His Shortcake

Chapter 55

Dustyn Franco

I could say that Eros went overboard with the flowers that decorated the place. I know we left the arrangement for him to decide, but I also know that these many flowers are way over the check that we paid him with.

"Really Eros?" I asked him. He was standing beside Aurora. They're partnered together much to Alec's disappointment when the partnering for the processional was announced by Mara. 

Eros shrugged his shoulders. "She told me to make it a beautiful and fairytale-like place for your wedding." He said, pointing at Rory, who was busy fixing his tie. 

"I told you to keep it a secret." She said, slapping Eros on his chest. "You never did learn to keep your mouth shut." She said as she faced in front. 

"Let's line up," Stella said as the rest of the wedding party lined up. 

Eros and Aurora are the first pair, followed by Vero and Mark, then Apollo and Judy, Mara, and Alec's cousin. After the bridesmaids and groomsmen are Artemis and Alec as the maid of honour and best man. After them is me. Then, I get to watch as Mara walks down the aisle.

Just the thought of it puts a smile on my face. 

Eros pats my shoulder, and I turn my head to look at him. "Don't think too much and enjoy the wedding. A few extra tulips won't bankrupt my company." He said with a smile. 

I nodded my head. Eros can be an irritating asshole but he is a good friend of mine, right next to Alec. Even when he does stupid things, he still is one good friend. "Thank you."

He shrugged his shoulders and smiled at me before taking Rory's hand and getting in line with the rest of the wedding party. 

"He's a good man." I heard Alec say as he stands before me. "Dad will say it, but I'll say it first. If you ever hurt my sister, I will bury you alive." 

Despite his warning, the word that took my attention was what he called Jack. They've been fixing their relationship and are now on good terms. But I think this is the first time I have ever heard him call Jack dad again. Since the trial, he's been adamant about calling him Jack in public. It was as if he was rebelling against Jack and the thought of calling him Dad. 

"I think what shocked me more is the fact that you said the word 'dad'," I admitted to him. 

He looks away, a little embarrassed, I suppose. "Shut up. He's my Dad."

I smiled, knowing that my best friend had slowly come to terms with the truth. He's not in denial, nor is he running away from it. He's facing it head-on, and I couldn't be any more glad that I am finally witnessing the same Alec that I have known since I was a kid. "I'm glad," I told him.

He didn't say anything as the wedding march started playing. 

As I stand in front of the alter, my heart beats faster. My eyes are trained to the entrance of the venue, waiting for her to finally make her appearance. I don't think I have ever been this impatient in my life, ever. As the seconds passed, my impatience grew even more. Then, the bridal march started to play. 

I couldn't take my eyes off of her as she walked down the aisle with Jack. There's a smile on her face, but I could see the nervousness in her eyes. I can see her clutching on Jack's arm for dear life, and I couldn't help but smile, knowing that we feel the same way. Still, it doesn't change the fact that she looks amazing in her wedding gown.

I took a shaky step forward as they stopped walking. Taking Mara's hand from Jack, who just regarded me with a smile before sitting beside my parents. I think he knew that Alec beat him to it. Besides, I think Jack trusts me like his own son.