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~Chapter Thirty-Eight~
~Jade's POV~
I stood back and watch James and Cassie play it up for the camera. She really bought the kid out in him, I don't think I had ever seen them so happy and carefree. No matter how much I may have hated their relationship at first, I really was grateful for it now, except when Cassie was being a huge brat.
"Sickening, isn't it." Kendall wrapped his arms around my waist.
"I'm sure they see us the same way." I turned my head and looked at him. "They are young and in love, let them have their fun."
"I love you, wife of mine."
"I love you husband of mine." I turned in his arms and kissed him.
"Do you two ever stop?" Kenneth asked.
I just rolled my eyes and kissed Kendall again.
"I'm guessing that is a no." Kevin laughed.
"Both you shut up and leave us alone, we just got married." I glared at them.
"Yeah I can see what the others were saying in the car." Kevin swallowed hard.
"And just what did they say?"
"Uh, nothing."
"I don't believe you." I crossed my arms over my chest. "I will find out. So it would be just better you tell me."
"Jade, they just didn't believe that you were that scary." Kendall wrapped his arms around my waist. "You have just showed them how scary you can be. Now leave it alone."
I growled at them and pulled away from Kendall. I walked over where Logan and Gracie were.
"Hey Momma Bear." Logan gave me a one armed hug.
"Hey Logie Bear. How's the princess doing?"
"She's doing well, she's about done pouting."
"No I'm not Logie." Gracie looked up at us. "Hi Mommy, you look pretty."
"Thank you Baby girl, it's time to go sit down so we can eat."
"Okay, I guess you can pick me up Logie Bear."
Logan just laughed as he bent over to pick Gracie up. Fluffy Marshmallow, just laid at his feet.
"I see you've finally won Fluffy Marshmallow over."
"I had a talk with Fluffy Marshmallow, Mommy." Gracie grinned at me.
"Well it seems like it has done wonders." I laughed and kissed her cheek.
"Where's Logie's kiss?" Gracie asked looking up at me.
"You have to kiss him."
"No Mommy, you have to kiss him." She giggled. "Remember that's the rule."
I rolled my eyes and pecked him on the cheek.
"Thank you, Mommy." Gracie grinned at me.
"Welcome daughter. Now can we go sit down, I'm hungry."
After dinner it was time for our first dance as a married couple. With my heels on, I was almost as tall as Kendall. He grinned at me as he settled his hands on my hips.
I grinned at him and wrapped my arms around his neck as the Dj started the song "From This Moment On" by Shania Twain and Bryan White.
"Good song, Love." Kendall pulled me closer to him.
"It's why I picked it."
"I love you."
"Love you too."
He bent his head and kissed me. I pulled out of the kiss and laid my head on his chest.
When the song ended Kendall and I pulled apart. I wished that the song would have gone on forever and ever. I loved being wrapped in his arms. It was my safest place to hide.
"If I could get the father of the bride to come to the dance floor. It is time for the father/daughter dance."
When Frank reached us Kendall placed my hand in Frank's. Kendall kissed my cheek, the bowed off the dance floor.
"You look beautiful Baby."
"Thank you Daddy." I smiled at him. "You look pretty spiffy yourself."
He laughed and wrapped his arms around me.
The music for "I loved Her Frist" stared and I already had tears in my eyes.
"I love you Baby girl." He kissed the top of my head.
"I love you too, Daddy." I hid my face in his chest so no one could see I was crying. I was happy I was wearing waterproof make-up now. Cass would be mad if u messes it up by crying.
When the sing was over I pulled away from Frank. He lifted my chin and wiped my eyes. I smiled at him as he led us off the dance floor.
I sat down next to Gracie as the DJ called Kendall and his Mom out to the dance floor for their dance. I smiled to myself as "The Prefect Fan" by the Backstreet Boys started to play.
Gracie climbed into my lap and laid her head in my chest. I bent down and kissed the top of her head.
After Kendall and his Mom were done with their dance, the DJ opened the dance floor to everyone. Kendall walked over and sat next to me and Kent came over and took Gracie out on the dance floor.
"Having fun?" I asked as I leaned on Kendall.
"Yes, you did a wonderful job."
"Better then eloping?"
"Yes." He kisses the side of my head.
"Good." I grinned ay him.
When it came to the garter/flower toss, I let Kendall go first; I couldn't wait to see his face when he saw the garter that I had picked out.
"Do I really have to do this?" Kendall asked.
"If you want your present tonight you do." I grinned at him and kissed him on the nose.
