Chapter 15: The Reception
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Kimberly turned her stare from outside the limo window back to Tommy, her husband. Wow, finally, they were married. Tommy had his arm draped around Kimberly, as they were minutes from the Grand Hall where their wedding reception would be held shortly. Tommy had just finished helping Kimberly with her silver flower to sweep some hair from her face to the side. Aisha, Zeke, and the others were in the other limo that left before them. Kimberly and Tommy let the guests leave for the reception first of course, as the wedding party took pictures around the beautiful setting of their backyard. Kimberly smiled with her in laws and her mother, though a part of her missing her father standing beside her like Mr. Oliver was. Aisha handed Kimberly back her engagement ring.
"I kept it safe," Aisha said to Kimberly. Kimberly smiled sliding her diamond ring back on. After 20 minutes, Kimberly wanted another roll of pictures of just Tommy and herself before they would head to the reception. Aisha left in the first limo with the others. They had to wait a bit, as Kimberly wanted pictures with the 3 of them, Zeke, Tommy and herself, then she let Zeke head on to the reception. Kimberly was looking out the window briefly before turning her attention back to Tommy. Tommy did the same. Kimberly smiled at him.
"Can you believe it?"
"Believe that we are married? Pretty much yeah," Tommy said. "I was meant for you." Kimberly smiled again. She reached over and kissed Tommy playfully on the lips.
"I'm so happy Mr. Oliver."
"Well, I am glad Mrs. Oliver."
Everyone had gathered to the reception's Grand Hall awaiting the bride and groom to make their first appearance as newlywed couple. The Bridal party was introduced. The Grand Hall never looked more beautiful than for this wedding reception. There were white tables all around with, black runners and white chairs just like the white chairs with purple and pink bows like at the wedding. Kimberly and Tommy didn't want to assign setting arrangements, but did feel the immediate family, parents and best friends deserved the first few tables before the main table where the bride and groom would sit. On each tables, there was a huge white roses centerpieces, with either a pink or purple rose center, with white large square plates each eat seat, silver utensils, black centerpiece tray, with purple grapes and dark purple grapes, plums, eggplants and limes. Purple napkins, people's names put on limes. Purple candles, purple bowls, with limes in the center, green pitcher, green glasses. Kimberly didn't want to go all girly with her favorite color pink, so chose the exotic color of purples to bring out the white roses. Aisha's idea for an engagement dinner, little did she know at the time it would be their wedding reception.
Everyone is handed out a glass of champagne when the couple is moments from stepping inside the Hall. Kimberly and Tommy come into the Grand Hall to a rousing ovation. Aisha quickly handed them a glass of champagne.
"To Tommy and Kimberly!" Everyone repeated. "Tommy and Kimberly!
"Here, here!" Everyone toast to the couple allowing them to drink before they drank as well. Aisha raised her hand to the DJ. She knew Tommy and Kimberly wanted to get the first dance out the way, so everyone can get up and boggle while the food gets made. The DJ started up the first song after playing nothing but piano, soft classical music as everyone got settled inside the grand plaza. Kimberly recognized the opening music.
"Oh Tommy, our song, come let's dance!" Kimberly said after pulling the glass from his lips, Tommy wasn't even done with his sip, when Kimberly handed their glasses over to Aisha while dragging Tommy with her to the dance floor.
All the guest stood around watching the happy couple first dance to the song, "From This Moment" by Shania Twain and Bryan White.
I just swear that I'll always be there.
I'd give anything
And everything
And I will always care.
