WEDDING ATTENDEES PACKED THE ELEGANT ballroom at Balfour Resort & Hotel, overlooking the glistening blue ocean. Shimmering chandeliers sparkled from the tall ceilings. Going with a Christmas theme, white tulips sprouted from red, glittery vases. The wicks of red candles danced brightly on the tables covered with white tablecloths.
Cameras snapped photo after photo of Richmond and Kayla as they stood on the dance floor dancing to the tune “All of Me” by John Legend. Everything turned out spectacular, Kayla thought, having married the man of her dreams a short while ago.
With her arms twined around his neck and his arms draped around her waist, Kayla silently thanked God for blessing her with a wonderful husband like Richmond. How’d she gotten so lucky?
Gazing into Kayla’s eyes, Richmond put his hands on the lower part of her stomach. As the music slowly faded, they made their way over to the red and white ten-tiered wedding cake, draped in long pearls.
All of their family and close friends encircled them. Leslie, Suade, Dirk, Drake, Willa, Sandella, Braylon, Alana, Zeke, and other members of the community. Even Jason was there. She’d been so wrong to judge Jason before getting to know him.
Richmond had spoken with Jason about the life insurance policy Salina had left him. Come to find out, Salina had left the policy to Jason so he’d be able to afford a nice nursing home for his elderly mother. After Richmond had confronted Jason about the policy, he’d taken him to Beaufort and showed him the nice facility his mother was in, all because of Salina.
Kayla’s eyes roved over the happy faces of her lovely guests. Everyone they’d invited had come out to support them on one of the happiest days of her and Richmond’s lives. Everyone was there, except for Russell. Still upset with him, Richmond didn’t even bother sending his own father an invitation to his wedding. I understand.
The wedding event planner handed Richmond the microphone. Cupping Kayla’s hand, Richmond’s eyes brimmed with tenderness and passion as he held her gaze. Seeing pure love for her in his eyes, her heart danced inside her chest.
Just then, Kayla spotted Russell walking past the double doors at the rear. Not daring to come inside the ballroom, he remained just outside the open doors. Thank God Richmond hadn’t seen him.
Richmond cupped Kayla’s hand. “Kay, you’ve made me the happiest man on this Earth. I’m going to make sure the smile that I see on your face right now forever remains there. I love you, Kay.”
Her lips pulled into a smile. “I love you, too, Richmond.” Poor Russell and Richmond. I hope they’ll be able to put everything behind them one day.
Richmond continued. “We’d like to thank everyone for attending our wedding. We know you’re all getting ready for Christmas, and that’s why we kept our special day short and simple. But before you leave, there’s something we wanted to share with you.” He draped an arm about Kayla’s shoulder. “There’s going to be a new addition to our family. Kay is pregnant.”
Cheers and applause resounded throughout the room. Richmond hefted CJ in his arms while Kayla lifted Isabelle in hers. Cradled in their parents’ arms, Isabelle and CJ giggled, then embraced each other, too.
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