| Gabby rose bright and early the next morning, smiling happily and looking out the window at the beautiful morning sky. She giggled happily and ran down the hall, knocking on her mom's door. "Wake up! Its time to get up! We gotta be at the church at 11 and its 10!" she yelled. Everyone was soon awake and she got the girls together and into the limo. They pulled up at the church and her mom gasped. "Wow its huge!" Gabby smiled. "Michael wanted a big wedding. He wants to show the whole world how much he loves me" she said and got out of the limo. Janet and Latoya were already there waiting for them. She walked over and kissed them both on the cheek. "Guys this is my mom and my older sister" She smiled as they all linked arms and pulled her into the church. They spent the next hour finalizing plans with the music director and the minister. Then they ushered her into the choir room. "Time to get ready!" they all cheered and Gabby giggled. It took them an hour, they curled her hair, piled it onto her head in a french twist and then left long tendrils to frame her face. They gave her dark smokey eyes, and full pink glittered lips. Then they helped her into her dress. 10 minutes later she was ready and it was 1:15. She looked at herself in the mirror and gasped. "Oh! I shouldn't have done that. Now I'm gonna cry!" she began to fan her face and Janet laughed. "Relax honey! You can cry after! I promise. Now its time for you to get married!" Gabby smiled and walked into the hallway, smiling as she saw her brother waiting there for her. She looked up and smiled. "I hope your watching daddy" she whispered. She took a deep breath and smiled as the bridesmaids and groomsmen went before her. She tried to get a glimpse of Michael but the doors shut too quickly. She waited nervously and then smiled as Pachabels Cannon in D began to play. The doors were pushed open and her brother held his arm out to her. She gasped, feeling breathless when she saw Michael standing there. He wore a perfectly fitted black 3 piece suit, with a red dress shirt under it which made her smile because he knew she loved him in red. His hair was down and curly hanging down in his eyes just how she loved it. She took a deep, shakey breath and began walking towards him, smiling as she noticed he was crying. She smiled at him as she got close and grabbed his hand. "You are so beautiful" he whispered softly, the tears rolling down his cheeks. She noticed his mom and sisters and several of his brothers were in tears too and she realized that this was a special moment in time. She smiled and turned to face him, reaching up and smoothing the tears away from his cheeks. The minister smiled and waited a moment, giving them all a chance to cherish the moment. She smiled and then began to speak. "Let us open our wedding ceremony by blessing this sacred space and with a blessing for Michael and Gabriella: May our couple, Michael and Gabriella be blessed now and forevermore; may their love be nurtured by each other and all their friends and family, always and forever; may this marriage be cradled in their hands and nurtured by their love and devotion; may this man, Michael, grow strong in the arms of this woman, Gabriella; may this woman, Gabriella, grow glorious in the love of this man, Michael; may the earth be brought closer to heaven through this love; may all the world be blessed hereby."
The minister smiled at them. "For some time now, Gabriella and Michael have known and loved each other. They have been strengthened by their love and have received many blessings through its beauty and tenderness. Today and with conscious choice and great joy, Michael and Gabriella enter into the sacred partnership of marriage, vowing to be partners through the triumphs and trials – the ups and downs – of their shared life. For those of us blessed by a true partnership of love, we feel safe in the presence of our loved one. There is no need to hide any part of ourselves for fear of being judged or rejected. We can just be together from moment to moment, fully recognizing that by freeing one another to be truly who they are, we are loving each other more. Marriage is a reflection on our histories as well as on our future, on our losses as well as our hopes and possibilities. And so, as Michael and Gabriella wed, it is worthwhile to contemplate that they could not and would not be standing here today if they had not followed their own star home and done what they needed to do to deliver themselves to this point in their lives. A true marriage is the ultimate relationship because it offers the opportunity of limitless intimacy between two people. It is a great and challenging adventure into the depths and heights of caring, affection, trust and understanding. A true spiritual marriage is a journey of transformation. In marriage, we do not give ourselves to another, but rather surrender into something greater while maintaining our well-being as individuals. A truly sacred marriage union is a vehicle that allows us to know our true selves by reflection through our loved one." Gabby smiled at Michael and squeezed his hand gently. "And so, we celebrate with you, Michael and Gabriella, as you begin your precious, sacred and unique marriage journey as husband and wife. As life partners, your relationship is lovely in its innocence, mighty in its strength and abundant with possibilities. On behalf of your loved ones here this evening, our dearest wish for both of you is that you have the great good fortune to share happy marriage, and that you continue to light up the room for each other, for the rest of your lives." "Michael loves you very much, Gabriella, and he is so proud to become your husband this afternoon. From your very first meeting to all of your time together as your relationship has grown and matured… Michael is very confident in his choice of you as his life partner. In Michael's words: "We met because of her little girl. I believe god sent her to me and I thank him every day for it."