Through weakness and strength,
Happiness and sorrow,
For better or worse, I will love you
With every beat of my heart
From this moment life has begun
From this moment you are the one
Right beside you is where I belong
From this moment on
From this moment I have been blessed
I live only for your happiness
And for your love I'd give my last breath
From this moment on
I give my hand to you with all my heart
I can't wait to live my life with you, can't wait to start
You and I will never be apart
My dreams came true because of you
From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on
You're the reason I believe in love
And you're the answer to my prayers from up above
All we need is just the two of us
My dreams came true because of you
From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give From this moment
I will love you as long as I live
From this moment on
As newly married couple shared their first dance together, the party hits a snag. Tommy and Kimberly were sharing sweet peaks here and there, just because, with the photographers snapping away. Kimberly got flashed in the eyes with a camera. As she tried to shake the spots out of her head, Kimberly starts feeling weird. Tommy looked at Kimberly, but she smiled up at him. Tommy smiled back, kissing her again. As the song was ending, Kimberly slightly pulled away. She shook her head.
"Tommy… I…" Kimberly faints. Tommy quickly caught her, with gasps around the Hall.
"Kim… Kimberly!" Tommy bent down to one knee, holding Kimberly against him. The music immediately came to a halt. "Kim!" Tommy patted her face.
"Mommy!" Zeke ran over with the others. "Mommy!"
"Zeke, hold back a second," Jason said taking the small boy by the chest to stop him.
"Dad! What's wrong with Mommy?" Tommy looked up at everyone's worried face. He couldn't answer them as he looked back down at Kimberly.
"Everyone stay here," Tommy lifted Kimberly into his arms.
"Wait, we'll come with…" Aisha stepped forward to help Tommy.
"No!" Tommy turned his back to Aisha. "Just keep everyone here and happy! Try and, try to stall for a while." Tommy turned to everyone holding Kimberly securely.
"But Tommy…"
"If we're not back in an hour, start feeding everyone."
"Dad, I want to…"
"Zeke, stay here! Your mother is fine, just needs some air."
"You will take her to the hospital right?" Kim's mother asked. Tommy just about flew out the Grand Hall carrying Kimberly.
Tommy knew they spent enough money on this Hall not to waste it. Tommy rushed to the limo, shouted out orders to go to the hospital as fast as possible. Aisha and Jason went to stall the catering staff. Aisha was able to talk to the chefs to hold back until they get a definitive word on Kim's condition. It was just 5:30, so no rush on dinner, besides there was enough appetizers and champagne flowing around for everyone to enjoy themselves while they wait. Though everyone's thoughts were on the bride.
Tommy didn't even wait for the limo driver to open the door. It worried him that Kimberly hadn't woken since she fainted. If it was just a fainting spell, she would be awake after a few minutes. Tommy knew something was wrong. He shot out the limo as soon as it came to a stop right outside the emergency doors of the 'Christ Hospital'. Tommy rushed inside the door.
"He-help! Help me! Someone help my wife!" Tommy shouted. A few nurses looked up from their station before rushing over to Tommy. A doctor came running over. The hospital was in the middle of switching staff, with the new nurses and doctors about to go on the clock for the night shift when Tommy came inside.
"What's the problem sir?"
"We were dancing, and she just fainted!"
"We need a gurney over here," The doctor yelled back, bringing his stethoscope to Kim's chest to listen to her heartbeat. He shined his flashlight into her forced opened eyes. "She was dancing you said?"
"Yeah, our first dance." The gurney bed was rolled quickly over to them. Tommy was taken aside to fill out some paperwork while the doctor and nurses examine Kimberly a bit more in dept.
Kimberly was sitting up in her hospital bed, with Tommy right beside her, rubbing her head and back. She was still in her wedding dress. Kimberly woke up as she was being wheeled into a room. She came to wondering who all the people staring around her were.
"Wha, what's going on?"
"You passed out Beautiful."
"Oh, it was so hot and…"
"Let's us make sir ma'am."
"No, I… I'm fine…"
"Kimberly, just let them check you out, okay."
"Okay. But be careful with the dress! I want still look good at the party when I get out of here," Kimberly warns the hospital staff. The nurses smiled.
"I assure you we will." Kimberly got transferred into a more private room.
