Jax (Wattpad Version)

A night before the wedding

Jax

Abby and her mom handled the wedding while I invited a few people. I pulled up to Richard's bar and strode inside to find the guys and Richard sitting at the bar. They looked at me as I approached the bar.

"Look what the cat dragged in," Andre said.

Richard leaned on the bar. "Sid, grab a beer and pass it down."

The barmaid grabbed a beer, popped the cap, and set it down in front of me. I picked it up and took a swig.

"What's up, Jax?" Arlo asked.

"I need a best man," I said.

The guys glanced at each other as Richard stared at me.

"You getting married?" Arlo asked.

"Yeah," I said.

"Didn't figure you for the settling down type," Gunner mentioned.

"Yeah, well, shit happens. What do you say, Richard?" I took a swig of my beer.

Richard stood up and waved at me to follow him. I set my beer down and headed to his office. Once inside, he closed the door and stood face to face with me. "I'm surprised you came around after our last meeting."

I slumped with my hands shoved into my front jean pockets. "Needed to clear up a misunderstanding between us."

Richard gave me small nods. "So, you're getting married?" Richard arched his brow.

"Yeah."

"Well, it can't be a bitch or hoe you're marrying. Who's the girl?"

"No one you know."

"How did you meet because it wasn't here?"

"Abby is Elise's doctor."

"What the fuck?" Richard started chuckling. "Damn, Jax. You scored yourself a doc."

"Yeah, well, her old man was part of a club. Ever hear of Jimmy Swagger?"

Richard stopped laughing. "What?"

"That's Abby's, old man."

"Wait. Are you telling me you're marrying a president's daughter?"

I nodded.

"Fuck." Richard scrubbed his face.

"I came to you out of respect and loyalty, which you like to forget."

Richard dropped his hands. "I didn't forget, but I have a club to run."

"Cut the bullshit, Richard. You earned that beat down. Did you think I wouldn't find out?"

Richard narrowed his eyes.

"I'm still a part of this club, and I'm going to keep tabs on it. Now I need a best man and a few assholes to attend this damn wedding."

Richard groaned. "Fine. When and where?"

I gave Richard the time, date, and place and told him who I wanted at the wedding. It didn't fly with him, but I didn't give a shit. He fucks this up, and I'll rip off his damn head.

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Abby

Mom helped me plan the wedding while I worked and took care of Jax and Elise. Jax and his friend moved my stuff from my apartment to Jax's house. We discarded what we didn't need and kept what we did.

Then the wedding arrived. We stayed with my parents the night before the wedding. Well, Jax remained in the rental while I stayed in the main house with Elise. He wasn't keen on the idea of Elise not staying with him, but I assured him she'll be fine. Plus, Mom loved having Elise in the house.