Chapter 14: The Wedding

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Kimberly was helping little Amber into her third dress of the afternoon. They came out to show Aisha. Amber was in a white spaghetti strap bodice tulle ball gown.

"Awwww… aren't you just darling!" Aisha bent down to her level.

"It looked better on the hanger."

"No still?" Aisha asked.

"I think it should somewhat go with your dress."

"But why? I thought flower girls should somewhat go more with the bride."

"Well, I want her to go with your dress more."

"But you can't possibly think to find my dress to match with any flower girl's dress."

"And why not?" Kimberly asked.

"It's a different store Kim."

"I don't care." After an hour, Kimberly had picked out Amber's dress, her shoes, tiara, and even some gloves. Kimberly decided she had put little Amber through enough shopping torture. She would go back with Aisha alone to find her wedding dress. Kimberly dropped Amber back at the Gallery for Tracy.

"Now, we're going to keep the dress and stuff with us, okay," Kimberly said bending down to Amber level as she fixed her spiral curls out her face. Kimberly loved Amber's hair. She wished she had a little girl like her to spoil. "All you have to do is wait until Saturday, okay?"

"Okay!"

"And remember, our little secret…" Kimberly held her finger to her lips. Amber smiled and did the same.

"You got it!"

"That's my flower girl!" Kimberly hugged Amber. Tracy came out from behind her desk. Amber ran over to her aunt.

"Did you have fun?"

"Yeah!" They waved Kimberly and Aisha off.

"Well, at least I got 2 things done today for the wedding!"

"Yeah, and at least we have 3 more days."

"Yeah, in 3 days I'll be married." Kimberly got into the car. She gasped. "I'm going to be married?"

Aisha decided to give Kimberly a spa day to relax after 2 straight days of stressing and pressing for this wedding. Plus, Zeke had started school this year. Her baby boy was growing up so fast and now in kindergarten. Tommy even had to drag Kimberly away that morning they first dropped Zeke off at school. Zeke was fine. He made friends quick, especially since he knew a few of the children from his camp activities over the summer. Kimberly was like any other mother, crying, unable to accept the fact that her baby was grown enough to handle things, well for today on his own. The wedding was just one more day away on Saturday, September 14th. Aisha had pulled some strings and got Kimberly this day spa with the works, called 'Heaven on Earth'. 'Heaven on Earth' is three hours of blissful relaxation and then enjoy two of their famous signature treatments: The Supreme Massage focuses on three key areas; the Sun, Moon and Earth that uses luxurious Darphin oils to nourish and delight. The Supreme Facial is custom tailored to suit all skin types. Three different massage techniques used with special Darphin complexes, aromatic oils and creams. Equally luxurious and effective. Kimberly wanted this treatment set in this luxurious private room where she will be whisked away from the urban jungle to an urban oasis. To begin with a cleansing deluge shower and a de-stressing soak in a grand hot tub filled with essential oils and aromatic herbs.

No one, but Tommy, Kimberly, Aisha, Amber and Jason knew the party was going to be the wedding. Zeke still had no an idea, because Kimberly made Tommy swear not to tell him until that morning. Zeke though knew something was weird that he had to wear a matching suit with his father instead of what originally was planned. Kimberly just got done with her soaking, full body mask and wash down. She was ready for her full 60 minutes therapeutic body massage. Tommy found out where Kimberly was at for the day and went to crash her spa day. Since he was a good friend of the manager's son, they shared many classes together and were even partners doing some lab classes, Tommy was able to convince him to let him give his future wife the massage.

Kimberly walked her room. She smiled. It was so beautiful and smelled so great. There was soft classical music playing already. Kimberly saw the flower petals on the table and all around adding to the wonderful scent. She took off her robe and got onto the table naked. She put the white sheet across her bum, so she would at least be discreet with the masseuse came in. Kimberly rested her face on the towel in the headrest and sighed as she spread her arms over the edge of the table. Tommy smiled as he came into the room. He immediately turned up the music before walking over to the table. Tommy grabbed the warm oil, rubbing his hands together, so not to touch Kimberly with cold hands. Tommy started the massage, his hands on her lower back working upward together before spreading out across her shoulders and down her arms. Kimberly moaned softly. Tommy did that again, but this time as he moved across her shoulders, he came down her sides instead of her arms. Tommy's hands came together again, as he pressed a bit harder to the middle of Kim's back as he moved up to her shoulders.

"Is that too much?" Tommy whispered in Kim's ear. Kimberly's head pops up.

"Tommy?"

"Surprised!" Kimberly turned on the table with a shocked face.

"What are you doing here?"