It had been 20 minutes since the doctor had the nurse draw some blood from Kim's arm after a BP test came back somewhat abnormal. Kimberly sighed.
"What's taking so long?" Kimberly groaned.
"The doctors will be back soon."
"I just hadn't eaten anything but the half cream cheese bagel I took from Aisha at the shop. So, I got light-headed. I'm fine now, let's go!"
"Let's let the doctor tell us that first Beautiful."
"But I'm missing my wedding reception," Kimberly whined. Tommy smiled. Just then, the doctor came in with his clipboard. It wasn't the same doctor at the beginning, but a new doctor.
"Oliver Kim?" Kimberly looked at Tommy. Tommy shrugged.
"What, we are married, better get used to hearing your new name." The doctor smiled. "How's my wife Doctor?"
"Well, I have gone over all your tests with the other doctor since we got them back and…"
"Am I pregnant?" Kimberly asked. Tommy quickly looked at Kimberly then back at the doctor. The doctor smiled.
"I wish I could say yes, but no, the test came back negative for pregnancy. And all your other tests came back normal and healthy, just a low BP, so I can honestly chalk up your fainting spell to the over-excitement of your wedding. Your blood alcohol level was basically normal and…"
"Yeah, I barely had but a sip of champagne," Kimberly said. "Wow, I just figured, fainting… I only did that with Zeke in the beginning…I'm sorry." Kimberly looked at Tommy.
"No, we'll have another baby."
"I'm going to get your release papers, and you two can head back to your wedding."
"Thanks." The doctor left.
After 10 minutes, Kimberly and Tommy were waving goodbye to the hospital and their staff, thanking them for all their help. Kimberly and Tommy walked to their limo that was waiting outside. Tommy was so happy Kimberly was okay, he forgot to call and warn the others they would be returning shortly. Inside the hospital, a doctor was walking over to another patient in a room next to where Kim's room was.
"Well… Oliver Kim, you are pregnant." The doctor walked into the room and found an elderly man laying in his bed with his wife and kids staring back at the doctor.
"Excuse me?"
Back at the party, Zack had gotten everyone up dancing, as he lead the group, teaching them dance moves. Kimberly and Tommy could hear "Thriller" blaring from the Grand Hall.
It's Close To Midnight And Something Evil's Lurking In The Dark
Under The Moonlight You See A Sight That Almost Stops Your Heart
You Try To Scream But Terror Takes The Sound Before You Make It
You Start To Freeze As Horror Looks You Right Between The Eyes,
You're Paralyzed
Chorus
'Cause This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
And No One's Gonna Save You From The Beast About
Strike
You Know It's Thriller, Thriller Night
You're Fighting For Your Life Inside A Killer, Thriller
Tonight
"Oh no! They are doing "Thriller" without us!" Kimberly and Tommy opened the doors to find mostly everyone in a group, dancing the steps to the famous Michael Jackson song. Zeke looked up. Zack had spent the better part of the last hour showing the moves and teaching them before the final dance off.
You Hear The Door Slam And Realize There's Nowhere Left To Run
You Feel The Cold Hand And Wonder If You'll Ever See The Sun
You Close Your Eyes And Hope That This Is Just
Imagination
But All The While You Hear The Creature Creepin' Up
Behind
You're Out Of Time
"Mommy!" Zeke raced over to his parent. "Mom! Dad!" Kimberly lifted Zeke into a big hug. The DJ stopped the music instantly. Everyone turned and started clapping as the couple returned.
"Oh baby!"
"Kim! Tommy! You're back!" Aisha raced over to them.
"Are you okay Mommy?"
"Better than okay." Kimberly put Zeke down.
"Are you okay?" Aisha asked hugging Kimberly tight. "What's wrong? Why did you faint? Are you pregnant?" Kimberly laughed.
"Nothing, I'm fine! And not pregnant! Sorry to have scared everyone! Let's get back to dancing!" The DJ waved and cranked the music up higher going back to the last verse, as Kimberly and Tommy started dancing as well.
