Chapter 72
"What ever you want is ok with me, Krystal," her sister told her.
"There are a few people that I'll be inviting," Tom said, "But I don't think there will be over twenty people there, and I'll help pay for things Krystal, there is no reason for you to pay for everything yourself.
"No, Tom, I have the money for that many people I just didn't know you were planning on inviting twenty," she said looking at Kris and dropping her eyes. "That's means flowers, cake, food and photographer. Have I left anything out?"
"Krystal, most of these people are ones that I owe social engagements to, so you need to let me help pay for some of the expenses of the wedding!" Tom insisted.
Krista looked at her sister when she heard that 'military' voice again, but trying to ignore it, she said, "There is a guy I used to date that's a photographer and I bet I could get you a really good deal from him to do the wedding!"
"You used to date a photographer, when? Did you love him?" AJ asked jealous Krista might still be in love with someone else.
Krista looked at AJ as if he had lost his mind, "Oh yes, I have so many dates in my condition!" She shook her head at the ridiculousness of his question.
"You said you dated a photographer not me," he said leaning back and looking at her.
"Right, I USED to date him, and I never said a word about loving him."
"Alright, sorry. I guess I just misunderstood, I love you so much I might be a little jealous," he
whispered softly in her ear.
She smiled at him, "Its ok...dufus!"
Smiling at her in return, AJ asked, "Does that mean this old man is forgiven?" He took a
small nibble of her ear lobe trying not to make a sudden more to scare her.
"Yes, darling."
AJ looked over at his friend then and tired to get the subject back on the wedding, "Tom, there are about ten I need added to that list if you don't mind. What with the staff and all."
"That's twenty and ten so that makes thirty now does that count the minister?" Krystal frowned. "I forgot to add drinks to the list. What all should we offer to drink?"
"Champagne of course and punch for the little one and should we have an open bar?" Tom asked looking at AJ.
"Yeah, I like that idea, it should go over well," AJ nodded and turned to Krista. "Darlin', is there
anything you would like added to the drinks?"
"That sounds good, and as your best man, AJ should be the one paying for the drinks!" Krista suggested. "I will bring my own teas, there will be different ones that I will need during the day," she told him.
"Me, pay for the drinks? I thought Tom was going to be doing the honors," AJ turned to look at Tom.
Krystal is sitting there counting the people and figuring on how much this is going to cost her. Where is the money coming from? Only one place has that much money and she didn't want to touch it.
Krista kicked AJ under the table; she knew that Krystal was worried where the money would come from. "The best man always pays for the booze at the reception!" Krista insisted. "And the bridesmaids pay for their own dresses, so that is another expense you don't have to worry about."
"I need to sit down and figure up what we're going to serve to eat besides the cake. Anyone have any ideas?" Krystal trembled at the thought of what was coming next.
"You could plan the timing for right after lunch or dinner and then just offer cake and punch," Krista offered.
"That's a great idea, Kris. I was going to use a sheet cake but I guess that's out of the question now. How many layers do you think I'll need?" Krystal asked frowning. "Tom, what is your favorite flavor?"
"Krystal, I am pretty good at cooking would you let me make your cake for you?"
"Oh, Kris, I'd love for you to be the one to make my wedding cake," grinned Krystal at her sister's offer.
To be continued…