Julieās big day had finally arrived. It was the third Saturday in June and her wedding was the big event of the day. The young bride-to-be had worked hard on her body over the past several months, toning and tanning, so as to make the perfect bride. Her handsome fiancĆ© had never suspected the ordeal that she had been through and Julie felt that this day would be the vindication of all that she had endured.
As the hour approached, Julie filled her time with her family and friends pampering her and making sure that everything was perfect. She had manicured her hands, pedicured her feet, and had a professional make over. Her hair was perfect and her face and smile dazzling. She waited in a room adjacent to the chapel, her attendants and mother and grandmother all with her. With about 45 minutes to go, Julie began to change into her wedding gown. It was a flowing white gown which contrasted wonderfully with her tanned skin. As she was helped into the dress, she laughed and smiled at all of the compliments that her girlfriends and family cast upon her.
The finishing touches were just being applied to her attire when there was a knock on the door. One of the attendants opened the door to see who was knocking. It was Mr. Hall! Julie had invited him, entirely at his insistence, and had felt alright with the decision to invite, believing that it might actually make him a bit more discreet in his dealings with her since he would now know her husband, but she was surprised to see him at the door to her chambers. He was dressed in an extremely expensive suit and looked very sophisticated. On his arm was a beautiful tall brunette at least a generation younger than he. In his hand he carried a small box.
āHi, Julie,ā he called to her. āI wanted to say hello to you before the big moment.ā
Julie forced a smile and called back a āhello.ā
However, instead of backing out of the room, Hall moved further in. He introduced himself to the group of women in the room and told them about how crucial Julie had been to the success of his company. Then he surprised everyone by saying that he needed to talk business to Julie for just a few minutes.
Julie tried not to let this appear as a shock, but she tried to resist. āMr. Hall, surely, youāre kidding,ā she laughed. āThis is my wedding day!ā
āI know it is, Julie, but it will only take ten minutes. And, with you being gone on your honeymoon, Iāll not have a chance to discuss this problem with you for another three weeks. It just canāt wait.ā
Julie thought about continuing to resist, but she was uncertain what Hall was capable of doing.
Her mother however was not worried about Hallās problems.
āMr. Hall,ā Julieās mother said, āI have to say that this is very inappropriate. I must insist that you let Julie have this day without discussing any legal matters with you.ā
Hall looked at Julie. āAs you would have it, then. Julie, Iād simply like to leave this video tape with your mother. It is a very interesting compilation of your work with my company.ā
Julie froze momentarily, but quickly recovered.
āMother, you donāt understand the nature of my business. Even though itās my wedding day, my work has to come first.ā Julie laughed nervously. āLet me talk to Mr. Hall for just a minute.ā
Julie waved Hall over towards her and began to walk to a spot away from the others.
Hall stood still. āJulie, Iām afraid that we need to speak in private.ā
Julie looked at him dumbfounded. What should she do, she wondered? She looked at the video in his hand and then at the other people in the room.
āAlr... Alright, then,ā she stuttered. āEveryone outside for a minute.ā
Julie made a big show of shooing the attendants and her family outside the room. āGo on, now... work comes first,ā she said laughingly. āGo on, shoo, shoo.ā The young blonde ushered everyone out of the room except Hall and the brunette with him, and locked the door.
Hall smiled as he watched her turn the latch. She knew what he had in mind.
Julie looked at the tall man in the room. Although he had taken her many times, she was still stunned that he would expect to be serviced minutes before her wedding. Was that what he was wanting, she wondered? Still, she thought of her make up and her demeanor and was intent on not crying or otherwise ruining her day.
āMr. Hall, thank you for coming to my wedding,ā Julie said. She was wanting to keep this non-threatening and polite.
āJulie, I wouldnāt have missed it for anything. I was just bragging to Erica here what a lucky man your new husband is. Isnāt she a beautiful bride, Erica?ā
The tall brunette smiled. āSheās gorgeous!ā
āItās just too bad that we donāt have all night,ā he said.
Julieās countenance sagged. My god, she thought, he really does want me to do this.