'Cause This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
There Ain't No Second Chance Against The Thing With
Forty Eyes
You Know It's Thriller, Thriller Night
You're Fighting For Your Life Inside Of Killer, Thriller Tonight
Bridge:
Night Creatures Call
And The Dead Start To Walk In Their Masquerade
There's No Escapin' The Jaws Of The Alien This Time
(They're Open Wide)
This Is The End Of Your Life
They're Out To Get You, There's Demons Closing In On Every Side
They Will Possess You Unless You Change The Number On Your Dial
Now Is The Time For You And I To Cuddle Close Together
All Thru The Night I'll Save You From The Terror On The Screen,
I'll Make You See
That This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
'Cause I Can Thrill You More Than Any Ghost Would Dare To Try
Girl, This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
So Let Me Hold You Tight And Share A Killer, Diller, Chiller
Thriller Here Tonight repeat
Rap Performed By Vincent Price:
Darkness Falls Across The Land
The Midnite Hour Is Close At Hand
Creatures Crawl In Search Of Blood
To Terrorize Y'awl's Neighborhood
And Whosoever Shall Be Found
Without The Soul For Getting Down
Must Stand And Face The Hounds Of Hell
And Rot Inside A Corpse's Shell
That This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
The Foulest Stench Is In The Air
The Funk Of Forty Thousand Years
And Grizzly Ghouls From Every Tomb
Are Closing In To Seal Your Doom
And Though You Fight To Stay Alive
Your Body Starts To Shiver
For No Mere Mortal Can Resist
The Evil Of The Thriller
With the music started over again, it gave Kimberly and Tommy a chance to dance again. Everyone moved in sync to the dance steps Zack showed, some adding their own funky twist, like Tommy, stealing some MJ's greatest dance moves. Singing along with Michael Jackson, as he danced. Kimberly couldn't help but laugh, as she lifted her wedding dress and dance along side her crazy husband.
'Cause This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
And No One's Gonna Save You From The Beast About
Strike
You Know It's Thriller, Thriller Night
You're Fighting For Your Life Inside A Killer, Thriller
Tonight
That This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
Girl I Can Thrill You More Than Any Ghost Would Dare To Try
Girl, This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
So Let Me Hold You Tight And Share A Killer, Diller, Chiller
Thriller Here Tonight repeat
'Cause This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
Girl I Can Thrill You More Than Any Ghost Would Dare To Try
Girl, This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
So Let Me Hold You Tight And Share A Killer, Diller, Chiller
Thriller Here Tonight repeat
Tommy picked up Kimberly in a big hug, spinning her around. Tommy went over to the DJ as he started a new mix.
"Justin man, the special please."
"Sure thing boss," Justin, the DJ said picking up record.
"What's goin on?"
"We never really got to finish our first dance."
"Oh, right…" Kimberly smiled, knowing what her husband was planning.
"Okay everyone! Clear the floor to the new Mr. And Mrs. Oliver again!" Kimberly smiled as she took Tommy's hand as they went to do another solo dance. Kimberly wrapped her arms around Tommy's neck as their second favorite song, "At Last" the Etta James cover. Tommy took Kimberly by the waist, before they went into a traditional song dance, hands clasped, dancing around. Tommy would spin Kimberly away, bringing her back to his chest. Kimberly laughed as Tommy dipped her down. He brought her up, lifting her from the ground, taking Kimberly for a spin before placing her back to her feet, where they slightly pushed apart from each other. The music quickly changed before the final note of the song finished, right into another Michael Jackson favorite, "The Way You Make Me Feel". Tommy and Kimberly did a hop and spin to the beat of the new song. The crowd immediately cheered and clapped. Kimberly and Tommy were snapping fingers around each other as everyone cheered. Tommy and Kimberly came together, dancing together. Kimberly worked for days with Tommy with this dance. Everyone cheered to Tommy's surprising new and much improved dancing skills. Kimberly and Tommy motioned for the people to join them again in a dance in the end.
