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Chapter Nineteen
Almost everything thing was ready for the Wedding. The back yard at the Manor had been transported from the usual back yard into a magical place. There was a huge gazebo at one end where the Marriage would take place with all the guests seated on either side of the aisle that would be created by the petals of Carnations which was Joey's favorite flowers. There would be the sound of a babbling brook playing in the background, there was going to be a huge canopy covering the guest to keep the sun off them.
The gazebo was painted white and there would be speakers on the side so that everyone could hear every word that was being said. When the guest were seated they would find two Carnations inter-twined to represent the union of Seto and Joey. All in all it would be as if they were transported to another place and time.
When the Wedding was over and as Seto and Joey would lead they would all go into the Ball Room where the reception was to be held. There each guest would be seated at a tables where they would be served prime rib, baked potatoes, with either a vegetable or salad and they would be given either water or wine to drink. After the meal each of them would stand and toast the happy couple with glasses of champagne.
Finally Seto and Joey would dance the first dance as a married couple and then the guest would join them to celebrate their marriage. There would be a couple of surprises in store for Seto and Joey before they left on their honeymoon.
In just one day Seto and Joey would be married and they both were a nervous wreck trying to write their vows. Cassandra, Mokuba and Greg had something special to say to them and now all they had to do was to wait for the morning when they would become life mates for all eternity.
Cassandra wanted to have a beautiful gown to wear to the Wedding so she asked her grandpa to take her to the Mall to buy one and when they got to the Bridal Shop and went in, there it was the gown she wanted. It was a floor length gown with spaghetti straps and had an empire bodice. It was a light color of violet which was her favorite color.
When Greg saw it he knew that she had found what she was looking for and he bought it for her. She got shoes with small heals and a beautiful beaded bag to go with it. When she tried it on and showed her grandpa, well he started crying because she was a vision of loveliness and how she looked like a princess standing there in front of him.
Joey, Seto, Mokuba, Roland and Greg all had gone as was fitted with tuxedos a week earlier and now that everyone had their attire that they were going to wear, everything could be crossed off the list. As the day approached, everyone of their friends and family thought back on their memories of the happy couple and they all shed tears and smiled as they remembered how each of them had met.
Finally the day had arrived, it was the day of the Wedding and as the guests arrived and were seated, both Seto and Joey were getting ready to recite their vows and become united in marriage.
Joey's Vow:
Today I stand in the presence of my family, friends and God to marry the one man that I love more then my own life. I've known the love of one woman who gave me my daughter who is my reason to live for, but now I know the love of a person who is willing to marry me even when some people will look on our union as not being right. I Joseph William Wheeler take you Seto Eugene Kaiba as my life mate. To love and cherish for the rest of our lives on earth.
Seto's Vows:
Today as I stand in the presence of my family. Friends and God to marry the only man that I've ever loved. This man has showed me how to love and even though he was married to a wonderful woman who gave him a daughter that I dearly love, he is marrying me and will become my life mate. It is that love we have for each other will cherish for the rest of our lives on earth. I Seto Eugene Kaiba take you Joseph William Wheeler as my life mate. To love and cherish for the ever.
Then the Minister said "I now pronounce you life mates. Everyone I want to introduce you to Seto and Joseph Kaiba." Everyone went nuts and started cheering and tears flowed down their faces because they were all happy for both Seto and Joey.
Then holding hands Seto and Joey lead their guests into the Manor and to the Ball Room that had been transformed especially for the Wedding Party. As the guests were seated and the meal was served there was lots of talking, teasing and laughter that echoed through out the room.
When the meal was done and the dishes were cleared away, Greg stood up and he took his glass and tapped it with his spoon and said "please my I have your attention, it is time to toast the happy couple and I want to go first.
Greg's Toast:
I want to tell my son and son-in-law that I want to wish them happiness that comes from finding the one person who completes the other. I found that when I married Joey's mother and I want them to be as happy as were and I want to say I love you both with all my heart.
Then Roland went next:
Roland's Toast:
As I raise my glass to toast two very special people in my life, I want to wish them year and years of happiness. To Joey, thank you for coming home and for letting Seto back into your life and for bring into Seto's and our lives your most precious and loving daughter. To Seto, son you know that I love you and Mokuba as my own sons and today you've made me the happiest father by marrying the Joey. May God bless you both with his love.
