** THE WEDDING **

** WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016 **

Tim nervously greets the family and friends that he had flown in from Texas. His mom and sister, Jenika's parents and close friends. All of who they have not seen since they had moved from Texas. He also had flown Chris in from California.

The beautiful chapel was adorn with dark blue and white roses.

Jenika's mother was in the room with the bride and bride's maid (Kirstie) helping with hair and make-up.

Tim was also introducing as many people as he could to Patches. So no one would be shocked by his childish ways. 

"How are you doing, Sweetie?" Dena, Tim's mother, says softly as she straightens his tie.

"Excited, nervous, scared to death." Tim says giving her a nervous smile. "Take your pick."

"The place is beautiful." Emily, Tim's younger sister, compliments. "And you and Adam are both very handsome."

Adam walks up beside Tim and lays his head over on his shoulder. Chris is with him.

"There's my Sweetie, looking all handsome." Emily smiles, rubbing Adam on the cheek.

"Tanks."Adam smiles and then whispers. "I kinda keered." (scared)

"Me too, Buddy." Tim says kissing him on the forehead.

"You'll both do fine." Chris smiles.

"Tim? It's almost time to start." The preacher says. "Y'all need to take your places."

Dena, Chris and Emily go to sit down and Tim and Adam go to a small room to the side.

"You remember what you're supposed to do?" Tim whispers to Adam as the music begins to play softly.

"Yea, I tink so." Adam nods. (think)

Adam walks out of the room first, glancing nervously at his brother in the front row. Chris smiles and winks.

Tim walks out next carrying a long stem red rose. He walks over and hands it to Dena and kisses her on the cheek before moving to his spot beside Adam.

Tim takes a deep breath as he eyes the double doors at the back of the chapel.

The doors open and there stands Kirstie in a beautiful blue gown.

She walks slowly down the aisle, smiling down at Kevin as she passes.

She moves to her spot, smiling at Tim. He smiles and winks at her before turning his attention back to the now closed double doors.

Everyone stands as the doors slowly open as the wedding march begins.

Tim feels as if his knees are fixing to give out as he stares at the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.  His eyes mist over with tears.

"Wow, she's pity." Adam whispers. (pretty)

"An angel." Tim whispers as he tries to swallow the lump in his throat.

Jenika smiles and locks eyes with Tim as her father walks her down the aisle. She stops to hand her mother a rose and kisses her cheek.

The preacher begins. "We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, the joining of two hearts and to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes to the words which shall unite this couple in marriage.

Should there be anyone who can show just cause why this man and woman should not lawfully be married, speak now or forever hold your peace."

"NAAAA!" Patches calls out from the back of the chapel.

Everyone starts laughing including the wedding party.

"Dat's punny." Adam laughs. (that's funny)

"Don't worry about him." Kirstie laughs telling the preacher.

"Who gives this woman to this man?" The preacher manages through his chuckles.

"Her mother and I." Mr. Marion laughs as he playfully shoves Jenika to Tim and walks away to sit down.

"Today we have come together to witness the joining of these two lives. For them, out of the routine of ordinary life, the extraordinary has happened. They met each other, fell in love and are finalizing it with their wedding. A good marriage must be created. It is never being too old to hold hands. It's remembering to say I love you every day and it is not just marrying the right person it's being the right partner." The preacher tries to continue.

The wedding party, because of their nerves being on edge, had the giggles. Jenika reaches for some tissues to wipe her eyes, trying not to mess up her make-up. Tim was taking deep breaths trying to calm down but every time they would look at each other they would get tickled again.

"Oh God, I'm so sorry." Tim says, wiping his eyes. "Maybe now's a good time for the song."

"I think so too." The preacher laughs. "Family and friends. Tim and Jenika have asked a dear friend of their's, Mr. Kevin Olusola, to prepare a song. So Kevin, would you please try and get this wedding back on track."

"I think it's too late for that." Kevin laughs as he gets up and goes to the small stage. "When Tim asked me if I would perform a song for his and Jenika's wedding, I was honored beyond belief. So Tim. Jenika. This is my gift to you."

He sits down in a chair and reaches for his cello and begins to play "All Of Me."

https://youtu.be/cB4jr7rMJQ4

"That was beautiful. Thank you." Tim whispers as he hugs Kevin before he heads to the back of the room.

"Tim, do you take Jenika to be your wedded wife, to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, forsaking all others, be faithful only to her, for as long as you both shall live?" 

"I do." Tim answers staring into Jenika's eyes.

"Jenika, do you take Tim to be your wedded husband to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, forsaking all others, be faithful only to him so long as you both shall live?

"I do." Jenika smiles through her tears.
     

"Please, hold hands and repeat after me." The preacher says. "I, Tim, take thee, Jenika, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part."

Tim repeats the vows.

The preacher then turns to Jenika. "I, Jenika, take thee, Tim, to be my to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part.

Jenika repeats the vows.

"May we have the rings?" The preacher asks.

Patches starts walking slowly up the aisle carefully carrying a small blue velvet pillow with the two rings. He was watching the rings closely to make sure they didn't slide off.

There were several "Awwws" from the audience cause Patches to giggle.

He finally makes it to Kirstie and she takes Tim's ring and whispers. "You did awesome, Sweetie. Now carry the other one to Adam."

He walks over and Adam giggles taking the other ring.

"Mmm dun." Patches says heading back to his seat next to Kevin. (I'm done)

Tim turns and hands Adam his cane and takes the ring from him. 

He takes Jenika by the hand. "I give you this ring as a symbol of my love. And like this ring, my love surrounds you and is never ending."

Jenika sniffs as she turns and hands Kirstie her bouquet and takes the ring. 

She takes Tim by the hand. "I give you this ring as a symbol of my love. And like this ring, my love surrounds you and is never ending."

"By the power invest in me by the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Tim, you may now kiss your wife." The preacher smiles.

Tim pulls Jenika in for a loving and a little bit passionate kiss.

"May I be the first to introduce, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Foust."

~~ The Reception ~~

The reception was a normal reception. Everyone congratulating the newlyweds, eating, drinking champagne. Gifts were given. Toasts were made.  

"Can I have your attention, Please?" Chris says over the microphone. "It is my honor to perform the song for the bride and grooms first dance. I wrote this song, especially for Tim and Jenika. Tim has been my best friend, well, seems like forever. I remember when he first met Jenika and the first time they confessed their love for one another. So I added a little bit into this song. Tim? Jenika? Take the dance floor. Please.

Tim took his wife's hand and lead her to the dance floor. 

They waltzed beautifully across the floor as Chris sung.

https://youtu.be/EWaxApCRHE0

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