dawdled far too long,” Mama said, returning to gather the bridesmaids.
Lauren paced about, tempted to start biting her perfectly manicured nails. Then came a knock at the door. It’s time. She opened it to find her father. They smiled at one another, like old friends who’d been waiting to reunite. He took in the sight of her in her wedding dress and shook his head. His eyes were moist, but he never said a word. Instead, he looped his arm around hers and escorted her out.
People got to their feet. They oohed and aahed when they saw her in her short ivory bridal gown that hugged her in all the right places. Everyone had voted for it, and she had to admit, it was a show stopper with its crystal embellishments and asymmetrical train. Her hair had been parted down the middle and arranged in a braided bun in the back, threaded with diamonds. “Canon in D” by Pachelbel started to play.
There were over a hundred people crammed in that store – a gorgeous, historic building swept in the glory of Georgia. But even with such a high number of attendees, the way Mama had planned it out perfectly, everyone had a seat and leg room. Lauren walked slowly down the cream runner in her ivory lace booties. She approached the small stage that was often used for puppet shows and the like for children, but was now adorned with gorgeous white lights, ribbed pillars, and a man who made her damn heart stand to attention.
Aries’ amber gaze landed upon her and wouldn’t let go. He stood with his best man, Aiden, and she about cried a river when the two embraced. Aiden was sobbing, and the whole damn place drew quiet as he had his moment. He recovered quickly, stood straight, cleared his throat and looked up at the ceiling for a spell as if to try and keep more tears at bay. It was an unfortunate domino effect, for she was now crying, too, and they hadn’t even shared vows.
“She give me mo-ney! When I’m in neeeed!” someone sang, the chorus lyrics to ‘Gold Digger,’ by Kanye West. “Don’t cry, man. She got good credit!” The room exploded in laughter once again.
“Huggie, hush up!” Lauren swallowed her urge to laugh once again, and then she spotted Landon Jr. and his wife and gave them a little wave. She turned back to Aries, who was sporting his black suit and burgundy tie, his ebony hair and beard groomed to perfection. He smelled like musk, manliness, and all the things that make a pussy wet. He seemed a thousand feet tall, too. What a man… what a man!
The music faded then finally stopped, and the minister smiled at them, holding a white and gold bible. The ceremony went on, and like in some surreal dream, she was floating on a cloud from heaven. They went through what they’d rehearsed just the previous night without many hiccups, but she couldn’t stop shaking. The vows couldn’t capture what was in her heart, the pain and sorrow lifting from her shoulders like ghosts rising to the light. Now, instead of wearing the past like a shawl, she welcomed the road ahead and released her fears. When she looked into Aries’ eyes, a beautiful flame burned within them. He was at peace. He was her peace.
Finally, it was time to exchange rings. He took her hand and slipped on the gorgeous, thick band covered in diamonds, and she did the same, bestowing the simple gold band he’d wished for, despite the fact that now, they could afford practically any ring he wanted.
Holding his chin high, he smiled at her, sinking his teeth into his lower lip. She knew that look… He was going to make her purr all night long. Her pussy drowned in its own juices. Damn! So sexy!
“Lauren, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness.” She blinked a few times and stood up straight, her wayward thoughts leading her astray into a seedy daydream. “As I place it on your finger, I commit my heart and soul to you. I ask you to wear this ring as a reminder of the vows we have spoken today, our wedding day.”
“Aries, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. As I place it on your finger, I commit my heart and soul to you. I ask you to wear this ring as a