Chapter 71 The Dress Shop

 

Colleen and the ladies headed into the city and were dropped off at Kleinfeld's.  No paps and no warning that they were coming.  Stephanie held the file of dresses they wanted to see. The salesperson to help them was shocked when Desi and Nina said the sky’s the limit.  Colleen gave them a dirty look.

 

“He said to pick out what you wanted Colleen,” Maggie said with tears in her eyes.

 

The ladies sat out in the showroom, while Stephanie and Colleen went into the dressing room.

 

“Can you tell me a little about your fiancé,” Sarah the attendant asked.

 

“He’s my dad, he’s a Rockstar among men,” Stephanie told her.

 

“My fiancé is Jon Bon Jovi,” Colleen said.

 

“Like the rock singer?” Sarah asked.

 

“Yes,” Colleen and Stephanie said together.

 

“Tell me what you want to try on,” Sarah told them. 

 

Stephanie pulled out the folder and handed it to Sarah.

 

“These are what Colleen and my dad liked,” Stephanie told her.  “So anything similar will work,”

 

Sarah’s eyes went wide and she looked at the photos and the note at the back telling her to use her discretion and please not telling anyone that they were there. To let his fiancé please have the time of her life and it was signed Jon Bon Jovi.

 

“Okay let me go shopping, I think we have some of these in stock, or something close to them,” Sarah left the room and leaned on the wall. “Someone find Randy I need him.”

 

“What did you slip in my folder Steph,” Colleen stepped out of her jeans and shirt and put on the bridal robe.

 

“Just not to tell anyone who we were, Max is somewhere in here along with Albert, watching us,” Stephanie told her.

 

“No one asked me when the wedding was, you want to go find Sarah and tell her?” Colleen said as Stephanie jumped up and headed to the door.

 

It wasn’t long till she was back laughing.

 

“It’s a good thing that I told her, it would be August before they can do a custom dress,” she continued to laugh.

 

“I don’t know why we had to come here and not just go to that place we saw in Red Bank,” Colleen whispered. 

 

“Because Daddy told us to spoil you,” Stephanie told her just as the door opened and Sarah came in with a rack of dresses.

 

Sarah pulled out one dress, Stephanie looked from the dress to Colleen, trying to gage her reaction.

 

“I like the sleeves,” Colleen said with a half-smile.  “I’m not sure about the rest of it.”

 

“Try it on Mom,” Stephanie looked at Colleen and smiled.

 

“Okay,” Colleen slowly opened the robe and handed it to Stephanie. Then it hit her what Stephanie called her and she smiled ear to ear.

 

As she slipped into the first dress, ball dress.

 

“I look like a cupcake,” Colleen looked at Stephanie who was trying not to laugh.

 

She went out to show her mom, who didn’t try not to laugh.

 

It was one dress fail after another till they got to the Jon dress and the A-line gown.

 

“Dad’s dress first?” Stephanie asked.

 

“Why not it can’t be worse than the cupcake dress,” Colleen waited while Sarah laced her into the sexy dress. Once done Colleen looked at herself in the mirror.

 

“Oh. My. Goodness, I can see my panties,” Colleen gasped.

 

“That’s not all I see,” Stephanie covered her eyes.  “You have on a thong!”

 

“I can’t show my mother this dress,” Colleen stepped back.  “My Nips show too!”

 

Sarah ran out of the room and came back with something that looked like a nude slip.

 

Once the offensive dress was removed, Colleen put the slip on and the dress slipped back on.

 

“Is that better,” Sarah asked.

 

Colleen when back to the mirror, it was ninety-nine percent better.

 

“Mom, you look Hot!” Stephanie said as she got up and went to stand by her.  “Dad will swallow his tongue.”

 

Colleen giggled.  She went out of the room and into the sales floor.

 

“OH,” Maggie said.

 

“My,” Desi said

 

“God,” Albert said, who was walking back with Desi from the bathroom.

 

“Jonny like,” Nina added.

 

“Well can we bride her up?” Stephanie said.

