Alyssa's Desire (24 page)

   
The ceremony itself was a beautiful tribute to love and romance. The priest performed a traditional wedding ceremony and then Jack and Alyssa each took turns stating their own vows as well. Jack placed the ring on Alyssa's finger and he gazed lovingly into her eyes as he spoke.

   "Alyssa, you truly are everything to me. You are the love of my life but you are also my inspiration and my heart and the source of my greatest joy. From the moment we first met you have stolen my heart and consumed my thoughts. It is my honor to take you as my wife this day," Jack said, getting a little choked up on the last part.  Alyssa beamed and tears started to fall as emotion swelled up inside her but she managed to
keep her cool as she prepared to share her vows with Jack.

    "Jack, it was hard for me to write my vows because the words I am looking for don't seem to exist. No matter what, nothing seems to be able to describe the intense love and passion that I feel for you. I fell in love with you the first moment I saw you. I tried to force myself to let those feelings go because I didn't think I would ever have a chance with you. We went through a lot together and we faced a lot of challenges, but we came out stronger than ever. I know in my heart that we are meant to be together and I will always love you," then Alyssa put Jack's ring on his finger and the priest pronounced them man and wife and instructed them to kiss.

    
After the official ceremony, the entire wedding party headed to Champ de Mars for the reception. Everything was all set up and ready to go. Jack had reserved the entire west side of the park for their celebration. There was a live band and they had a temporary dance floor placed down right on top of the grass. There was a whole banquet prepared by the finest French caterers and a table for the cake and one for wedding gifts. The cake itself was a six tiered white cake, with gold leaf encrusted flowers that curved all the way up to the top in a spectacular spiraling pattern. The caterers brought a mobile kitchen and they prepared fresh salmon, orange glazed chicken and filet mignon to the guest's specifications. There was a full bar with the finest French wines and champagne.  There was even sparkling apple cider for Alyssa and Jason since they could not partake in the good drinks. Everyone had a great time. They all danced and drank and celebrated Alyssa and Jack's official union. The Eiffel Tower really did make the perfect backdrop for the festivities and for the amazing photographs that were taken to commemorate the event. It truly was the best day of Alyssa's life.

   
The next day Alyssa and Jack gave their tearful goodbyes to everyone who had come to witness their marriage and they headed off for their three month long honeymoon retreat. During that time they visited all parts of France, England, Italy, Ireland, Holland and Scotland. It was a nonstop adventure of love making and reveling in the marvels of the world. It was a time to express their undying love for one another and it truly was the best way to begin their life together as man and wife.

  
Five months later Alyssa gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, whom they named Jasmine. She was six pounds and seven ounces of pure joy. Jack and Alyssa felt that their family was finally complete. Jason was so proud to be a big brother and he helped out with the baby whenever he stayed with Jack and Alyssa. The Coleman family had truly been through a lot but they had overcome their challenges and were stronger for their experiences. Jack and Alyssa had finally found true happiness.

The End