A slender man dressed in a purple satin suit with hair straightened into a full bouncy updo initiated the ceremony. “All rise for the beautiful one.” When the music kicked in from the speakers, I cringed. They went with “Let’s Go Crazy” when “Adore” was right there.
As the doors opened, I gasped. Even though I was just with Anika a minute ago, she somehow managed to become more stunning in those sixty seconds. My eyes swept over to Dante and his smile took up half his face. All I asked was that he love my sister and appreciate all the things that made her special.
At the altar I witnessed the man of my dreams usher my sister into her new life. It had been months now and I was still impressed by Aldridge. Each morning, waking up to his face was the best part of my day.Actually, the morning sex was the best part of my day, but you catch my drift. When his eyes opened to greet mine, a smile would tug at the corners of his mouth like he was just as surprised to see me as I was to see him. Then came the hug. Aldridge would scoop me up and press my body into his. I’d nestle my face into his neck and breathe deep.
The weight of his large hands rubbing my back would cause me to shiver. Back rubs quickly evolved into back shots that left my legs shaking while begging him to burrow his dick into my soul.Wait a second. Was this considered a real chapel becausemy thoughts were not house of God approved. We should focus on the ceremony.
The officiant was a low-budget Prince look-alike. If you squinted, you could see the vision. “Dearly Beloved today is a joyous day as we bring forth the union of Dante and Anika. This world can be So Dark, that Baby You’re a Star when you find your partner. The amount of love in the air makes me Delirious. And on a solemn note …” Fake Prince dropped the affects, his tone serious as he spoke the next sentence. “Marriage is a sacred bond that should not be entered into lightly, so if anyone has any objections speak now or forever hold your peace.”
You could hear a pin drop as slowly all eyes turned to me. “What? I have no objections. Can we please move it along?” A blush took over my cheeks. At one point I had my concerns, but this was Anika’s life. And while her choices would not be ones I would make, she was my sister and I was going to stick beside her.
“Excellent. Dante and Anika have written their own vows, which they will exchange now. Dante, you’re up first.”
“We met in a loud, noisy club but even with hundreds of people surrounding us, I knew you were one of a kind. It took me less than twenty-four hours to know I couldn’t live without you. I was not a man who was interested in settling down. But you’re the real deal and I just want to be in your orbit for the rest of my life. I promise to fuck you well and often and with me you’ll never have to want for a thing. I love you Nica.”
My smile faltered at his vows, wanting more declarations of his undying love. Reminder, not your wedding, and not your man.
“Anika, I think Dante is willing to Die For You. Now the bride will say her vows.”
“Dante, neither of us were looking for love but it found us. I went to the Enclave to scam some men out of their money, butI ran into you and you instantly stole my heart. I don’t take life too seriously but love, that’s something I don’t play about. So, I vow to love the fuck out of you every day for the rest of our lives. There is no one else on this planet I’d rather huddle through space with. You’re stuck with me forever baby.”
My man-eating sister had been tamed. Never thought I’d see the day, but Dante clearly had the magic touch because my sister had never been more sincere than in this moment. She loved him. So it didn’t matter that she was getting married in a small room which smelled slightly like lemon pepper hot wings by a knock-off Prince impersonator in a ruffled shirt with his chest hair out.
“Nothing compares to the love a bride has for her groom.”
The Prince song puns were getting a bit long in the tooth. But I guess that’s what you get when you select the Purple Rain package. Our therapist confirmed during the first family session that I was a smidge judgmental. Okay she didn’t add a percentage to it, but she did call me out. Don’t get me wrong, this is something I already knew about myself, but hearing a medical professional cosign it was a bit jarring.
“This may spark a bit of controversy, but I know all Dante is thinking right now is Do Me Baby. I’m not going to keep you waiting. It’s time for you to kiss the bride.”
Dante scooped my sister in his arms, kissing her passionately for three full minutes. I’m talking all out tongue, love bites, and audible moaning. At one point, Aldridge covered his eyes because what was on display was clearly bedroom behavior.Who has a mini make-out session in front of their parents?
“Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Sexy Motherfuckers, Dante and Anika Caldwell.”
The newlyweds danced out of the chapel to Prince’s Kiss.
If the ceremony was intimate,the reception was the complete opposite. A grand hall with all white everything. From the marble dance floor to the flower arrangements with roses, magnolias, peonies, and orchids. When we arrived the cocktail hour was already well underway, filled with friends and family ready to celebrate with the happy couple. Anika even invited some of her frenemies, no doubt to silently brag about her good fortune. Knowing my sister, the thought of her friends secretly envying her life was part of a successful wedding day.
Anika and Dante entered the hall to oohs and aahs from the crowd and immediately spun into their first dance as man and wife. I took my duties as maid of honor seriously and was currently at the bar ordering the couple’s first drink. While I waited, massive arms enveloped me. A smile crept over my face as my body melted into Aldridge. Spinning around, I beamed up at the adoring face of the man of my dreams.
“One thing about Dante and Anika they know how to throw a party,” he said.
“It’s over the top and grand just like their personalities. I kind of love it.”
“Well, I have to say you are without a doubt the finest maid of honor I’ve ever seen.”
“You’re bias.”
“I just have good taste.”
“Can you keep a secret?”
“Yes.”
“I’m surprised this shit actually happened.”
“Not a secret. Sometimes love hits like a freight train.”
“The fact that Dante made all my sister’s dreams come true tonight makes him brother-in-law of the year in my book.”