 

Randy came up and twisted her hair up and added a sparkly comb.

 

Colleen was brought to tears.  Nina snapped pictures on her phone.

 

“That would be the perfect reception dress, Father Michael might not let you wear it in the church,” Maggie told her.

 

“We have one more to try on,” Stephanie told them.

 

She and Colleen went back to the dressing room.

Colleen was helped out of the dress and hung it up.  Then the sparkly A-line was slipped over her head.

 

Stephanie was blinking back tears and so was Colleen. Looking in the mirror she held her breath.

 

 

It fit like it was made for her.  Just like the sexy dress she needed the slip.

 

“Can these sleeve ruffles on the wrist be removed?” Colleen asked. “It would be perfect for the wedding.”

 

They walked out and tears were flowing. The vail from Ireland was perfect.

 

So they walked out with the sexy dress, the sparkly comb, the slip, and the A-line dress. Jon’s black card could be heard screaming as it was run.  While they were being rung up the ruffle on the sleeves were removed.  As Stephanie said, “Thank you all for making this a special day for my new mom.”

Chapter 70

 

It was the end of January, a family dinner, Jon and Colleen had finally decided on a date. Jon’s parents were invited to the dinner, but the weather didn’t suit Carol Bongiovi, but what was new, John Sr. was coming.  Her parents were here, with Jamie and his family. Of course, the kids were there along with the band.

 

Jon was out with his brothers and soon-to-be brother-in-law, watching over the coals. Mr. B. and her dad were out near the river smacking golf balls in the water to see who could chip it the farthest, Tico was the judge. The kids were tooling around in the Camo mobile, begging to be sent to the store for last-minute items.

 

Colleen, her mom, and her sisters-in-law were in the family room looking at artist rendering of the dresses she had on her shortlist. Jon had looked at them the other night, he told her he liked them all, but she noticed he looked long at the sexy painted-on dress.  “Whoa,” was all he said before she snatched the drawings out of his hand.

 

“So Jon likes this one,” Colleen told them.  “But I think it’s just not me.” She showed them.  “I just think it’s too sexy.”

 

“Oh I think it would look beautiful on you, but we’ll go to the city now that your threat is over,” Nina said.

 

“I guess so, they said it was all over, but it doesn’t feel over.  Yes Darrius and Reggie are dead, but I just don’t feel so safe,” Colleen shuffled the photos.

 

“Matt and Albert can go with us, then would you feel safe?” Desi asked her.

 

“We’ll all be there with you,” Stephanie told her.  “Your mom and us.”

 

Colleen looked at her soon-to-be daughter her with excited eyes.

 

“It’ll have to be off the rack,” Colleen finally gave in.

 

Jon and the guys heard the squealing out at the grill.

 

“That sound like a lot of money being spent,” Matt laughed.

 

“Ya think Bro, It’ll be a first,” Jon said as he loaded the burgers and dogs on the platter to take into the kitchen.

 

They all headed toward the kitchen where they saw the kitchen island loaded with buns, fixings, five different salads with Bags of chips piled on the end of the bar.  There was wine, soda, and beer in the fridge.  This was going to be a big celebration.

 

People were all over the family room and the kitchen.  Jon sat at the kitchen table watching Colleen with all his friends and family.  She fit right in, the only sour spot was his mother refused to show up. His dad talked about a separation, but he always says it but never does it.

 

Once everyone was done eating, Jon told them to come into the family room, he had news for them.

 

Jon stood in front of the fireplace, he smiled as all the kids walked in and sat on the floor.  When Colleen came in she moved to stand with him.

 

“Colleen and I want to thank you all for joining us today and tonight, family is very Important to Colleen and me,” Jon pulled Colleen closer and kissed her cheek.  “We want you to know, we’ve finally set a date for the wedding.”

 

Colleen smiled, “Now that all the problems have been taken care of,” she took a deep breath.  “So save the date for Thursday February 25.”

 

The gasp and cheers came over the room, as everyone jumped up to hug Colleen and slap Jon one the back.

