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Chapter 14: Mind, Body and Soul

Kimberly stayed on the beach thinking of her life and the cruel blows she's been dealt. She lost her father when she was seven. Her mother ignored her when her step-father came into the picture. Her step-brother molested her for years. Her boyfriend drowned right in front of her. And then there was him. She wouldn't even speak his name for the fear of him hearing her. It had been seven years since it happened and the pain was still raw, still fresh, still excruciating. Kimberly looked at her left hand where she always held it. She opened the locket on her bracelet and looked at it. She smiled at the chubby little face next to hers. On the other side was a locket of hair. "Everything, everyday is for you." Linda walked up beside her and just stood there. When she looked at Linda she let it all out. Linda grabbed her and held her tight. Kimberly cried like never before, she screamed and she talked about him and how he will always be her priority. To honor him and to avenge him. "He would have loved John. I wish they'd known eachother." She smiled at the thought of John with him. Linda broke the hug and looked directly into Kimberly's eyes.

"He does know John. He's the one helping you through this. He's the one looking at you and telling your heart its okay." Kimberly sobbed again releasing all her penned up emotion. Linda said softly, "Now stop crying and start celebrating. Today you can celebrate him. He's still with you holding your hand. He'll be walking in front of you, leading the way and your dad will be walking beside you." She kissed Kimberly's cheek and said, "We have enough time to fix your face and then you and John have a date." She smiled at Linda and they walked inside. Her stylist would have her ready to go in 30 minutes, no traces of a meltdown. Torrie and Sara left and Kimberly and Linda walked slowly hand in hand outside. They got into a limo and went the short distance to her house. When she got out of the car she was overwhelmed. The outside had been decorated with white and purple hydrangeas, more than she already had. They walked in the front door and her eyes immediately went straight through to the French doors leading back outside. She walked through her home with her mouth hanging open, amazed at how wonderful and romantic it looked. No lights were on inside, it was softly lit by candles. Her favorite flowers were everywhere. Linda led her outside to reveal two tents. Her pool had been covered with glass and the blue glow through the glass took your breath away. She led Kimberly to the tent on the left.

"This is it. Right in here is everything you've been waiting for and everything you deserve." She helped Kimberly tie the satchel to her flowers and fastened her locket to her wrist. In her right hand she held her daddy's tags. She took a deep breath and hugged Linda and Linda stepped inside. For the first time she looked at her flowers. The most beautiful white roses she had ever seen. Stephan stood there with tears in his eyes. He straightened her dress and signaled to the wedding planner. The Wedding March was played by a string quartet and Stephan led Kimberly to the entrance. She gasped and looked around; it was simply astonishing. The ten was lit the same as her home; candles were everywhere and the tent was filled with flowers. Her eyes landed on John and a small warm breeze swept across her blowing her hair. It made her breath catch in her throat. She looked up at the beautiful night sky, the full moon and all the stars. Her eyes found the North Star and she smiled. She looked back at John. He was having a hard time breathing and containing his emotion. He couldn't believe this was happening, how his life had become so amazing. He was so fortunate to have found such a remarkable woman. He didn't think she could be any more beautiful than she was at this very moment. Kimberly looked at Stephan who gave her a little push. She couldn't move; she stood there frozen. She was afraid if she moved she would wake up and realize it was all a dream.

Stephan stood behind her and whispered in her ear, "He did this. All of it. It took him six months to achieve this magnificent night. As you glide toward your husband look around and know every little detail he did for you. Enjoy him." John looked at her and held out his hand. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes and slowly moved toward her dreams. When she opened her eyes she was still in the tent, still walking to John. Their eyes remained fastened on eachother. When Kimberly reached John he removed the locket bracelet from her wrist. He opened her right hand and removed the tags replacing them with the bracelet. He held her right hand with his left and wound the chain around them. There wasn't a dry eye around. Only a select few knew the significance of what John had just done. He showed her he would love her as never before, he would cherish her the way she was, he would honor her memories and share her pain. He said this to her in his vows.

"I love you with every ounce of being in my soul." John's voice was shaky and his chin quivered. The pastor pronounced them husband and wife at exactly midnight. He took her right hand, which was still linked to his and pressed it to his heart with his left. He took her left hand placed it on top of his left covering it with his right hand. With tears in their eyes they shared their first kiss as husband and wife.

The guests stood and clapped as John and Kimberly walked up the aisle. He led her inside for a few moments alone with his new bride as the guests exited one tent for the other. They held eachother in the soft glow of the candles, both wearing grins that wouldn't go away. He showered her with gentle kisses and delicately dipped his tongue in her mouth. They tasted one another savoring the feel of the heat that was building. After several minutes of pure kisses they broke apart. John and Kimberly went back to the party and realized they were still chained to eachother. John unhinged them and placed the dog tags in the left inside pocket of his jacket. In a moment of safety and security, Kimberly handed John her locket. He placed the bracelet in his breast pocket also. Stephan came in and asked if they were ready to join the reception. As they approached the other tent they heard the announcement.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. and Mrs. John Cena." The crowd cheered and he looked at her, touching her cheek with the back of his hand. She smiled up at him and they kissed before entering the tent.

The reception lasted until morning. Everyone danced and enjoyed cuisine from another of Kimberly's restaurants. As dawn was breaking, John and Kimberly stole a few moments alone and went down to the beach. He stood behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. The stood silently and watched the sunrise. For the second time that evening the band played their favorite song. They kicked off their shoes and began to dance. As they kissed, Kimberly removed John's shirt and tie and the dance turned erotic. Wondering where the couple had gone, the guests that remained came outside. They watched the newlyweds dancing in the surf as the sun rose above the horizon. The guests stood there knowing they should give them privacy and yet unable to turn away. It was exquisite, tantalizing and arousing to observe. The passion fueling the dance was intense and overpowering yet at the same time filled with such pure raw emotion that only two people destined to share one life can express. It was a side of this couple no outside eye had witnessed. When the song ended the trance was broken and the guests moved back inside the tent. John and Kimberly never knew they weren't alone. They grabbed their things and walked hand in hand back to the tent. "Merry Christmas, baby girl."