Chapter 25: The Wedding
The Oliver Residence was busy. They were trying to get everyone ready for Connor and Kira's wedding. Ann was running late to get herself ready for the wedding. Kira had asked Ann to be her maid-of-honor and of course, she accepted the offer. "Mom, I have to go," Ann insisted.
"Yes, yes, yes. Go, go, go," Kimberly urged.
Ann hurried out the door and Kimberly looked for Katie's bonnet. "It's right here, mom," Rebecca assured. She handed the bonnet to her mom and Kimberly made sure it was tied.
"Where's your father?" She asked.
"He's getting Trent and Tommy ready," Rebecca replied.
Ann came into the room with a sigh. "I'm here," she announced. Kira walked over to her friend with a smile.
"Well then, let's get you ready," she commented.
Teresa came over with Ann's bride's maid dress and then once Ann was in her dress, Cassidy put her hair up. Kira came out in her wedding dress. "How do I look?" She asked.
Her dress surrounded her feet and it had a three-inch drag in the back and the dress was made of pure silk. Her dress was slender since she didn't have the taste for puffy dresses. It zipped up in the back and it had spaghetti straps.
Her hair was put in a half-ponytail and she had a tiara in her hair. She had in pearl earrings and her grandmother's diamond necklace. Around her wrist was the ruby and white diamond bracelet Connor gave her for her birthday.
The girls surrounded her. "Kira! You look wonderful," Ann complimented. Kira smiled and took a deep breath. Then the door opened and the girls stood in front of Kira just in case it was Connor. It was Mrs. Ford.
"Hi, mom," Kira greeted.
She walked over, lifting her dress up so she wouldn't trip, and hugged her mother. Mrs. Ford hugged her daughter with a smile. "My, my, Kira you look beautiful," she sighed. She touched her daughter's face with a smile. "I'm sorry your father wasn't here to see you," Mrs. Ford apologized.
"It's okay, mom, really it is. Dad didn't really approve of Connor either. Would you send a picture of us to him just so he could see what he missed?" Kira asked.
"Of course I will, sweetie."
She kissed her daughter's forehead with a smile. Ann looked at Krista. "What happened to her dad?" She asked.
"Her dad left when Kira was ten. She and her mom have been close ever since," Krista explained.
Ann nodded to show that she understood. "So, who will be walking my little girl down the aisle?" Mrs. Ford asked.
"That'll be me," a voice replied.
They looked to the door to see Tommy standing there. "Hey, Dr. O, I'm glad you could make it," Kira stated. Tommy smiled and hugged Kira.
"You're like a younger sister to me," he assured.
Kira smiled and looked at her friends. "Well, are you ready?" Tommy asked. Kira looped her arm through his and they left.
Connor was putting on his tie when his twin brother placed a hand on his shoulder. "How are you feeling?" He asked.
"I'm a bit nervous, but I'm okay," Connor replied.
Eric nodded before Trent came in along with Ethan. "Hey guys, are you ready?" Connor asked. They nodded and left the room.
Ann smiled as her father walked their good friend down the aisle towards Connor. "Who gives this woman to wed?" The minister asked.
"I do," Tommy replied.
Kira smiled as her former teacher and partner, but still good friend lifted her veil and kissed her cheek. Then he handed her off towards Connor. During the ceremony, Ann looked out over her friends and family to see them watching intently. Then the vows came. "Connor, I want you to repeat after me," the minister instructed. Connor held onto Kira's hands with a smile. "I Connor "James" McKnight take thee, Kira "Marie" Ford to be my wife," he started.
"I Connor "James McKnight take thee, Kira "Marie" Ford to be my wife," Connor repeated.
"To have and to hold from this day forward. From rich or for poor, in sickness and in health, and until death do us part."
"To have and to hold from this day forward. From rich or for poor, in sickness and in health, and until death do us part."
He let out a sigh of relief before Kira took her vows. "I Kira "Marie" Ford take thee, Connor "James" McKnight to be my husband," the minister started.
"I Kira "Marie" Ford take thee, Connor "James" McKnight to be my husband."
"To have and to hold from this day forward. From rich or for poor, in sickness and in health, and until death do us part."
"To have and to hold from this day forward. From rich or for poor, in sickness and in health, and until death do us part."
The minister then took one of the rings from Trent and placed it into Connor's hand. Ann felt tears of happiness press against her eyes at such a happy union. "With this ring, I thee wed," he vowed. Kira smiled at him before taking the other ring.
"With this ring, I thee wed," she vowed.
After a prayer was said, the minister placed a hand over theirs. "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride," he announced. Connor didn't need to be told twice and kissed her. "And those of you who witnessed this union, I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Connor "James" McKnight," the minister announced. Everyone clapped for the newlyweds and the reception was held at the cyberspace café.
During the party, Ann stood up. "I think it is time for the first dance for the newlyweds," she announced. She then went up on stage. "And this song is for them," she added. Connor took Kira out on the dance floor and once the music started, they started dancing and Ann started singing.
What if I told you
It was all meant to be
Would you believe me
Would you agree
It's almost that feeling
That we've met before
So tell me that you don't think I'm crazy
When I tell you love has come here and now
CHORUS
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Verse 2
Everything Changes
But beauty remains
Something so tender
I can't explain
Well I may be dreaming
But still lie awake
Can we make this dream last forever
And I'll cherish all the love we share
CHORUS
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
BRIDGE
Could this be the reign of love above
I wanna know that you will catch me when I fall
So let me tell you this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
ENDING CHORUS
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Oh I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment
Like this
Oh, like this
Some people search forever oh yeah
I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment
Like this.
Oh like this