"Hey, I should be the only one allowed to touch my wife."

"Well, I am not your wife yet."

"Tomorrow afternoon you will be…" Kimberly smiled. Tommy kissed her softly on the lips.

"That may be when tomorrow afternoon comes." Tommy smiled. "Well, come on then! Aisha is not paying 300 bucks for a few kisses I can get for free. Give me my hour massage tiger." Tommy laughed.

"Anything my wife wants."

"And do it right. I'm a woman, but not a wuss. So, don't be too soft."

"Will do, Beautiful." Tommy adjusted the towel from her butt as Tommy worked on Kim's feet first, as he moved up her calves and thighs. Tommy rubbed up the back of Kim's legs repeatedly applying warm oil. Tommy smiled at the moans coming from Kimberly. He knew he was doing something right. Tommy massaged Kim's ass at first as a joke, squeezing her cheeks, but surprising Kimberly found it as soothing as when Tommy was massaging her feet.

"Don't stop," Kimberly moaned as Tommy squeezed her butt cheeks again.

Tommy went to focusing on Kim's back massage the most, focusing on her lower back at first, rubbing over and over, before going back up the middle of her back over and over, one hand after the other. Tommy rubbed up Kim's spine, releasing tension. One hand after the other hand, Tommy moved along the sides of her spine, making sure to pay attention to both sides. Kimberly moaned louder. Tommy moved up a bit, taking his fingers over and over across her lower back softly. He moved up her back with that same technique. Tommy moved up to standing above Kim's head, as he focused on her upper back and shoulders. He worked with his thumbs applying a bit harder pressure to her shoulder blades and middle of her back.

When Tommy asked Kimberly to turn to her back, so he could massage her stomach and around her breasts, Kimberly reached up and kissed him. She had other ideas of another type of massage. Kimberly pulled Tommy on top of her on the table. Tommy laid on the table, with Kimberly sitting on top, the white sheet just at her lower back. Tommy was buried deep inside Kimberly as he caressed her naked back, while kissing her passionately on the lips. Kimberly pulled away, staring Tommy in the eyes as she sat up straight. Tommy closed his eyes as she kissed him softly on the lips. Her hands braced on his chest. Kimberly squeezed Tommy's chest as she rode his lap firmer than the slow, sensual and oh so passionately loving making she started with.

Tommy sat up, kissing her neck. Kimberly shook her head, causing her hair to fly wildly as Tommy switched sucking one side of her neck to the other side. Tommy grabbed a hold of Kim's ass, causing her to grind in his lap harder. Kimberly rose up on Tommy's lap. His mouth open around her breast, as he licked her nipple. When Tommy's lips closed around her nipple, Kimberly arched back. Tommy and Kimberly gripped hands, their fingers interlocked, as Kimberly rode against Tommy's lap. The notion that at any moment they could be discovered in not the best position excited each to the maximum. Tommy took Kimberly around the waist, as he suckled at her breasts. Tommy held Kim's butt, licking and tugging at her nipple. Tommy kissed around her breasts, as Kimberly moaned. The harder she moved, the closer to the end and bliss. Tommy arched up, as Kimberly cried out his name. They fell to the table hugging.

"God, I can't wait… and we will be the new Mr. And Mrs. Oliver."

"Took us long enough," Tommy said. Kimberly laughed.

"I guess it has, but better late than never."

"So true."

As Kimberly was getting her nails done, pink acrylic nails with white tips, so it would be one last thing she wouldn't have to deal with tomorrow before the wedding, Tommy did something all grooms are supposed to do. He called Kim's father. Tommy knew Kimberly and her father haven't talked since she found out she was pregnant with Zeke, but Tommy felt time had elapsed enough. Besides, Kimberly's mother was now back in the picture, why not her father as well. Mr. Hart was none to please to be called by Tommy, and he didn't care much about hearing about his daughter's engagement. However, Mr. Hart agreed to meet up with Tommy tomorrow morning. He was going to be in LA on business for his law firm and had some extra time. Tommy was happy at least Kim's father agreed to meet him; he didn't have to say yes.

Next Morning

Kimberly woke up to a bare bed. It was a beautiful morning in September. Kimberly moaned and felt up the bed to the pillow Tommy would have been asleep on. She found a letter. Kimberly turned to her back as she read the note.

My Beautiful,

Good morning. I am so sorry I wasn't there to greet my beautiful bride with a kiss, but as you know it's tradition for the groom not to see the bride until she is walking down the aisle and as much as I like to tempt fate, I just couldn't do it. Besides, I have a few errands I have to do before the wedding. Man, Beautiful, can you believe it that by this afternoon we will be Mr. And Mrs. Oliver. I can't wait. So, you continue getting your sleep, though I know my beautiful bride doesn't need much more, you are all ready so beautiful, but rest up. We have so much ahead, so much excitement to come. And just remember, this will be the last morning you will ever wake to find me not there. I love you, see ya soon.

