Raina and Larson are married, like what? How did that, when did that happen. Don't get me wrong, I am happy for them, I love the both of them and always knew they would be together for the long haul but I didn't think they would get engaged and married without letting us know, we are their bestfriends after all.

"You got married?" Ryan asks for the umpteenth time.

"Yes, Ry. We are married" Raina answers.

"When did this happen?" I ask.

"Well, during your three weeks indoor sadness" She answers cheekily.

"So I am going through something and my friend thinks it's a good tome to marry" I say with fake sadness, teasing them.

"I know right, who does that?" Ava adds jumping on the tease train.

"Your friend here was practically dying and you thought to yourselves, 'the best way to get through this is to get married'" Lucas says with a headshake joining Ava and I in teasing them.

"You got married?" Ryan asks again.

"Yes!" we all shout answering him.

"Don't need to get angry" he says and folds his arms pouting. He is so cute.

"Would you marry me if I asked?" Lucas asks Ava.

"Wow man, so romantic" Larson says.

"Yes" Ava answers and Lucas spills his drink.

"You would say yes, for real?" Lucas asks, his eyes wide. Ava nods.

"If you ask me to marry you, I would say yes" She smiles. Lucas just looks at her in shock.

"Are you asking her?" I tease.

"Are you asking me?" Ava asks.

"Uh...." Lucas stutters.

"I think he's asking" Ryan says teasing.

"N-No, No"

"Does Mom and Dad know you eloped?' Ryan asks Raina.

"They would kill me so no"

"We are having a wedding" I say excitedly. I love weddings.

"We already had a wedding" Raina says.

"No you didn't, I don't know what you had but it's not a wedding".

"We are content" Larson says.

"If you don't have a wedding, I'd tell your parents you got married" I threaten with a smile.

"You wouldn't" Raina says.

"You are bluffing" Larson adds.

"She never bluffs" Ava and Ryan say together.

"Besides Raina as told me her perfect wedding since we were six so we are going to have that wedding" I add.

"Is this true, you have your perfect wedding plan?" Larson asks Raina.

"It's true, the three of us each made one when we were six" Ava answers. Raina nods.

"If that's the case, we are having a wedding" Larson says pecking Raina's forehead.

"We are having a wedding!" Ava and I shout in excitement.

"And we should not forget the bachelorette party too" Ava adds.

"I live for that" I say smiling.

I love bachelorette parties, you last night has a single lady. It is so important and special because after the wedding you have someone that is always going to be there, someone that you would argue with, love and spend the rest of your life with. It is special if you love the person you are going into that new life with.

"When are you telling mom and Dad?" Ryan asks.

"Tonight"

"When is the wedding?" I ask.

"We have a lot to prepare" Ava adds.

"This time next month"

"That is not enough time" I shout.

"I know" Raina Smiles devilishly.

"Did I give you your dream wedding?" Ryan whispers to me. The close proximity sends butterfly in my tommy. I look at him and you would see the nervousness and hope in his eyes. He really wants to have given me my dream wedding from childhood. I smile at him.

"Yes" I whisper.

***

I love weddings, have I said that already? Well I am saying it again. I love weddings. It has been a month since Raina and Larson decided to have a wedding and it has been a long month. Raina asked me to be a maiden or madam -of -honor and I love it, it meant I had to be at her beck and call and make everything perfect for her, it also meant I am in charge of her bachelorette party and I have big plans for it. Everything was set for the wedding and now it is time for the party.

The girls and I are currently in Raina's bedroom, we have the tv on and are watching rom-coms on Netflix, something relaxing, funny and full of love. We have champagne in hands because why not and are lounging on Raina's bed.

"How are you feeling?" I ask.

"I am happy" she answers with a smile. Ava and I smile with her.

"I am happy with you" Ava says. I nod.

"Larson is perfect, you make a wonderful couple" I add smiling. Raina giggles.

"What is happening with the party?" Ava asks.

"The party, what party?" I tease.

"My bachelorette!!" Raina shouts laughing. I laugh alongside.

"It is going to be perfect, we leave at three in the morning" I announce.

"Where are we going?" They ask.

"Iceland!"

The next day, the girls and I are driven to the airport in a limo, we make it on time to the private tarmac and board our flight.

