Chapter 262

Philip looked horrified. "I would never do anything as stupid as that; I know better."

Frank looked at Antonia, smiled, and said, "That is one."

Antonia took his arm, and replied, "It is the first time you started with that number; it was worth it."

After all the guests left for the stadium, the bridal party reentered the Cathedral for more pictures. When they were finished, they returned to the hotel to relax and freshen up. They were not due at the stadium for one hour.

Philip took Celeste to her suite, and carried her over its threshold. He put her down and began unbuttoning the myriad of clasps and buttons that held the gown together. As soon as it fell to the floor, he took her into his arms, kissed her, rubbed her bulging belly, and smacked her bottom, hard.

"What was that for," she asked?"

"You knew about the change in the wedding vows, didn't you?"

"I did not know about