Forever Your Handsome Knight,

Tommy

Kimberly smiled as she finished Tommy's sweet letter. It was her wedding day and she couldn't be any happier. Kimberly was just about to close her eyes again, when her bedroom door flew open and a flash of a camera made her eyes flew open.

"Oh no you don't! It is your wedding day, we have shit to do!" Aisha yelled snapping another photos.

"Oh, it's too early! And what the heck are you doing with that camera?"

"Taking pictures of course Kim, duh!"

"But I want to sleep."

"It's 10! Tommy and Jason are finishing up the backyard. I can't believe we are having a backyard wedding with just 4 days of preparations."

"Yeah, pretty amazing! I can't believe Tommy was able to turn our backyard into this amazing spot for our wedding."

"And kept it cheap, but stunning. He turned a simple backyard with a pool into that gorgeous stage setting for your perfect day."

"Our day. And I will never forget what he did to make this day happen," Kimberly said. Tommy took the backyard, adding a pool spanning bridge to serve at the aisle, as the guest of nearly 100 could fit entirely in the yard. Kimberly sat up and saw Aisha's nail. "What the heck did you do your nails?"

"Oh, you don't like it?" Aisha showed Kimberly her French manicure nails with a flower design on each nail in pale pink with white center and white dots going around each flower. Aisha woke up when Tommy was leaving to pick up Jason to get her hair and nails done first, so she could help Kimberly most of the day. Aisha had her bangs recently done, with her hair pulled up into a bun. She wrapped it in a black silk scarf to keep it fresh for today.

"No, I love it! Where did you come up with the idea?"

"I only initially got the design on my ring finger, but it looked so good, I told the guy to put it on all my fingernails."

"Great idea."

"Well, we have to get our hair done, along with Amber's nails and hair."

"Why don't you go pick up Amber, come back here and get me?"

"Sounds like a great plan." Kimberly went to shower. Aisha left a small box for Kimberly as she showered. Kimberly came out from her shower, her hair up in a messy ponytail, since she knew she was getting it washed and trimmed at the shop. She saw the huge white box with a pink bow on her bed. She smiled and lifted the top. Kimberly pulled back the pink tissue paper and laughed. She found pink Tote bag with her name on it. Kimberly lifted the bag out the box since it was filled with goodies. Inside, it had a white "Bride" in rhinestone baseball cap and tee-shirt, white boy shorts that had "Got Husband" on the hip, "02" in pink, grey shorts, pink slippers, small bottle of Kim's favorite perfume, Estee Lauder, 'Beautiful'. Tommy had gotten it years ago, saying it was named after her. Kimberly sprayed a squirt on her wrist and sniffed it. She found a make-up bag for the wedding, lotions and her bridal corset and undies in a bag. Kimberly giggled. She had the best girlfriend in the world.

Aisha came back to the house beeping the horn. She couldn't believe Kimberly wasn't ready yet. Aisha had called when she was about to pull up on the block for Kimberly to hurry up down since the guys were in the back and Tommy wouldn't get a chance to peak and see her. Tommy and Jason had just finished putting the white cloth covers over all the chairs and the bows. The only thing left were the small baskets of flower petals to toss at the bride and groom at the end. Jason wiped his sweaty forehead. He couldn't believe his bro was getting married finally. Kimberly had expressed she always wanted a Roman style wedding. So, Jason and Tommy had to quickly find this Roman like altar arch stage where Tommy and Kimberly would stand and exchange vows. Plus they had to paint it white of course to go with the white covered chairs with pink and purple bows. Aisha rushed inside to get Kimberly, who was finishing up the packing for all the favors for the family and friends.

"Why aren't you ready?"

"Just like 20 more bags to finish," Kimberly said.

"Girl we have to hurry it's almost 11, you and Amber have appointments!"

"I'm coming. Help me finish the gift bags and we can go!" Aisha did and they put them into boxes to go in the limo when they go to the banquet hall reception hall. Kimberly would be stopping by after she got her hair done to make sure everything was going nicely there and finish with any last minute preparations. After Kimberly left with Aisha and Amber, Tim arrived with Zeke. He had taken him last night to give Kim and Tommy a hand, knowing they had much to do with the engagement party at 5 and he hadn't seen Zeke in months. Tommy had spent the better part of the morning trying to convince Kim's father to come by for the wedding, but he declined. Mr. Hart knew he wouldn't be welcome, but Tommy felt it would the exact opposite if he came. Tommy knew he didn't have much time, so left the invitation just in case.

