Chapter 2
It was beautiful. The dance with Nigel took my mind off of things and I began to picture our life together:
The kids running in the grass of our beautiful yard…the wonderful jobs we had… the frequent visits of Family and friends…
" Taranee, honey?" Nigel spoke and broke into my thoughts. I looked up at those wonderful brown eyes and couldn't help that melting feeling inside.
" Hm… yes?" I said.
" Are you enjoying yourself?" he asked softly. People were starting to gather at the dance floor. I saw Cornelia and Caleb walk up next to us.
" Of course. Why do you ask?" I replied. He just shook his head and we continued dancing as more and more people followed us. I went back into that dream of our lives and the music played until the last minute at the reception.
Towards the end, the only people left were Will, Irma, Cornelia, Hay Lin and Eric and Elyon and Caleb. Irma and Will Had to say good bye to Matt and Joel. They had a concert to go to and couldn't stay long. Just before the wedding ceremony, they asked if it was okay to stay only for the food. Apparently, their wives heard and they got into a quarrel, blaming them for being such shallow people and staying only for the food after all the support I had for them during their weddings and so on and so on.
I sighed and looked around. Cornelia and I were the only ones dancing, Elyon was talking with Hay Lin and Eric while Hay-hey rubbed her tummy once more. Irma kissed Joel on the cheek and headed towards the table where remains of the cake lay. Will slumped down in her seat, tired.
" I'll go and prepare the car." Nigel said and kissed me gently on the lips before he left the room. Eric stood up too and told Hay Lin that her would give Nigel a hand.
" Well, that settles it!" Irma sat down with a huge slice of cake on her plate and grinned before she chomped down.
" Yeah… come to think of it Ophelia isn't such a bad name after all!" Elyon remarked. " Hey! maybe I should use it as an alias when I visit you guys in the near future!"
Everyone laughed.
" Think about it Tara. You're finally married!" said Will excitedly.
" That makes all of us!" said Irma.
" Hey! Don't forget about me!" reminded Elyon. " I've still got to find my prince charming and a suitable one too-I don't want my parents to fuss over the type of person I choose."
" Don't worry Ellie", said Cornelia. " We'll be at your royal wedding." She smiled at Caleb.
" Oh right! I forgot! Corny and Caleb sitting on a tree…" declared Irma in a sing-song voice.
" You mean you guys still haven't got plans?" asked Hay Lin.
" We do just wait." Cornelia finally said as Nigel and Eric came in through the door.
" Your ride awaits ladies." Eric gave a small bow. We all giggled and I took Nigel's hand.
" Aren't those two sweet?" Irma teased. I rolled my eyes and smiled at Irma. " Hey I'm just saying!" she held her hands up.