Kimberly went over to her grandmother and papa first. She hugged and kissed them. Kimberly went around saying hello to everyone since she didn't get a chance after the wedding ceremony. Kimberly saw her father as she was saying hello to her former gymnastic ladies' team. She was getting gifts and money from all the family, friends and guests. Kimberly dropped everything in the basket Aisha had brought just for that as she rushed after her father. Mr. Hart had been there to see his daughter slow dancing with Tommy. When he saw Kimberly had spotted him, Mr. Hart turned to leave.
"Dad! Daddy!" Kimberly went outside. "Dad wait!" Mr. Hart stopped. "What, what are you doing?"
"Hello Kimberly."
"You came."
"Tommy, your husband gave me an invitation."
"He did?" Tommy was dancing with his mother to the song, "There You'll Be" by Faith Hill.
"You look beautiful babygirl." Kimberly smiled.
"Thanks."
"I should go."
"Wait, why not stay… share a dance with me Daddy." Mr. Hart shook his head.
"I have to go."
"Please…"
"You look so beautiful. I'm sorry, but I should go." Mr. Hart turned to walk away.
"Dad!" Kimberly rushed and hugged her father. "Daddy… I forgive you. And I love you."
"The funny thing, my child… I can't seem to forgive myself." Mr. Hart walked away after the long hug. Zeke came up behind his mother, taking her hand.
"Mommy, who was that man?"
"That baby, was your grandfather." Kimberly lifted Zeke to her hip hugging him.
"Your Daddy?" Kimberly nodded. Zeke wiped away a few tears from Kim's face. "Thanks baby." Tommy came outside.
"What are you two doing out here?" Tommy asked. Kimberly turned.
"My grandfather was here."
"Oh, he did come. But… where is he now?"
"He couldn't stay, but it still great he did come." Tommy put his arm around Kimberly.
"Are you okay?" Kimberly nodded. "Good, the food should be put out soon, let's eat."
"Yes!" Kimberly laughed at Zeke.
"Yes, let's eat!"
There is no day more special to the bride and groom than their wedding day. With the music being so great thanks to Justin's skills, the romantic setting of the Grand Hall had to have a special touch by the menus. As many people were dancing, the caterers started setting up for the buffet setting. There were a section of salads, all types of pastas from cold to baked, seafood: shrimp, and stuff, rice, Mac and cheese (because Zeke wanted it) steak, various types of chicken, from fried to elegant, just about any vegetable you could want, anything and everything you can imagine at a buffet was being brought out. Champagne, wine, soft drinks, hot tea, coffee being passed around by the waiters in the white suits. The maid of honor and best man, Aisha and Jason were first to give their toast as the food was setting up. Aisha and Jason's banter on stage was classic, it was funny and inspirational speeches, as they shared stories from the past about Kimberly and Tommy.
"Our greatest wish for the two of you is that through the years, your love for each other grows deeper and that years from now you will look back on this day, your wedding day, as the day you loved each other the least. Con…"
"Congratulation to both of you!" Jason said getting the last word. Aisha elbowed him, as everyone lifted his or her drinks to them. And then they all sat down to eat the blessed food.
Next to give the speeches, were immediate family members and close friends, Zack, Adam, Billy, Katherine, and Rocky, even Tanya went to give their speeches. After the first round of eating, it was time to dance. Since Kimberly and Tommy would be keeping this Grand Hall open until midnight, they had to keep the party going. Kimberly shares a dance with Tim, Tommy's father, Adam, and finally Zack before Tommy interrupts them, begging for his wife. They danced about half a song, before Rocky interrupts them. Tommy sighed.
"Oh, didn't your mother teach you to share Tommy Christmas?"
"Hahaha."
"Come on Tommy, you haven't danced with me yet," Hayley said. Tommy went with Hayley.