Tim knocked on the front door, but no one answered. Tim and Zeke could hear the radio though, so they walked around the back to the yard and found the set up.

"What the heck is going on here?" Tim asked. Tommy and Jason looked up after finishing some bows. "Oh my gosh! You two are getting married!" Tommy smiled.

"Hey Tim, or should I say, brother in-law."

"I'm going to kill Kim!"

"Mommy and Daddy are getting married?"

"Surprise!"

Kimberly was upset, and seriously stressing out. She was running behind time. Though she had set up with a hair appointment, she was pushed back until way past noon before they started on her. Lucky they didn't have to do much with Amber's hair. Her hair was naturally spiral, springy curls, so they just washed, rolled it up and dried it nicely under the hair dryer, while doing her nails too. Since this wedding was to be a once in a lifetime, Kimberly made sure her hair looked fabulous. She got a nice wash and trim and decided on simple and graceful. Because her hair was long, she went with just-loose-enough curls, left hanging around her face. The hairdresser put Kim's veil into her hair after finishing her curls and sweeping one side away from her hair, finishing up with some pins just to see what it all would look like.

"Wow you look beautiful," Amber said as Kimberly stood up.

"Thanks." Aisha made sure the veil didn't hit the ground as they walked out the shop. They had to make a stop to pick up the dresses after getting a final press. Kimberly was waiting in the car with Amber, but after 15 minutes, Aisha hadn't come back.

"Come on." Kimberly took Amber's hand, holding her veil in the other as they went into the shop. "What's going on?"

"Your dress is still not ready!"

"This is ridiculous! Oh man! I will never be able to live this down if I'm the one late for the wedding!" Kimberly already got the call from Tommy; everything was finished in the backyard. He was heading to his place to get ready with Jason, Zeke and Tim. Tim was mad that his sister almost let him come to the wedding in slacks. He rushed to find a rental tux for today, since he knew Kimberly needed someone to walk her down the aisle.

"Oh, sweetie, it's your wedding day, you are allowed to be a bit late."

"A bit Aisha! We are behind schedule!"

"It's only 2. The wedding is not scheduled until 4."

"I want my dress now!" Kimberly cried out. She still had to stop by the flower shop to pick up all the flowers. Kimberly called Tommy to make Jason go get the flowers.

"Are we running behind schedule Kim?" Tommy teased.

"Shut up and make sure my flowers get to the house before I do."

"Right away Beautiful."

45 minutes later

Tommy was attempting to fix his tie in the mirror, when Jason came in. Since Tim was out getting his suit, Jason asked him to stop by to pick up the flowers. Tommy's hands were shaking a bit too much to get his tie looped around correctly. Jason laughed.

"What's wrong bro?"

"Stupid tie!"

"Not the tie, just nerves bro," Jason taking the tie.

"Where's Zeke?"

"Downstairs, I gave him a job."

"What is?"

"Guarding the rings." Tommy laughed. "And Tim should be finished with his tux soon, and then he'll get the flowers and we'll be back to the house way before 3."

"Good, good… I can't believe this day has final come man. I have been dreaming of this day since…"

"Since Kimberly first asked you out, I know." Jason and Tommy laughed.

"She didn't ask me out…"

"Right. That girl called you 'cute' from first glance. Here I was about to kick your ass…"

"You could never kick my ass bro…"

"Well, I did once, almost twice," Jason said smiling.

"Both times evil was involved, I was too consumed with evil I wasn't fighting straight and the second, I was more concerned with saving your sorry evil ass to think about hurting you." Jason laughed.

"Well, I think if you can make a girl faint, like the way you made Kimberly faint when she saw you as the white ranger. You two are meant for each other, 2 of my craziest friends. No one else should suffer with one of you." Tommy laughed.

"Oh, is that right!"

"Yes, that's right!" Tommy and Jason faked like they were fighting, exchanging soft punches before wrestling a bit. Kidding wrestling turned serious as the two were trying to take the other down.

"Dad! Uncle Tim just pulled up!" Tommy had Jason in a headlock, with Jason moments from lifting Tommy up and dropping him down to the bed.

"We better stop, Kim would kill me if I made her man look disheveled before the wedding."

"You're right." Tommy fixed his jacket and pink tie after letting Jason so. "How do I look?"

"Do you really want my comment… I mean, you are cute in all for a guy, but just not my taste…" Tommy shoved Jason.

"Bro!" Jason smiled.

"Like a man ready to get married."

"Great."