"That's blackmail."
"I know."
He rolled his eyes and carried the chair out into the middle of the dance floor.
I sat down and grinned at him.
"And just know, if you fling it at James, I will castrate you."
"How did you know?"
"You guys may think you whisper, but you really don't."
He shook his head and laughed.
"Okay, all you eligible bachelors, let's see who the next lucky man to going to take the plunge is going to be." The DJ announced. "Let's see how creative Kendall's gonna get with that garter."
The DJ started playing the instrumental stripper song I had picked out just for this. Kendall looked at me and rolled his eyes. I could tell just by looking at him he was blushing like crazy.
My grin grew even bigger when he dropped to his knees in front of me. He gathered the hem of my dress in his hands, he slowly moved it up my legs, and I could tell he was trying not to flash to much skin. When he reached the garter, he dropped the skirt of my dress just right so no one would see something they weren't supposed to.
His eyes grew huge when he saw the Spiderman garter I had gotten just for him.
"That's just not fair." He groaned.
"All's fair in love and war."
He just grinned and bit the inside of my thigh, right above the garter.
"Well, it looks like Kendall will be using his teeth." The DJ broke the moment we were having, reminding us that we had an audience.
Kendall nipped at my thigh again, before he started pulling the garter down with his teeth. Damn it, he had turned the tables on me and I didn't like it.
When he got to my knee, he let go of the garter and let it drop to my ankle. He kissed my knee, before he scooted back so he could pick up my foot. He gently took my foot into his hands. He slowly slid the garter over my foot and shoe.
After he had it off, he dropped it into my lap and fixed my dress for me. I grabbed his suite jacket and pulled his mouth down on mine, kissing him. He pulled away from me and winked. I picked the garter up and threw it at him laughing.
He stood up and swung it on his finger.
"So who wants it?"
All the guys just stood there, not really doing much.
"Just turn around and throw it Babe."
Kendall turned his back on the group of guys that had gathered. He flung the garter over his shoulder, hitting poor Logan in the face. I had to bite my lip to keep from laughing. When Logan's face turned bright red, I lost it. I started laughing.
"What's so funny?" Kendall asked.
"You hit Logan in his face."
"I did not." I just pointed behind him, where Logan was still just standing there.
"Alright, it's time for all the single ladies to make their way to the dance floor." The DJ announced.
I pushed Kendall towards the guys. I have a feeling it's gonna be a long time before they will be able to look each other in the eyes.
Kathy walked over to me with my flowers.
"That was so funny." She giggled. "It was like he was aiming for Logan's face."
"I'm not sure what's funnier, that Kendall hit him in his face, or the look on Logan's face." I laughed. "They will not be able to look at each other in the eyes for a long time."
"Oh I agree." She laughed.
"It looks like all the single ladies are out on the dance floor. Jade are you ready?" I nodded.
The music for "Single Ladies" started and I regretted letting Cassie pick this song. I loved all types of music, but I truly couldn't stand Beyoncé and Cassie knew that.
I sighed and tossed the flowers over my shoulder. One of Kendall's cousins caught them. I was just glad it wasn't Cassie. No need to go and put ideas in her head.
I say down as Logan and Kendall's cousin danced together. Cassie brought a pouting Gracie over to me.
"Whats wrong Love Bug?"
"I wanna dance with my Logie Bear."
"What song?"
"Baby."
"Okay." I waved Carlos over.
"Yes Momma Bear?"
"Do me a favor and tell the DJ Gracie wants to dance with Logan to Baby."
"You got it Momma Bear." He walked over to the DJ to deliver my message.
"You're the best Mommy ever." Gracie grinned at me.
"I try." I kissed the top of her head.
Carlos walked back over and collected Gracie from me, before walking over to the edge of the dance floor. And before Logan could sit back down, Carlos handed Gracie over to him and gave him a slight push back towards the dance floor. The DJ didn't say anything as the "Baby" started to play.
Kendall walked over and sat next to me.
"So I just saw James take Cassie out to the garden."
"Okay." I kept my eyes on Logan and Gracie.
"That's all you have to say?"
"He's going to give her the ring. Two things will happen." I looked at him. "Either she'll knee him and breaking things off, or they will make out for an hour."
"I really don't see that first one happening."
"A sister can dream." I laughed.
"Mom said she'd take Gracie home, whenever she's ready to go."
"I have a feeling it's gonna be soon, Gracie was up extra early this morning. She was so excited about wearing her dress."
He took my hand in his and laced our finger together.
