THE BILLIONAIRE'S RESURRECTION (Book 3)

***FIVE MONTHS LATER*** The Richards manor was filled to the Brim with guests, security was tight as usual. More sophisticated than ever. A live band, the best in fort Canon was performing their hit songs. Some guests were seated already others were dancing to the lively tunes from the band. From how they were dressed you could tell it was a celebration. Chairs were arranged into two distinctive rows, a red carpet separating them. The dais was decorated with flowers, a navy blue carpet with two chairs in one the man of God was seated in his plain white robe with a black collar around his neck. He was Pastor James Sherwood, the man of God who buried Angela and Ben some months back. "Ladies and gentlemen may I have your attention please, take your seats the bride and groom are about to arrive" Paul whiskers, the family butler said. They obeyed the man and took their seats. Those who were talking in small coteries. The band stopped and the whole group was now speaking in low tones, whispering. The first one to arrive was the groom. It was Ben in a blue suit, he was now going by the name “the immortal” a name he earned after resurfacing when the whole world thought he was dead and they had mourned him, with his best men in black suits. Led by Paul himself, Mark on his left, his son Scott on his right, his old friend Ronald behind the group. Ben was in the middle. The crowd got on their feet to show respect as Ben was led to the dais. "You may seat" Pastor James Sherwood said. But not for long. They were asked to stand again when the bride showed up. She was in white with her bride’s maids in matching white dresses, black stiletto shoes made them look like swans. Led by Arya and Millan, Leila was holding the veil with Ruth behind them. She was looking beautiful for a woman of her age. "The bride is amongst us let's clap for her, it's not easy to look that beautiful at this age people" the priest with a keen eye also noticed. They applauded again as the girls took their time to get to the front. She was carrying a vase of tulips, a golden crown around her head. Ben had bought it specifically for her to thank her golden brain for taking care of business while he was dead. "Let’s clap again" The priest said as she sat. They clapped happily. The bride maids joined the best men at the front seats. "We are gathered here because of two lovebirds, who have loved each other for years and would wish to renew their love. Thank you two" He said looking at them. "Thank you" Ben said bowing in respect. "So without wasting any more time, I know Ben is a busy man let's get to it" he said. His assistant brought the rings, Ben and Alicia held each other's hands walking towards the priest. "Ben, do you wish to continue loving your wife Alicia Richards, come rain come sunshine, love and protect her, be by her side in sadness and happiness until death does you apart?" Ben took both of her hands in his. He looked straight in her eyes and then stared at his boys. They all, four of them gave a thumbs up sign. Dude was just signing out of the drinking club again. "Yes I do" he said. A diamond ring was given to him. He put it around her finger for the second time in their lives and then kissed her hand. The crowd clapped happily when he raised her hand to the crowd. Pure diamond, if anyone brave enough and maybe invisible had to rob Alicia Richards that day they would have gotten themselves an island with a boat and servants for a lifetime. "And now Alicia, do you wish to continue loving your husband Ben Richards, come rain come sunshine, take care of him, be by her side in sadness and happiness until death does you apart?" She did not have to look at her girls for confirmation, she kissed him before placing the ring around his fingers. The crowd cheered on happily. "Then it's done, I pronounce you husband and wife, you may..." They kissed each other happily letting the priest save his breath. Since clearing the Lincoln problem Ben and Alicia went on a partying spree. For the past five months Scott and Paul were the ones taking care of the business. And when they came back they announced they were renewing their wedding vows. The day was finally there. After the ceremony couples were dancing. Those who were single found their own partners. "When are they going for honeymoon?" Millan asked. "I don't think they need one" Arya said smiling and waving at Alicia. She was doing the exact moves they had trained her for days. "It's a wedding remember" Ruth argued. "You don't ask for a honey moon when your husband has taken you to see all the eight wonders of the world" Arya said. "I can't believe Ben really did that" Millan said. "She is worth it I mean look at her? Looking Young vibrant, and smart not mention she did not stop loving him when he died other women would have remarried" Arya said. "Looking this young I was giving her a month to start being hunted by men” Leila said. They all laughed. They were so engaged that they did not see Scott joining them. "Are you talking about my mum?" Scott asked. They froze looking shy. It was a good faction, they laughed together however, when caught Arya did the talking the others zipped. "No, we were just laughing about some crazy stuff" Arya said. "Eeh, what crazy stuff I need to laugh too" Scott insisted. "Ruth did you hear Amber cry...?" "Where is she?" Scott asked. "With the maids in her room I have just misplaced the baby monitor" Ruth said looking around. After what happened with Melissa Ruth was hired as Amber's nanny. She finally switched careers and with a pay rise. She was also helping Scott with fashion. And she was Arya’s second best friend after Millan now a secretary at Richards foundation clinic. "On it" Scott said going away. The girls restrained their laughter until he was far away. They laughed out loud their angelic voices capturing the attention of the guests. Arya really knew how to handle him. "Come on people