymoon?"
Jarrod laughed as he answered, "No my love. We are leaving in the morning for our honeymoon destination but we are starting it tonight."
The driver opened the door as Jarrod jumped out and gathered his new bride in his arms and carried her to the door. She took the key out of his vest pocket and opened the door for him. When they entered the foyer Jarrod kissed her deeply and slammed the door shut with his foot. He turned Jessica around to lock the door and once she did that he carried her to their bedroom and started their honeymoon.