“What?”
“Aldridge has that look in his eyes. And you know he’s a family man.”
“I’m cool with where we’re at for now.”
“I’m calling it, this time next year you’ll be a Mrs.”
“Hmm.”
“And then we’ll be two bitching Mrs.”
“Oh my God, I love you. You’re drunk, but I love you.”
“Drunk and horny. I think it’s time to wrap this shit up. I’m ready to be stretched out by my husband. I’m talking …” Anika backed her ass up into me. “His dick has a hook in it and my coochie is a pinball machine.”
“Remember you were going to work on oversharing?”
“I never promised that.”
“I’m gonna make sure your driver is ready to go.”
Squeezing her hand, I rushed to the exit. Once Dante and Anika leave, my maid of honor duties would end and I was ready to retire my bouquet. Aldridge helped me gather the guests outside for the farewell with bubbles as “I Wanna Sex You Up” played over the speakers. Dante carried Anika to the car, and they waved as the limousine pulled away from the curb. Anika popped out of the sunroof and screamed, “Bye Nessa, I love you.”
I buried my face into Aldridge’s chest, hoping to conceal the tears filling my eyes. Anika being happy was all that mattered. She may be my big sister, but I always felt the responsibilityto take care of her, mostly because she never thought anything through. But she and Dante seemed to fit.
“You did a really good job supporting your sister.”
I dabbed my eyes to prevent additional tears from falling. “I feel like a proud parent. My baby is all grown up.”
“Dante has it from here.”
“I can’t believe I’m related to playboy basketball player Dante Caldwell.”
“Playboy no more.”
“I’m just glad it’s over. This past week has been a lot. Between Jemini and my sister, I’m wiped.”
“Two weeks in Greece will fix you right up.”
“I can’t wait.” I squeezed his waist.
“You know this wedding got me thinking.”
“Really, about?”
“About our happily ever after.”
“Baby, this right here, you and me,isour happily ever after.”
“I’ll accept that for now. But I’m itching to say vows and make things official.”
“Oh just you wait, we’re gonna make things real official all over that private island you booked.”
“I can’t wait.” He leaned in and I rose to my tiptoes to meet his kiss.
“Since the bride and groom have made their exit can we sneak out and get Fatburger on the way home?”
Aldridge caressed my cheek. “Yes, whatever you want.”
