Forbidden Desires

61.Karlie's Bachelorette

Karlies POV:

"Something borrowed, something blue, we party harder than you".
Buy me/her a shot, I'm/she's tying the knot".

Karlie's heart danced with joy as Amber returned from her date with Andy, a shimmering rock adorning her finger. Karlie knew, without a doubt, that Andy had proposed. The way they had interacted with each other spoke volumes, revealing the depth of their connection. "What are you going to do for the wedding? It has to be grand," Karlie exclaimed, unable to contain her excitement. "I mean, it's not every day the Sterlings' only daughter gets married!"

"Slow down, Karlie," Amber calmly responded, a warm smile on her face. "I just got engaged. Besides, tonight is about you. So, are you ready to go?"

"Yes, I am," Karlie replied eagerly. "I just have one final thing to grab." They were about to embark on a journey to the villa Anthony had rented for Karlie's bachelorette party. Little did Karlie know, Amber had planned a night filled with surprises, ensuring a wild and fun-filled celebration.

As they arrived at the luxurious villa, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. Faith, the wedding planner, had arranged rooms for each of them to spend the night there. Karlie, Amber, and her sisters got ready for the night by doing their hair and makeup. Karlie wondered what decorations Faith had done downstairs in the living area of the villa. It was supposed to have a pool outside. As they went downstairs, Karlie stared in amazement. Faith had gone above and beyond to transform the space into a haven of celebration. Bottles of champagne were chilled, ready to be popped. Even though Karlie wasn't a drinker and couldn't indulge tonight because she was with child, she was set on making tonight a memorable one. She looked at all the decorations that adorned every corner of the room and gazed in amazement at the abundance of food. The staff was there to make sure they were taken care of. Faith, her wedding planner, really outdid herself. Before Karlie could dream anymore, Amber put a badge on her that said "Bride-to-be." Everyone had one. Amber's said "Maid of Honor," and her sisters had their "Bride Gang" badges.

"Welcome to your bachelorette party, Karlie!" Amber exclaimed with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "We have a night full of surprises planned for you." As the night got started, they danced, ate, and cheered. Karlie was having the time of her life. She had never much liked partying before, but being here, partying with Amber and my sisters, it was all I needed and more. It was amazing. Amber stated she had a surprise for me, and as the night unfolded, my anticipation grew. What was it that Amber had planned? I kept dancing on the floor all night, sensing that the vibe was about to get even crazier when I heard the most seductive, slow-motion song start playing. We were all laughing.

When the doorbell rang, Amber exclaimed, "I'll get it." To my surprise, a super-hot male stripper walked in. I had never seen a man's body look so perfect. As he stepped into the room, he sent the room into a frenzy of cheers and giggles. The party had officially started, and Karlie couldn't help but blush at the unexpected yet exhilarating addition to the festivities. He placed me on a chair and danced for me. My mouth fell open in admiration. I had never seen anything like this before. In our world, we never get to see stuff like this. It was happening. Without thinking, I got up and started dancing with him. I mean, it's the night before my wedding, and me, my best friend, and sisters were going to do what we wanted to do. Our secret was safe with each other. As I danced with the handsome stranger, the room went into an even greater frenzy. No one expected that because I'm always such a good girl. But tonight, Karlie was going to be very bad.

Throughout the night, it only got better. We drank champagne, and Faith had set up a game of "Never Have I Ever." It's a game where people ask embarrassing questions, and you have to answer. My sister and a few other ladies from the brunch couldn't help themselves with all the questions they drilled me with. We indulged in delicious food, flowing drinks, and endless laughter. Karlie's friends, her sisters, and Amber made sure that every moment was a memory to cherish. We shared stories, danced to our favorite tunes, and raised our glasses in celebration. As I was about to embark on my journey, my heart was filled with gratitude.

Amidst the revelry, Faith, the wedding planner, discreetly orchestrated additional surprises. But the one that got me emotional was the heartfelt letters from loved ones, wishing me all the love and joy that this life could offer. After shedding a little tear of happiness, the surprises kept coming, adding layers of joy and excitement to the night.

As the night grew late, we found ourselves gathered in a circle, our bond stronger than ever. I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible friends and family who surrounded me tonight. I knew no matter what, I would always have their support. The activities continued, and we partied all night long. By the time my party closed off, it was 4 AM.

The bachelorette party had been a wild and fun-filled adventure, exceeding Karlie's expectations. As they bid their farewells and made their way back to their shared room, Amber and Karlie lay in bed and talked about life and their dreams for a happy marriage with kids. "I am entirely grateful to you. I don't feel I could have gotten a better best friend. I love you," Karlie stated as she hugged Amber. "Aw, lovely, now you're going to make me cry. I love you more. I am forever here for you," Amber replied.

As they got ready for bed, memories of the night would forever be etched in their hearts. And so, with the promise of an unforgettable wedding day on the horizon, Karlie couldn't help but feel happy. She lay in bed thinking of Aiden. She still wished she could tell him about their baby, but this is it. She's doing the right thing. She marries Anthony. Things go the way it was already set in stone, and she doesn't have to worry that Aiden won't be safe. Her heart was heavy, but she knew she was doing the right thing. At least it felt that way. Anthony is a good man. He shall treat me with kindness. I know he'll take care of us.

She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. Only a few more hours until her wedding, her life changing to being the now First Lady of the Fairview's Empire. All the work that came with that title, she wondered if she was ready for it. "But even if I wasn't, I would surely learn," she thought. As I closed my eyes and drifted off, I wondered how Anthony had spent his night. I smiled. "Goodnight, lovey," Amber stated. "Night, my love," I replied. We snuggled up and went to sleep...