Page 52 of Cocky M.D.
As dusk descended, I was in my dress, and the walk down the aisle was like walking on clouds. Pops of yellow roses on the blue carpet that led outside blended beautifully with the trees where we’d set up the arch.
I forgot everything else, though, when I saw Johnny in his tuxedo. He loved me. As I held his hand, nothing else mattered. My skin burned for him, and the best part was about to come.
The minister said, “You may kiss the bride.”
Johnny wrapped his arms around my waist and said, “You’ve made me the happiest man alive.”
I lowered my lashes and puckered my lips. Neither of us was perfect, but we would try to be better together. “I love you.”
“I love you,” he said, then his hard lips met mine.
Damn.I was lost for a moment. As the kiss ended, I heard clapping.
A small giggle escaped my lips, then we turned and walked down the small path, past my family and his staff. We stopped on the balcony, where we planned to greet the guests as they came up the few steps.
He massaged my lower back and said, “It seems your family wants to talk to us.”
I nodded. The previous night, I’d been so upset, and they always tried to watch out for me. I ignored a quick spike of adrenaline and whispered, “I didn’t get a chance to text everyone back. It will be okay.”
They came up, and Indigo led the charge. “So yesterday my sister talked about how you didn’t want to provide for her.”
Johnny’s face paled. I held him closer as he said, “No. She’s proved to me that love is real, and I’m a better man because she’s in my life.”
My heart melted a little more, and I said, “That’s sweet.”
Georgie joined us and hugged both of us. “Your son and mine seem to be getting along great.”
We looked down the balcony to the children’s playground.
Johnny said, “I’m happy. I’m taking Olivia to Hawaii for two weeks, but he’s going to be miserable at my parents’ house.”
Georgie replied, “He can stay with us. My husband has some games, but if you don’t mind, I’ll take him to some baseball games. He’s welcome to pal around with my son for two weeks.”
His eyes widened, and he nodded. “Let’s ask them.” He left my side and called, “Bradley?”
“Yeah?”
Johnny asked, “Would you want to go to Tulsa with your new aunt Georgie and Jeremy while I take Olivia to Hawaii?”
Bradley didn’t even hesitate. “Sure, I’ll stay with Jeremy.”
A smile grew on my face as he returned to my side. Warmness grew in my veins, and I asked, “So we’re all good now, and everyone will be happy for me?”
Ridley then came over. “We were always happy for you, Olivia. We love you.”
I hugged her back. “And I love you all.”
My next sister came toward us.
My heart swelled. I was truly loved. “Stephanie, if you ever need anything from us, let us know.”
She hugged her waist and asked, “Including a hitman if my ex and the roommate ever show their faces?”
Johnny’s face grew tight. “That can be arranged.”
I stood taller and patted his back. Goose bumps formed on my arms, but I said, “He’s joking.”
“I’m not, though.” Johnny turned and stared at me. “I told you my family gets whatever we want, and Stephanie’s family.”