She smiled and sniffled as a tear rolled down her cheek. "And Michael, well, you are indeed one lucky guy! This wonderful woman standing before you loves you dearly and Gabriella is so honored to become your wife this evening. As Gabriella shared with me, "I love Michael most when he’s just being himself – original, intelligent, lovable and silly. He never ceases to amaze and excite me with his passion. He makes me laugh and reminds me not to take life so seriously – something I unintentionally do. He’s my perfect ‘other half.’” Michael chuckled softly and ran his thumb over her hand. "Michael and Gabriella, you give us hope and we are so delighted to be your witnesses tonight. We are touched by your happiness; we are moved by the courage of your love. And It gives us great joy to celebrate your wedding day with you." "I now turn to the parents of our groom, Joeseph and Katherine – I know you take great pride in your son, Michael.and the love and respect you have for him he also feels for you. Michael and Gabriella are grateful to you both for raising Michael to be the man he is today and thank you for your part in their marriage. May we have your blessing on this occasion?" Joeseph looked at bit sour at first, and Katherine elbowed him gently. "OF course! With all our hearts!" KAtherine exclaimed. "I now turn to the parents of our bride, unfortunately Gabriella's father couldnt be here today. But her mother is. – I know that you take great pride in your daughter,Gabriella and the love and respect you have for her, she also feels for you. Gabriella says that she got her sense of adventure from her mother and her sense of strength from her father.and perseverance from both. Michael and Gabriella thank you for your part in their marriage. May we have your blessing on this occasion?" Gabby's mom sniffled and nodded. "More than anything else in this world" "Michael and Gabriella are absolutely delighted that all of you, their dearest family and friends, could be here tonight to share this special moment with them. They have asked me to thank each and very one of your for your love, appreciation and support… and for sharing this most special and intimate of moments with them, their wedding day. In Gabriella's words: "It’s a dream to have all of you here to celebrate with us. I’m humbled by the love and friendship we have in this room. There are no words that can express the great fortune we have in the community you create for us to love and be loved in. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this special day with us.” I know that some of you have traveled far to be here this afternoon.Michael and Gabriella would especially like to acknowledge and welcome Gabriella's family. They came from Ohio to be here today! And so, in your best voices, and with the words, "We Will,” I now ask all of you, family and friends, if you are willing now and always to sustain and strengthen this marriage by upholding both Michael and Gabriella with your love and support." Everyone in the church in one clear resounding voice, cheered..."WE WILL!" and both Michael and Gabby smiled happily at everyone. "Now I, Annemaria Julian, a non-denominational Celebrant, am duly authorized by law to officiate this, your marriage, according to the laws of the state of California. Michael and Gabriella, since it is your intention to join in marriage..will you now please join your hands as well as your hearts?" Michael took Gabby's hands and held them in front of him, gently squeezing and caressing them. "Michael, will you have Gabriella to be your beloved wife, to live together in the covenant of faith, hope and love? Will you listen to her deepest thoughts, be tender-hearted and kind and wise in your daily care of her, and stand faithfully by her side in sickness and health? Choosing Gabriella above all others, will you undertake to care for her well being of mind and body and spirit, as long as you both shall live?" Michael nodded, his voice broken and husky with emotion..."Forever and Always I will" "Gabriella, will you have Michael to be your beloved husband, to live together in the covenant of faith, hope and love? Will you listen to his deepest thoughts, be tender-hearted and kind and wise in your daily care of him, and stand faithfully by him side in sickness and health? Choosing Michael above all others, will you undertake to care for his well being of mind and body and spirit, as long as you both shall live?" Gabby nodded, smiling at Michael. "Forever and Always I will" she whispered. "And now, Michael and Gabriella will say the most powerful, most loving words two people can say to each other. They will take their wedding vows. And Michael and Gabriella have each written their vows that