"Wow!" Raina shouts when she sees the plane, I had it decorated to put us in a party mood. There is a sash that read 'Bride-To-Be and a crown that says, 'Bride' on a seat. Ava and I also had sashes that read, 'Bride's Squad', there are also balloons which read bride on them everywhere. We put on our sashes and drink our champagnes.

"What do you think the guys have planned?" Ava asks.

"Who cares?" I say.

"I don't. We trust our men and are here to have fun" Raina adds and fun we had till the plane landed.

"I can't believe we are in Iceland!!" I shout as we get off the plane.

"I know!" I love Iceland" Ava says.

"Let's get this party going" Raina shouts.

We get into the limo waiting on tarmac and make our way to the hotel. We poured ourselves a bubbly in the car to get us in the mood. We open the sun roof and Raina puts her head out the window, the cold breeze blowing through her hair. We make it to the resort and check in is easy, within five minutes, we are in the villa. It's a three bedroom villa with a bar, a fitness room, a private pool and it is secluded so total privacy. I am definitely coming back here with Ry one day. We shower and get dressed, our first stop is the Blue Lagoon, a must see if you are in Iceland. The water is perfect in the lagoon, the girls and I stay a while soaking in the water before leaving and having a quick lunch.

"That was awesome" Raina says when we enter the car.

"I know, the water was perfect".

The girls and I had so much fun here in Iceland and I can't belief its over. We had visited the Golden Circle, The waterfalls, Black sand beach, we had even gone whale watching and snorkeling in the glacier lake and had eaten so many Icelandic recipes, visited Asian fusion restaurants. It's a perfect three day trip. Today is our last day and the resort we are staying at prepared a dinner for us by the beach to congratulate Raina's wedding. We all dressed up in our pretty gowns, Raina put on a bridal sash across her shoulder, wore her crown, she wore the crown and sash all through the trip from the first day. We make our way to the beach and it's perfect. A table is set under a tent with fake candles on it, the tent is decorated in lights and there is a huge banner that reads; 'Congratulation To The Bride'.

"I can't believe the resort did this" Raina says close to tears.

"I know, it's perfect" I say.

"This whole trip is perfect" Ava adds.

"Thank you Mae". Raina and Ava hug me.

We sit for dinner and our meal is served and it is perfect just like everything we have eaten through the trip. The girls and I take our bottle of champagne, the third this evening and walk down the beach.

"Thank you again, Mae. It's perfect" Raina says as we sit on the beach.

***

The trip back home was perfect, we all knocked out on the plane, we hardly got any sleep during the trip so it is understandable. When we arrived, we were surprised to see the guys waiting for us with a bus. I run to Ryan and jump on him wrapping my legs round his waist, I kiss him.

"Missed you" I say against his mouth.

"Same here" he responds the kiss holding my head in place and deepening it.

"How was your trip" Larson asks.

"Amazing, Mae planned the best trip ever" Raina answers.

I get off Ryan, "Hi" I greet. he smiles.

"Hi, Kitten" he greets smiling. 'Kitten', I have not heard that nickname in a long while. Ryan calls me kitten cause apparently I am clingy like a cate but cute like a kitten. I look up at him, smile and peck his cheeks.

"Hi" I greet.

"I am glad you guys had fun" Lucas says, his hand on Ava's shoulder. I can't wait for that to happen.

"What did you guys do?" I ask.

"Uhh-" Lucas says and they all scratch their necks.

The girls and I leave their sides and stand in front of them.

"What did you do?" We asks at the same time.

"Nothing" they say at the same time too.

"It is something definitely embarrassing for them" Ava says.

"Did you guys talk about your feelings and stuff?" I ask and the girls and I laugh. The guys looked away.

"No way you guys did that" I say realizing the truth.

"For three days?" Raina asks.

"Wow" Ava says,

"Let's go" Larson shouts.

"Yes" Lucas says.

"Let's" Ryan adds and they enter the bus. The girls and I joining.

"Its a party bus of course. No Bachelor or bachelorette party is complete without a party bus" Ava says.

The party bus is complete with a bar, speakers for music, seats and a stripper pole.

"Are we going somewhere?" I ask.

