Mail Ordered Bride

Part 17

I tried tying this stupid tie around my neck for the umpteenth time in the last twenty minutes and right now I have half a mind just to burn the stupid thing while laughing menacingly but I digress. I really don't wanna go to this awards ceremony but I promised Richie that I would go but I only made that bet because a part of me thought that he was going chicken out but I was wrong and is bringing Rapunzel besides Freen's excited about going. Plus I really I really wanna see her in that dress that she got from the mall and Marshall did say that my mouth will be hitting the ground when I see her in it so I'm trusting his fashion senses because they're always on point.

I untied the godforsaken tie, throwing on the ground in frustration before looking at myself in the mirror, taking in my appearance of a long sleeved white dress shirt that's tucked into a pair of black slacks, a black vest over the shirt, a pair of forest green dress shoes that have been shined so well that I could see my reflection in them. I'm forgoing the tie. I look good without it. I'm pulled out of my thoughts by a simple couch and turned to the left to a sight so stunningly beautiful that my mouth hit the ground as I take in this vision of beauty in front of me because I couldn't do anything else since all motor skills have shut down. The bride is standing in front of me with her hands clasps together in front of her, eyes shyly staring at the floor, her porcelain cheeks an adorable pinkish hue in a strapless black dress that hugs every curve of her body effortless and in that moment, I knew that I was the luckiest person in the world. Note to self, thank Marshall later. My feet begin moving on their own towards the breath-taking woman in front of me, tucking my middle and index finger under chin, making those artic blue eyes look at me as I smile at her.

"You look beautiful, Freen" I said smiling.

"T-Thank you Becky. You look rather dashing yourself" Freen said shyly.

"Ready to go?"

Freen nodded as I held out my hand for her to take which she does before leading her out of the apartment and towards the truck, opening the door for her before getting in myself as I pull off of the curve. The drive to the ceremony was quiet but it was comfortable silence that I mind it too much but I didn't do to well with long periods of silence.

"I never did thank you for coming with me"

"What do you mean Becky?" Freen asked confused.

"The reason that I never went to this award ceremonies is because I never had a date to go with me and the times that I did go, I was always on the receiving end of everyone giving me looks of pity for not having a date. This is the first time that I would be showing with a date so thank you"

"You do not have to thank me for wanting to show you support during one of theses things because I want to be here for you whether you win or not" Freen said taking my free hand in hers. "I care about you, Becky and there is nothing that I would not do for you"

"It means more than you know" I said squeezing her hand.

"I think that I do" Freen said smiling.

We finally arrived at the award ceremony with few others arriving as well and I help Freen out of the car before giving my keys to the valet as we walked inside to see that the place is decked out fancily with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, long tables stretched out to fit a lot of people, a dance floor with half of stage at the end of the table with a live band playing, and waiter serving champagne and cheese on crackers. I scan the room and quickly found Bud with Irin on his arm, taking to Tadashi before leading the bride over towards them when the Scottish woman saw us and smiled.

"Hey Becky, Freen. You made it" Bud said high-fiving me.

"Yeah, I promised someone that I would come" I said shrugging my shoulders.