Think Of Me

Chapter Nineteen

Amy’s wedding was beautiful. Her fishtailed dress gave Amy the elegance she wanted. The bouquet Jeanna designed for her highlighted the dress’ playfulness. As Jeanna walked down the aisle with her escort, one of John’s college buddies. It felt like she was the one getting married. As all eyes turned to watch the bridal party walk down the aisle, she felt the nerves bubble in her gut. Jeanna’s knees felt like she was going to give way, especially when she caught the awestruck face of Aaron sitting two pews from the back of the church. He gave her an incredulous grin and wink as she passed him, making her nerves dissipate.

Once Jeanna had taken my respective place at the end of the aisle, the familiar march started up and out walked the ring bearer and her little flower girl. Those attending stood, positioning themselves toward Amy as she made her decent on her father’s arm. She looked absolutely radiant and had happy tears on her cheeks.

Though the ceremony was beautiful, Jeanna couldn’t wait until it was over. The bridal party stayed behind at the church for a few minutes so the photographer could get a few shots. When that was over, she kissed Amy and John on the cheeks before grabbing Risa and meeting Aaron on the cathedral steps. He had taken off his blazer, had rolled up the sleeves of his white dress shirt, and was sitting on the steps, leaning back against the black handrail.

“Did you give up on us?” she teased, sticking her hand out to help him up.

Aaron gave her a cheeky grin and lifted Risa up into his arms. “You both look so beautiful!” he exclaimed, kissing her temple. “But are we ready to get outta here?”

“We have to go eat cake now!” Risa exclaimed, tossing her hands into the air.

Jeanna laughed. “Yeah, I left our change of clothes at the reception venue, so we don’t have to worry about carrying anything. It’s just a couple streets over.”

“Well, my lady,” Aaron said teasingly, offering Jeanna his arm, which she took gladly.

Amy’s now mother-in-law had gone all out in planning the reception. A large parachute was hung over the ceiling in the large ballroom, giving the area a tasteful tent-like feel. Clear lights were scalloped around the room, looking almost like stars. Aaron, Risa, and Jeanna found their reserved seats at one of the elegantly designed tables scattered about the room.

“Mommy, I don’t like this,” Risa whined, spitting her half chewed bite of fish out onto her plate.

“Risa Eydine! Don’t do that! That’s gross!” Jeanna scolded, wiping her daughter’s mouth.

“Listen, Reese, if you’ll hang tight, we’ll go by McDonald’s on the way home,” Aaron stepped in.

A moment later, a voice came over the sound system, announcing the trio of traditional dances before the dance floor became open to the guests. Once done, Aaron leaned over towards Risa again. “Come dance with me, Reese-Cup.”

The sight of Aaron twirling Risa around on the dance floor was the last straw for Aaron. She found herself pondering their conversation last night. Though she hated to admit it, she saw herself marrying Aaron and settling down with him. Heck, she even saw herself having two more children. Wait, she stopped her thoughts. What am I doing? We’ve only been back together for two months. Who knows what can still happen?

“Just go for it, Jeanna.” Amy’s voice in her ear made Jeanna jump sky high.

“What?” she asked, quickly averting her eyes from watching Aaron and Risa dance.

Amy rolled her eyes and bumped Jeanna with her hip. “I see what you’re looking at. It’s sweet,” she grinned, nodding towards the pair on the dance floor.