Page 303 of Merciless Desires

I can’t believe it.

My Babe planned it all, and I was ok with that. The MC’s Prez Stan lives on a ten-acre on the outskirts of Redding; the place is beautiful and peaceful. All of the MC is here, and I’m so excited and nervous. I look in the mirror at my reflection, biting my lower lip. I blink my eyes to clear the tears.

I can’t believe that’s me in a gorgeous wedding dress and pregnant.

My life has changed so fast in the last year.

Now I’m going to be a wife and a mother. I’m going to do everything in my power to be the best wife and mother to the two people that own my heart.

“Leticia, are you ready,” Scarlett asks, walking into the room. She stands at the door, staring at me.

“Yes,” I croak; my throat feels dry, closing up.

I turn to look at her, nodding, adjusting the bodice.

“Lord, you look incredibly beautiful! I can’t wait for my wedding,” Scarlett says, laughing, and walks over to me.

“You look beautiful too,” I say, looking at my BFF.

“Girl, I’m so happy to have you as my BFF,” Scarlett whispers, holding my hands and looking at me.

“Yes, I’m happy too. I never had a BFF, and I’m so grateful for you,” I say, smiling and blinking my eyes.

“Hey, it’s your special day, no tears,” Scarlett croaks, blinking her eyes, hugging me.

“Thanks, girl. I’m so nervous, and I can’t wait for Michail to see me,” I whisper, grasping Scarlett’s hand.

“Girl, it’s all good. He’s going to fall in love again! Let’s go, so you can officially claim your man,” Scarlett squeaks, adjusting my veil.

“Ok, I’m ready,” I say, nodding. I reach over to grab my red and white bouquet.

I look at my bouquet, sighing.

It’s perfect.

“Ok, Stan is waiting outside to walk you down,” Scarlett says, smiling.

The MC’s Prez, Stan, is walking me down to my Babe because I don’t have a father, and Michail doesn’t either.

It’s ok because the MC is family. I now understand what it’s all about and why they live this lifestyle. It’s all good with me because now I feel like I have a family.

“I’m ready,” I say, gathering my gown, walking out of the room, down the hall, and out the back door.

The Prez, Stan, is waiting for me at the door, greeting me with a kind smile.

“Leticia, you look lovely. You have a good man. Are you ready,” Prez Stan says.

“Yes, I think so. I’m ready,” I whisper breathlessly.

“Let’s do this,” Prez Stan says, offering me his arm.

I slide my hand onto his arm, trembling. Prez taps my hand on his arm, smiling.

Scarlett walks in front of me because she’s my maid of honor. She’s wearing a halter top gown with a sweetheart neckline in deep rose-red color. She looks so beautiful in that dress that I know that Iceman won’t be able to keep his eyes off her.

My heart pounds faster; I inhale deeply to calm my nerves. My chest feels tight, making it difficult to breathe.

We stop a few feet from the pathway. I look down at the long path filled with red rose petals that stop at the white arch decorated with white lace and red roses. Under the arch, my Babe is waiting for me.

---