Page 13 of Embrace

Suvi held her bouquet up into the air and all the women got into a crowd a few feet away from her.

“Y’all ready?” Suvi quizzed.

The women cheered. Suvi turned her back to the women and swung the arrangement of flowers into the air. They all scrambled to be the first to catch it, though Mari beat them to it. She lifted the flowers and grinned.

“Yass!” they all cheered.

“You’re next, sis.” Suvi sang to Mari.

Mari laughed. “I have to find a man first.”

Suvi smirked. “Or do like I did and use Arranged Hearts.”

“You gon’ become a sponsor?” I teased.

“Boy, hush.” Suvi swatted me away.

“I’m finna have you squirming in a minute.”

Suvi’s eyes twinkled under the light. “What?”

Before I could respond, the DJ grabbed the microphone. “I need the bride to make way to the dance floor. Ladies, y’all had y’all fun. Now it’s time for the groom to get the garter.”

I held Suvi’s hand and led her to the chair. She took her seat as “Pony” by Ginuwine started to play.

“I need all the fathers and mothers to close their eyes. It’s about to get crazy!” I announced.

Mama and Mama Vanna turned away with amused grins. I could tell Mr. Summers wanted to interject, but my Pops pulled him away from the scene. Once all the old folks were handled, I pulled up my pants and seductively circled Suvi.

Her amused laughter fueled my movements. I teased her and grinded against her before I sexily trailed my lips down her body. I lifted her leg and kissed her inner thigh before I dipped my head under the dress. Her aroma intoxicated me. I felt a stirring deep in my core. The urge to eat her pussy in front of everybody crossed my mind, but I held it together. After I kissed her inner thigh a few times, I finally latched my teeth onto the garter. I slid it down and off her.

When I met her gaze, I saw a hint of arousal swim through her irises. I smirked and stood to my feet. The men awaited the next step. I turned my back to the crowd of men and tossed the cream-colored garter into the air. My cousin caught the garter and puffed his chest like he’d won a grand prize.

“I don’t know if my watch broke, but it looks like it says it’s shot o’clock!” Allyson shouted.

“You ain’t said nothing but a mothafuckin’ word!” BJ exclaimed.

“We’re going to be so damn drunk,” I admitted.

“Luckily we don’t have work tomorrow. Enjoy tonight.” Suvi stood up and wrapped her arms around my waist. She puckered her lips, and I dipped my head down to kiss her. The electricity of our connection coursed through my veins, leaving me speechless.

Today I married my best friend. Tonight, I’d welcome the memories. Tomorrow, I’ll have time to really process what the hell we’d just done.

NEWLY WEDS

The sun’s rays woke me up. As I welcomed consciousness, I rubbed the crust from the corners of my eyes. Once my vision adjusted to the brightness in the room, I stretched and yawned.

“Good morning, Wife,” Blaze greeted me. He was still laying in the bed, but he had his arm propped under his head with his phone in his hand. He was shirtless with a pair of basketball shorts hanging dangerously low on his hips.

Our eyes met and our smiles were identical. “Good morning, Husband.”

I stood up and scratched my scalp. As soon as we’d entered the hotel room. I removed the wig and makeup immediately. Drunk and all, I made sure to wash my ass, wash my face, and get comfortable before I passed out.

It wasn’t new to wake up in bed with Blaze. We’d had many sleepovers throughout the years. However, this one was different. This morning we’d gone to bed and woken up as husband and wife. Once the liquor got in my system last night, I found solace in his arms every chance I could get. It felt natural. Hell, Blaze was always home to me. Now it was official.

“You want to go out to eat or order food to get delivered?” Blaze asked.

I shrugged. “I don’t want to get out of bed, to be honest.”

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