 

It was a long time before everyone headed home or out to the Inn. Colleen made sure the kids were all settled down in their rooms.  She came into the bedroom and the lights were low, candlelight low, which meant someone was in a romantic mood.  With a small smile on her lips, she moved to the closet and pulled out one of the gifts that she was saving for a special night.  It was a soft candlelight teddy and a lace thong panty, Jon had bought it when they were shopping for Christmas.  Jon was in the bed reading and looked up as she headed to the bathroom.  He gave her a little smile and a wink when she looked back at the doorway.

 

Colleen took her time stripping off her clothes, she got Alexa to play the Fifty Shades soundtrack, thinking Jon would take the hint.  She decided to fill the tub and take a bath for a change, pouring bubble bath into the water, she took a deep breath of the Apple and Spice bubble bath that the kids gave her for Christmas. She was stepping into the tub when she heard the door open.

“Took you long enough,” she looked over her shoulder.

 

“The music sent out an invitation, and since I didn’t hear the shower running, I figured this wasn’t going to be a quick in and out,” Jon said as he slipped out of his boxers and walked up behind her. Kissing her shoulder he helped her into the tub. “Behind or in front?”

 

“Boyfriends choice,” Colleen looked up at him and smiled.

 

“Fiancé choice, we set the date,” he had her move up so he could slip behind. “Remember?”

 

Holding up her left hand and showing him the ring he put on her left-hand last month.

 

“I remember.”  She leaned back on his chest. He soaped her back and slipped his hands along her sides.  “You know if our luck hasn’t changed, one of the kids will bust in on us.” Colleen giggled as his hand cupped her breast.

 

They both held their breath as they looked over at the half-closed bathroom door.

 

Colleen looked back at Jon and started to giggle.

 

Jon laughed and slid his right hand to her v of her thighs, and watched her stop giggling and her eye slowly closed as her head fell back.

 

“Colleen,” came her mother’s voice from the bedroom.

 

“Oh shit,” Colleen moaned and popped up to her feet splashing water on the floor.

 

“Oh hell, Cocked blocked by my mother-in-law,” Jon groaned and covered the family jewels that showed in the lowered water.

 

“Just a minuet mom, I was in the tub,” grabbing her towel and drying off enough to put on her robe.

 

Maggie opened the door and peeked in.  “Have you talked to the Father about holding the wedding at the church?  Oh hi Jon,” Maggie looked from Jon to Colleen and back again.  “Oh my, I’m sorry you two, we can talk tomorrow.”  She quickly turned a beet red and left the bathroom shutting the door and they heard her leaving the bedroom.

 

“Don’t, Jonny. Just. Don’t,” Colleen told him as she doubled over holding in her laugh.

 

“Karma, pure Karma,” was all he said as he stood up and grabbed a towel, and got out of the now cold bathwater. “If it’s not the kids, it's adults cock blocking me.”

 

“We are getting a new lock on the door that will warn us who’s trying to come in,” Colleen told him as she watched him dry off and head to the bedroom.  Putting the sexy underwear in the basket for later, she headed to the bedroom, and tossed her robe on her chair, and crawled onto her side of the bed.  “Sort of killed the mood, sorry Jonny.”

 

Jon scooted to the middle of the bed and reached over to pull her to his arms.  Kissing her deeply. “Never say sorry to me, I think we can resurrect the mood unless you don’t want to.”

 

Colleen snuggled to his chest, her hand running through the fur on his chest, her fingers finding the treasure trail along his stomach.  She felt him responding to her fingers as he deepened the kiss.

 

“Fiancé choice again?” he whispered, as her small hand found the treasure at the end of the trail and closed over it.

 

“Fiancé choice,” she gave his dick a little squeeze.

Chapter 69

Colleen barely left the house for three whole days, she was either in the office or the family room, since Jon didn’t like a television in the bedroom.  She did spend a few hours a day in the kitchen, even with a freezer full of cake layers, it was therapeutic.

