Author's Note: The lyrics and music to Cassie and Connor's first dance are not mine. They are the creativity and awesomeness of Daniel Jones and Darren Hayes, also known as Savage Garden.
Chapter 54
"Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present to you, Dr. and Mrs. Connor Rhodes," the DJ announced.
Connor and Cassie entered the ballroom. They were hugged and received congratulations from all in attendance.
"Ok, let's get this party started," the DJ said. "For the first dance of Dr. and Mrs. Connor Rhodes, the Bride has requested an old song."
He punched the CD player and the song started. Connor turned to Cassie. "Shall we?"
She nodded. "We shall."
Out on the dance floor, he took her hand and slid an arm around her waist.
"You look beautiful."
"You make me beautiful. Especially today."
"No, Cass. You've always been beautiful. I had nothing to do with it."
She looked up at him. "We do clean up nicely, don't we?"
"Yeah, we do. And thanks for letting me not have to do the tux thing."
"Too hot. You'd die in a tux."
"I'm glad we kept it casual."
"Me too. I never wanted a big wedding, but it was kind of expected."
"Had we not done it like this, we would have been expected to invite the entire city of Chicago."
She nodded. As the heir to Dolan Rhodes, their wedding would have been the social event of the year in Chicago if his father would have had his way. The guest list would have gone on forever, everything would have been black tie, and the reception would have gone on for the entire weekend.
She leaned her head against his shoulder as the song's vocals started.
Maybe it's intuition
But some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes, I see my future in an instant
And there it goes,
I think I found my best friend
I know that it might sound
More than a little crazy
But I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life…
Giovanna walked over to Ethan.
"Dr. Choi?" she asked.
Ethan bent down to her level.
"Yes, Giovanna?"
"May I have this dance?" she asked formally.
Ethan smiled. She was so serious. He didn't have the heart to explain to her that this was Connor and Cassie's dance.
Connor noticed Giovanna with Ethan as he and Cassie made their way around the dance floor.
"Take a look at Ethan and Giovanna," he said.
Cassie looked over at them. Giovanna was swaying, and Ethan wasn't sure what to do.
"I think she asked him to dance," Cassie said.
"Do you mind sharing our dance?"
"Of course not. This is a party. And I'm not that much of a Bridezilla."
Connor moved his hand from Cassie's waist and motioned to Ethan for him and Giovanna to join them.
Ethan saw Connor's sign of approval and looked down at Giovanna.
"I would be honored to dance with you, Giovanna."
He took her hand and led her out to the dance floor. He took her hands and they danced beside Connor and Cassie.
"Thanks for joining us," Connor said.
"Thanks for inviting us."
"Aunt Cassie, lookie! I'm dancing with Dr. Choi!" Giovanna squealed.
"Yes you are, Baby Girl," Cassie enthused.
As the song ended, Connor gave Cassie a hug and a kiss. The DJ started another slow dance.
"Do you mind if I dance with Giovanna? I promised her a dance."
Cassie gave him a hug. "Have fun."
Connor walked over to Giovanna.
"Miss Richardson, may I have this dance?"
Giovanna looked up at him.
"Yes, Uncle Connor. You may."