Chapter 63
I shook my head “No. If anything he is anxious for you to get down there.” I walk over to the window that was facing the backyard where the wedding was being held. It is packed with people. Not hard to do since it isn’t a very big backyard. There are only about twenty guests since they wanted to keep it small. There are tables in the back on one side of the yard that has the small buffet they had catered and two workers meaning them. At the very back of the yard facing the house is Matt with his d.j equipment. There are fairy lights on the top of the fence. I keep my eyes moving to find what I’m looking for. When I see it I can’t help but laugh. In front of Matt is a small alter that Viper, Goof, Uncle Rivet, my dad and Xavier are standing on.
“What is it?” Gena asks. I can’t tell she is nervous but the change in her voice. “Just something too cute. Come look.” I said. I hear the chair move and her shoes hitting the floor. I feel her move beside me. I don’t take my eyes off the sight in front of me. Goof, Viper and Uncle Rivet were all talking. It was Dad and Xavier that held our attention. Dad was on his knees in front of Xavier helping him adjust the flower in his vest. Xavier was shuffling his feet like he was nervous. Dad was just smiling at Xavier talking to him. My guess reassuring Xavier.
Gena is watching the scene with a smile on her face.” I can’t believe I get to marry that man,” she said. “I can. I know I was a bitch at first but I will be the first to admit you both deserve each other.” I told her. “That means a lot coming from you Silvy. Thank you.” Gena said. “Thank you for making my dad happy,” I said as we keep our eyes on Dad. I don’t know what Dad said to Xavier but suddenly Xavier raised his head high and puffed out his chest. I could even see a smile on his face before he hugged Dad. Goof looks over at my dad and Xavier before turning his head toward the window where we are standing. He winks and smiles before he raises his wrist and taps the center like he is wearing a watch.
Gena and I both laugh at his antics. “I guess it is time to go,” Gena said as she turned away from the window. There was something in her tone that bothered me. I reached out and placed a hand on her shoulder to stop her and get her to look at me.” Gena, you know you don’t have to do this if you don’t want to. You can cancel or postpone if you need to. Dad will understand.” “Oh no. I want to marry your father more than anything. I would have married him the day after he proposed if he would have let me.” Gena said. And the way she was smiling dreamily I could tell it was the truth.
“I don’t understand what the problem is then. You sounded down when you said it was time to go.” I said. “It is standing in front of a crowd that bothers me. Even though they are friends and a few families.” Gena said. Ah, now I get it. “I don’t like crowds that much myself. So I get it. Just focus on Dad and Viper. I have been to all the weddings he has done. Trust me you will forget about everyone else in no time.” I told her. Viper’s weddings are, shall I say untraditional and different in the best ways. Gena nods and smooths down her dress not that it is needed. “You are right. This isn’t about them. This is about me marrying the love of my life. Everything else is just background.” Gena said.
“That’s the spirit. Now let’s go before Uncle Rivet and Goof come up looking for us.” I said laughing. Gena links her arm through mine and we walk out the bedroom door. We head down the small halfway to stairs to the sliding glass doors that will lead us outside. When we get to the doors Uncle Rivet and Xavier waiting for us. Xavier, I knew that he was going to walk with me down the aisle. ” Uncle Rivet?” I ask. He smiles at me before opening his arms to me.” There my beautiful niece,” he said wrapping his big arms around me. I pull back after hugging him. “Not that I’m not happy to see you. What are you doing inside and not with the rest of the guests?” I asked.
“Well, princess I was talking with your dad and he told me that this little lady.” Uncle Rivet said pointing to Gena,” was walking down the aisle herself. And that just isn’t right, so I got his permission to walk her down.” ” Rivet that is very kind of you, but not necessary,” Gena said. I step back towards Xavier not saying a word because I know it is pointless. Gena should just give up because it is no use arguing with him. “Necessary, no. But you are family and it’s what we do,” he said. That is all it took. Xavier and I got in position at the door just as the music starts to play. I look over my shoulder just to check on Gena one more time to see her arm in Uncle River’s and eyes glued to the door. The best part is the smile she is wearing. I look down at Xavier and loop my arm through his. ” Ready little brother?” I asked. He beams up at me ” Ready big sissy.”
Florence is a passionate reader who finds joy in long drives on rainy days. She’s also a fan of Italian makeup tutorials, blending beauty and elegance into her everyday life.
