Mary looked outside of the window, watching as Helena was waving, and she waved back until they were out of the gate and off the road.The journey was quiet as they entered the ever-busy streets of New York City, the city that never sleeps at night. Mary watched with interest as the street was lit. It was as if it had never been night, and business was still going on as usual."So how did you and Nicholas meet?" Becca asked. She had been curious ever since she was told that Nicholas was getting married. Because her brother and Cameron were the same peas in the pod known as forever bachelors.So you could imagine her surprise when she came for the engagement party and was walking to the front. She thought it was going to be a hoax."Uhmm..." Mary was at a loss for what to say. How was she going to start explaining their pairing? She doesn't think this lady would take it kindly if she mentioned that they bought her. And she didn't even know her, so she had to be careful with what she sa
The ladies had massaged Mary so well that when she wanted to stand up, her legs buckled from under her. Her bones were feeble, and she was as light as a feather—a feeling she hasn't felt for a while.The sheets were changed, and Becca took her spot as they began to work on her while Mary wore her robe and was led to another room.In the room, she was made to sit down, and a woman immediately came to her, her thick Spanish accent coming through as she spoke, "This is the bride, right? So beautiful, so beautiful. Your skin is flawless." The woman whose name Mary didn't know praised her, and Mary blushed at the praise."Thank you, ma'am." Mary replied, and the woman's eyes turned starry."And also well-mannered, a very rare trait in Americans," she spit out distastefully. "Come sit, child, so we can further make you beautiful." The woman gestured to the chair, and Mary complied, moving to sit there. "You are in safe hands, dear; just relax and everything will be okay."Mary closed her ey
The band was playing the popular wedding hymn, and the choirs were singing sweetly. Everyone seems to be happy. Well, it was a good day, so it was something to be happy about.But as Mary walked down the aisle, clutching the bouquet tight as if it were her lifeline, she didn't feel the excitement that others seemed to feel. Instead, she was numb.She walked down the red carpet as she and Becca had both practiced, her eyes fixated on the floor, careful not to fall. It was her first time wearing heels, and she didn't want to embarrass herself by falling.Nicholas stood at the altar with his best friend and best man, Cameron, beside him. Finally, the day had come, and in a few hours, he was going to be a married man. Despite how he had tried to put it off, his father's plan had worked.Nicholas stood in his well-tailored tuxedo, looking every bit like Prince Charming. His hair had been slick back with a few strands falling to his face, and his beard had been trimmed short. He was looking
The guests were scattered in different places as soft music played in the background. Nicholas was sitting in front with Cameron, and they were chatting quietly while waiting for the arrival of his bride. Cameron had snagged a bottle of wine immediately when they came, and he had poured himself a glass and was currently nursing it. Cocktails were passed around while people broke into small groups to discuss. No doubt business was the topic since I was mostly with the dad friends that were around. Looking around, Nicholas could only spot a few people that he knew, and he waved to a co-worker as he saw her. She was looking beautiful in her cream dress. Nicholas got tired of waiting, and she brought his phone out and started scrolling through it. No news platform had carried his wedding because it was a private one, but he was sure that come tomorrow, that would be all the news would carry. A hush fell through the crowd, and Cameron tapped Nicholas. "Holy shit, Nik." Nicholas looked
"Helena." Mary mouthed as she turned around and saw her friend turned sister holding the bouquet of flowers. She didn't know when tears began to brim from her eyes as she moved closer to her.The audience was clapping and cheering for Helena as she caught the bouquet, but Mary could not hear any of it. Her fixation was on the brunette in front of her.At that moment, the once-dark hole in her heart lightened, and her whole face lit up in a smile. "Mary.""You came?" Mary asked, but it was more of a statement."Of course I had to come. I could never miss your wedding for anything in this world." Helena declared, her lips parting to reveal her pearly whites.Mary overcame my emotions and enveloped her brunette friend in a bone-crushing kiss. Her nose was close to her neck, and she leaned in, closing her eyes as she inhaled her scent.Helena smelled of home, of warmth, and of comfort. The brunette parted her friend's back gently as she tried to comfort her. This may be the last time she
Nicholas had been looking at his new wife as she talked to her friend; her face seemed to light up in a way he had never seen before, and he was content with watching."Who is that lady dancing with your wife?" Cameron asked him, looking at the newcomer with interest. Nicholas knew his friend was already plotting how he was going to get the new girl under him.Nicholas looked at the lady in question, trying to rack his brain, but he couldn't place where he may have known her from. "I have no idea, but from the way they are talking, I believe they are friends and come from the same convent.""Hmm, she is beautiful." Cameron looked at the brunette longingly. The wine dress she was putting on wasn't exactly attractive, but it complimented her skin tone well and brought out her features."I know what you are thinking, but don't go there." Nicholas warned that he didn't know who was worse between him and Cameron."What?" Cameron teased, amused, as his tongue darted out to lick his lips jus
Mary's smile refused to leave her lips as Nicholas held her, and they started walking outside of the hall. The people that still remained around her were hailing the couple, but she couldn't hear it; all she could think of was Nicholas.She heard his friend, Cameron, say something as they passed him. "Be gentle, Nik; don't show your animalistic side." And the two friends smiled.Nicholas held her waist as he led her outside the hall, and true to his father's words, there was Frank waiting for them. He helped his wife up into the black G-Wagon, and he entered the car. And the car started its journey to the airstrip, which was on the outskirts of New York."Congratulations sir." Frank, the driver, said, looking at his boss in the mirror."Thank you, Frank." Nicholas said, and they continued their journey in silence. The alcohol was slowly getting into Mary; today was the first time she was drinking any alcohol, and she had chosen one of the strongest, so she was bound to feel the effect
The jet landed smoothly at the airstrip in Florida, and the air hostess quickly came around to open the door. Nicholas held his wife's hand firmly, and together they left the jet."Welcome to Florida, sir, ma'am." A new face, which Nicholas had never seen before, greeted him, and he responded to them curtly. Mary was beside him, getting a little overwhelmed by everything that was going on.Mary was thankful that everywhere was dark, save for the headlight, and she clutched at Nicholas like her only life support. "This way, please." A lady with a straight red skirt and a beret came to Nicholas, ushering them to the car that had been hired to take them to their destination.Mary was amazed by the reception, especially the woman in front of them. She was still putting on high heels, even at night, and she couldn't help but look at her in admiration.Nicholas tightened his hold on Mary, and together they followed after the woman while the others dragged their boxes behind them. It was a s