* Today was the day. I was finally going to become Mrs. Cullen Matthews. Nothing and I mean nothing was going to stop this wedding from happening. Chitto had agreed to perform the ceremony for his long lost nephew. I looked over at the dress hanging in all it's beauty on back of the door. Hemi had outdone herself. I was beyond ready for things to begin. Garrett and Logan had arrived and were planning to stand up for Cullen as his best men. Mikaela and Hemi had my back. Along with Helaku. I had wanted Sadie, but something had came up and Sadie had to go to Louisiana, and I couldn't defraud her that. So Cullen and I had four bride's maids and groom's men. There was a knock on the door and Hemi stuck her head in. * You ready to get your hair and makeup done? Then we can squeeze you into the dress. * I nodded excitedly. * Yes. Where's Mik? * Hemi was pulling out hair supplies. * She's coming. I saw her handing off your flower girl to her father. * I laughed. * He better make sure she keeps her dress clean and her hair in place. * Her eyes widened and she went to the door and pulled it open to a bright eyed Jacy, who was posed to knock. * Mom. Make sure Damon keeps Binks clean and from destroying her hair. Mik and I worked on those curls for two hours. She wouldn't be still. * She laughed and nodded. * I will in a moment. I want to see Ashland first. * Jacy moved inside and took my hands as she approached. * Look at you. You're aura is glowing. A sign that you will be happy in your marriage. Cullen is a good guy. * I nodded. * I've been in love with Cullen my whole life. Since I was 5 years old and saw him at the orphanage. Then he got a foster home and grew up with a brother in Troy. He still came to hang out at the compound in Oregon..but he didn't stay with us often. But I knew he was going to be mine. He’d avoid me as if I had the plague, and we both made a few mistakes along the way, but we found our way. * Jacy patted my shoulder lovingly. * You both deserve this happiness and nothing will go wrong with the wedding. * Something flashed in her eyes, but disappeared quickly. * Now get dressed. We don't have much time and guest are starting to arrive. * Just then Mik stepped into the room. * Jacy, can you help Damon keep Bianca out of the fountain? She's really trying us today. * Jacy laughed and nodded as she headed for the door. * Best of luck, Ashland. * I waved as Jacy left and faced my girls. * Let's get this party started. * They worked mercilessly on my hair and soon had it pinned up and curls hanging in all the right places. I wondered briefly if Cara was here, but squashed my worry over it. I'd wanted Talen to walk me down the aisle. Since uncle Mel wasn't here to do it, but I wasn't going to let my hurt over not hearing from them show on the happiest day of my life. my hair and makeup was finished and I was stepping into my dress. Hemi zipped it up and turned me to face the mirror. I slid into my heels and watched as Mik pulled a stool over and climbed up. She placed my tiara on my head along with the veil. * Oh Ash. You look beautiful. Just stunning. Cullen's going to be speechless. * I laughed and Hemi snorted. * Speechless? You mean swallowing growls at all the men watching her...fighting a hard on. * We laughed at Hemi’s bluntness. * No that's from me not putting out. I am making him wait until tonight. * They giggled and we shared a high five. * And honestly...I'm not sure how I withstood it. I may pull him into a secluded spot at the reception. * We laughed again, but were interrupted by a knock at the door. *

* Today was the day. I was finally going to become Mrs. Cullen Matthews. Nothing and I mean nothing was going to stop this wedding from happening. Chitto had agreed to perform the ceremony for his long lost nephew. I looked over at the dress hanging in all it's beauty on back of the door. Hemi had outdone herself. I was beyond ready for things to begin. Garrett and Logan had arrived and were planning to stand up for Cullen as his best men. Mikaela and Hemi had my back. Along with Helaku. I had wanted Sadie, but something had came up and Sadie had to go to Louisiana, and I couldn't defraud her that. So Cullen and I had four bride's maids and groom's men. There was a knock on the door and Hemi stuck her head in. * You ready to get your hair and makeup done? Then we can squeeze you into the dress. * I nodded excitedly. * Yes. Where's Mik? * Hemi was pulling out hair supplies. * She's coming. I saw her handing off your flower girl to her father. * I laughed. * He better make sure she keeps her dress clean and her hair in place. * Her eyes widened and she went to the door and pulled it open to a bright eyed Jacy, who was posed to knock. * Mom. Make sure Damon keeps Binks clean and from destroying her hair. Mik and I worked on those curls for two hours. She wouldn't be still. * She laughed and nodded. * I will in a moment. I want to see Ashland first. * Jacy moved inside and took my hands as she approached. * Look at you. You're aura is glowing. A sign that you will be happy in your marriage. Cullen is a good guy. * I nodded. * I've been in love with Cullen my whole life. Since I was 5 years old and saw him at the orphanage. Then he got a foster home and grew up with a brother in Troy. He still came to hang out at the compound in Oregon..but he didn't stay with us often. But I knew he was going to be mine. He’d avoid me as if I had the plague, and we both made a few mistakes along the way, but we found our way. * Jacy patted my shoulder lovingly. * You both deserve this happiness and nothing will go wrong with the wedding. * Something flashed in her eyes, but disappeared quickly. * Now get dressed. We don't have much time and guest are starting to arrive. * Just then Mik stepped into the room. * Jacy, can you help Damon keep Bianca out of the fountain? She's really trying us today. * Jacy laughed and nodded as she headed for the door. * Best of luck, Ashland. * I waved as Jacy left and faced my girls. * Let's get this party started. * They worked mercilessly on my hair and soon had it pinned up and curls hanging in