Tommy and Kimberly were dancing closely during another song. Tommy slid his hands down Kim's back, teasing when he gripped her butt briefly before being a complete gentleman again.
"I think you have had one too many liqueur cocktails tiger."
"I believe someone need not be counting wife. Besides, I have had only 2 martinis."
"Along with that whiskey sour you took from Jason, those shots you took with Rocky and Tim, oh, and those..."
"Yeah, yeah, why aren't you drinking?"
"I don't know, I just don't feel like it." They went back to dancing. "Gosh, could this day get any better?" Kimberly moaned as she laid her head against Tommy's chest.
"I don't know, maybe…" Kimberly looked up at Tommy. He pulled out a white envelope from inside his suit jacket. Kimberly took it and opened it. She found 2 plane tickets and a hotel booklet.
"What is this?"
"Have you had too much champagne, you can't read anymore?" Tommy teased laughing a bit with Kimberly.
"Ha, ha, not funny! I thought we weren't having our honeymoon until December?"
"Change of plans, I made some calls and got us a nice honeymoon suite in Maui."
"But how? Aisha and I called around…"
"Last minute cancellation. We will be staying in the erotic, evasion hideaway, on the most romantic island in the world."
"Ooooh… Tommy, you are the best husband a woman could ever dream of!" Kimberly kisses him passionately. "When do we leave?"
"Tonight."
"Tonight?"
"Yup." Kimberly looked through the booklet. The vista, Tommy got from them, was a perfect spot to be pampered, because each villa is somewhat secluded. It would be 8 days, 7 nights or ocean view, a Jacuzzi, private terrace perfectly daydream fit for newlyweds. Kimberly couldn't help but be so happy. A trip to Maui Hawaii was the best wedding present.
"But I haven't packed a thing!"
"Aisha and I covered that."
"Oh really?"
"Yup. Nothing but bikinis and me, you'll be wearing." Kimberly giggled.
"Well, that is great thing Mr. Oliver, so be prepared to have the most passionate, mind blowing week with your wife." Tommy moaned.
"Beautiful, I can't wait." Kimberly smiled as they kissed again. Kimberly went to go mingle with some friends and family, especially her grandparents, who flew in from Europe. Zeke hadn't seen them in years since a Thanksgiving over 2 years ago.
Tommy goes up to the DJ and requested the song. "I Do (Cherish You)" by 98 Degrees. It would be the final song before it was time for the cake ceremony. He knew the guests would be ready for something sweet after all that great food. Tommy walked over to Kimberly. Kimberly smiled when Tommy held his hand out to her.
"A dance my wife?"
"Certainly my husband."
Kimberly and Tommy have their first spat as a married couple over what to do next, cut the cake or toast to each other first, and then cut the cake. Kimberly wanted to give their toast first, but Tommy felt the toast should be afterwards. And what a wedding cake did they have. It was a chocolate and vanilla cake with a traditional tiered design that gets a modern look with smooth ivory-hued marzipan and a black band around the base of each layer, purple flowers and a simple topper of striking red roses was the perfect complement.
"Oh, let's just cut the damn cake."
"Fine!" Everyone laughed. Kimberly actually gave in to Tommy's wishes. They really were married.
"Ladies and Gentleman, the couple would love to cut the cake." Many people clapped and cheered. Everyone gathered around. Kimberly looked at the heart serving set, heart-shaped blade for the server and the embossed hearts on the handles of the knife.
"Aww, look at the hearts Tommy. Did you pick these out?"
"Of course I did," Tommy said. He looked at Aisha, secretly thanking her. Aisha just smiled and nodded. Tommy and Kimberly took pictures standing by the cake first before holding the knife together. They cut the 2 slices for themselves, kissing the entire time. Tommy lifted up a slice, as Kimberly did the same.