they will now share with each other and all of us." Michael turned to Gabby and smiled..."Today, I want you to know how lucky I feel for having found the one perfect person for me, the one who suits me so comfortably and who gives me joy and boundless hope and anticipation for the future. Every day we’re together, you do nothing but make me happy. The day we met was the day I became truly alive again, and today — our wedding day — I declare my love and devotion for you before the entire world.I make a vow to stand by your side through the best and worst of times, and to give you the best of what I have from now until the end of our days. " Gabby's eyes filled with tears and she closed her eyes, cherishing the words from him as he spoke them. She smiled and began to speak her vows..." I promise to give you the best of myself and to ask of you no more than you can give. I promise to accept you the way you are. I fell in love with you for the qualities, abilities, and outlook on life that you have, and won't try to reshape you in a different image. I promise to respect you as a person with your own interests, desires, and needs, and to realize that those are sometimes different, but no less important than my own. I promise to keep myself open to you, to let you see through the window of my personal world into my innermost fears and feelings, secrets and dreams. I promise to grow along with you, to be willing to face change as we both change in order to keep our relationship alive and exciting. And finally, I promise to love you in good times and in bad, with all I have to give and all I feel inside in the only way I know how ... completely and forever." Michael smiled at her, mouthing the words..."I love you so much" and she mouthed them back to him. "So we come, Michael and Gabriella, to the presentation of the rings by which you symbolize and bind your love for each other. Your rings are adornments, carefully chosen for their beauty and simplicity. They quietly sit on your fingers, reminding you of the power of love and the pledge of your partnership and love. And when you have been together for a long, long time, you will look at your rings, and you will feel the indentation they have made on your fingers. And you will know that these rings contain all of the memories of what your lives and your relationship have been. Tito, may I have the Bride’s ring, please?" Tito stepped forward and handed Gabby's ring to him. It was 24 carrot gold with a strip of diamonds alond the band and an emerald on each side. Gabby gasped when she saw it. "Michael, please slip Gabriella's ring on her finger and repeat these words, phrase by phrase, after me… "Gabriella, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow to you. With all that I am and all that I have, I honor you.” Michael smiled and slid the ring onto her finger, repeating the words..""Gabriella, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow to you. With all that I am and all that I have, I honor you.” "Latoya, may I have the Groom’s ring, please? "Gabriella, please slip Michael’s ring on his finger and repeat these words, phrase by phrase, after me… "Michael, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow to you. With all that I am and all that I have, I honor you.” Gabriella took the ring and slid it onto Michael's finger and smiled repeating the words...""Michael, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow to you. With all that I am and all that I have, I honor you.” "In ancient traditions, the signing of a marriage certificate symbolized the joining together of not only the couple but two families. In celebration of the vows that Michael and Gabriella have taken this evening, our couple along with their witnesses, Tito and Janet, will sign their marriage documents." Tito, Janet, Michael and Gabriella all signed the marriage certificate and Michael grinned and held it up happily, laughing when his mother took a picture. "So as the marriage documents are signed, I invite all of you to send Michael and Gabriella and invisible wish, prayer or good thought as we launch them into their married life together… Michael and Gabriella, on this sacred day, your wedding day, we ask that the love you share give you strength. May the dreams you share bring you hope. May the beliefs you share bring you peace. And wherever you are in your journey through life, may your hearts always find their way home." Michael and Gabby smiled at the Minister, feeling the words touch them to their very soul and knowing that no matter where in the world they were, their love would always bring them to where they belonged. "And as I am so very privileged to bring you together in marriage today, I have a personal wish