After cuddling for some time with her husband, Cathy heard some whispers from her friends. Cathy turned her attention to the source of the whisper's attraction.
Cathy could see one of her high school friends, Darell standing motionless in the middle of the crowd, posing with one hand raised and two legs wide open. Then the music sounded like a robot in action could be heard followed by a rigid robot-style motion by Darell's body.
Oh? Was there a flash-mob surprise for her? Cathy gleamed in joy and excitement to see the performance.
Cathy approached and then whistled in excitement as the music becomes more lively, with Darell's movements getting more agile and charming. Cathy's smile widened when she saw one by one of her friends in the audience, joining Darell and dancing. Mercy, Daisy, and other friends who used to dance in the dancing club joined Darell and curved themselves skillfully.
All the audience cheered excitedly as Darell and Rhys jumped spinning somersaults. Then they gather in the middle with their respective poses before stopping in harmony with the end of the music.
Everyone applauded, seeing the show end extravagantly. Even Cathy also clapped and cheered to the point that she forgot that she pouted and sulked earlier.
A second later, there was the sound of solo singing.
'It's a beautiful night. We're looking for something dumb to do. Hey baby. I think I want to marry you.'
Cathy gasped, and her eyes filled with tears when she saw her beloved friend suddenly appear there - in the midst of her friend who just danced.
When did Kitty join there? And that too dancing hip-hop? Katie did? Since when?
Not long afterward, the music of 'Marry You' played and once again they sang and danced together. The difference is, almost all invited guests join and dance together, facing Cathy and Vincent, who are now circled his hand to his wife's waist.
Their dance was not as extreme as before, but a casual gesture that all invited guests could take part in. Vincent even asked Cathy to dance together to follow their movements causing laughter to everyone.
At the end of the song, they all knelt on one knee while raising their hands in the air. Their opened palms directed toward the bride and groom.
Cathy could not help but feel happy, accompanied by the joyful laughter of her friends. They were satisfied to be able to make a surprise present for their beloved friend.
***
"You are a meanie, you know that? I thought you were gone and we couldn't meet again. Why didn't you tell me? You too! You have the heart to hide this from me!" Cathy grumbled at her friends but couldn't hide her contentment.
"It's no longer a surprise if you knew in advance that Kitty was coming,"
All of Cathy's friends laughed hard, responding Rhys exclamation.
"You like it?" Katie asked her best friend.
Cathy held Katie's hands before answering. "More than like it. Having you here makes me very happy." Cathy hugged her best friend.
"Actually, this is your husband's idea. He managed to persuade me to postpone my departure."
Cathy glanced at her husband, who now grinned broadly at her.
"Are you satisfied? Making me upset and then happy like this?" Cathy pouted, making Vincent chuckled.
"I will let you enjoy your time." Vincent kissed his wife on the forehead and walked toward his friends.
"Oh, Cathy. Your husband is so romantic. Does he have any siblings?"
Daisy's question made the others laugh out loud.
"Unfortunately, he only has one sister. But he has several cousins if you want to meet them."
"Woo ..." Cathy's answer was greeted by her female friends enthusiastically.
"I'm happy for you, Cathy. Finally, you found your true happiness," said Katie sincerely.
Cathy smiled broadly at that.
"I pray that you will always be happy, blessed, and... quickly have a baby." Katie teased as she raised her glass of wine. "For Catherine."
"For Catherine." greeted the others, also raised their wineries respectively.
They sipped their drinks while Cathy did not drink the wine at all.
"Thank you, but sorry. I can't drink alcohol for a while." Cathy glanced at her stomach and stroked it gently. Then she gave a beamful smile to her friends as they realized the meaning of the small gesture.
They exchanged glances at each other with a dumbfounded expression.
"WHAT?! You're pregnant?"
"Really!?"
"Since when?!"
They crowded around Cathy instantly, and they leaned closer to Cathy's stomach as if they want to listen to the baby's movement, making Cathy laugh with amusement.
"It's only been two months. There's still no movement."
"Oh, Cathy... I'm very happy for you." Mercy hugged her followed by Katie and Daisy, and they became hugging ball.
Cathy laughed cheerfully as her laughter blending with her friend's. Both Daniel and Benjamin, who had seen her grow up, had never seen Cathy grinning brightly like this.
Kinsey watched the scene from a distance and smiled happily for his sister.
"She really looks like her. The way she smiles, the way she laughs. Makes me miss your mother even more." said Marcel Alvianc while standing next to his eldest son. "How about you?"
"I agree. She really looks like mom."
"That's not what I meant. Your sister is married and found her happiness. How about you? When will you bring your bride-to-be?"
Kinsey sighed. "I'm still twenty-six. I'm in no hurry to get married."
"Hm... I think Katleen Morse is the right partner for you. Isn't that right?"
Ah? Why did his father suddenly mention Katie's name?