SCRIBBLES: THE BEST WOMAN - PART2
Previously on The Best Woman- Part 1
The Best Woman - Part 2
The next year, which was filled with wedding planning and more late night calls and laughter and tears, flew by so quickly. I never thought that this would happen. I never dreamed that this day would ever come.
And yet here we are.
I mean I had imagined seeing him in a tux, waiting for me at the altar, as my dad walks me down the aisle. I had imagined truly looking into the eyes of the man I have loved for the past 7 years as I walk down the aisle, looking the best I have ever been, waiting to publicly declare my vow to him to be the best woman he deserves.
The day has finally come and it is nothing like how I imagined it.
Today is the day that I will be his best woman for him for the rest of my life. Today is the day that I watch my best friend stand at the altar, a tear streaming down his face as his bride walks towards him ready to say her vows to him. Today is the day that I hand my best friend the wedding ring that he had begged me to go shopping with him to find so that he can place it on the ring of his Italian bride. Today is the day that I should belt out Etta James’ “All I Could was Cry”.
Today is the day that I have lost my best man.
“Kemi! I can’t be late to my own wedding. Will you please be quick?”
Great! What possessed me to stay with him and the groomsmen today? I swear if he knocks on the door any louder the whole hotel will wake up.
“I’m coming J! I just have to-"
“No, you don’t. You look fine just the way you are”.
“What?! You haven’t even seen me”.
“It’s my own fault. I asked a woman to be my best man. Why did I think that would be a good idea?”
Oh, he is definitely asking to be slapped! I'd like to see him style my naturally kinky hair in 2 mins. Right, that’s it. I am going take my meds (I love saying that. It makes me sound like I’m insane. Which I must be if I’m talking to myself :/), leave this bathroom, attend the wedding and go home to stuff myself with buttered popcorn. Yep, sounds like as good a plan as any. He is speechless when he finally sees me. Man! The boy scrubs up good. His brother, Paul, tells me how hot I look in my suit which obviously makes me grin like an idiot. Show me a woman who does not like to be told she’s hot, especially when she’s spent the past 3 hours getting ready.
We have now made it to the church.
It is just grand. The wedding planner did an amazing job. I drag J to the altar as I can see him starting to sweat a bit. Oh boy. Here it comes.
“Man U did alright last night didn't they?”
“Yes, I suppose”.
“You suppose?”
“Are we really going to dance around the fact that you are freaking out slightly?”
“I am not freaking out. Men-”
“Don’t freak out. I know”.
“ Isn't there enough air in this place? Aren't I the one that should be having shortness of breath?”
“Look, it comes and goes. Today is a big day so let’s focus on you ok?”
“As long as you are ok”.
“I am ok. Are you ok?”
“Yes”.
“Well, ok then”.
I can’t believe I have put myself in this situation. When he asked if I could be his best woman I should have glared at him and thrown my drink in his face. I should be sat in the pew next to my mother, sister and little nephew. He looks so cute in the suit I got him. His hair is getting a bit unruly though. I don’t understand why Lola won’t just cut it. Even Tobi mentioned that he doesn’t like the fact that his son looks like he is a part of a Jackson 5 tribute band. Oh wow. People are really starting to fill the place now. Damn! Look at what that girl is wearing!! In the Lord’s house as well? People have mind oh! Hmph!
“I take it Pat’s tailor ran out of material?” J whispered to me.
I chuckled.“I can’t wait for your mum to meet her”.
He laughed.
“That would definitely serve as our entertainment for the day”.
Cue music to announce the arrival of the bridesmaids, groomsmen and of course, the bride.
END of PART 2
I thought that I'd end it there for now. Do not want to overwhelm your pretty eyes with too many words hehe.
A little disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. If this at all resembles your life it is purely coincidental. Although it felt like those blurbs we see before (or is it after?) a movie, I felt like I need to add that... :)
Till next time!
Luv, Mo
xx