"No, we just gonna take the long way home and enjoy the ride before going home" Ryan answers.

We have all drank so much and danced a lot. We even ordered food while still on the bus and ate. A slow music comes on.

"Girls, let's show the guys the move we learnt" I say and get up. The girls and I pick a pole in front of our men, well except Ava who doesn't have one ​yet​. We girls and I show off our dance moves with the pole with the guys laughing and cheering.

"You are definitely doing a private dance at home for me" Ryan whispers to me when we sit down. I blush.

It wasn't until late last night that we got back home. Raina and Larson are having their wedding at Ryan and I's garden at home. We all went home and knocked out.

***

Lesson for today, you should never drink all night when you have a wedding the next day. This sis a lesson the group and I learnt late. I groan in bed and try to wake myself up, it isn't working until my alarm rings. ​Get ready for wedding ​flashes on my screen and that is enough to make me a little bit sober.

"Guys, wake up" I shout tapping Raina and Ava.

"Why, let me sleep"

"We are having a wedding in three hours" I explain showing them my screen. That is enough to sober them as well.

"What, where did the time go?" Ava asks.

"Whose idea was it to drink last night?" I ask. The girls shrug. We take cold showers to sober us even more and try to get ready.

Raina's mom walks into the room with the make up artist to get Raina ready.

"Hi mom" Raina greets pecking her mom.

"Hi darling, how are you?" She asks.

"Fine" Raina lies. If my mother-in-law knows we went out last night, she would kill us.

"Hi, loves" she greets hugging Ava and I. Good thing we put on spray and used scented lotion and bath soap.

"Hi, mum" we greet. We've known her since birth, apparently our moms all met at a birthing class. true story.

"I would give you all space, your moms and I want to make sure everything is set and finalized downstairs" she says and leaves the room.

"I don't think she suspects anything" Ava says and we nod.

We put in all our energies and get ready for the wedding and like all wedding preparations, it is perfect. Raina's makeup is perfect and so is her dress. Ava and I did our own makeup and put on our bridesmaid gowns. The gown I have one is royal purple, and it hugs my body in all the right places, the front is a boat neckline with a open back and I love it, it is the same dress Ava wore, the only difference is that Ava's dress is light purple like lavender.

Raina's wedding gown is off-shoulder with embroidery, it's a mermaid cut, hugs her perfectly around her curves. Her hair drops to her back and her crown with veil is on her head.

"You look perfect" I say tears in my eyes.

"Don't cry, if you do then I'm going to cry" she says fanning her eyes.

"You guys shouldn't cry" Ava joins. We all laugh and hug.

"Congratulations" I say.

We take lots of pictures before we are called and leave the room.

"You look beautiful" Ryan whispers when we enter the garden.

"You look handsome too" I compliment and adjust his tie, "Perfect" I say and tap his chest.

I link arms with him while Ava links with Lucas and we walk down the aisle.

"We should renew our vows" Ryan says as we walk down, I almost stop in my track but keep moving with Ryan's guidance. We separate at the alter and I stand in the girls side while Ryan stands behind Larson. Ryan wants us to renew our vows, where did that come from. I didn't notice Ava behind me until the bride song came up and everyone stood up to welcome the bride. Raina walks down the aisle holding her dad's hands, she is such a beautiful bride. I look over at Ryan and see him looking at me with a smile. I return the smile. Larson wipes a tear away as he watches Raina walk the walk. Throughout their vow reading, Ryan didn't take his eyes off of me and I couldn't as well, it was like we were the only two people in the room, we are in our own world.

After the wedding, we make our way to the reception. Raina and her dad did the cutest father-daughter dance ever, okay, maybe second cutest after my dance with my dad. She also did her first husband and wife dance with Larson and everybody joins on the dance floor after.

"May I have this dance?" I see a hand I look up and see Ryan and I gladly take the hand.

"Yes" I answer and we move to the dance floor. I place my hand around his neck and his is on my lower back, my body tingles as his hand caresses my bare back.

"So, what do you say about the renewal of vows?" he asks as we move slowly to the music.

"You were serious about that?" I ask. He looks at me smiling and nods.

"Maybe later but you are still on thin ice, my love" I say and rest my head on his chest.