all the right places. I wondered briefly if Cara was here, but squashed my worry over it. I'd wanted Talen to walk me down the aisle. Since uncle Mel wasn't here to do it, but I wasn't going to let my hurt over not hearing from them show on the happiest day of my life. my hair and makeup was finished and I was stepping into my dress. Hemi zipped it up and turned me to face the mirror. I slid into my heels and watched as Mik pulled a stool over and climbed up. She placed my tiara on my head along with the veil. * Oh Ash. You look beautiful. Just stunning. Cullen's going to be speechless. * I laughed and Hemi snorted. * Speechless? You mean swallowing growls at all the men watching her...fighting a hard on. * We laughed at Hemi’s bluntness. * No that's from me not putting out. I am making him wait until tonight. * They giggled and we shared a high five. * And honestly...I'm not sure how I withstood it. I may pull him into a secluded spot at the reception. * We laughed again, but were interrupted by a knock at the door. *
* I kissed Cullen with everything I had..deepening by sliding my tongue against his...there was a lot of hoots and hollers among our friends and family. Then I heard Garrett.* Save it for the honeymoon....* We ignored his playful tone and savored our kiss. * or not. * I laughed against my new husband's lips and we separated. I swatted at our friend but he dodged. Chitto was chuckling as he grabbed our hands. * I introduce you to Mr and Mrs Cullen Matthews. * We were both grinning. This was the happiest of ever been in my life. Cullen faced everyone. * We'll meet you down at the barn where our reception is set up. * We glanced at Garrett Logan Talen and Cara. * Welcome to the country. * Boisterous laughter came from Talen and the guest started to file out. We were congratulated by some as we awaited for the crowd to diminish. Soon we were in place outside the barn as our guest mingled waiting for us to enter. We had decided to make our entrance and go right into our first dance. Jacy met us at the door..then rushed over to the DJ we borrowed from Skye's club. Georgie introduced us and we stepped into view among cheers. She started the song that we'd picked for our dance; 98° I do Cherish you. Cullen took me into his arms as we both sang the words as we swayed in each others arms around the dance floor. *
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* The wedding was beautiful. I dabbed at my eyes so not to ruin my makeup. Talen and I stood around the dance floor with the rest of their family and friends as they danced their first dance. I squeezed Talen's hand a smile spread across my face. * They finally did it. They found happiness together. * Talen kissed me. * "Bout damn time, for a while there I thought Cullen was going to let her get away." * Everyone clapped as the song came to an end. There were hoots and hollers and Cullen made a big show of dipping Ashland backwards and kissing her. Talen and I laughed. A fast song came on and the dance floor filled up, with the younger crowed. Ash and Cullen moved towards us and motioned a couple over. Cullen spoke. Cara, Talen, I wanted to introduce you to my aunt and uncle. Chitto and Jacy. Chitto and Talen shook hands and I hugged Jacy. She was a beautiful female, kindness and strength radiated off of her. * "We've heard a lot about you. Thank you so much for taking such good care of our nephew. He's a fine strong, stubborn, young man." * We all laughed. * "Hey!" * I whispered to for Chitto and Jacy only to hear. * The stubborn part is a Kayrs thing. "I heard that mate." *Talen wrapped his arm around my waist. * "We we were blessed to have them both in our lives, but we're happy he has finally found his family too."
ReplyDelete* Chitto smiled and slapped me on my shoulder. * He is definitely stubborn, just like his mother. * I rolled my eyes and Ashland elbowed me. * He is stubborn, but that's what I love most about him. * I pulled her closer against me. * That's because it's your wedding day and everything is about love. Come tomorrow, you'll be back to wanting to clobber me. * She winked at Cara and Talen and nodded. * We're going to be doing the buffet in just a few - which is great because I'm starving - and then the party starts. * Ashland did a little dance. * I'm going to be changing before that. I don't want my gown messed up, and these people get crazy when the booze starts flowing. * I laughed and before I knew it, Jacy and Ashland had swooped Cara away with them. Chitto and Talen were deep in conversation and I saw Logan and Garrett. * Sup, loser. * Logan greeted me, leaning back in the chair he sat in. I kicked his foot as I sat down. * I'm mated and married, you're still fucking blow up toys. Who's the loser now? * Logan sat up and we shadow boxed before Garrett stopped us. * You two act like your fourteen, comparing dick sizes. * I snorted. * We already did that. * The three of us started laughing. Bianca raced up to Garrett and he lifted her in his arms. * Hi. * She said to all of us. * Hello, you did a bangin' job tossing those flowers. * Logan held a hand out for her to high five, then he grabbed her nose teasingly. She giggled and the sound had me chuckling with her. Damn, the kid was cute. * You look like your mother. * Garrett told her as he bounced her in his arms. * And you look like a punk. * I busted out laughing. * Acts like Mik too. * Garrett feigned offense. * Where did you learn language like that? * She pointed to Gabriel and I snickered harder. * He says all ya'll are punks. * From the mouths of babes. * Once upon a time, we all were. Your mother included. * Bianca's mouth dropped open. * Ima tell mama. * She wiggled down and took off across the barn where the reception was being held. * Mama! * She called, her curls flying behind her. * Better hurry, Damon is likely to bust your eye for that one, G. * Garrett slipped past us, following Bianca. I gestured for Logan to follow me. * Let's get this reception hopping. * We headed towards Georgie, the DJ. Damn, I loved a good party. *
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