The Reception:
Forty five minutes later Aj and Ana pulled into the parking lot at the Vintage Press.
When they walked into the banquet hall Nick, who was at the turn tables, said, “Ladies and gentle men, I’m proud to present to you Mr. and Mrs. McLean!”
Everyone cheered as Aj led his bride to the middle of the dance floor. When the two of them were in the exact center of the floor, a single spotlight was placed on them. Nick began playing the music to the first of the two songs they’d be dancing to together.
First, first time I looked into your eyes
I saw heaven, of heaven in your eyes
Everything I did before you wasn’t worth my while
It should’ve been you all the time
I do anything and everything to please you
You know how much I need you
You’re always, always on my mind
You’re more than wonderful
More than amazing
The irreplaceable love, love of my life
You’re so incredible here in my arms tonight
The irreplaceable love, love of my life
Always seems like reality
Forever don’t seem so far away
All I wanna do, all I wanna feel, all I wanna be is close to you
Every day is my lucky day
All I wanna do is love you
I place no one above you
I’ll tell you why
You’re more than wonderful
More than amazing
The irreplaceable love, love of my life
You’re so incredible here in my arms tonight
The irreplaceable love, love of my life
Baby you know, you know you’re my one and only
(All I wanna do is be together)
Sugar you know I’ll never leave you lonely
In your eyes, in your eyes I see forever
Ahhhh, ohhhh, ohhh, ohhhhh
Ahhhhh, ohhhhhh, ohhhh
You’re more than wonderful
More than amazing
The irreplaceable love, love of my life
You’re so incredible here in my arms tonight
The irreplaceable love, love of my life
Everyone was silent as they watched Aj and Ana dance.
When the newlyweds finished their dance, everyone began to clap.
Michelle was sitting on Ana’s right side and was wiping tears from her eyes as Ana sat down. There had been a time when Michelle had believed she’d one day find the happiness that Ana now had. What she had with Nick came close, but it was still so far from what she wanted.
A few minutes later Andre, the photographer, called the wedding party to do pictures. When they were finished, Nick played a song called ‘Ready to Fall’ as the food was served.
Soon everyone was talking and joking as they ate.
As everyone finished eating the real dj said, “I believe two people have something to say.”
Howie stood up and cleared his throat before beginning, “Alex is my little brother. I’ve watched him grow up for many years now. I’ve seen him go through various relationships and deal with the problems he’s had and I have never seen him happier than he has been since he’s been with Ana. I wish them all the happiness in the world, they deserve it. I love you both.”
Everyone clapped as he sat down and Michelle stood, “I’ve known Ana for almost as long as Howie’s known Aj if not longer. Like she said, she’s been through a lot and she deserves the happiness Aj’s brought into her life. They couldn’t have found better people to spend the rest of their lives with if they had tried. I love you guys,” she finished raising her glass to the couple.
Everyone raised their glasses and toasted, “Aj and Ana.”
Everyone began dancing after that and having much more fun than they thought they would given the fact that they were at the wedding of a Backstreet Boy who wouldn’t allow alcohol to be served.
Around 11:00pm the dj said, “It’s time for the bride and groom’s last dance before they leave.”
Aj once again led his bride to the middle of the dance floor and a single spotlight was once again placed on the two of them. Soon the first strains of Anastasia’s “I Dreamed You” came through the speakers.
You walked in the room
And time was standin’ still
Knew you were my destiny
By the way you made me feel
Only you in my life
Forever and today
You’re everything I ever imagined
My love could be
You for me
Like the stars need the sky
And the river needs its rain
Like an eagle needs its wings
And the fire needs its flame
Like the sun needs the day
And the night needs the moon
Like the air that I breathe
That’s how I…
Dreamed you
I dreamed you
It’s hard to explain
But when you know you know
I was so amazed by you
You had me at ‘hello’
I need you in my heart
My body, mind and soul
It only took a moment to take my breath away
Will you stay?
Like the stars need the sky
And the river needs its rain
Like an eagle needs its wings
And the fire needs its flame
Like the sun needs the day
And the night needs the moon
Like the air that I breathe
That’s how I…
I dreamed of you (and I)
Our love can’t be denied no, no
There’s nothing I can do, nothing I can say
My heart it always knew
That’s how I dreamed of you
Stars need sky
River needs rain
Like an eagle needs its wings
And the fire needs its flame
Like the sun needs the day, yeah
And the night needs the moon
Like the air that I breathe
That’s how I need you
Like the stars, sky
River and rain
Like an eagle needs its wings
And the fire needs its flame
Like the sun it needs the day
And the night needs the moon
Like the air that I breathe
That’s how I need you
Like the air that I breathe
That how I…
Dreamed of you
I dreamed of you
Yeah
Yes I did
Oh baby
Couples were invited to join the newlyweds on the dance floor and Nick pulled Michelle out and they began to twirl around the dance floor as if they were on a cloud.
All too soon, the song ended. Michelle sighed happily and leaned her head against Nick’s chest listening to his heart beat. “I love you,” she said quietly.
Nick looked stunned; Michelle had never told him that she loved him before. “I love you too,” he said wrapping her in his arms.
Michelle and Nick were that last of the wedding party/guests to say goodbye to Aj and Ana before they left on their honeymoon.
They were going to be spending two weeks in Tahiti and two weeks in the Caribbean.
Michelle and Nick were also leaving that night too. They were going on a two week trip to the island of St. Croix.
Author's Chapter Notes:
This is the last of the chapters for the Aj/Ana story line. It's got a few surprises in store for Nick. We're going tobe getting back to Nick and Michelle's story now.