for both of you. My wish is that many, many years from now you are able to look back on your life together – pleased, satisfied, and fulfilled – and that you are able to look at one another and be able to say: "Because of you, I have lived the life I’ve always wanted to life – because of you, I have become the person I always longed to be.” Michael and Gabriella– by the love that has brought you here today.by the vows you have exchanged and by the integrity of your commitment… in the presence of your dearest family and friends.it is my pleasure and my honor to pronounce you husband and wife. You may seal your marriage with a kiss!" Michael pulled Gabby close and kissed her deeply, putting every bit of the deep love and devotion he had for her into it. He pulled back and smiled at her. "I love you Mrs. Jackson" he whispered. "I love you Mr. Jackson" she whispered back and they both laughed. Gabby curled close to Michael in the limo, tucking her dress into the seat beside her and sighing in contentment. "Any regrets?" Michael whispered to her softly and she shook her head. "Not on your life Buddyboy" she whispered back, kissing him lightly on the lips and he smiled brightly. "Good Me either" He answered, sliding his arm around her waist. The limo stopped a few minutes later and he helped her out and grabbed her hand, waiting for the bridal party to show up. The second limo pulled up and John got out and began to line everyone up. "Bridesmaids and Groomsmen together please? Gabby's mom and Brother I need you to stand together too. And the lovely couple" He grinned at them. "You are last of course" Michael snickered. "Of course! Gotta save the best for last" he said looking at Gabby with a playful smile and she giggled. They waited patiently as each pair was announced and then finally it was their turn. Quincy stood there smiling, happy he got to announce them to the world. "And finally it is my extreme pleasure to introduce to you...Our Newlyweds. Mr. and Mrs Michael Joseph Jackson!!!" The banquett hall rocked with the roar of the crowd as they applauded. Michael led her down the stairs and they stood together waving. "Oh their perfect together!" Janet whispered to her mom and Katherine nodded. "I'm so happy for them!" she gushed. The reception was a complete success, everyone crying when the father daughter dance came up. Gabby took her brother's arm and danced with him, smiling..."You aren't daddy but your the only one I would take in his place" she said softly smiling as he hugged her tightly. The couple's dance was even better. Michael wouldn't tell her what song it was until she heard the music. He stood there with a microphone in his hand smiling at her. I Just Want To Lay Next To You
For Awhile
You Look So Beautiful Tonight
Your Eyes Are So Lovely
Your Mouth Is So Sweet
A Lot Of People
Misunderstand Me
That's Because They Don't
Know Me At All
I Just Want To Touch You
And Hold You
I Need You
God I Need You
I Love You So Much He spoke the words in a soft, sweet voice that tied her stomach in knots. With each sentence he stepped closer to her, walking slowly across the dance floor, his eyes on her face and shining with happiness. As the music started, he pulled her close and wrapped her arms around his neck, his wrapping around her waist. Each Time The Wind Blows
I Hear Your Voice So
I Call Your Name . . .
Whispers At Morning
Our Love Is Dawning
Heaven's Glad You Came . . . They swayed slowly, the others in the room falling back into the background as they lost themselves in each other, their love, and the beat and words of the song. Their eyes never left each others faces, there lips slowly forming the words as they were sung. You Know How I Feel
This Thing Can't Go Wrong
I'm So Proud To Say
I Love You
Your Love's Got Me High
I Long To Get By
This Time Is Forever
Love Is The Answer Michael sang to her, pulling her even closer and whispering the words into her ear, making her shiver and bite back a moan. For some reason the combination of the words and his warm breath on her ear and neck was making her crazy. She smiled up at him, knowing Siedah's part was coming up. She sang along with it. I Hear Your Voice Now
You Are My Choice Now
The Love You Bring
Heaven's In My Heart
At Your Call
I Hear Harps,
And Angels Sing You Know How I Feel
This Thing Can't Go Wrong
I Can't Live My Life
Without You He smiled, listening to her sweet voice matching Sidah's and possibly going a little better. He held her close, eyes misting as he listened to her words to him. They sang the chorus together. I Just Can't Hold On
I Feel We Belong
My Life Ain't Worth Living
If I Can't Be With You I Just Can't Stop Loving You
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
And If I Stop . . .
