The Celebration

Once we all dispense into our own family groups I noticed that Elizabeth was there as well. She gave me a hug while congratulating me and I thanked her and hugged her back. Grandma was really excited, she even brought a date and I couldn’t stop winking at her after she introduced him to us. I see that grandma wasn’t playing when she said she wanted to start a new life. While I was standing there with my family I felt someone wrapped their arms around my waist and I leaned back into their hold knowing it was Kyle. he whispered into my ear “ Do you know how beautiful and sexy you are?” Then he kissed me on my cheek. I turned around in his arms and wrapped my hands around his neck, while looking up in his eyes. “ Do you know that I don’t believe in divorce?” I had a smirk on my face and he laughed out loud and kissed me again.
It was time for dinner to be served so everyone had to take their seats. There was a long rectangle table decorated especially for our group. It was on a brightly lit stage with six chairs and beautiful crystal vase centerpieces with our favorite flowers. We took our seats with nothing but huge smiles on our faces. “ When did you guys come up with this plan?” I asked the guys. They looked at each other and smiled “ when we were in Europe. We figured since you guys were so close, you wouldn’t mind having one big exciting engagement party. Did we pull it off?” Mark asked. The guys and I looked at each other and gave them a resounding “yes” . We all started laughing again. Dinner was served and the food was delicious. We had chocolate cake and ice cream for dessert. We all went to the dance floor after dinner and had a great time dancing with the guys and family members. The whole night was perfect, there was nothing I would have done differently.
The next day was Sunday and I decided I was going to stay in the apartment all day relaxing with the man of my dreams. When I finally opened my eyes, it was one o’clock in the afternoon. Kyle was laying next to me wide awake with a smile on his face. “ Why are you smiling?” I asked him, still feeling sleepy. “ I am happy that you’re in my life,” he said, sticking his tongue out at me. I gave him a soft push and he started tickling me. We were laughing and wrestling with each other in bed. We always have so much fun playing around and goofing off like this, I hope we never get too serious or busy in our life that we forget to have these special moments together.
We took a shower together and went to the kitchen to get something to eat. Thank heavens Kyle had ordered us food before we went into the shower, because neither of us feels like cooking. Last night wore us out and we just wanted to lay around the apartment and do nothing. The Italian food Kyle ordered was delicious and I ate way too much. Now I am laying out on the sofa like a polar bear sunbathing. Kyle thinks I am the craziest person. He can’t stop laughing when he is around me and I love to make him laugh. I never get tired of hearing and seeing him bent over laughing at my goofiness.
Monday morning Kyle got a call from Mr Grant and he put the phone on speaker “ Good Morning kids” he always addresses us with so much love. “ I have some news about Heather. We got the restraining orders from a judge. She is not allowed to be 100 yards near either of you. The judge also had a conversation with Mr Willams and advised him to get her the help she needs, before she does something irreversible. I don’t think a piece of paper is going to keep her away, but at least her behavior is documented by the court. This way if guys hurt her, it will be self-defense. If either of you guys see her again let me know and I will get you guys some bodyguards.” Bodyguards? I hope it won’t come to that. “ I hope her father sends her somewhere to get the help she needs. Thanks dad!” Kyle told him, beforing ending the call.
The following week was back to school time and Kyle was excited to show me around campus. He would walk me to my first class everyday and wait for me most afternoons. The year went by fast and before we knew it was time for the guys to graduate. Karen also finished the final year of her medical internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital. We are having a big graduation party for them. I am really proud and excited for them. We had the graduation party in the city and the next day we all went to the hamptons for a week. Grandma found a house we all loved that was a few streets away from Kyle’s family. This time Melisa and her friends were invited to come with us. This time around there was no stalker or crazy Holloways following us around the island.