Tommy looked at her as she walked towards him and was in awe of how beautiful she was. His heart skipped a beat as she walked to him and as his two best friends slapped him on the back as they saw her. He teared up as she got closer and then noticed that she was tearing up too. They smiled at each other as she reached the end of the aisle and he took her hand. She handed her bouquet to CoCo and gave her hand to Tommy. They looked at the Vicar and he started the ceremony.
The man talked of love and honor and that marriage was hard work. He reminded them that love is a verb, an action word; not just something you say. Both of you have to mean it and work hard to keep it. Ali knew from experience how true that was.
'Alison and Thomas have written their own words of love to share with one another," the Vicar said as motioned for Tommy to begin.
"Ali, my life changed the minute you walked into that conference room that day in February. You stole my heart and I was never the same. You are everything that I have wanted. You are brilliant, compassionate, kind, feisty and beautiful. You have completed my life when you agreed to marry me and made me the happiest man on Earth. Then you gave me the greatest gift I could have ever dreamed of in our baby. I can't wait to make a family with you and our child. Thank you for agreeing to go through the messy parts of life with me. I love you..."
You could hear the sniffling in the crowd at he spoke his loving words to her. Lila had Ali another tissue to blot her cheeks from the tears. She smiled at him and she took a deep breath and started speaking.
"Tommy, I couldn't get you out of my mind from the minute I saw you smiled at me. I never imagined that I would have someone love me again, you proved that wrong. You mended my heart and gave me hope that my life could be full again. You are so talented, smart, cheeky, handsome and loving. I can't thank you enough for loving me again and awakening my heart again. I know that you will take care of me and our baby and we will always be safe and protected. I love you..."
She saw Nigel wipe his eye and Ollie wink at her with tears in his eyes. Lila and CoCo knew this was so different than her first marriage; she actually had a partner and someone to share things with. They would have a family. There were a lot of tears on both sides at the words that the couple shared. The vicar continued with the vows, giving each other their rings and finished by pronouncing them husband and wife, allowing Tommy to kiss his bride. He didn't need to be told twice and took her in his arms and kissed her passionately in front of everyone. They finally pulled apart at the wolf whistles, smiling wildly to the crowd.
Ali didn't think she had ever been this happy before! She was married to the most amazing man and was pregnant with his baby. People were coming up congratulating and hugging them at the beautiful ceremony. The photographer was perfect at his job and was taking pictures of everything without being pushy.
The guests were ushered into the ballroom, while Ali had her make-up touched up by Megan so they could do family photos. And there was a LOT of family! They started with the wedding party and Ali's family as that was smaller. They took pictures with their best friends, Tommy with Lila and CoCo, making cheesy poses. Ali took some with Nigel and Ollie, doing the same things. Then they took some with Gail and Robert, Lila's family and then all of them. They continued with CoCo's family. They all went in and then Tommy's family came out, doing the same things. It continued with Nigel and Ollie's too.
Finally they were done and Ali was starving! She had to get some food in her. She dragged her husband in the ballroom to get some of the appetizers they had selected as saw the party in full swing and their guests having a good time. Tommy had the photographer take a couple photos on his phone and send them to Roger, his agent's phone. Roger got the email while he was sitting at his table and Tommy nodded to him indicating that the statement and photos could be sent out to the papers with their statement. The press hadn't found out before the wedding and Tommy was thrilled. He didn't want the media circus tonight. It would be bad enough tomorrow at the awards shows. Roger told him it had been done. Tommy thanked him and told him to enjoy himself.
He took his bride and they went to sit down to eat. Rachel indicated to the DJ and he announced that everyone should take their seats for dinner to start. Ali sat and looked around the room for the first time and saw how beautiful everything looked. The cream table cloths and the navy accents with the cream and red rose center pieces all looked perfect. It was elegant and classy, just like she wanted.
Tommy, Nigel and Ollie were wearing black tuxes with cream ties and CoCo and Lila wearing long navy dresses. They all had on or carried red and cream roses. It went so well with Ali's cream colored lace dress. She was so happy at how everything looked and the atmosphere they had created. She looked out and saw all her friends and family and how much fun they were having and that was exactly what they wanted.
The waiters brought out the food and everyone ate the delectable meal. After the meal, everyone started dancing and had a blast doing it. Everyone was dancing with everyone else and laughing. Rachel had the cake wheeled out and they went over to cut it. They cut the bottom layer and fed each other a bite of the rich chocolate cake with raspberry filling. The rest of the staff cut the rest of the cake and served it to their guests. That was devoured and the chocolate fountain was a big hit as well. Tommy went back several times for the dipped fruit. She laughed as he came back with his third plate.
While he shared his dipped bananas with his bride, Nigel and Ollie gave a great toast to them. They talked about the trouble they got in when they were little and the escapades they shared in Secondary School and would have gone into greater detail until Maggie yelled, "If you say another word I will box your ears young man!" and Nigel blushed and quickly changed the subject back to how much their friendship meant and how glad they were that Tommy was happy and had found true love with Ali. The crowd raised their glasses and spoke their names in unison.
The dancing started again as the night went on and people started leaving about 10:30. Elliot came up and hugged them both as he and his wife were leaving to congratulate them.
"You look really good together. I am so happy that I had a small part in it and was able to see it from the beginning. Let's just hope we are as happy tomorrow night as we are tonight!"
They laughed as they bid them farewell and went back to dancing. Tommy could tell that she was starting to fade as he was holding her during a slow song.
"What do you say we make an escape and head up to our room? I can't wait to get you out of that dress!"
"Then my sexy husband, I think we should go and you can unzip me!" she replied with a cheeky grin.
They went to thank their family and told them they would see them tomorrow at the theater for the awards show. They went to the elevator and as soon as the door closed, he pulled her to him and kissed her passionately. They didn't pull away until the doors opened on the top floor where the suite was located. He pulled her out and started running one hand down her back as she was starting to unbutton his coat, then vest and was working on his shirt when Tommy finally managed to get the card key in the door and open the door. She pushed him in and he slammed the door closed as he started devouring her.
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A One in a Million Love
Roman d'amourAlison Barnes is in desperate need of something in her life-anything! She is in a terrible rut after a painful divorce. One of her best friends' ask for her help and she ends up on a plane to London in an attempt to change her life. She never expect...