Tim and Jason were to stand, hand out the invitations, greet and take the family and friends around the side of the house into the backyard where the wedding would be held. With the guest list of family, best friends, former ranger teams throughout the past years since Tommy left the power, and their family, Kimberly's gold medal women's gymnastic team and their families, co-workers, college friends and other associated, Tim and Jason knew they would have a job to get the place settled for the wedding.

It was just about 3 pm, so they had time before the guests would begin to arrive. Zeke had been upstairs with the ladies, until Aisha sent him downstairs to be with his father while they got dressed. Aisha also sent him downstairs with Kim's bouquet to put in the fridge after Kimberly checked the flowers to make sure it was exactly what she wanted.

"Now, keep my flowers safe baby, watch over them for me," Kimberly said before going to fix her make-up. Zeke carried his mother and Aisha's flowers downstairs.

"Of course Mommy," Zeke said. Aisha wanted Kimberly's make-up to be a Hollywood 40's old time style with bold red lips and dramatic black lined eyes.

Kim's mother arrived at the same time as Tommy's parents. Jason took them around back, not thinking Tommy would mind.

"Why are you two in suits, I didn't think this engagement party required everyone to be so formal?" Kimberly's mother asked.

"Uh Mom, you might want to have a drink before…" Mrs. Oliver gasped as she sees the white chairs and white aisle. Tim handed his mother the white envelope with the pink inset, and found the white picture frame wedding invitation with romantic eye-catching pearl corners. Kim's mother gasps as she reads the card.

"You are not serious!" Tommy came outside dressed much like Jason, in his tuxedo with Zeke matching as well since Kimberly was upstairs still getting dressed.

"Oh, hello Mother, Dad… Mrs. Dumas…I am so happy you all are the first ones here to see the surprise." Tommy was smiling dressed in his black tuxedo with pink tie and vest.

"You two had better not be getting married!"

"Mother!"

"This is supposed to be an engagement party, not a wedding!"

"Mother, Kimberly and I are getting married this afternoon, very soon actually," Tommy said looking at his brand new, Rolex watch Jason brought him. The funny thing, Tommy brought Jason a watch too as a gift for being his best man so late notice.

"No! You two are not ready!"

"This is not up for discussion Mom!"

"It is too soon son, why not take some time and…"

"No Mom! Kimberly and I have waited long enough. This wedding is happening with or without you!"

"You are not ready!"

"I am more than ready… Kimberly and I…"

"No, son, listen to me, a wedding is something you have to plan out and.."

"Yes, I know! And we have! Everything is set for a perfect wedding!" Mrs. Oliver walked away going inside the house. More and More guests started arriving, shocked about the engagement party turning into a wedding. Tommy and Kimberly celebration of a marriage, stunned their family and friends, but it was a happy surprise to find the place set-up for a wedding.

Kimberly was looking out the window with Aisha though buttoning up little Amber in her dress. It was Aisha to first get dressed, and then it would Amber and finally Kim. Aisha would snap pictures every so often since Kimberly first woke up. She wanted Kimberly to always have pictures to remember this day. Kimberly had heard Mrs. Oliver's rant over the party becoming a wedding as she was helping Amber into her white off-the-shoulder ballerina dress with full tulle skirt and pink detachable pleated sash at the waist. Amber look so adorable in her white dress and black springy curls right at her shoulders.

"Can you believe that…." Tommy looked up and almost caught a glimpse of Kimberly, but she was quick, moving away from the window. Aisha followed, walking away from the window too.

"Kimberly…" Aisha warned, attempting to cover Amber's ears.

"Witch of a mother! She is not going to ruin my wedding day! I will…"

"You will do nothing, now help me with Amber's shoes." Aisha stood dressed in a pink beaded Chiffon, strapless gown with a beaded, asymmetric front overskirt that is tied at the side portion. Kimberly sighed and adjusted the knot to her white robe before bending down to put Amber's shoes on since Aisha was in her dress. Aisha put on the child's hair wreath with pink ribbons and white satin flowers.

"Oh, there is something I want to give you," Kimberly said going to her dresser. She pulled out a small black box.

"Give me? Kimberly…" Aisha opened and found these pearl and crystal linear earrings. She gasped. "Oh my gosh… but, I'm supposed to get you gifts, not the other way around." Kimberly smiled.

"A bride should always treat her maid of honor as well."

