Chapter
2
"Oh, Brian, I'm soooo glad that's over with," Alexa said, as
the limo drove down the road. "I was so nervous!"
"So was I," Brian replied, pulling Alexa into his arms and
grinning at her. "So, Mrs. Littrell, are you excited about the
honeymoon?" Alexa smiled up at him.
"I can't wait, sweetheart," she said, kissing the tip of his
nose.
"Oh, Lex, baby, you're gonna love Europe. It's so awesome."
"It sounds awesome," Alexa replied. "But the best thing
is that I'll be with you." She smiled and they kissed.
Soon, the limo pulled up in front of the grandest hotel in Lexington,
the Starlight Inn. The driver came around, and opened the door on Alexa's side.
He helped her out, and then helped Brian. Brian took her hand, and they walked
up the steps to the main entrance. A doorman greeted them. Then another man
came and showed them to the large room where everything was set up for the
reception. The DJ was in one corner, near the dance floor. The dinner tables
were all set up on the other side of the room, near the long tables where the
food would soon be placed. Alexa's and Brian's parents were already there, a
long with many other guests. Alexa's mother came up and gave her a big hug.
"Oh, honey," she started, "I'm so proud of you."
Her father hugged her, too. Then they both hugged Brian, while Brian's parents
hugged Alexa. Alexa had never been happier in all her life.
The reception went wonderfully. The food was very fancy and delicious.
After dinner, the DJ started playing music, and everybody danced. He played
some fast songs and some slow ones. Brian and Alexa were sitting next to each
other in chairs along the side, when the current song ended, and the DJ grabbed
the microphone.
"Okay, everybody," he said. "This one's just for the
bride and groom. Brian grinned over at Alexa and they stood up together, as
everyone else cleared the dance floor. Then, hand in hand, they walked out to
the middle of the empty dance floor. The song started. It was Jessica Simpson
and Nick Lachey's "Where You Are". Brian looked down at Alexa
lovingly. He pulled her close to him, and they started to dance slowly. Alexa
snuggled up to Brian's chest and lay her head on his shoulder. As they swayed
back and forth, she listened to the words of the song.
There are times
I swear I know you're here
When I forgot about my fears
Feeling you my dear
Watching over me
My hope sees
Of what the future will bring
When you wrap me in your wings
And take me
Where you are
Where you and I will breathe together
Once again we'll be dancing in the moonlight
Just like we used to do
And you'll be smilin back at me
Only then will I be free
When I can be where you are
And I can see your face
Your kiss I still can taste
Not a memory erased
Oh I see your star
Shining down on me
And I'd do anything
If I could just be right there
Where you are
Where you and I will breathe together
Once again we'll be dancing in the moonlight
Just like we used to do
And you'll be smilin' back at me
Only then will I be free
When I can be where you are
Now baby there are times when selfishly
I wish that you were here with me
So I can wipe the tears from your eyes and make you see
That every night while you are dreaming
I'm here to guard you from afar
And anytime I feel alone I'll close my eyes
And be there where you are
Where you are
Where you and I will breathe together
Once again we'll be dancing in the moonlight
Just like we used to do
And you'll be smilin back at me
Only then will I be free
When I can be where you are
Baby, I still believe
Oh, I still believe, I will touch you that sweet day
That you take me there, where you are
I still believe, oh I got to believe
I still believe, I will touch you that sweet day
That you take me there, where you are
I still believe
I've got to believe
I'll always be waiting here
That sweet day
The song ended, and Alexa slowly left Brian's arms. A few dances later,
they decided to cut the cake. Everyone walked over to the beautiful cake. It
was an angel food cake, which was Brian's idea, since Alexa was his
"angel". It had white icing with big blue flowers, and was three layers
tall. On the very top layer, was a plastic white gazebo with a bride and groom
figure standing inside. Brian took the knife, and carefully sliced a small
piece. He broke a bit off of it, and held it towards Alexa.
"Open wide," he said, smiling. She did, and he pushed the
cake into her mouth. Then Alexa grabbed the rest and fed it to Brian.
"Delicious," she said, swallowing. Brian nodded.
"Wonderful."
Alexa helped him cut the rest of the cake for their guests. After the
guests had eaten their cake, they started to leave.
It was about 6:00 when Brian and Alexa finally left. They had a plane
to catch at 8:00 that would take them Boston. From Boston, they would board the
plane that would take them to Europe, where they would spend the next month.
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