Chapter 49
With a tender smile Vincent offered his arm to his new bride and escorted her onto the floor. They were alone on the dance floor just as they had been the first time they danced in this room, but this time the music wasn't just in their minds and they weren't completely alone. The room was lined with their family and friends, well-wishers all.
The newlyweds floated across the floor having eyes only for each other. They were lost in each other's gaze. Soon, with Devin's encouragement, others joined them on the floor and they were surrounded by other couples.
Before long Devin cut in on Vincent claiming that it was time for his best man's dance. So Jenny wasn't left alone, Vincent politely inquired if she would dance with him. In the next hour Catherine lost count of the number of different partners she had. Every time she thought she saw Vincent heading her way, she would once again be swept away by another partner. She didn't have a moments rest or a minute to even grab a glass of punch.
Vincent was happy that his tunnel family liked Catherine so much that they all wanted to dance with her, but he selfishly wanted to do so as well! The third time he saw Mouse dancing with Catherine he decided to take action! He had only danced with her once! Heading deliberately towards the pair, he firmly cut in. As Mouse pouted, but allowed Vincent to take his place, Catherine gave him an exuberant welcoming smile.
Saying nothing he firmly danced her in the direction of the door. Devin saw what was happening and hurried over to help. He held the great door open for them and Vincent danced them right out of the room.
With a happy wave back at Devin, they hurried off to begin their honeymoon.
As they neared their new home, Vincent stopped her in the tunnel and kissed her thoroughly. Then sweeping her up into his arms he carried her to the hidden door that gave them access to the basement of the Faber building. Even though Catherine protested that it was too soon to pick her up, he didn't put her down. He stepped into the elevator and pushed the button for their floor, he didn't even let her down when they reached the door that would guard their privacy. It wasn't until they reached their bedroom that Vincent finally put her on her feet again.
Catherine sighed and said, "Can you believe that we're really married and here in our new home together? There were so many times that I was sure this day would never come."
"For so very long, I didn't believe this was possible. There have been days since our engagement when I woke to think that it was all just a dream."
A mischievous grin appeared on her face and she offered, "I could pinch you!"
"I don't think that will be necessary, Catherine," he told her with all the dignity he could muster. "I will just live each day that we have left eternally grateful that you love me."
"Oh Vincent! We are both truly blessed to have found each other and now to have a baby on the way as well!" she tenderly placed a hand over her still flat tummy.
"That doesn't feel real either! Maybe once the baby starts moving or you start showing…"
"Don't remind me! There goes my figure!" she exclaimed with a fake sigh.
Vincent laughed and said, "Don't worry, my love, I'll still love you when you're fat."
"Just you remember that it's your fault that I'll be fat!"
He laughed again and took her into his arms for a kiss, thinking that she had something to do with it too, but being too much of a gentleman to say so. Talking was quickly forgotten as they helped each other out of their wedding finery and made love for the first time as a married couple.
They slept for a time in each other's arms. When Catherine awoke she laid staring at her husband for a while and then with an eager smile, she got out of bed and walked to the closet.
