CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
"Do I really look ok? I can't do this. This is too big. I'm so scared. What if Sergei backs out or… or… or something happens." Galina rambled on nervously.
Jody smiled and shook her head. "Galina! Would you just chill out! Sergei loves you! He wouldn't back out of this if his life depended on it! Now come on, it's almost time to go…" Jody said happily, wondering if Charlie would like her own dress.
Walking down the isle before Eva and Kellie, Jody glittered in her dress. Charlie stared at her and smiled. Taking her place up at the altar, Jody turned to watch Galina walk down the isle, linked elbows with her dad. Taking Sergei's hands, they both were smiling.
After the ceremony, they all took their places at the long table in the reception hall. Charlie gave the toast and watched as Sergei and Galina danced. Charlie waited for what seemed like forever to finally talk to Jody. They hadn't had a chance to talk since their fight the night before, and he was going insane trying to figure out if she was still mad at him.
When he finally had a chance, he came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. Pulling her close he kissed her check. She giggled and turned to face him.
"Wasn't the ceremony beautiful?" Jody asked.
"Uh huh. Look, about last night-"
Jody shook her head. "Forget about it. I just got a little freaked out. It was nothing. I'm sorry… I love you."
"I love you too."
"You know, it's kinda weird. You know? The Best Man and the Maid of Honor of this wedding, are getting married as well."
Charlie smiled and nodded. "Come on, let's dance." He said sweetly and whisked her away over to the dance floor.
Totally jealous Kellie watched, trying to come up with any excuse to dance with him. Coming up with nothing other than that they were friends and she was a Bridesmaid, she went bravely up to him and tapped him on the shoulder.
"Um, hey Charlie. Can… we dance?" Kellie asked, realizing she sounded like a dope.
Charlie shrugged and turned to Kellie without a word from Jody. Charlie danced slowly with Kellie as Jody walked away, heartbroken. Charlie looked into Kellie's deep blue eyes and sighed. The looked identical to Jody's. She smiled at him and moved into kiss him.
Charlie closed his eyes for a minute and then pushed her off him. "What's your problem?" Charlie asked, furious.
Kellie sighed. "I'm sorry. You're just so… gorgeous and so sweet. Do you know that."
"Whatever…" Charlie said and went off to find his fiancée.
He found her talking to some of the guests on the other side of the room. Walking up to her, someone tapped him on the shoulder. Spinning around, Kellie pulled him into another kiss. Once again, he pulled back and shook his head.
"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU??" He asked, as people turned to watch the scene.
Kellie smiled weakly and held his hand gently. "I think I'm in love with you." She announced.
Charlie shook his head and could see Jody out of the corner of his eye. She looked so horrible. Her face had this expression of pure hatred, confusion, sadness, hurt, and disbelieve all at once. She shook her head and walked out of the large crowded room.
Charlie turned to Kellie. "What?"
"Oh, good. Now that she's gone, we won't have any more problems." She said slyly and kissed him softly.