Then Tell Me Just What
Will I Do
Cause I Just Can't Stop
Loving You They just let the rest of the song play, just holding each other close and reveling in the wonder of their love. At Night When The
Stars Shine
I Pray In You I'll Find
A Love So True . . . When Morning Awakes Me
Will You Come And Take Me
I'll Wait For You You Know How I Feel
I Won't Stop Until
I Hear Your Voice Saying
"I Do" "I Do"
This Thing Can't Go Wrong This Feeling's So Strong Well, My Life Ain't
Worth Living If I Can't Be With You
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
And If I Stop . . .
Then Tell Me, Just What
Will I Do [Michael]
I Just Can't Stop Loving You We Can Change All The World
Tomorrow We Can Sing Songs Of
Yesterday I Can Say, Hey . . .Farewell
To Sorrow This Is My Life And I, Want To See You For Always
I Just Can't Stop Loving You No, Baby Oh! [Both]
I Just Can't Stop Loving You If I Can't Stop! And If I Stop . . . No Oh! Oh! Oh . . .Oh . . . What Will I Do? Uh . . .Ooh . . .
(Then Tell Me, Just What
Will I Do) I Just Can't Stop Loving You Hee! Hee! Hee! Know I Do
Girl! I Just Can't Stop Loving You You Know I Do
And If I Stop . . . Then Tell Me, Just What
Will I Do I Just Can't Stop Loving You They smiled and pulled apart, starryeyed and lovestruck all over again. They grabbed hands and headed back to the table. The rest of the night went quickly, mostly in a dreamy sort of blur. Finally it was time for them to leave and they snuck out the door, giggling madly like two teenagers and climbed into the limo. They both laughed loudly and hysterically as they stumbled up the hotel stairs to their room. They weren't drunk or anything, they were just giddy and excited from the events of the day. Still giggling, Michael unlocked the door and let her in before him. She walked into the room, got something out of her bag, and wandered into the bathroom, flashing him a seductive smile before she closed the door. His throat made an audible clicking sound as he swallowed hard. It never ceased to amaze him how fast she could turn him on with just a look. He sat on the edge of the bed, clasping his hands in his lap and fighting the sudden urge to touch himself. He chuckled softly and lay back on the bed, waiting to see what Gabby had in store for him. He smiled at the thought. That woman knew exactly how to push his buttons to leave him breathless, gasping and wanting her so badly he would do anything. And he didnt mind it a bit. He looked up at the celing, letting his arousal slowly build within him. The bathroom door opened and he sat up, almost falling backwards again when he saw what she wore. The sheer white babydoll nightdress hugged every curve she had with perfection, falling to about midthigh. Underneath the white boyshorts that accented her well rounded butt. He sat there for a minute, unable to move or speak. He swallowed and then the desire hit him with the force of a freight train. His body rocked with it and he stood up and pulled her against him, groaning as her body pressed into his painfully hard one. "God you are so damn sexy" he mumbled against her lips, before kissing her deep and hard, his tongue sweeping across hers and his hands sliding down her body over the silky material to press her closer to him. "I hope your ready for a long night Gabby" he whispered in a sexy voice, nipping her bottom lip. "Because I fully intend to make it one you will never forget" He growled and she felt breathless. She had never heard him speak in that tone of voice before, but it was a major turn on. She kissed him back, her hands sliding down his back and digging in, making him arch and then groan again. He kissed his way down her shoulder, nudging the strap of the nightgown with his nose and smiling when it slid down her arm. He did the same thing to the other side and she dropped her arms, letting it fall to the floor. "That nightgown was sexy...But it looks much better on the floor" he whispered. She bit her lip. He was in rare form tonight, all his shyness left behind. All that was left was a extreamly turned on man, her husband and she loved it. He looked at her, groaning again as she stood there in nothing but those white boyshorts. He pulled her close again, tipping her