A short and hopefully sweet chapter. Just one more to go...
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Chapter 20. Vows
On Monday they went down to the Town Hall. Ella had helped Stephanie get ready, with her hair in a casual updo, with a single lock tantalizingly curling down her slender neck. In her ears were new earrings with diamonds and sapphires. A gift from Ranger, who said he owed her some jewels since her rings didn't have them. She wore the pearl necklace from Edna, and the small bouquet held blue hydrangeas and white lilies. Ella had also lent her a lace handkerchief. Ranger and Tank both wore black Armani suits, Ranger with a steel gray shirt, and a tie in black and silver. The wedding was short, and they kissed sweetly after exchanging vows and rings.
Back at Haywood they consummated the wedding thoroughly, and after a light lunch Hector drove them to the airport. They boarded the plane for Miami, and Stephanie gave Ranger a megawatt smile.
"Are we seeing Julie?"
"On Friday. Before that we'll have a couple of days to ourselves. Do you want to stay at Rangeman Miami or a hotel when we're back there?"
"Definitely at Rangeman. I haven't met them for ages."
"Rangeman it is."
Ranger took her hand.
"Why don't you try to get some sleep. I promise to wake you before landing."
Since they flew first class it was actually possible to sleep comfortably, and Steph soon dozed off.
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Ranger woke her before landing, and then they proceeded to their honeymoon destination - a yacht. Steph was unsure if she would get sea sick, but they spent three luxurious days on the yacht, sunbathing, bathing and spending some alone time in their cabin. Going ashore Friday morning saw a relaxed and slightly tanned pair.
They went to Rangeman, where the penthouse apartment was waiting for them. They then picked up Julie, now an exceedingly pretty teenager, which had Ranger silently complaining about the beautiful women in his life, they both got a lot of appreciative gazes from other men. They went to a restaurant to celebrate, and after leaving Julie at home, Julie's mum agreed to let Julie spend the next day together as well. Ranger was happy that Julie and Steph got along so well. On Saturday Julie showed Stephanie Miami, and they had a great time, trying on clothes, sampling a lot of different foods, and just looking at all the people and buildings. They had a full day, and dropped off Julie after another great meal, this time at a Cuban restaurant.
After they met up with Julie, Ranger asked if Steph would consider living in Miami.
"Absolutely. The only thing not to like about Miami is the fact that I'll miss some people in Trenton. But they can visit us, and we can visit Trenton."
She turned to Ranger.
"Let's do this!"
Ranger kissed her, and they then continued to celebrate their honeymoon. They had discussed where to live, but Stephanie said that she was happy staying at Rangeman in the apartment for now. If they wanted someplace bigger it would be easier to look for it when they already were in Miami.
"That way I'll know more of the city, and where I'd prefer to live, as well."