Friday evening came very quickly. Jack was walking across the car park making for the main entrance when a beautiful Silver Range Rover Sports stopped in front of him a very glamorous woman got out of it and walked into the Hotel, Jack wondered if she might be Sheila, on entering the Hotel the charming woman was shaking hands with Jean, who looked stunning. Jean saw Jack then introduced him to Sheila. Jack said, "Pleased to meet you, can I suggest that we go into the ballroom as the first dance is about to begin, this could be interesting for both of you as at Bob and Jill's wedding instead of the bride's father dancing with the groom's mother the two of you must dance with each which I think would be the right thing to do to keep the two families joining together."
Both Sheila and Jean said they hadn't thought so far. They went into the ballroom, and the Band were starting proceedings, the bride and groom took to the floor followed by the groom's father and bride's mother then the groom's mother and the bride's father.
Jack explained the Band playing tonight were the Resident Band, and they would be playing at Jill and Bob's wedding. Both Jean and Sheila were impressed with the Band and the ballroom. They watched the proceedings for the next ten minutes then left the ballroom. Jean said, "Sheila, there's a magnificent Spa down here, would you like to see it?"
Sheila wanted to see it, so Jack showed them around, Sheila was impressed, she said, "This is the first time that I've been here, it's amazing, my company has two sizeable dances each year, the ballroom would be ideal, we use the Hilton at the moment, Jack are you the manager?"
Jack replied, "No, I'm not, my mum and my aunt own the hotel, we are one of a kind Hotel, not a link in a chain, I'm at University studying Law."
Jean said, "Jack has been most helpful advising me on Wedding protocols, he's even helping me with my speech. Jack, after our meal, could you spend a little time with us as Sheila and I will be talking about the wedding over dinner?"
Jack answered, "No problem, I'd be happy to do that Jean, I've spoken with our General Manager and our Functions Manageress, and we have done four weddings where the only parents were widows."
Jack led them to a window table in the restaurant, the head waiter seated them and gave them the menu and wine list. Jack said, "If you would like to taste the wines that will be served at the wedding, then this can be done."
Sheila said, "I would love to taste the wines, Jack, please give me your card as I'm sure that I'll be using your facilities in the future. Could you also direct me to the Ladies room as I need to powder my nose."
Jack led her to the Ladies room then went back to Jean; he said, "Jean, you look gorgeous, I've got the Sovereign Suite for us tonight, do you have a bag and I'll get it from your car for you?"
Jean gave Jack her car keys then said, "I have an overnight bag in the boot, I'm happy about this, my ass and cunt are still tingling from Wednesday. Join us after our meal as I've many things to ask you. The dentist that Sheila has been using is a joke; her gums are in a dreadful condition; it will take me at least a week of treatment every day to get her sorted. I like her she's a powerhouse of a woman. I think she likes me as she's been doing some heavy flirting with me."
Sheila returned, seated her, then placed her napkin on her lap. Jack said, "We will serve the Champagne first, then the Chablis Premier Cru followed by the Brunello di Montalcino which I'm sure you will love if you need me then just ask your waiter and I'll be here."
Jack left them; they were chatting; they were both taking notes. They both loved the wines; Jean had tasted them all before, Sheila suggested that she would buy the drinks and Jean paid for the food. Jack was summoned, their meal was finished. Jean offered Jack a glass of Champagne which he accepted. They then went through both their notes; everything was clarified. The drinks question was brought up, Jack advised on the costings it was later agreed that Jean would pay for the meal and the white and red wines served with it, Sheila would pay for the Champagne which would be served on arrival then after the meal, Sheila would also pay for the bar bill which would be open on arrival and throughout the event. Jack said, "This is very rare. I'm sure all your guests will appreciate it."
Sheila said, "I'm looking forward to the wedding now, this afternoon I was dreading it, I have every confidence on you Jack, you're an exceptional young man. Jean, thank you for dinner; those wines were delicious. I'll be back here often. I'll phone for my car now and sip this gorgeous Champagne."
Sheila brought her phone our then said, "I'm ready to go now. I'll wait for you in the restaurant."
Ten minutes later a man in a chauffeurs uniform arrived, Sheila said, "Thank you both for everything, Jack, would you mind if, when I have it ready, I sent you my speech, I'd love your comments? Jean, I'll see you at ten at the Practice tomorrow morning. I appreciate what you are doing with my mouth."