Next it was Mokuba's turn:
Mokuba's Toast:
To Seto and Joey, I love you both so much and today as I witnessed how that love came together as you said your vows, well I'm so proud to call you my brothers. He then walked over to them and gave them each a small box and as they opened them tears filled their eyes, inside they found a necklace with a medallion on it what represented two men and one young man on it and inscribed on the back it read "brother's to the end." Mokuba then pulled a chain from inside his shirt and he had one of the matching necklaces on. "This is to show the world that we are now the three Kaiba brothers." Mokuba told them. Joey and Seto both hugged their brother and Seto said with pride in his voice "no one could as for a better brother then you Mokuba" and Joey said "I agree."
Then Cassandra went next:
Cassandra's Toast:
Dad, I'm proud to be your daughter and to see you finally where you really belong married to Seto whom I consider not only my other father but my friend. I also want to read a poem that I wrote for you both.
My Dad,
I've heard people say that my dad is a good father but I have to disagree, and he's the best father in the whole world
Why you might ask, well I'll tell you
When my momma died my dad stayed and raised me himself
He never forgot to tell me that he loved me or give me a kiss and hug
He has always been here for me when I took my first step, or when I said my first word.
He had been here for me when I cried because something scared me and he told me that it was alright
He never left me alone so he could go out with his friends
He held me when I was sick and always made it better
Well today I am a very lucky young girl because I am getting another dad
He loves me and would do anything for me, and I love him too
My dad and Seto Kaiba are getting married and I and so very happy for them
I know that some kids might say "my dad is the best" but I'm here to tell you that my dad's are the best and I love them.
Joey and Seto went over to Cassandra and as they held her in their arms, Seto said "you are the miracle that brought us together and for that I will forever be grateful to you, and I consider you my daughter too. Joey kissed her and then he said "you're momma is proud of you and I know that she is in heaven smiling and sending her love to us."
Tears flowed as everyone toasted Seto and Joey and the love that surrounded everyone was so beautiful.
Then Greg said "it's time for the happy couple to have the first dance of their life. Seto took Joey's hand and they walked out into the middle of the room and as the music started they held each other and danced to:
Only You (And You Alone)
Platters
Only you can make this world seem right
Only you can make the darkness bright.
Only you and you alone
can thrill me like you do
and fill my heart with love for only you.
Only you can make this change in me,
for it's true, you are my destiny.
When you hold my hand,
I understand the magic that you do.
You're my dream come true,
my one and only you.
Only you can make this change in me,
for it's true, you are my destiny.
When you hold my hand,
I understand the magic that you do.
You're my dream come true,
my one and only you.
One and only you.
Soon the others joined them and then Joey whispered to Seto who nodded and Joey walked over to his daughter and asked her to dance with him. This is the song they danced to:
My Little Girl by Tim McGraw
Gotta hold on easy as I let you go
Gonna tell you how much I love you though you think you already know
I remember I thought you looked like an angel wrapped in pink so soft and warm
You've had me wrapped around your finger since the day you were born
You're beautiful baby from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on take on this whole world but to me you know you will always be
My little girl
When you were in trouble that crooked little smile would melt my heart of stone
Now look at you I've turned around and you've almost grown
Sometimes your asleep I whisper I love you in the moonlight at your door
As I walk away I hear you say "daddy love you more"
You're beautiful baby from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on take on this whole world but to me you know you will always be
My little girl
Someday some boy will come and ask me for your hand
But I won't say yes to him unless I know
He's the half that makes you whole
He has a poets soul
And the heart of a mans man
I know he'll say that he's in love, but between you and me
He won't be good enough
You're beautiful baby from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on take on this whole world but to me you know you will always be
My little girl
Everyone there was so proud of Joey for standing tall and raising that beautiful young lady. They could see the love between them as they danced and it radiated through out the room. When the dance was over and Joey kissed his daughter and Cassandra held onto her daddy and whispered "I love you so much."
Then he walked her back to her grandpa and as he stood looking at his dad Joey said "I found an old record in the attic and as I listened to the words they made me proud to be your son. I can't sing so I want to read the words to you:
My Dad, by Paul Peterson
He'll never make history
No, he isn't much in the eyes of the world
But he is the world to me
My dad, now here is a man
To me he is everything strong
No, he can't do wrong, my dad
My dad, now he understands
When I bring him troubles to share
Oh, he's always there, my dad
When I was small I felt ten feet tall
When I walked by his side
And everyone would say "That's his son"
And my heart would burst with pride
My dad, oh I love him so
And I only hope that some day
My own son will say
"My dad now here is a man"
Greg stood and took his son into his arms and he held him and to everyone there in the room he said "this man that is my son has showed me that no matter what happens there is always love and I stand here today before all of you and say, I'm proud to be the father of Joseph William Wheeler who is one hell of a great son, father and now husband. I love you son."
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Chapter Twenty Coming Up...Seto and Joey go on their honeymoon, when they come home Joey gets really bad news...