Page 62 of Ride or Die
"I'm so happy for you, B. You two are perfect for each other and you're going to be great parents," she says to me. Raze walks up behind her, wrapping his arms around her.
"Congrats on both, brother," Raze says.
"You two need to get caught up." I wink at him.
"Working on it," he replies. Minx nudges him in the stomach. "Oomph."
I shake my head at them, laughing. I turn to Cali and take the champagne out of her hand.
"Let me get you something baby-friendly," I tell her, giving her a kiss on her forehead before I go to the bar.
"Congrats, Buster, and welcome back," Tink says. "Sprite for the mama-to-be?"
"Thanks, Tink, and yes, please."
We spend the rest of the evening celebrating with our family. I've never been more thankful for this club than I am at this moment.
Bull comes over to us. "We're glad to have you back, Buster," he says, shaking my hand.
"I'm glad to be back, sir. Thank you for taking care of Cali even when y'all thought I was dead."
"That's what we do for family," he says and goes on his way. We head to our room well before midnight, both of us exhausted.
"Sólnyshka," I say to her, pulling her close to me. "That has even more meaning to me now."
"Why is that?"
"In the dark, it was you who brought me light. Everything I thought about or dreamed about was always related to you. You pulled me out of the dark," I tell her. "I will spend the rest of our lives showing you how grateful I am for your love."
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Buster
It'sthe first Saturday in March and the weather is actually cooperating. It's in the mid-seventies, sunny with a few clouds floating around. It's the perfect weather for a wedding. Both my family and Cali’s family are here as well as the Riders from Arizona and our new friends from New Orleans. Gunner, our treasurer, is ordained, so he will be performing the ceremony for us. It will be a quick ceremony and a whole night of partying. Well, as much as Cali can handle being four months pregnant.
Cali and I will only have one person standing with each of us today. Her maid of honor, Emma, and my best man, Shade. So Shade, Clutch, Diesel, and I are borrowing Bull's office for a moment of bro time before the festivities start.
"I wanted to tell you how appreciative I am for the three of you. We have been through a lot of shit together and I thank you for trusting me as much as you have," I tell them. "I've said it before, but thank you immensely for taken care of Cali while I was away. I’m not sure how I’ll ever show y’all my gratitude."
"Just keep being the awesome leader that you are, bro," Diesel says.
"I second that," Shade adds.
"Third that," Clutch says. I smile and shake my head. Diesel pours shots of Jameson, handing one to each of us.
"Here's to the next chapter of your life," he says. We all clink our glasses together and throw them back.
"Damn, that's good shit! Now, let's go so you can marry your girl," Shade says to me.
My cheeks hurt from smiling so much as I watch Cali walk down the aisle toward me. She’s breathtaking. Her smile is as big as mine feels. The ceremony flies by.
“You may now kiss the bride,” Gunner tells me. I grin at Cali before dipping her backward and kissing her. Our friends and family all cheer. When I stand her back up, her cheeks are deep pink.
“It is my honor to present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Brewer,” Gunner announces. Everyone breaks out in cheers again.
After dinner is served, Cali and I have our first dance. We dance to In Case You Didn’t Know by Brett Young. I hold her close and sing in her ear. After our song is over, everyone comes out to the dance floor. Cali and I manage to sneak back to our table to eat some food.
“Finally!” my little sister Ellie says as she walks over to us. “I’m so glad I can call you my sister now!”