David would spend a couple of hours with her, trying to get her out of the house, even if it was to walk to the studio, to watch them make magic happen.  Then he got a thought, telling Jon he needed a golf cart, something she could ride over to the studio.  With Tico’s help, a pink golf cart appeared, custom-built with a cover so no one could see her, as she could tool around the property.

“Babe, come and see what just got delivered,” Jon called as he as the guys followed, since they were on lunch break.  Colleen always had lunch waiting on the band of brother’s she didn’t know she needed.

“Jon, the soup will get cold,” Colleen said as Jon came into the kitchen.  The smell of homemade soup and fresh bread filled the room, making them all drool.

“Hey Camo, it’ll take a second,” Dave told her, as he took her hand and tugged her along behind him.  As he got to the front door, Jon got ahead of him to open the door. “Tada, isn’t it neat.”

Colleen looked at the shiny pink golf cart with the vanity plate that read CAMO B.  She dropped David’s hand and brought both to her mouth.  Slowly coming out of the door to walk around the very pink golf cart.  

“This way you can come down to the studio or the Inn, and be warm,” Jon told her as he unzipped the door and let her get in it.

“Is it safe Jonny?” Colleen asked as she got behind the steering wheel.

“Very safe Babe, it’s electric, so no gas to mess with. The cover will keep you warm and Tico got snow tires for it for the winter,” Jon told her as he went and got it on the other side.  “Give it a try Colleen, for me?”

She turned the key and the motor started, jumping a little at the first time she stepped on the accelerator.   As they drove over to the Inn, Colleen started to smile, it was the first smile he had seen in a week.  She turned a few feet from the drive to the Inn and headed back.  But it was a start.

Pulling up to the house he showed her the garage opener, so she could park it right outside the kitchen entrance.  Jon got out and went around to open her door.  Colleen got out and went up on her tiptoes to kiss Jon.

“Thanks Jonny, I love it,” Colleen said as his arms came around her waist and brought his lips to hers.

“I’m glad you like the Camo special, its street legal, you can take it to Crazies for ice cream,” Jon walked her to the front showing Jersey vanity plates, and headlights,  “It has heat and air conditioning and a cd player.  You know all the things needed for a trip to the grocery store.”

“I don’t think I’m ready for a trip to the grocery store alone, but a quick trip across the bridge, I think I can handle it,” Colleen told him.

They finally got into the kitchen, where the men of Bon Jovi sat eating bowls of soup and fresh bread.

“Hey Kidd, I’m falling in love with your woman,” David said as he picked up his bowl and drank down the dredges of soup.

“Forget it Keys, this Chicca wants an older man in her life,” Tico said buttering another slice of bread.

“If that’s true Cubano, she’s all about the bass, not drums.” Hugh dipped his bread into his soup.

“Forget it guys, she’s mine,” Jon told his band brothers as he got Colleen and him a bowl of soup.

“Thanks for the sweet ride Tic,” Colleen went over to Tico and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

After lunch the guys left for the studio, Colleen did the dishes and went back to the family room.  She was heading back to work finally after two weeks.  If Jon had his way, she would never go back.  He suggested working at the community center as an adult literacy teacher, or English as a second language teacher.  She still jumped at loud noises, or someone coming up behind her made her jump.

Jon and the band worked on Colleen’s song till Jon finally said it was perfect.  They listened to the playback.  They all agreed that it was perfect.  They just about had the album mixed ready to go in the can.

“Hey Kidd, you guys set a date for this wedding?  Tony came by yesterday to drop off Nina for a wedding dress meeting,” Tico asked.  “The wife wants to put it on the calendar.”

“Her psychologist suggested we wait a month or two, so talking about March or April,” Jon told them.  “I’m thinking March, in the Hamptons at her church.  April is a bad month.”

Phil pulled out his phone and looked at April, thinking the band had something on the books, but he only saw a charity show.

“Why is April bad?” Phil asked.

Jon looked at him and was about to tell him when Obie told him.

“That’s the month Dorothea, killed herself,” Obie told him. “And the month they got married.”