Aisha had thrown Kimberly a last minute party while she was getting her hair done. Since Kimberly hadn't wanted any type of jewelry or tiara, saying her veil and dress were enough, Aisha had to be creative. She brought Kimberly this white elongated clutch bag with crystals and inside Aisha put a personalized Heart trinket box, Kim's name (Kimberly Oliver) and the wedding date on top. That was Kim's something new. Kimberly opened the box and found a seashell painted in yellow and pink. Kimberly lifted it and found the picture of the two of them taken a few days after Aisha took the power from Trini with a pair of Aisha's grandmother's pearl earrings. That was Kim's something old. And though Kimberly didn't want jewelry, Aisha knew a girl needs a pair of pearl earrings to wear for the wedding for luck. Then, Kimberly found a tube of lipstick. It was Aisha's favorite color to wear. Kimberly had wondered why her make-up bag was missing lipstick, just a shiny lipgloss.

"I borrowed this from you years ago, but I'm sorry to say I used it all up before I could return it, so I brought another stick intending to give it back but I never did still. I loved this color, this lipstick color has always brought me luck so, I want you to wear it. Use it for today" Kimberly read the stick.

"Siren Song Red." Kimberly laughed. "I actually borrowed this color from Trini and I never gave it back to her. That tube you took, was hers…"

"Well, you see, Trini is always with us." Kimberly nodded and hugged Aisha. That was Kim's something borrowed, and Kim's something blue was a handkerchief with her name embroidered in pink. Kimberly loved how it all fitted perfectly in her clutch bag.

Aisha put on the earrings and was completely ready for the wedding with her hair held up with a matching headscarf. Kimberly snapped a picture after Aisha went downstairs to retrieve her bouquet and take the picture properly. Amber was next to have pictures taken, as she stood holding her white basket.

"Okay, let's get you ready." All of sudden, the bedroom door opened. Mrs. Oliver was standing there.

"Oh no," Kimberly groaned.

"This cannot be happening, why are you two in such a rush to be married, are you pregnant?"

"God no!"

"This why the rush?" Mrs. Oliver asked.

"I don't see this as a rush, Tommy and I love each other, what is wrong about us wanting to be married?!"

"Why don't I go take Amber to chill with Zeke for a bit," Aisha said, grabbing Amber's hand and walking to the door.

"NO! Mrs. Oliver, if you would kindly remove yourself from my bedroom so I can get ready," Kimberly said walking over to her wedding gown. "I have a wedding to get to."

"No! It's, it's too soon!" Aisha quickly sneaked out with Amber. She saw Mrs. Dumas standing right there. She motioned for Amber to come to her and she would take her downstairs, allowing Aisha to stay near the door in case things got out of hands. Aisha let Amber go to Kim's mother.

"For who, you?! Well, you know what, I don't care!" Mrs. Oliver went to stand before Kimberly, pleading her case as she took her by the shoulders.

"Kimberly, if you would just listen to me…"

"I will not listen to you! You are trying to ruin the wedding! My wedding day!" Kimberly yelled pulling away from Mrs. Oliver's grasp.

"I don't want to ruin today for you! But, but I know that this is just too soon, you two have barely been together for a few months now, why not wait and…"

"Why do you hate me so much?!" Kimberly asked with tears in her eyes. Mrs. Oliver looked at Kimberly. She sighed and shook her head.

"I don't, I don't hate you."

"Yeah right! I know you do. But what I don't know, is what have I ever done to you to make you hate me so much?!"

"I don't hate you, Kimberly."

"Yes, yes you do!" Kimberly yelled crying.

"It's not that!"

"Then what is it? Why can't I marry your son?"

"I just don't think you two are completely ready for what being married really means. You two are acting like love is enough!"

"And why can't it be?"

"There are financially reasons for the start… And, and you two haven't even lived together long enough to see if…"

"We don't need to live together to know if we should be married! We have a son, it's time."

"You two are acting like teenagers all over again! That everything in the world is okay, as long as you two have one another. And love is not…"

"I know love is not that easy or simple. Tommy and I aren't fools."

"And what about Zeke?"

"What about Zeke, he couldn't be any more happier than today, knowing his parents are committing themselves to a wedding, the wedding!"

"Have you two thought about what happens if…"

"Oh my gosh, I can't believe you are even going there!" Mrs. Oliver sighed.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to suggest that…"

"Tommy and I are not breaking up again!"

"You have before..."

"Because of you! Because of your interference!" Kimberly shouted pointing her finger at Mrs. Olivers. "Your actions and your interference had done enough to try and ruin Tommy and mine relationship…and I'm sick of it."

"Excuse me."

" I cannot, I will not go through my life fighting with you. I know I will never be enough for Tommy in your eyes, but I…" Kimberly sat down and cried. "But I…"

"He loves you."

"What?" Mrs. Oliver took a seat with Kimberly.

