Chapter 13

Alexis

Weddings are a blessing and a gift that keeps on giving when you plan your marriage. It is a union of two souls that are meant to be together. As a body you are one and when two become one; you not only bare witness to someone's life, but you become a team.

I had woken up early on Saturday morning but Abro was fast asleep. I had fallen asleep next to Aaron and it felt right . When he woke up he; kissed me good morning and I wanted to wake him up properly but he stopped me . Disappointed as I was he more than made up for stopping me in the shower this morning . He feels really good although we are due for a proper session he had to double up . Don't get me wrong the quality was good but we could never be too careful and protection is the rule of thumb when we have sex... We both agreed.

I had to leave first with Sarah and then go downstairs to meet Tina . We helped her get ready and the glam squad Gavin organised helped us. My hair was tied back into a sleek ponytail with my hair coiled around the hair band holding it together. Sarah had her hair trimmed into a sleek bob and Tina looked regal with a classic braided up do. My phone was off all morning and kept I kept it off throughout the day.

David had the rings with him and brought them out at the right time . His eyes looked puffy and I had caught a glimpse of Abro and he had a bruised jaw. It looked fresh... something must have happened .

The weather had gone from clear to cloudy and it was pretty dark outside the chapel ,we were in for the mother of all storms thank goodness everything was in doors . There were cars outside to help transport everyone to the wedding reception area .

Just as David was done giving both couples the rings lightning struck and the lights went off leaving only the candles on . Dave had froze and didn't know what to do. I stretched out my hand and he took it and came to sit next to me . He was shaking . I luckily had a bottle of sparkling water so I gave it to him and told him it was okay I wasnt going any where . He nodded and smiled . The generator kicked in and by the time the lights went on again the bride and groom were liplocking... I didnt have a plus one so Dave became my plus one . On our way to the reception his phone rang and he answered it .

"Daddy I'm fine . I'm with Alexis . She's fine too ; you worry too much . I will . I will be sitting next to her and Sarah. Uncle Bryan too."

I was sitting next to Bryan in the car he had his hands around my waist because the road was bumpy and I didnt put on my seat belt . I almost fell and he caught me and I got flung to the other side of the car when we started moving . Within five minutes we made it to the other side of the estate. The room was beautiful. The theme was Fairytale wedding. The color scheme was silver and blue . The organisers followed the brief because everything screamed Gav and Tina . I gave my speech and decided to leave David with my brother . He was more than happy to be left with him. Caleb asked me if I was fine and I said; I was okay I was just feeling a bit under the weather. I hadn't seen Aaron throughout the festivities. The venue was packed with people and family members from both Tina and Gav's side's. I hugged Tina and Gavin congratulations and Said goodnight to everyone. I was on my way out when someone called me .

"Alexis !?"

I turned around and looked at a woman who looked like a model . She was skinny and she was wearing an olive green dress. She came a bit closer and I could see her face properly. Her hair was tied into s bun and she looked more beautiful than the other day. She really cleans up well. She had make up on and her hazel eyes complimented her red hair . She gave me a hug and I hugged her back.

" Blake ... hi it's so good to see you. Are you good ?"

"Yes I am. I couldn't tell you what happened when I left. I needed to get over the guy who broke my heart. "

I really wasn't in the mood for anyone but I pushed my feeling of feeling queasy aside.

" Did you make peace with him?"

"Yes he has changed. He is here with his son. I kissed him and he pushed me back. "

"Isn't he dating anyone?"

"He used the word relationship. Which was rare . Who ever he is dating is a lucky woman. He is in love. From what I heard she's not his type . Mimi says; she doesn't like her ... "

"...and what about you?"

"I'm in love and pregs with Nathan's baby. "

I smiled at her and gave her a hug. I had a gut feeling to ask her who Mimi's brother was?

"Congrats. By the way who's Mimi's brother . "

"Oh he is within eye shot . "

She pointed at Aaron and a woman I just don't get along with. Mia. I then saw Mia kissing Aaron .

"Gav's partner..."

"Yup."

Blake took out her phone and snapped a picture of Mia kissing Aaron.

"Seems like Mary sending Mia in her place worked because he just kissed her back and shes headed to the other exit. "

Blake was right and it looked like Bryan saw what I saw and he made his way outside.

"Blake I really don't feel well so we'll keep in touch?"

"Cool oh your boss is headed this way. Chat later?"

"Okay."

Blake went back inside and I started walking towards the car when Bryan caught up with me

"Ali!"

" I don't feel too good Ryan see you Monday morning. "

"Take the day off okay and I'll check up on you."

He opened the door and I slid inside with ease. I couldn't cry.

I rummaged in my bag to take out my car keys and loft key.

"Please do me a favour."

"Anything friend."

" Caleb came with a taxi . He can take my car ;give him my keys and tell him I will see him tomorrow. "

"Ali..."

" see you Monday . "

I closed the door and told the driver to wait .

I went to my hotel room and packed everything up. I walked out and the driver helped me with my bags . He asked where I was headed I told him and he drove out the estate. I switched my phone on and thirty minutes into the trip back home my phone indicated a whatsapp message. I opened it was a 15 minute video file from Mary? I pressed play because I was listening to music via my wireless earphones and what I saw broke my aching heart.

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