"Be nice." Tommy smiled. He feed her the piece softly, as Kimberly did the same, both of them savoring the taste of the sweet cake before shoving the rest into each other's mouth. Everyone laughed and clapped. Kimberly and Tommy kissed away an excess icing and cake from each other.
Kimberly and Tommy held their glasses to each other.
"Do you want to go first?" Tommy asked.
"No, go ahead. But you won't ever be able to beat my vows." Tommy laughed. Kimberly had actually made him cry because of her heartening wedding vows. Tommy raised his glass to everyone then to Kimberly.
"Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks to another day of loving. I am one lucky soul. Not only have I been blessed to have a beautiful son by my wife, but I am blessed to have her love. To my beautiful wife, she knows all about me and loves me just the same. To my wife."
"Here here!" Everyone raised their glasses to Kimberly. Kimberly smiled.
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever. I admire you my husband, respect you for your intelligence, adore you for your virtues and love you because I can't help it." Tommy laughed. "To Tommy, my husband, may I share everything with you, including the housework." Everyone laughed. "I love you." Tommy saluted his glass against Kim's glass. Kimberly took a sip before pulling Tommy over for a deep kiss.
"I love you too." They both smiled. Kimberly took Tommy's hand and led him out to the dance floor for another dance. "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" by Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson. Tommy and Kimberly held each other as tight as possible, kissing and caressing each other sensual.
It was time for the special treats of the night. Kimberly had waited out, holding onto her bouquet long enough. It was time to give another woman a chance to be a bride. Tommy helped Kimberly into a chair as stood with her back to the row of single ladies. Aisha pushing her way to the middle as a short woman among the trees. Katherine greedily held her hands out.
"Okay ladies! Who wants it?!" Kimberly shouted. "DJ please…." The drum roll music started. Tommy steadied the chair as Kimberly took a peak back at the ladies. "Okay! Here we goooooo!" Kimberly gave them a wink before tossing the bouquet high in the air behind her. She turned to see as the bouquet flew high above the group of ladies. Aisha's catches the bouquet, but then it is wrestled away from her. It was a pile up of women fighting madly for the flowers. All of a sudden from the pile, Aisha stands up with it, disheveled, but happy with the torn flowers.
"Yes!"
"Congrats!"
"Okay ladies clear the area for the men!" Aisha did a happy dance away, teasing Katherine and Tanya with the bouquet. Tommy helped Kimberly to sit down on the chair as the single men lined. Zeke went to stand with them, but was pulled away by Tim.
"This is for us men, buddy…"
"But I'm a man!" Everyone laughed.
"Honey, not for 13 years okay!" Zeke pouted, but walked away. It was time for another tradition, the garter toss for the men. Tommy kneeled down in front of Kimberly. As his hands went under her tulle skirt, the men whistled as the women hooted. Tommy gave Kim's knee a kiss as he pulled her garter down slowly.
"Too long Oliver!" Jason shouted. Tommy glared at him. He pulled the garter over Kim's heels.
"Is this what you want?"
"Yeah!"
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah!" Tommy smiled.
"Well, there you goooooo!" Tommy rocketed the garter at the group of hungry men. Tim caught the lacy garter. Kimberly laughed and clapped.
"Okay, now let's have our winner share a dance." Aisha and Tim went to the dance floor and danced. They even shared a sweet kiss at the end. And after all of that Kimberly and Tommy let the party go on with more dancing and drinking.
As it just turned 10 pm, Kimberly whispered something in Tommy's ear as he was talking with his parents and Kim's mother.
"You sure?" Kimberly nodded with a smile. "Excuse me." Tommy squeezed his parent's on the arm before walking over to the DJ. Kimberly took her mother's hand.
"Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen. But I just gotten word that it's that time for the final dance of the night for our newlyweds before they head off into the night for that magical honeymoon!"
