Aaron entered the room, holding a bouquet in his hands, followed closely by Lance and Lucas."Sweetheart, I’m here to get you!" Aaron shouted as soon as he stepped through the door, his handsome face full of excitement."Hold on a second." Gernard raised his hand, stopping him in his tracks.Aaron paused and looked at him. "I know the drill. What do you have for me? Bring it on!"Gernard chuckled and stepped aside, revealing a table behind him covered with a red cloth. Four red strings dangled from the edge. Maria, standing nearby, explained, "Mr. Fletcher, if you pass the first challenge, you can move forward."Aaron raised an eyebrow. "And what’s the first challenge?"Maria pointed to the red strings. "Pick one and eat whatever it’s attached to. No reactions allowed—if you stay stone-faced, you pass."Aaron grinned and immediately turned to Lance, pulling him forward. "Buddy, it’s your time to shine."Lance remained calm and casually pulled one of the strings. At the end of it was a
Though the letters were a bit crooked, Aaron had succeeded. He placed the bread on the table, glanced at Gavin, and seeing no reaction from him, didn’t dwell on it. His focus was clear—he needed to get to his bride.With the bouquet in hand, Aaron eagerly pushed open the bedroom door, only to find Aveline, her belly prominently showing, standing at the door with the wedding shoes in her hand, clearly blocking the way.She blinked and gave him a warm smile, extending her hand. "Hand over the cash, and I’ll let you through."Without hesitation, Aaron spun around, grabbed two hefty envelopes from one of his groomsmen, and handed them to Aveline.Her arms dropped slightly from the weight, nearly fumbling the envelopes. She looked down in surprise. "Wow, that’s a lot of money!" she said, noting how stuffed they were—likely holding around two thousand dollars each.Aveline hugged the envelopes and shoes tightly, grinning. "Still not enough."Aaron pulled out two more heavy envelopes and teas
Aaron gently slipped the wedding shoes onto Selena’s feet, then leaned in to kiss her. "Wow!" The crowd erupted in cheers and applause.In one swift motion, Aaron scooped Selena into his arms, carrying her out of the room with large strides. As they exited, someone popped a confetti cannon, showering them with colorful streamers, adding to the joyous atmosphere. Laughter and excitement filled the air.A line of luxury cars awaited them, making their way to the hotel with an impressive procession. The street was cleared for their passage, adding to the grandeur of the occasion.At the venue, the banquet hall was vast and opulent, with crystal chandeliers casting a dreamy glow over the entire space. Guests were already seated, chatting and anticipating the ceremony.Selena went to the dressing room, where she changed into a breathtaking wedding gown and had her hair and makeup redone, taking her beauty to another level.Aveline watched, her eyes suddenly welling up with tears.Selena c
All eyes were on Aaron as he stood beneath the spotlight. The usual playfulness and laid-back demeanor were gone, replaced by a look of seriousness and sincerity. He walked with purpose, step by step, to the center of the stage.In the front row sat Aaron’s parents. Though they weren’t entirely pleased with their son’s choice of bride, seeing this formal and committed side of him brought a sense of pride and contentment.Behind them, Aaron’s friends were seated. Lucas and Lance sat together, and Lance leaned over, saying, "Did you notice his hands shaking from the nerves?"Lucas smirked. "And you’re not recording it to use against him later?""Great idea." Lance, clearly amused, pulled out his phone and began recording Aaron’s trembling fingers.Yes, this would give him something to tease Aaron about for years to come.Onstage, the officiant was delivering solemn words of congratulations, and the music began to shift. Aaron turned toward the entrance just as the doors opened, revealing
Sidney, dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, approached Maria, his gaze lingering on her, soaking in every detail. Over the past few months, her life had been nothing short of adventurous. She had traveled to the far north to witness breathtaking auroras, posed with penguins in a remote southern continent, ventured deep into the wilds of an African savannah to observe a massive wildlife migration, and even scaled one of the world's tallest peaks on her own.It was as though she had embraced her true self, living life to the fullest. Every time she posted on social media, you could feel the sense of freedom radiating from her. And now, after such a long time, he was finally seeing her again.Today, she looked elegant in a classic white gown, dignified and graceful, holding a wine bottle in her hands, smiling at him."I..."Sidney began, wanting to say something, but the toasting ceremony was about to start, leaving no room for them to talk.He leaned in closer, speaking quietly as he
One call from Aaron, and in no time, the rest of their friends had arrived. Though it was late, the atmosphere quickly became lively, and naturally, party games were on the agenda.Aveline glanced at the pool, looking eager to dive in.But Lucas, holding her hand, immediately stopped her. "Don’t even think about it. You can’t swim right now."While swimming was fine earlier in her pregnancy, things had progressed. With twins on the way, the risk was too high, and Lucas wasn’t about to let her take any chances.Aveline sighed, her expression falling slightly. "Alright."Seeing her disappointment, Lucas couldn’t bear it. He kissed her forehead and asked, "How about some strawberries?"Aveline adored strawberries, and ever since she got pregnant, her craving for them had only intensified."Yes, please." she nodded with a smile.Lucas brought over a plate of fresh strawberries, feeding her one after another with care.Meanwhile, the others had set up a game of Truth or Dare—a classic that
Aveline smiled sweetly, her eyes sparkling. Lucas, on the other hand, shot her a long, meaningful glance, clearly aware of what was going on. She wasn’t even looking at him, which made it all too obvious what she had in mind.Alright, then.He loosened his tie slightly and glanced over at Aaron. "So, what’s the dare?"Aaron, flipping through the notepad with a knowing smirk, caught on immediately. It was clear Selena and Aveline had teamed up to mess with Lucas. As Aaron scanned the page, he let out a soft chuckle. "Well, looks like fate’s on your side, buddy."He continued, "Kiss the person next to you for one minute."Aveline’s face turned pink instantly, while Selena’s excitement deflated as she realized the dare wasn’t quite what she had hoped for.She glared at Aaron and pinched his side. "You didn’t rig this, did you?"Aaron quickly raised his hands defensively. "Hey, I swear I didn’t! I haven’t even seen this notepad until now."Selena sighed in defeat.Lucas’ lips curled int
Sidney spun the bottle, and it landed squarely on Maria.Uh-oh…Selena and Aveline exchanged amused glances, both with knowing smiles, anticipating what was to come.Maria, however, remained calm, her expression unfazed. "Dare," she said coolly.Sidney casually took the notepad, flipping through it until he found a task. With a smirk, he read aloud, "Share a glass of wine with one of the men here, arm-in-arm."Selena immediately wrapped her arm around Aaron. "Tonight's our wedding night—he’s only sharing a drink with me!" she declared with a playful grin.Aveline chimed in, "Lucas isn’t drinking tonight."Gernard, sensing something off in the atmosphere, added, "I’m allergic to alcohol."Gavin stayed silent, his aloof demeanor enough to keep anyone from approaching.Desmond, ever the joker, raised his hand quickly. "My tolerance is terrible. I'm saving myself for the punishment round. Maria, please show mercy!" Baron eagerly nodded along, agreeing with him.Braden hesitated for a mo