-1 month later
Mariah

"Ok. Phone, makeup kit, purse...." I said to myself as I gathered my belongings

Today is Kendra and Omari's wedding so everything has to be perfect.

"Ok that's everything." I grabbed the bags and my keys then headed for the door

I locked up the house and went to my car. Soon as I got my bags situated in the passenger seat, my phone rang. I grabbed it out of my purse and instantly smiled once I saw Tyler's name on the screen.

"Hey." I answered

"Wassup beautiful, come have lunch with me."

Due to both of our busy schedules, we've only been texting and FaceTiming when we get the chance. I haven't even gotten around to telling him I have a daughter yet.
Eh, everything will happen when it's supposed to.

I winced "I can't. I'm on my way to a wedding."

"Please don't say it's yours." He joked

I chuckled "No it's my best friend's."

He let out a sigh of relief "Thank God"

I put my phone on speaker while starting my car, but there was one problem.

"My car won't start." I groaned

"You need a ride? I can come pick you up."

"No I'll just get an Uber." I searched up rides

The nearest driver was 45 minutes away. That's too long. I have to be at the venue in 30 minutes.

"Hold on. I'll call you back." I said into the phone

"Ok." Tyler replied before I hung up

I dialed Dorian and rested my elbows on the steering wheel.

"Yo?" He answered after the third ring

"You left your house yet?" I asked

Of course he's going to the wedding, he's the best man.

"Leaving out now, wassup?"

"Can you come get me? My car won't start."

Dorian only stays 10 minutes away so I'll be at the venue and have enough time to do Kendra's makeup.

"Yeah, be outside or you getting left."

I scoffed "Boy just hurry up." I hung up the phone

I decided to send Tyler a text back and let him know I had a ride, but of course I didn't say who the ride was. I really want to see where things go with Tyler, and I don't want him thinking there's anything going on between Dorian and I.

After a few minutes
Dorian pulled up blasting G Herbo- We Don't Care.

I grabbed my belongings and got out of my car then locked my doors.

He reached over and opened the passenger door from the inside. "Damn, what you got all dat shit for?"

I turned his radio down "It's my makeup case. I gotta' do Ken's makeup." I explained as I got in and sat the belongings on the floor

"Oh. Yeah Kendra gone need all the makeup in that bag to look decent." He joked while pulling off

"Don't come for my best friend, punk."

"Yeah, yeah." He grabbed his blunt from the car ashtray

"Really? Before the wedding?" I watched him light it

He took a pull before responding "What?" Smoke escaped his mouth

"You gone smell like weed."

"And? Wanna' hit?" He held it towards me

"No. I gotta' be focused."

"Come on, we kid free. Enjoy yourself."

I stayed quiet and have him a side eye.

"Peer pressure, peer pressure." He joked while waving it in my face

I sucked my teeth before taking the blunt from his hand and placing it to my lips. We drove majority of the way just passing the blunt and listening to music.

"I'm surprised you didn't bring a date." He broke the silence

"Where'd that come from?" I exhaled and passed the blunt

"Just saying. Most people bring a date to weddings." We came to a red light

"Eh" I shrugged "Speaking of, where's your girlfriend?"

"Kendra don't like her so I left her home." He took one last drag "And she not my girlfriend."

"Smart choice." I chuckled, pulling out some gum

Dorian held his hand out and I gave him a piece as we pulled in front of the building.

"You need any help wit' yo stuff?" He asked, referring to the case and my purse

"No, I'm ok." I grabbed my things and opened the door

Once we got in the building we saw Dorian's brother, Rio, standing at the front talking to someone.
He saw us and came over.

(Dorian's brother: Rio)

"Oh my, look at the happy couple." He smirked "Smelling like straight weed."

"Don't start." I lightly chuckled "My car broke down and he gave me a ride."

"Mhm. Y'all still look good together." He hugged me then dapped up Dorian

Even though Rio is gay, he's very masculine.

"Where da' groom's room?" Dorian asked him

"Down the hall and make two rights." He answered

"A'ight see y'all." Dorian said before walking off

Rio grabbed my makeup kit and intertwined our arms "Now, let's hurry before Kendra turn into bridezilla." He lead me down the hall

*

The wedding turned out beautifully. My best friend looks like a princess up there reciting her vows. I couldn't help but grin from ear to ear at the romantic moment being shared between her and Omari.

"To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse..."

I felt eyes on me so I looked in the direction I felt it coming from and caught Dorian gazing at me. We locked eyes with one another as they continued saying their vows.

"For richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish..."

I shyly blushed after Dorian winked at me. I don't know what was going on, but I know it gave me butterflies. Maybe we're just in the moment, wedding's can bring out the love in people.

"The rings please." I heard the pastor say and I snapped back into reality

I handed her the wedding band and resumed the position I was standing in. I made sure to keep my focus on the remainder of the wedding, avoiding eye contact with Dorian.
I cannot be catching butterflies and making googly eyes with my damn ex.

Omniscient

"There's always that one person who will always have your heaaart." Mariah slurred as Dorian helped her in the house "They DJ had a bomb playlist."

"He did" Dorian chuckled at her and closed the door

Once he closed the door, he helped Mariah upstairs. He was a little tipsy but Mariah was drunk and he just wanted to make sure she got in safely.

"You look really nice tonight." She smiled once they reached her bedroom

"You too Ry." He sat her on the bed "Is there anything else you need before I go?"

"Can you help me unzip my dress?" She stood and turned her back to him

"Uh yeah sure." He cleared his throat

Dorian slowly unzipped her dress, admiring her body as he did so. Mariah could feel his eyes on her as his fingers brushed against her bare back. Chills danced up her spine from the pleasure of his touch.

"Thank you." She turned to face him

"No problem."

They stared at each other lustfully. They were so close they could feel each other's body heat radiating. Dorian pulled her body to his and they began hungrily kissing.
His hands cupped her ass while he slid his tongue in her mouth. Mariah moaned into the kiss, pressing her body against his and closing up any space between them. She could feel Dorian's erection pressing on her thigh, just begging to be taken out.

Her hands traveled down to the waistband of his pants, preparing to undo them, but Dorian pulled away from the kiss.

"Wait, wait." He sighed "This don't feel right."

"Does this feel better?" She massaged his bulge through the pants, kissing along his jawline

Dorian closed his eyes and bit his lower lip. Of course he was enjoying every second of this, but it felt wrong with Mariah not being in her sober mind at the moment.

He grabbed her hands and held them "You drunk Ry."

"So?" She chuckled

"I don't want you regretting this in the morning."

"I won't regret it" she kissed his lips and slid her hands free so they could roam his body

He groaned in his throat, trying his hardest to resist her. At this point his dick was about to bust out the pants.

"Have yo' way wit' me. Please" Her soft voice whispered in his ear before she glided her tongue up his neck

"Fuck." Dorian couldn't help himself anymore.

He slid the straps of the dress off her shoulder and let it fall to the floor. Then he picked her up and carried her to the bed, preparing to give her exactly what she was asking for.

Oop 👀

Happy Valentine's Day 💕

-Carlisha ❤️