Chapter 33

9 am

Kimberly was playing with puppies as Tommy was wrapping his last few presents. Kimberly sat in her purple satin shirt, and slipped her vintage crop jeans under it. They were going to drop off some last second presents for some family and friends today.

"How does that look?"

"Ugly."

"HEY!" Tommy tossed the package to her. "Then you do better!"

"NO! I asked you before and you said, 'Oh no! I'll do my own presents, wife!' Now you deal with it." Tommy looked at his stack of gifts.

"I don't think they are that bad." Kim sighed.

"Use the gold bows and it'll be fine."

"Thanks." Kim smiled as Tommy kissed her cheek.

"Ready?"

"Shoes," Kim said getting up. Tommy stopped her. He threw her over his shoulder. "You know this whole caveman persona, you can lose it."

"Me, man, you wife!" Tommy pounded his chest. Kim shook her head.

11:30 pm

Tommy and Kimberly went to church for Midnight Mass. They sat of course with Tommy's parents. As the priest welcomed the guests, Tommy took Kim's hand into his. Mrs. Oliver took Kim's other hand. Kim looked at Mrs. Oliver and smiled.

"Thank you."

"For what?"

"Becoming the daughter I have always wanted," Mrs. Oliver whispered back. "And making Tommy so happy."

"It is my pleasure." Mrs. Oliver kissed her cheek.

"Welcome to the family, daughter." They hugged. Everyone stood to sing along with the choir. The priest starteded his welcoming message.

1 am

Kimberly walked around the tree.

"Kim, would you just pick one!"

"Oh, you are no fun!" Kimberly pulled off her white pumps. After Mass, Mrs. Oliver agreed to allow the opening of one present for all.

"Wife, come on!" Tommy was started on his one present.

"I just don't know. They all look soo good!" Mrs. Oliver laughed having opened her one present. "Okay, okay! This one." She picked up a small box, but quickly put it down and got the long square box. She tore into it. Kimberly smiled at her new Victoria's Secret Christmas PJ set from Mrs. Oliver. Tommy was in amazed at his new portal DVD player. Kim hugged Mrs. Oliver, who opened her present from her husband, a new watch. Mr. Oliver put on his new slippers and hat. Everyone laughed.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome, dear. I hope it's your size."

"Okay, time for bed, everyone." They all went upstairs.

"Goodnight," Kim said closing the door. "I love you." Tommy caught her and they fell to bed kissing.

Christmas morning

9 am

Christmas morning was the best time. Kimberly sat in her new PJ set, opening presents with Tommy and his parents.

"Awww..Dash and Napoleon are going to look so handsome! Thanks Mrs. Oliver!" Kim held up the new dog sweaters and collars.

"You're welcome." Kim pulled Dash to him and dressed him in the red sweater and Santa hat. Tommy did the same for Napoleon, though, he didn't take too kindly to the hat, trying to shake it off. Kimberly let the puppies run free. She moved into Tommy's lap, her back against his chest, as he opened another presents.

"What is it?" Tommy shrugged and pulled back some paper.

"It came this morning," Mr. Oliver said. "I think, Ireland."

"Ireland?"

"Ireland? The only people I know are...my ..." Kimberly helped Tommy remove the white paper and gasped.

"Oh my gosh!" It was a silver wedding album. Kim pulled the small card out. "It's from my Gama."

"Your gama?"

"Yea, my Gama and Papa moved to Ireland after their 50th anniversary, they love it. They have this, I swear... it's like a castle. It's so beautiful over there."

"On your mother's side, right?"

"Yea."
"Well, what does the card say?"

"Oh, right." Kim smiled and opened it. She smiled and read it outloud. "Here is something I know you two need. This wedding album is always given to the daughter and passed on once the daughter has reached 50 or more years or marriage, a golden one is awaiting you in the future. I hope you fill it with as much love as your papa and I did. Good luck my precious sweetpea. I can't wait to see you and that husband soon. So come visit us, we have plenty of room. We will be awaiting your call. Love, Gama and Papa. PS: Don't expect to get away from a big wedding ceremony, sweetpea, so be prepared. You too, Tommy. Love you both and can't wait to see you. Gama."

"Did you tell your grandmother?"

