Smiley0925 – Yeah, sorry about that. I meant, "We're almost married now," or "We're engaged now," or something along those lines. No, they aren't married yet…but they will be. Sorry for the confusion. ;)
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Jesse's POV:
So that was that. We were getting married.
Not that we weren't before. But it was official now. In just two months, we would be getting married.
And we were happy as could be about it.
The very next morning, Susannah called her mother. I could tell her mother was excited. Believe me; I heard her screaming all the way from the other side of the room, where I had the TV on. Plus, she was on the phone.
I faintly heard a deep male voice come on the phone. I figured that had to be Andy, congratulating Susannah or giving her a talk or advice or something. Then, I heard the yelps of David, who was probably happy as could be.
I mean, really, he had reason to be. His big sister (or step-sister, as Susannah is always correcting me) was getting married.
Anyway, I decided to call Father Dominic while Susannah dialed up Adam and CeeCee (assuming they'd be together, which they were).
"Hello?" I heard his voice on the other end of the line.
"Hey, Father Dominic?"
"Oh, Jesse! How are things with Susannah?"
"Wonderful. In fact…we're getting married."
"Well, I know that, Jesse…remember, you asked her ages ago, and I believe I was the first one to know."
"Well, yes, but we've decided to make it sooner…"
"Sooner as in…next year?"
"Sooner as in two months."
"WHAT! Oh, my!"
"Yes, I know it's a bit sudden, but…Susannah and I feel that it's for the best."
"I can see that."
"Hey, Father Dominic?"
"Yes?"
"I wanted to ask you of a favor…"
So I did. Ask him, I mean.
To say that Father Dom was pleased was an understatement. He was ecstatic.
"Of course I'll marry you! I'd be honored!"
"That's good to hear," I said, smiling to myself.
Suze's POV:
I talked to Cee and Adam. This was how the conversation went:
Me: Hey, Cee. What's up?
CeeCee: What's up yourself, it's barely 8:00 in the morning. What do you want?
Me: Is Adam there too?
CeeCee: Yes.
Me: Good, I want to tell you both at the same time.
Adam (on CeeCee's extension): Did someone mention me?
Me: Yes, I want to tell you guys something.
CeeCee and Adam: What?
Me: I'm getting married…
CeeCee: Well, duh. We already knew that.
Me: …In two months.
Adam: WHAT?
CeeCee: WHAT? Oh my God, do you know where? Do you know who your maid of honor and bridesmaids are? Who's the flower girl? Girl, we need to pick out your dress! I'll arrange the reception and I'll get the food too…
Me: Whoa, take a chill pill. No, I haven't figured all that stuff out yet, that's why…
CeeCee: Oh, my gosh, we need to order the cake! We can pick out the design, what kind do you want? You like white frosting right? I hope so. Whoever heard of a chocolate wedding cake?
Me: …I called, I was hoping you—and Adam, if you really want to—could come over and help us with all that stuff.
CeeCee: Oh. Good.
Adam: We're on our way. We'll be there…in twenty minutes, okay? See ya.
Me: But—
click
So much for telling them I wasn't even dressed yet. I sent Jesse to drop John off at day care while I showered and dressed.
Twenty minutes later, I had just combed out my hair and everything when CeeCee burst in (I gave her her own key. THAT was a mistake. What if I'd still been naked, or something?).
She ran up to me and hugged me. "Oh, girl, I'm so excited! Do you even know who's going to be the lucky priest who marries you and Jesse?"
I laughed. "Well, I don't know if he considers himself lucky, but Jesse talked to Father Dom and he agreed to do it."
She squealed. "Ooh, that's great! Okay, I brought some patterns of dresses that I got when I ran by David's Bridal on my way over here…"
So we sat down to look at them. Fifteen minutes or so later, Jesse got back from day care. He kissed the top of my head and sat down next to me.
"Oh, I like that one, querida." He pointed to a simple one.
I was doubtful. "I was thinking more like this one." I pointed to one that had a lot of lace and satin in it's design.
"Nah, definitely this one." Jesse said, pointing at the other one.
We all laughed, and I said, "I guess you're right. CeeCee, in regards to the maid of honor, you know no one but you could be that." She squealed again and hugged me.
"I can't wait!" she said excitedly.
Jesse said, "And Adam, I'd like it if you would be my best man."
Adam smiled weakly. "I'd be honored."
CeeCee said, "So what about flower girl?"
"Well, I had someone in mind…she may be a little young, but I think she'll do… Hold on, I want to make a phone call."
I called him up. He sounded groggy when he answered, but at least he was awake.
Me: Hey Paul.
Paul: Suze? What's up?
Me: Well…
I told him all about how Jesse and I had decided to get married earlier, and how CeeCee and I were planning my wedding now.
Me: …so I was wondering…can Katherine be my flower girl? I'd be honored if she would.
Paul: Wow, Suze! That's a lot. I'm happy for you, I really am. And of course Katherine will be the flower girl…right Katherine?
Katherine: Right! You John's mama, right?
Me: Yes, sweetie.
Katherine: I want to do it!
Paul: Then it's settled. And Suze…congratulations, again.
Me: Thanks. I'll see you then, Paul, if not sooner. Tell Kailey hi for me.
Paul: I will.
click
"Katherine Slater will be my flower girl," I said, with a hint of pride in my voice.
CeeCee looked alarmed. "Slater…isn't that…?"
I chuckled. "Relax Cee. It's all good."
Jesse said, "Good. Now, are we going to go get some dresses, or what? I can't wait to see what they look like…"
CeeCee said firmly, "I don't think so, mister. You don't get to see the dress till the wedding."
Jesse sulked. "Fine."
