Amoureux du Vampire

Projets de Mariage

Wedding Plans

After Larry and Papillon returned from their quick 'engagement' trip to the Bahamas, Larry had to leave on business. And Papillon's Mother has been in wedding mode. The last couple months she's been to every possible venue in Georgia. She finally gave up the fight and agreed to have the ceremony at Sea Island like her sister. Now, Papillon is trying to choose a dress ... with the help of her Mother and Sister.

Papillon POV

Mom, please I've tried on everything you asked.

"Not this one. It's the last ... promise."

OK.

I go back into the fitting room and stand while two ladies tend to me like I'm a doll. I turn and look at myself in the silk, lace, and beaded monstrosity.

This is the dress they were all saving until the end. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, it's worse.

Before I can say anything my Mother and Sister come in.

"Papi!! That's the one, you look amazing."

"I love love it! Sis you look amazing I know you like it ... you have to like it, there's no way you can't! I'm gonna cry."

Lilian please don't. Look guys don't be mad, but this is just not me. What in the world makes you think this is my style? There's no way I'll be able to walk in this train ... what is this thing like 5 feet long? Mom you expect me to wear a veil too! I can't do it. No. I won't do it. It's too much.

"Daddy and I are paying for it, it's not too much."

It's not the money Mom, it's everything. Lil would you talk some sense into her, I'm taking this thing off.

My sister nods and ushers our Mom out so I can change. When I come back she's looking heartbroken.

Mom ...

"I'm sorry Papillon, I know this is 'your' wedding. I won't overstep anymore."

Thank you that's all I'm saying. I do appreciate everything you're doing though. Both of you.

"Where was this attitude when I was getting married? Papi you know that wasn't my wedding right, it was Mommy's"

Lil it's your fault, you still call her Mommy. Anyway you guys are just alike.

"We are sort of ... Papi, we're just so happy you found your soulmate!"

"Sweetheart ... you, you just don't seem ..."

What?

"Honey you are not ..."

My sister cuts her off.

"Stop Mommy ... Come on leave her alone." 

"OK, nevermind I see  you're fine you're fine, and I'm sorry I promise not to be so bossy. I have an appointment so I'll talk to you girls later love you."

Love you too.

"I have to get Junior from basketball. Can I call you tomorrow Papi?"

Yeah, It's fine go ... both of you go I have to get my bags out of the dressing room.

We hug and they leave.

When I walk outside it begins to rain. Of course my umbrella is in the car and I parked a couple blocks away from the boutique ... with all that expensive stuff I'm surprised they don't have a valet.