let's show the boys who we are shall we?" Alicia said dancing towards them. It was time to show the world, not just the boys what they were made of. All eyes were on them as they danced to the rhythm, Alicia was the lead dancer and from how she was dancing she wanted a duel with the boys. They actually thought the boys enjoyed their stag party 2.0 drinking instead of practicing some moves. As for them they had used the bachellorate party 2.0 for to dance and teach Alicia and Arya the moves. Arya was the pathological non-dancer. Ben called a crisis meeting. With Scott nowhere to be seen they were down one man. Ian rushed to fetch them lucky for Ben he was on his way back. They gathered around and discussed. They had practiced. Alicia and her army kept coming after them. Ben decided it was time, he had a cowboy hat and a walking stick. He just stood there his head bowed with the hut slanted, the boys were lined behind him frozen like those immobile human like people they dress in fashion rooms. Paul may have nodded to the DJ. The beat changed to Michael Jackson’s thriller, the crowd cheered as the girls left the dance floor. "This is crazy" Alicia said. "They can't pull that off, Michael Jackson is not easy to pull off" Arya said. "We can't let them embarrass themselves" Leila whispered. "No that's my man leading the flock, he is Ben Richards he doesn't fail he just postpones winning" They really knew how to capture the attention of the audience. For the past minute none of them had moved. When it comes to dancing to Michael Jackson the rule is obvious, be Michael Jackson-easier said than done. The disc jockey rolled the track back again and when it started Ben shocked all of them he was literally standing on his toes, his legs squeezed together, and his knees bent a little. The girls found themselves cheering for the opponent’s side. The others followed suite and then more moves came, at his age Ben was never supposed to moonwalk but he did, Scott and Mark then came forward and took the lead as the beat changed amid cheers from the crowd, sleek phones were capturing every moment of it. "That's my Ben", Alicia bragged. "My Ronald" Leila said. Scott and Mark did the finisher. They presented a lyrical dance, the DJ switched to upbeat, some mixture of ballet dance beat merged with jazz and modern dance. The two despite wearing suits and bow ties moved swiftly and perfectly at the same pace like twins. It was official, the girls had lost. The music however changed again and this time the DJ gave them a ballroom dance like beat. And since it was a few years past 2017 what other song could he have played them apart from Edd sheerans perfect? It never got old and boring to Arya and majority of the guests. She couldn’t hide her emotions. "Time to couple up people" Arya announced being the first one from the girl’s side to hit the floor. Those who were recording matched up too. Alicia had Ben, Leila had Ronald, Scott was taken by Arya, Mark had been eying Ruth the entire time and Paul? Well he was back to bodyguard settings no smiling. Millan was left unmatched to record for the others. She had given up when James showed up. "Can I have this dance?" He asked bowing in respect as though she was royalty. "Yes" she said still staring at him. James held her right arm. She turned to look at her best friend, Araya winked an okay and James dragged her carefully to the dance floor. Those who lacked partners were left to record but those who had were making new memories. "So Amber will be one hell of a dancer" Arya said staring at Scott. "A great one, once he shows any signs am sending her to dance school" "Don't wait for the sign, it's in her DNA. I can't believe your dad danced to Michael Jackson" Scott smiled turning her around and then placed his hand around her waist. She exhaled sharply her heart pounding in her chest as he brought her closer to him. "He surprises me too" Scott finally said. She was looking at him with lust in her eyes. For the past five months they had been good friends. Sometimes he even used to hang out at the Richards foundation clinic dealing with triage. She was giving him time to heal, get over his unlawfully wedded wife turns out she was right all along the priest who married them was not licensed by the clergy society of Fort Canon proving their marriage null and void. "Am getting nervous" She said as they danced away from the group. "You know one thing I love about you?" Scott asked. They were not dancing anymore. They were standing still behind the tent. "What?" "How you speak your mind, like you don't let anything bother you" "Sorry I did not mean that, it's just that..." He kissed her lightly on the lips. "Just a sec" He said and rushed towards the house. Arya did not move. Her mouth was wide open and all she did was lick her lip with her hands still holding someone invisible. "What just happened?" she asked out loud. "He kissed you" Tina said coming from behind. She regained functioning of her body. "You saw it?" Arya asked. "Yeah, meet my boyfriend Tom", Tina said happily. "Hello Tom, be a good boy to her" She said shaking Tom's hand. He smiled staring at Tina. The look was screaming "I hoped you are not telling everyone about my past" He over did the whole handshaking thing and Arya had to break free because she could see Scott emerging from the house. "Nice to meet you everyone's favorite Richard" Tom said. "When did I earn that title?" she asked looking around for Scott who was taking long. He took a detour. She was curious to see what he had for her. "Long time ago or maybe we will explain when your prince charming is not around bye mama Amber" Tania said. "That sounds nice where did you learn that accent?" "In Kenya when dad and I visited Masai Mara national reserve it’s actually Swahili for mother Amber so obvious" "Hold on a sec you will teach me Swahili later" Arya said walking away. Tom and Tina just smiled joining the crowd their hands in each other.