The party goes on and we dance a lot, I danced with the girls, my parents, the new husband, Lucas and Ryan. It is time for the throwing of the bouquet and the unmarried girls in the party come together to catch it.

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Raina throws it and Ava catches it, Ava.

"Yes, girl" I shout and she goes over at Lucas and kisses him.

"About time" Raina shouts and we cheer them.

Its towards the end of the party and we send off Raina and Larson for the honeymoon. We all gather together and wave their car goodbye. Ryan and I say goodbye to the party and go inside.

"Help me with my dress?" I ask winking at him.

"You've used that trick before" he says smiling.

"It's not a trick this time" I say laughing.

"Of course it's not" he says and goes to his room. I watch him go inside and give him a few minutes, he should be undressed by now. I walk into his room without knocking, I hear water running in the bathroom. I smile and walk into the bathroom.

"Mae!" he shouts when he sees me.

"Yes" I answer, looking at him I remove the dress off my body and reveal the lingerie I had underneath.

"Mae" he calls again, his eyes darkening. He just stands in the shower, the water running on his body. He his excited to see me.

"Yes...." I slur innocently. Still looking at him, I remove the garments and slowly walk into the shower with him.

"Can I join in?" I ask as I step into the shower.

***

I dry my hair with a towel as I step out of the shower and wear one of Ryan's shirts. I walk into the room and see Ryan on his bed shirtless with the tv on.

"What are you watching?" I ask and join him on the bed. I am not surprised to see Die hard on the screen. I snuggle up to him and his arms wrap around me.

"You smell good" he say as he kisses my still damp hair. I sniggle closer and drift off in sleep.

I feel a movement around me and I know it isn't morning. It takes me a minute to realize that Ryan was getting off the bed and leaving me in bed, again. I pretend to still be asleep and he quietly opens the door and sneaks out. I look at the time as the door closes.

​1 am.

​He said he would change and stay in bed. I decide to follow him to see where he is going. I quickly get out of bed and open the door gently, I see him down the hall entering his home office. I wait for him to enter and I stand by the door trying to eavesdrop, I know it's wrong, sue me. I hear him in the office, it is either a video call or a voice call on speaker, I can hear people talking but I am only picking a few words here and there. Stupid door, doing it's job properly. I stay there a while maybe I would pick something up but I couldn't, the only words I hear are ​Office...Sleeping...Chance...it. ​It makes no sense. I give up and go back to his room. I get in bed and lie waiting for him. I stare at the roof till I see the sun peeking out of the blinds. Ryan didn't come to bed all night. What could he be doing? He is not avoiding me is he? I push the thoughts away, I would give him a chance like I said I would, it could be that he is truly busy. I am lost in thought when I hear footsteps down the hall, I check the time, its to seven in the morning, I ruffle my hair and quickly close my eyes and pretend to be asleep. I hear him sneak into the room and breathe a breath of relief when he sees me still sleeping.

"Thank goodness she still asleep" he whispers. He gently lays in bed and hold me, I turn in bed and snuggle in his chest, it's something I would do if I was really sleeping. I wait a few moments and open my eyes. He looks at me and smiles and for a minute there, I forget I was upset with him.

"Morning" I greet kissing his chest.

"Morning" he kisses my forehead. I sit up in bed removing the hair from my face and kiss him on the lips.

"You look like you were up all night" I casually say giving him an opening to confess.

"Maybe cause of the exercise we did yesterday. I was in bed with you all night" he lies and gets off the bed. Because he hates lying to the people he loves, he keeps a distance whenever he is lying.

"Is everything fine at work?" I ask giving another opening. He looks at me.

"Everything is fine". I don't know if he is lying or not about his work because I didn't hear what the conversation yesterday is all about but he lied about being in bed all night. I don't like that he is lying to me. I get up from the bed and pick my clothes from last night.

"Where are you going?" he asks.

"You are lying to me, Ry. Did you think I didn't know you left the room yesterday?"

"Mae" he holds my arm stopping me from picking my things. I remove his hands from me and he looked hurt. "Let me explain" he pleads.

"No, it doesn't matter how busy you are, all I ask is to stay the night me, is that too much to ask from my own husband" I say and walk out the room. I hear him sigh as I close the door.