The Island Boy

Chapter 56- Intoxicated

The man stood up from his seat, and walked over to David, and tapped his shoulder. Once David turned around, he gulped. He knew he was supposed to kill her. This was the only task he was given recently, so his boss would be quite upset. "Sir...good evening."

"Good evening David." David took a small step back, and hit the wall. "Is there a problem sir?" David fidgeted with his bow-tie, and avoided his gaze. "Would you like to explain why she's alive and kicking?"

"I'm sorry sir...I had forgotten to..." The man slammed a knife into the wall, slicing a thin line on his ear. "Get it done."

"Yes sir..." He smiled. "Yes, that's right. I am the boss here, and you follow my orders...right Sargent?"

"Yes sir, Mr. Hope, sir." He smirked, and walked away grinning. He paused mid-step and turned around... "And do remember... I'll take this into my own hands... if you do not follow orders."

David leaned his head on the wall, and looked over the crowd. The couple had gotten up to dance. He gently laughed, since he had never seen her dance. He assumed she didn't know how to.

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"May I have this dance?" I chuckled. "Sure..." He placed his hands on my waist, and his other, laced with mine. I placed my hand on his shoulder, and smiled. "We're really doing this..."

"Honestly, this is all a dream come true." He smiled, and spun me around. "I'm happy to hear that. This is nothing compared to all the stuff I've got planned for our honeymoon."

I blushed bright red... I didn't really know what was going to happen tonight. Jake has it all planned out... so I don't know what's going to happen. He smirked, and danced along with the music. "Come on...I know your looking forward to it as well, you aren't good at hiding your emotions."

I followed his lead, and spun to the right. "I honestly have no idea what you're talking about."

He chuckled. "I hope you know saying that won't matter... our Honeymoon will eventually happen."

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General leaned against the wall, and gently smiled. Her smile was radiant. He wanted to see that smile everyday. He sighed, and got lost in his thoughts when looking at her smile. As soon as their dance was over, everyone was free to dance along with them. Peter ran over to his girlfriend, and asked her to dance. Soon, it seemed as if everyone was dancing except him.

"Come on...aren't you going to dance too?" He gently smiled. "I'm not good at dancing...what about you? Aren't you going to dance?"

"I don't have a partner." She muttered. General chuckled, and grabbed Wendy's hand. "May I have this dance?" She blushed, and nodded. He led her into the middle of the floor and smiled at the younger girl. She was younger by three years, and there was no possible way he was going to like her anyways. It was Jake's sister, and that statement alone, made it complicated.

He placed his hand on her waist, and smiled. "You look nervous..." She gently smiled. "That's because I'm with you." General's eyes widened as he danced with her. "I know what you're thinking... It's improper to say this... I know... and I'm an improper lady with her-"

He pecked her on the lips. He didn't really expect anything, since he didn't even know why he did it. But there was something about that kiss, that made him feel the same way when he was with Kai. He shook his head. No... why did he... he confused himself from all the thoughts that were rushing through his mind.

Wendy looked up, and blushed. She looked quite intoxicated to be precise. But she stared into his eyes, trying to read his emotions. It wasn't very easy to read his emotions, Kai, who had known him for most of her life, didn't even know how to read his emotions.

"Improper or not...a lady is a lady." He said calmly, as the dance stopped. "It was nice dancing with you...talk later?"

She nodded, her face practically glowing. He started to walk away, when she screamed after him. "Wait!"

He turned around, and looked at her. "Do you mind if I spend the party with you?" He smirked. "If you want you can." She smiled, and rushed over to his side. "Now what?" He smiled, "let this night be a mystery."

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Everyone lined up behind me, as I held the bouquet over my head. I closed my eyes, and threw it in the air. I heard the loud screams of girls as they fought to catch the flowers. I turned to see Wendy with the flowers. She blushed, and looked down at her feet.

General walked over and smiled. "Seems like you've caught it." She nodded. "Yeah!" She held it close to her heart, and looked at Kai. "I'm really happy for you two." I smiled. "Thank you. I cannot wait for the day you get married Wendy."

Jake walked over, and kissed the top of my head. "Are you ready to go home?" I blushed. "I'm ready to party." I muttered.

General laughed, and leaned over, whispering in my ear. "Good luck with that. We all know what's going to happen there."

Cedric walked over, and looked at the newlyweds. He smiled, and hugged them tightly. "We'll see you soon...right?"

"Yes Cedric..." everyone went silent when they remembered what was going to happen to him tonight. Poor guy...

I couldn't even imagine what will happen to him out there. "Excuse me...but I'm here to take Cedric home." The man said, without emotion. "Alright buddy, you're going home with this man tonight for a check-up, we'll meet up later, okay?" General said, hugging his son tightly. His eyes watered as he did so. When he let go of his son, he stood up, and clenched Wendy's hand. "Alright Mr.Hope, take care."

He nodded, and walked away with Cedric. I grabbed a cup from the empty bar, and poured non-alcoholic shots. Jake walked over, and placed his hand over the cup. "Be careful with this stuff, I heard it's addicting."

I gently smiled, and pecked his cheek. "Don't worry about it, I'll be fine. I'm much more concerned about those two."

General chucked down a cup of vodka, and Wendy started filling a tall glass with beer. Jake gently smiled, "Well, you know what they say... alcoholics stay alcoholics."

I laughed, and snuggled into his chest. "Are you tired?" I shook my head, and yawned. "Hey...no sleeping tonight...Kai!"

Letting out a laugh, I sat up. "Back to drinking." I pulled out a bottle of apple juice, and poured it like it was a shot of alcohol. "I can't believe you right now." He said with a laugh. "Let her drink..." he slurred.

"Yeah..." Wendy said, tipping her cup a bit too much, causing it to spill. She turned to her left, and kissed General. "Hey...did I ever tell you how attractive you are when you're drinking?" she slurred.

"Jake...do something...this is going to go wrong...." Jake laughed. "Naw...I'm pretty sure this is gonna be interesting."

He held me close to him, and hugged me. "I love you..."

"I know... this is why we're here." He chuckled. "You're right." He looked around the empty ballroom. "Everyone's outside under the lights..."

"Let them have fun...I just want to be alone with you." He said, kissing my forehead. "Are you drunk?"

He laughed. "Heavens no... I'm being serious."

"Then, wait..." I said, kissing him. Tonight... My dream came true.