"So I also bought you a chain so you can wear your ring around your neck."
"I'm not taking my ring off."
"Babe, you will have to for the show." I kissed our joined hands. "Plus your fans really haven't gotten used to you and I dating yet, this would just throw them for a loop."
"I get what you're saying." He sighed. "So where did you get the garter?"
"You like it?" I grinned at him.
"You knew I would. I made sure I got it back from Logan."
"Good. Even though I ordered two sets of them."
"Did you now?"
"Yes I did." I grinned. "They may or may not go with your present later."
"You are a damn tease."
"I know."
"I love you."
"Love you too."
When the song was over Logan walked over to us with Gracie in his arms. He sat down with her. She laid her head on his shoulder.
"Tired Baby?"
"Being so cute is hard job."
"But you're so good at it."
"I know." She yawned.
"Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Kent said they'd take you home, if you wanted to go."
She nodded and leaned back on Logan.
"I'll go let Mom and Dad know."
I just nodded and let his hand go. He stood up and walked over to his parents. While he was gone, Carlos brought Fluffy Marshmallow over in her doggy bag. Ever since Kathy bought it for Gracie, she's insisted that Fluffy Marshmallow be carried around just like her.
Carlos set the dog on the floor and took Kendall's seat.
"Having fun?"
"Yeah, you plan a great party." He grinned at me.
"Thanks."
"Little Missy, seems like she's fading fast."
"Kathy and Kent are taking her back to the house." I smiled at him. "I knew she wasn't gonna last all night."
"So the grownups are leaving us alone?"
"No, my Dad's sticking around."
"Damn." Carlos snapped his fingers.
"You're crazy."
"It's why you love me."
"If you say so Carlos."
"I'm hurt."
I rolled my eyes at him.
"Kendall say the little one is ready to go home." Kent said.
"Yeah, she's fast asleep." I smiled up at him.
"Logan, can you carry her out to the car?"
"Yeah, no problem." He carefully stood up, trying not to wake Gracie up. "Carlos, can you get the dog."
Carlos stood up and picked up Fluffy Marshmallow's bag.
"We'll walk you guys out." I stood up and took Kendall's hand.
When we got out into the reception area, my heart dropped. I was really hoping she wouldn't show up.
"Logan, take Gracie back inside. Carlos, go get my Dad." I looked at both of them. "No questions just go."
They nodded and went back into the party.
When she saw me, she slowly walked over to us.
"I'm glad I've finally found you."
"What are you doing here?"
"I told you I'd see you soon." She grinned at me.
"You're not welcome here, now leave."
"I came to see my daughter get married."
"And I don't want you here, now leave."
"I want to see Cassie."
"No."
"You can't keep me from her."
"I sure as Hell can. I am her legal guardian, plus she doesn't want to see you."
"Why don't we ask her if she wants to see me or not."
"You're not going anywhere near Cassie ever again."
"You can't keep her from me forever."
"When she turns 18, and she decides she wants to see you, well then that's her choice, but until then, you are not coming anywhere near her."
She opened her mouth to say something, but stopped when Frank walked up behind me.
"What are you doing here Clare?"
"I came to see my daughters and my granddaughter." She growled out. "What are you doing here?"
"I walked my daughter down the aisle."
"How did you find out who your father was? I know I never told you."
"Two years ago when Aunt Lola died, she left me a letter telling me everything."
"She did not. She wouldn't."
"After everything you did, to your kids and her? She hated you, so she told me everything. So if you try and come after my family again, you will not like what happens."
"Don't you dare threaten me."
"It's not a threat, it's a promise. I'm not the scared little girl you walked away from. I've grown up and I will do whatever it takes to protect my family." I stepped closer to her. "Now leave."
"This isn't over, I will be back." She turned to walk away.
"Just remember I know all your dirty little secrets."
She stopped, but then started walking again, right out the door.
"Are you okay?" Frank asked.
"I'm fine." I nodded but didn't look at anyone.
"How about we go take a walk around the garden?" Kendall suggested.
I just nodded as he took my hand. "Kiss Gracie for me."
"I will." Dad said. "I'll even walk out with them to make sure everything is okay."
"If she's still here, call the police."
"I will."
"Come on, some fresh air will do you good."
I didn't say anything, I just let Kendall pull me out into the garden.
Once we were outside, Kendall sat down and pulled me onto his lap. He didn't say anything, he just held me as I let the tears fall.
God I have no idea what I would do without this man. He was my rock and he kept my world spinning. I loved him so much. Nothing would ever change that.
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