back and running his tongue down the center of her chest, causing her to moan softly. The sounds she made just encouraged him further and he brushed his tongue across one of her nipples, making her arch and gasp his name. "Thats it. Let me hear you." he rasped, his own breath coming faster. "Michael" she whimpered and he smiled and kissed her deeply. "Yes?" he whispered back. "Tell me what you want" She blushed, not used to voicing what she wanted. "You can do it. Tell me what your feeling, what you want. I'll do whatever you ask" he said softly, looking up into her eyes. "Michael...I want...I need...Michael I can't" He shook his head. "You can Baby. Tell me" He whispered in her ear and she shuddered hard. Watching his eyes, adoring the glittering hunger of his gaze, she placed her hands on her chest, just above her breasts, slowly sliding them down, her fingertips rubbing little circles around her nipples, reawakening the simmering desire in her blood. When she reached her nipples, pointing to the sky with her arousal, she caught them between thumb and finger, rolling them, pinching them slightly. She moaned at the sensation shooting through her body. Writhing against him, she moaned again, "Watch me then. Look at my body while I’m giving it pleasure. Know that I’m imagining your hands on me, touching me, caressing me, making me ache." she gasped. He shuddered on a wave of desire, so intense, he nearly caved, desperate to thrust himself into her and ride the storm to its conclusion, but in the next instant, her hand slides down over her ribcage, caressingly gliding over the roundness of her hip before finding the moist forest between her thighs beneath her panties. "Is this what you needed to witness, my helpless attraction to you?” She asked, as her second hand joins the first in tempting him into madness. She brushed her way across her skin with the fingers of one hand, the second was implored into action, her fingers briefly alighting on the vulnerable button throbbing with desire ,circling before moving down and driving deep inside. Her movements getting frantic as her arousal built, she opened her eyes, moaning at the look on his face, the way he had his lip pulled between his teeth, the way his body was rigid with pent up desire. He pulls his shirt over his head, yanking his belt through the loops and throwing it across the room, his pants following close behind. He pressed himself into the cushion of her body, groaning at the skin to skin contact. She arched her hips, wrapping her legs around him as they kissed deeply. He nudged her panties down her legs and his boxers followed soon after. He looked down at her, his eyes glittering with unbridled passion. He nudged at her, kissing her once lightly. He moved forward just a little, kissing her deeper still. Finally he captures her lips in a firey kiss and thrust deep into her body. She gasped loudly, arching her back and moaning his name. "I....Love.....you" he gasped, driving into her as fast as he could, his hands pulling her legs tight around him. He moved into her again and again, rolling over and pulling her on top of him. She took over the movement, trusting her fingers into her hair as she moved with him, her hips rolling with wild abandon. She leaned down and brushed her lips across his chest, making him moan her name as he tried to move faster. She rolled him back on top of her..."Faster Michael" she gasped and he slid his hands underneath her and began driving rapidly into her warmth. He threw his head back, moaning loudly. He knew he was close, he wanted her there with him. He flicked his tongue across her nipple and she arched and began to tighten around him, shuddering hard with a massive orgasm. That was all it took and he went with her, calling her name in the stillness of the room and then collapsing against her, gasping for breath. "Wow!" she whispered, running her hands down his back. "Yeah...Wow" he whispered back and they both giggled. He rolled over and pulled her back against him, wrapping both arms around her and hugging her close. "I love you so much" she whispered. "Love you more" he mumbled and they fell asleep. To be continued....
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