"Oooooo…" Filled the Hall. Kimberly had whispered to Tommy, that they had better get going if they wanted to make that flight. Everyone cleared the dance floor for the final dance of the newlyweds. Kimberly and Tommy chose to end the night on one of the very greats, "I've Had The Time of My Life" by Bill Medly with Jennifer Warnes. Kimberly started off dancing slow, but as the song moved along, they went into the classic dance steps from the movie with their own twist, since Tommy was no Patrick Swayze, and frankly who is.
Now I've had the time of my life
No I never felt like this before
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
'Cause I've had the time of my life
And I owe it all to you
I've been waiting for so long
Now I've finally found someone
To stand by me
We saw the writing on the wall
As we felt this magical fantasy
Both: Now with passion in our eyes
There's no way we could disguise it secretly
So we take each other's hand
'Cause we seem to understand the urgency
Just remember!
You're the one thing
I can't get enough of
So I'll tell you something
This could be love because!
(CHORUS)
I've had the time of my life
No I never felt this way before
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
'Cause I've had the time of my life
And I've searched through every open door
'Til I found the truth
And I owe it all to you
With my body and soul
I want you more than you'll ever know
So we'll just let it go
Don't be afraid to lose control
Yes I know what's on your mind
When you say:
"Stay with me tonight!"
Stay with me! And remember
You're the one thing
I can't get enough of
So I'll tell you something
This could be love because
(CHORUS)
Everyone was standing up clapping, dancing and bopping around as the couple danced around the floor. Kimberly and Tommy were singing the song to each other in the end, as Tommy lifted her up and spun them around.
Instrumental
Now I've had the time of my life
No I never felt this way before
(Never Felt this way)
Yes I swear it's the truth
and I owe it all to you
'Cause I had the time of my life
And I've searched through every open door
Till I've found the truth
and I owe it all to you
"cause I've had the time of my life
No I've never felt this way before
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
The limo pulled around the front of the reception. Tommy had asked if Kimberly wanted to change before heading to the airport, but Kimberly didn't want to. She wanted to get great wear out of this dress and if that means walking through an airport in it, oh well. Kimberly and Tommy were saying goodbye to everyone before heading out. Zeke was crying as Tim held him. He wanted to go with them to Hawaii. Tommy promised to bring him another trip, but this one was just for Mommy's and Daddy's. Aisha was hugging Kimberly goodbye.
"I put a change of clothes on top for the plane okay."
"Thanks."
"But why can't I come?" Zeke whined after Tommy handed him back to Tim.
"I promise next time baby," Kimberly said. She gave him a kiss. They got to the airport in a rush, since the plane would be taken off for Hawaii at 11:15. They sped through airport security, racing down the terminals to their gate. Kimberly and Tommy made to the gate right before final boarding.
"Cutting it close," The stewardess said.
"Yeah, we know," Kimberly said with a laugh.
"Congratulations nonetheless and have a great honeymoon!"
"Thanks." As they got on the plane, the passengers clapped. Kimberly and Tommy took their seats in first class.
"Oh, I am so excited handsome! I can't believe we are going to Hawaii for our honeymoon!"
"Yeah, I can't wait either. Are you going to sleep?" Tommy asked.
"No, I'm too excited to sleep!"
"Okay, me too."
"H-how long is this flight?" Kimberly asked with a long yawn.
"About 6 hours." Kimberly and Tommy looked at each other. They both smiled.
"Goodnight!" They both said. Kimberly cupped Tommy's face and kissed him. She laid her head against his chest and off into the night sky the flight off.
Love Songs Lyrics Used: 'From This Moment' by Shania Twain and Bryan White, 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson, and 'I've Had The Time Of My Life' by Bill Medly with Jennifer Warnes
AN: I do this mostly for you fans(some for my own sanity), and you keep the story moving along, because I know if I'm not getting hate mail or flamers, I must be doing something right, hehe! Thanks for all the love and support! Next installment: The Island, will a magical Maui stay bring good fortune or bad when a hopsital secret is revealed to the newlyweds? Tune in next time! Catchya later gals and guys!