"He loves you, does everything for you and you have been everything to him since you two first met." Kimberly didn't understand what Mrs. Oliver was saying.

"And what, that upsets you?"

"I'm his mother and… And he doesn't need me anymore." Mrs. Oliver bowed her head.

"Tommy will always need you. You are his mother; nothing I can do will ever change that. And I won't ever…"

"I know you won't. I know your heart. But I feel like, like I'm being pushed out the way…I just want my son to be happy and…"

"What makes you think he isn't?" Kimberly asked lifting Mrs. Oliver by the chin. "You're Zeke's grandmother, how could I ever push you out the way. You mean so much to that little boy, I wouldn't dare take you away from him. He loves his Grandmother and so do I. I mean, when my mother left for Paris, I always felt like you and Aisha's mother were my mothers, women I could and I should look up to. Women I would be honored to have learned from. But I hate fighting with you, I hate having this nasty, hateful anger towards you…."

"I hate fighting with you too. And I know it's my fault we do fight, I'm just not used to someone being so important to Tommy. This was never about you, Kim. It's me. I've been so afraid of losing him, he's my little boy, even though he's not little any more." Mrs. Oliver started crying. Kimberly hugged her.

"You're so important to Tommy…."

"Not like you. I don't make him smile like you do. I don't think any other girl in his life ever has. I guess you find that silly, a mother jealous and scared of her son finding his true love."

"I don't think it's silly you love your son so much and would do anything to protect him, just like I would with Zeke."

"But I don't need to protect him from you." Kimberly nodded. "I'm sorry if I ruined some of the happiness from today. And you never needed my approval to marry my son. I know you love him."

"I won't hurt him again. I love Tommy too much to ever do that again."

"I know. I knew then, and I know now. I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry too." The ladies hugged. Aisha knocked on the door. She poked her head inside.

"Uh, Kim, it's getting close to 3:30."

"Oh right!" Kimberly stood up. Aisha and Kim's mother came back into the bedroom with Amber.

"Oh, let me get out of your way, you have a wedding to get dressed for."

"No, stay please. I could use all the extra hands." Mrs. Oliver smiled.

All the guest had arrived just before 4 pm, since they all got the last minute changes. They are all surprised to find themselves pushed to the backyard by Jason and Tim, and they find rows of white covered chair with a pink and purple bows across the back of the rows of chairs, with flower petals buckets under each chair. Tommy was talking with the priest inside, as Zeke got Kim's bouquet from the fridge. He knew his mother should be ready for them soon.

"Son, where's the rings?"

"Oh!" Zeke took the bouquet with him as he went to find Jason, who was holding the golden bands for Zeke to be put on the pillow.

With the ladies and Amber sitting either on the bed or in a chair, Kimberly comes out from behind her dressing stand dressed in a strapless satin, white A-line gown, with a full tulle skirt underneath, white silk closed toe 3 inch heel slingback shoes with ribbon bow detailing. She looked like a goddess in her wedding gown with her veil behind her. Aisha snapped some photos with a smile.

"Wow, you look beautiful," Kim's mother said standing up and going to Kimberly.

"Thanks Mom. I need a little help with the zipper."

"It would be my pleasure." Kimberly placed her hand on her stomach, while holding still as her mother zipped her close. She finally set. Aisha fixed Kim's hair, keeping the curls fresh with another spray. Kim's phone went off.

"That's the signal, all the guests have arrived," Aisha said.

"Okay, I'm ready too." Aisha finished a touch-up of Kim's make-up as the mothers fixed the veil perfectly around Kimberly.

"Okay, is everyone set?" Aisha picked up the Amber's basket filled with flower petals. Amber took it. Aisha picked up her maid of honor cascading bouquet, pink stephanotis blooms, pink ribbon loops accent this bed of white roses perched upon a white lacy collar.

"Where are my roses!" Kimberly asked looking around.

"Oh, I put them in the fridge remember, I'll be right back," Aisha ran downstairs. She frantically searched the fridge, but couldn't find Kim's bouquet. Aisha searched around the fridge, but there was no roses bouquet. She raced back upstairs.

"Uh, you're going to hate me."

"Why?"

"Your roses are gone."

"What?!"

Jason came upstairs after 10 minutes and the ladies still weren't downstairs. He knew Tommy had used his cell phone to call the house, which was the signal that it was time to start the wedding. It was just turning 4 pm.

"What's the hold up ladies, the priest has already walked down the aisle and Tommy is moments from going too."

"Kim's bouquet is missing."

"What?"

"Where the hell are my roses!"

