Chapter Twenty-Three #2
Next it was Missy’s turn to use the saber and cut two slices of cake.
Soon, she and Mike were making everyone laugh at their antics as they too fed one another some cake.
Heather commented, “My sister was known for her athletic prowess and competitiveness and, as we all have just observed, she too has just exhibited some great skill while cutting that cake with a saber.” Again, more laughter.
There was no garter toss ceremony, of course, but there was the traditional flower bouquet toss and, not surprisingly, Kelsey managed to catch Missy’s bouquet while Sam managed to catch Tracy’s.
The party continued late into the evening, during which both couples made the rounds, visiting with all of the guests.
They were in no rush to leave and with so many people there, these visits took a great deal of time.
They were gratified at how well everyone there seemed to be enjoying this marvelous event.
They received great praise for all of its aspects: the ceremony in the West Point chapel, the wonderful venue there at the Thayer Hotel, the delicious meals, the military decor, the great band and all the other details which had obviously been carefully planned and beautifully executed.
Yeah, Missy and Tracy were thrilled at how well things had gone that day.
Even their mob buddies had gotten along well with everyone.
Sal D’Amato told them that he now realized just how great a task it would be for him when his daughter Sandy had her wedding in October.
Sal said, “There’s no way she’ll settle for anything less than what she’s seen you guys manage doing here today.
It can’t be a military wedding however and will obviously fall far short of all this.
” He gestured around at both the decorations and the way so many military guests were moving about in their uniforms.
Missy said, “Don’t worry, Sal. Her fiancé Scott is making her so happy, she won’t care. As long as you and her mother are satisfied with everything, she’ll be okay.”
Tracy couldn’t resist adding, “Of course, if you want there to be any magic at Sandy’s wedding …” She paused and waited for him to think about what the possibilities might be if he were to ask for witches to give him some help, which was what she was clearly implying.
Sal laughed and said, “No, no! I’ve seen enough of that, thank you very much.” He laughed and Tracy and Missy laughed with him.
When Heather once again called for everyone’s attention, it took several moments for the place to quiet down. Then she said, “This has been a day which we all will long remember and it is now time for our newlywed couples to have their last dance, after which we will bid them farewell.”
Missy and Mike went out to the center of the dance area as did Tracy and John. Both couples then began dancing as the band played that classic Etta James song, “At last”. Everyone watched as they performed this special dance and the sight was both beautiful and touching.
Then, as the final notes of the song came to an end, Mike grabbed Missy’s hand and held it high in the air.
John and he had obviously planned this since he did the same thing, holding Tracy’s hand high in the air.
Then, both men scooped up their brides and made quite a production out of exiting from the room.
No words were said and none were needed.
The entire place went wild with cheering.
Once they got to the hotel elevator, Mike and John continued into that with Missy and Tracy still in their arms. Both girls were laughing like crazy as this had not been anything they had known would happen.
Once the elevator reached the floor where John and Tracy were staying, it stopped and the doors opened.
John winked at Mike as he stepped off while Tracy, still giggling in his arms, called out, “We love you guys! Enjoy your honeymoon!”
Missy yelled back at them, “Love you both even more! Have a great time in Hawaii!” She watched as John walked away towards his room still carrying Tracy and the elevator doors closed.
As she felt the two of them being lifted once again, she said, “Mike, I can’t believe you and John are doing this, carrying us away while we’re still wearing our formal uniforms and everything. ”
Mike laughed and as the elevator stopped at their floor and opened its doors, he said, “Missy, I know your brother is already helping Tracy get out of her uniform and as soon as I get you inside our room, that’s what I plan on doing for you.
This is our wedding night and it’s time for you to forget all about wearing military uniforms. It is now at long last the time for us to make mad passionate love. ”
“Oooohh, I think I like that idea, you big handsome caveman of a husband!” Missy was really enjoying herself and continued to giggle as Mike brought her to their room and waved his key card to unlock the door.
Once inside, Mike continued to carry her all the way into the bedroom where with great ceremony, he finally plopped her down onto the bed.
“I know I’ve wrinkled your uniform, Missy, but I know Anya will fix that while we’re away in New Zealand. I’ll let you hop up to undress but don’t bother hanging anything up like you normally do with your military stuff. Just toss everything onto that chair over there and hurry right back to bed.”
Missy did exactly as she’d been told and soon they both were under the covers making mad passionate love. It was the perfect way to complete the perfect day.