Chapter Ten

One Week Later

Tommy and I were at the reception hall after Kat and Jamie's wedding ceremony. We were sitting at the wedding party table that consisted of: The bride and groom, Sadie and Simon (Little Nessa was being watched by Simon's mom), and me and Tommy. We had finished dinner and we waiting till our stomachs settled before the first dance of the bride and groom. I was singing for Kat and Jamie as part of my wedding gift. Kat had once told me that "Your Eyes" was their song; it had been the first song they had kissed to, so I was singing it for their dance.

Tommy excused himself from the table and went away with Kwest to set up the music. Kat and Jamie were kissing again when I laid eyes on them. I smiled. They were so happy. When they broke apart, Kat looked at me.

"What the hell are you looking at me for? Get your ass on stage and introduce us!" she ordered.

"Yes, mistress." I replied with a smirk and a bow.

Kat swatted me away and I got to my feet and crossed the wide dance floor to the stage. I found everything set up and Tommy and Kwest chatting.

"You're up, girl." Kwest told me when I approached.

Tommy handed me the mic and stood back. I clicked the mic on and cleared my throat into it. That didn't get everybody's attention so, I decided to say:

"I'm looking for Hugh Jass? Paging Hugh Jass? Please look at the stage."

Everyone stared at me and started laughing. I smiled.

"Now that I have all of your attention, it's time for the bride and groom's first dance."

The guests applauded and cheered as Kat and Jamie took the floor. Kwest started the music and I began to sing.

If I was drowning in the sea

Would you dive right in and save me

If I was falling like a star

Would you be right there to catch me

If I was dreaming of your kiss

Would you look right through me

On the street I'm waiting

In my heart it's raining

Your eyes

Are holding up the sky

Your eyes

Make me weak, I don't know why

Oh, baby youreyes

Make me scared to tell the truth

I thought my heart was bullet proof

And now I'm dancing on the roof

And everybody knows

I'm into you

Oh, I'm into you…

Once the song was over, I got off the stage and a new slow song started up. Tommy joined me and took me in his arms as the dance floor began to fill with other couples. I rested my cheek against his shoulder. We moved slowly to the rhythm, off in our own little world. This was bliss…until a voice cut in and interrupted us:

"Can I cut in?" a male voice asked.

I opened my eyes and saw Ryland standing with an unfamiliar woman. Tommy looked down at me, then back at Ryland.

"Sure." He said, sounding a bit relunctant, and letting me go.

Ryland took me into his arms and Tommy began to dance with his date.

"So, how are you, Red?" he asked.

"Pregnant."

He laughed. "Quincy's?"

"Yep."

"At least you got what you always wanted."

I raised my eyebrows and felt stunned. "Uh…."

Ryland smiled cheekily at me. "I'm not a fool, I know you loved me, but I also knew a part of you always belonged to him."

"Huh."

He laughed and we stopped dancing. He brushed a kiss against my forehead. "It's okay, Red. We had our time and it was wonderful. But it's over and it's okay to move on now. I still love you and I'll always be here for you."

"You are amazing, Ry, you really are." I said with a smile as the song ended.

"That's why you married me."

I laughed and kissed him on the cheek. "Actually, it was your dick."

He burst out laughing. "Our dates are back. Don't be a stranger."

Tommy instantly embraced me when Ryland took his date by the hand and walked away. I kissed Tommy on the lips, enjoying the moment. This night couldn't get any better…or so I thought.

XX

Hours later, the reception was over and Tommy and I were home. My legs felt like lead from almost non-stop dancing. I collapsed onto my bed and sighed happily. Tommy laughed and looked down at me with amused eyes.

"Hey!" I said sternly, "Be a good boyfriend and help me."

"Help you do what?"

"Take off my clothes."

"Oh, baby!" he said eagerly.

I laughed and held up my leg.

"Oh, shut up!" I said.

Tommy laughed and took off my stiletto heel and thigh high stocking on my right leg, then did the same to my left.

"How am I suppose to take off your dress if you're on your back?"

I rolled over onto my stomach and he unzipped and removed my Vera Wang gown. I rolled back over and watched Tommy as he stripped down to his boxers and got into the bed with me.

We adjusted ourselves so we were under the covers, spooning. Ahh, contentment at last.

"Jude?" Tommy said.

"Mmm."

"You know what we need to do now?"

"Sleep?"

"No, get married."

Married! Eee! I rolled over and faced him.

"Tommy, are you asking me…"

"Yes, Jude Marie Harrison, will you be my bride?"

"Well, seeing as you knocked me up, I don't think I have a choice." I joked.

He laughed and kissed me.

"I have a ring." He informed me, "But it's all the way across the room."

I wrapped my arms around him. "Get it in the morning, fiancée."

"I love you, Jude." He replied.

"I know and I love you too."

I smiled and snuggled closer to him. I was pregnant, in love, and engaged and couldn't be happier. I knew this was the only place I wanted to be, in Tommy's arms. And I would never need to move on again. I was home.

The End

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