All of a sudden, the door opened. Zeke stood there, holding Kim's bouquet of white and pink roses, and purple stephanotis hand tied with a luxurious white satin ribbon which is adorned with pins on the handle, and an organza bow with satin edges. He came over to his mother, holding the huge bouquet up to his mother. Kimberly smiled. She picked up her dress and went over to Zeke.

"You told me to keep them safe Mommy." Kimberly bent down to him with a smile. She brushed her son's hair from his face and kissed his forehead.

"I did baby." Before today, Zeke officially got to have his name switched for the wedding. His name became Thomas Zeke Hart Oliver.

"Well, let's go then!"

"Don't cry too much," Mrs. Oliver warned.

"I'll try." Mrs. Oliver kissed Kimberly on the cheek. "Welcome to the family."

"Thank you."

"See ya down the aisle baby." Kim's mother kissed Kimberly on both cheeks.

"Thanks Mom. I love you. Thanks for being here."

"There is no better place I want to be." Tim came into the room. Music had started, which meant the priest was set up at the top of the altar.

"Come on ladies, everyone is in their seats." Kim's mother tried to fix the veil though it was fine.

"Oh, okay… you look gorgeous!" Kim's mother blew kisses as she left with Mrs. Oliver.

"Need a hand sis?" Tim smiled.

"Just get Mom to her seat."

"It would be my honor." Kimberly smiled. Tim followed behind the mothers.

"Okay people, let's line up!" They all traveled down the stairs. The photographer took photos as Kimberly came down the stairs, along with the camera guy filming away as soon as the door opened. The other camera guy was outside with the ceremony.

Tommy's parents walked down the aisle first followed by Kim's mother with Tim, Kim's brother as they took the final empty seats up front. Tommy took a deep breath before walking down the aisle by himself. Kimberly finally came down the stairs with Aisha holding up her train up. Amber and Zeke were walking side by side.

"Good luck sis," Jason said kissing her cheek before walking down the aisle by himself as well. A white curtain shielded anyone from seeing inside the house. Tommy and Jason exchanged smiles as they stood side by side. Aisha turned back to Kimberly as Zeke came outside next holding the 2 gold bands on a white pillow. Tommy patted his son's head as he went to stand next to Jason. Aisha saw Kimberly was still wearing her engagement ring.

"Oh, give me that!"

"Oh man! I almost forgot!" Aisha quickly grabbed Kim's hand and took the ring. "Tommy has truly become a bad influence on me." Aisha laughed.

"You'll get it back afterwards."

"Just keep it safe." Aisha nodded, putting it securely inside her bouquet.

Everyone awed as Amber came down the aisle, tossing flower petals to the ground with grace. Tracy and her father snapped photos of their sweet little girl. Aisha followed Amber, smiling the whole way down. The music then changed from the classical harp music of the beautiful of the Bach Prelude in C major to the wedding march, "Here Comes the Bride" lead by the violin in classical band. Everyone stood up knowing the bride was moments from appearing.

"You ready?" The cameraman asked.

"I have never been more ready for anything else in my entire life."

"Good, because you look beautiful." Kimberly smiled. The cameraman walked away while filming.

"Thanks." The white curtain was pulled aside as Kimberly came out the house into the backyard. She said a silent prayer, squeezing her bouquet of roses tight against her chest and stomach as she walked slowly down the aisle, all eyes on her. Normally, Kimberly would feel a bit self-conscious with so many people staring at her, but she was used to it having done plenty of things in her life to have an audience. With everyone staring at Kimberly, she just stared straight ahead, locked on the most handsome man in the yard. Tommy and Kimberly eyes locked on to each other as if no one and nothing else was around. Tommy smiled, Kimberly looked so beautiful coming toward him in her white wedding gown. It was like a dream he has had even before he even knew Kimberly existed. He has always seen this beautiful woman walking toward him. He always knew they were meant to be together because of that. Kimberly carried a huge smile on her face, as she stared completely at Tommy. She took her steps slowly, enjoying every moment of this walk down the aisle. Kimberly finally came up to Tommy. They both smiled again. Tommy held his hand out for Kimberly. She took it after handing over her roses to Aisha. Tommy and Kimberly held hands tightly staring at each other. They mouth their 'I love you's to each other before turning to look at the priest.

"Welcome my children, welcome to all the family, friends, and guests that are here to join together of these two amazing individuals in holy matrimony. Their love is a gift of God's love and those who live in God, live in love. We are gathered here to celebrate and witness the joy of the blessing this marriage will bring. Let us pray…"

AN: Thanks everybody for the reviews. Keep 'em coming please! Next chapter The Reception, what happens to the wedding reception, when the bride has to be rushed to the hospital after the first dance... tune in next time to find out.

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