"NO! I haven't told anyone from my side, yet."

"Then how did she.."
"That's Gama. She always, she just knows things." Kimberly ran her hand along it. "Oh, we have a perfect first picture." She jumped up and got the photo book from Vegas. She pulled the wedding photo from the back and placed it into the cover. "There. Don't we look good!" Tommy kissed the side of her head.

"Yea, we do." They kissed on the lips.

"I'll go make breakfast," Mrs. Oliver said finishing up.

"I'll help." Kimberly followed. The men followed them.

"How about some egg nog?"

"Okay." Tommy's dad got 4 glasses and poured some.

"A toast."
"What shall we toast about, Dad?" Kimberly said smiling.
"To a great addition to the family."

"And love."

"Okay. To love and family." They all raised their glasses and cheered. Tommy put his arm around Kimberly and they kissed.

"Let's start this feast. The family will be here sooner than you think." Kimberly laid her head to Tommy's chest. "You fellows clean up the living room and set the table," Mrs. Oliver ordered.

"Always the dirty work," Tommy said. Kimberly grabbed his shirt and stopped him.

"How you gonna walk away and not give your wife a kiss?"

"I thought you were tired of my sugar?" Tommy said, remembering all last night. How they feasted off each other, hardly getting any sleep.

"Never." Tommy smiled. He cupped her face and kissed her. They shared many peak kisses, laughing as well.

"So, you two not gonna eat today?"

"Sorry!" They both said stopping.
"Get to work." Tommy saluted his mother, kissed Kim on the cheek and went walk out. He stopped, turned and kissed Kimberly, much deeper. Lifting her up in the process and they spun around. He smiled and put her down.

"Now, I can work." Kim laughed and shoved him out.

"Love you!"

"I love you, Beautiful."

"You two. Sickening, but oh, so adorable. Like James and I in the beginning."

"Could you not get enough of your husband, too?"

"Oh, every moment was fresh and filled with such fire, passion and love." Kim smiled.

"Every moment, every second is like that. It's like a high or drug, I can't get enough of."

"Oh, I can tell. Come, let's cook." Kim nodded and helped.

11 am

Tommy laid on the couch, waiting the parade, as his Dad laid out on the lounge chair.

"Okay, the vegetable are chopped, turkey and ham in the oven. Desserts are awaiting to be made and cooked, table is set. What else?"

"Nothing for now, go, get some rest. You look tired. Watch tv with the fellows, I'll handle the rest."

"You sure!"

"Go, Kim. Trust me. I can handle the rest." Kimberly nodded and went into the living room. Tommy opened the blanket for Kimberly. She laid down, her face buried in his neck. She fell asleep, that way.

2 pm

"Kimberly...Kim...Beautiful, wake up." Tommy stood over her. They were in his room.
"Huh?"
"Come on, sleepyhead. Mom said food will be ready soon, so we should shower and get up." Kim sat up still sleepily. Tommy smiled and sat down beside her.

"I'm up." She laid back down. "How did I get here?" She opened her eyes, and looked around.

"I carried you. How about I wash your hair and massage your entire body?"

"Entire body?"

"Yep."
"Okay, I'm up." She smiled and sat up. Kimberly pulled the shirt, and white cami off. She got up out of bed and dropped her pants before him. "Coming?" Tommy smiled and watched his beautiful wife, sway her hips, as her naked body strolled into the bathroom. Making love in the stall came slow and sweet. Kimberly and Tommy got dressed quickly. Kimberly put on her red boatneck sweater, with white snowflakes allover, floral mini and natural slides.

4 pm

With bellies full, laughter could be heard throughout the Oliver household. Aisha was talking about her up coming ski trip with Jason.

"So, when do you head for your father's?"

"In a few days. You and Jase should consider coming. New York City, New Year's Eve..."

"And get a close-up of those bombs going off, no thanks."

"But you love fireworks!"

"I mean, your father when he finds out."

"Geez, thanks."

"Though, New York City, the ball dropping, the parties, that would be nice, but Jason already has us skiing, so, sorry."

"Well, come after, New York City will still be fun, shopping."

"Maybe."

"No, maybe. You should...come.."

"Kimberly?" Aisha quickly caught her arm as Kim fell to her knees...

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