Page 74 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 2
Melissa laughed. "But seriously, the second one is for keeps. I believe that counts for marriages too. Except for in Penny's case.One is definitely enough. Because you two couldn't be more perfect for each other. Here's to the happy couple." She raised her glass in the air.
"I'm so sorry," I said as I clinked my glass to his.
James laughed. "I loved her speech. I wouldn't have expected anything less from her."
"She called me a cat lady and threatened to kill you."
"It's the future lawyer in her."
I shook my head.
"How's everyone doing tonight?!" Rob said into the mic.
"I'm sure I'll have to apologize to you after this, though," James whispered to me.
"Man," Rob said. "I'm so much happier doing this the second time around. For a girl that James is actually in love with and excited to be married to."
I couldn't help it. I found James' mother in the crowd. She was absentmindedly picking at her salad with her fork. She couldn't have looked any more bored. I turned back to Rob. I wasn't going to focus on any of that negativity.
"My brother is a hard person to get to know," Rob continued. "All of you probably think you know him, but you don't. Just a handful of people really do. Me, Jen, Mason, and Matt, and that's just because we grew up with him. The lovely Penny is theonly person to get to know him recently. She was the first person to ever break down his walls. It's probably the really kinky weird sex they have."
Holy shit.
A few people laughed.
"Or maybe the fact that she's sexy as hell."
Fucking stop.
"Or maybe it was the whole student/professor relationship they had going on. I mean...that's fucking hot. The sneaking around. The forbidden aspect of it all. I mean damn, that will get anyone turned on. I bet James went into the class he taught her in with a hard-on every day."
James cleared his throat.
"Oh, sorry, I got distracted. Right, right. Obviously it's deeper than just a physical connection. I've never seen a couple that cares so unconditionally about each other. I thought my brother was crazy when he left New York. Especially for Delaware. I mean, what the hell is in Delaware? Well, drum roll ladies and gentleman. Penny was in Delaware. He was meant to go there to meet her. And I truly believe that. Because without Penny, I'm not sure I would have ever gotten my brother back."
I didn't think most people knew what Rob was referring to. And it didn't matter, because I did. James said I had saved him. I knew Rob thought I did too. Maybe it was true. I liked to think that I helped.
"I love you Penny. Not in a weird way. As a sister and most importantly as a friend. I'll always have your back. So don't you ever doubt that again." He turned to James. "And now James. My favorite sibling."
"Hey!" Jen said.
"What? He's getting married, Jen. Let him have his moment."
Everyone laughed.
"Seriously, James. I love you, man. I look up to you. You've always been there for me. I'm so grateful for everything you've given up for me. And I'm so happy that you finally found someone that makes you happy. Because that's what you deserve. A smoking hot girl that makes you happy all day long, if you know what I mean."
James laughed.
This was so inappropriate in front of our families.
"From a professor and his student to one of the most adored couples in the city, you two are quite sensational. And I wish you both a lifetime of happiness. And I cannot wait to be an uncle to all the kids you're certainly going to have since James never wears a condom." Rob winked at me.
My face had to be scarlet. Why? Why did he think this stuff was okay to say in public?
James' arm seemed to stiffen around me. Just the thought of kids entirely freaked him out. Rob was going to be waiting a long time to be an uncle.
"I bet fifty dollars that they're going to sneak off at some point during the reception to get it on. Talk to me if you want in on the pool. And here's to the happy couple," Rob said and lifted his glass.
