Page 36 of Rayzor: Tell Me It’s Mine II
City: What you on tonight?
It’s like he always found a way of contacting me in my most vulnerable state. Ever since our secret was exposed, we’ve both been keeping a low profile. I couldn’t tell if he was shaken up or me. His text wasn’t a surprise; I knew eventually he’d text. I wasn’t reaching out first, though. It’s our cat-and-mouse game. Always have been.
Me: I don’t know yet. Have a few things to do, and once I’m done, I might go have a drink or go home. I’ll see.
City: Damn, so you ain’t tryin’ to fuck with a nigga tonight?
Me: It depends. What you trying to do?
…
The three dots popped up, but the curtain to the back dressing rooms opened. I quickly dumped my phone in my purse to give my girl my undivided attention. Rhea came and stood next to me.
“Here she comes, ladies, and oh my. I’ve never seen such a beautiful bride.”
“I’m nervous, but in a good way, ya know?” I whispered to Rhea.
She shrugged.
Eris walked out, and I immediately started crying. My girl looked the fuck good, and I wasn’t saying that because she’s my friend. She was breathtaking. That chocolate skin and that satin ivory gown with a sweetheart neckline with a vintage lace draping around it met with the diamond necklace and cathedral veil flowing against it.
“Eris, girl. You look…”
“Is it too much?” she asked, slowly walking over to the center stage. All eyes in the building fell on her. Other brides-to-be and families watched her in awe.
“It’s you. This dress is all you.”
She turned around to see herself, and the tears flowed effortlessly like the gown.
“I knew it was the one when I saw it.” She sniffled.
“It called out to you and it’s not a bad choice at all,” the consultant exclaimed.
“Doesn’t she look good, Rhea?” I nudged her. When she didn’t budge or say anything back, I glanced over at her and saw a hard look in her eyes and on her face. It wasn’t hard to miss. While the entire shop was complimenting E, she wasn’t.
“Rhea,” I called her name.
It took her a minute to snap into force. “Hmm. Yeah, she looks cute.”
She typed away on her phone like she was mad at it.
I walked away from her as she quickly downed the glass.
“I can’t believe I’m getting married, Suk.”
“I can. You and Rayzor are meant to be.”
“Suk, I love that man so much it scares me.”
“And he’s given you every reason to not be.”
Rhea came over. “You’re tripping, girl. You’re already in the dress and you’re already pregnant. You might as well put a ring on it.”
She made it sound like a punishment.
Eris hugged me. “I’m waiting for the day you’re standing here finding your forever dress.”
I opened my mouth to say something but somehow, the damn words wouldn’t come out.
