When We Were Young

Chapter Seventeen

1 month later
Today is finally the day! I decided on letting Kameron be my maid of honor and Ahmad was Hakeem's best man. That was our bridal party because we really don't fuck with too many. We had about 100-300 in attendance and it was funny because we only talk to about 5 on a daily or even weekly basis. I did invite my parents despite the bullshit they put me through.

My dress was simple but gorgeousss. It also had a v cut in the middle showing a little cleavage but nothing vulgar. When I finally made it down the aisle I was so happy on my color choices looking at his navy blue tux and light pink tie. My baby looked sooo good. I smiled and said "hey baby."

He smirked and said "hey love."

The pastor came up and started. He said all the normal stuff and it was so hard to focus because I kept thinking about Hakeem. How far we've gotten and how far we shall go. We wrote our own vowels. Pastor Harris said "the couple has chosen to write their own vowels and will share them now, starting with Hakeem."

He was holding my hands and cleared his throat a little then said "Hazel, from the day I met you, you became my peace. You were a breath of fresh air. We started going together junior year and thinking about it today I should've known from the beginning one day we would be here. I know I haven't always done right by you 100% of the time but regardless you still chose to love me. You still stood by me and never discouraged me. You are the most beautiful person I have ever met in my life; not just outside but inside too..." he started getting chocked up then continued "I love you with all I have to give and I thank you for giving me my children. I thank you for standing by me despite all the flaws. I promise to stand by you until the day we die and even after. I love you to the moon and back."

I just wanted to jump over into him and hug him and kiss him but now I had to read. I said "Hakeem, let me start off by saying I love you. I love you. I love you. You are my world and without you I would not have the things that make my life complete. Thank you for allowing me to see you for you in so many different lights such as: the artist, the basketball player, the businessman, the father of our kids and now my husband. 3 years ago I would've never imagined us being here today and although I couldn't see it then, today right now I wouldn't have it any other way.." I started releasing tears and getting choked up. I said "sorry."

I heard a bunch of it's ok, keep going, we love y'all!

I continued on and said "without you my life would be incomplete and I am so glad that you didn't punk out when Ahmad said to approach me. I promise to always stand by you and have your back no matter what til death due us part and after that. Thank you for everything and I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for us. I love you to the moon and back."

Pastor Harris said "that was heart touching. Will the ring bearer approach with the rings?"

Ahmad helped Harlem give him the rings. Harlem whispered "hey mommy. hey daddy."

I smiled and said "hey papas."

He sat back down and we finished the ceremony. When they said "you may now kiss the bride" he pulled me soo close by my lower back and gave me a long kiss. Shit I knew everyone knew exactly what was bout to go down later.

I eventually pulled away and whispered into his ear "I love you Mr. Brown."

He said "I love you more Mrs. Brown"

We took all our pictures and changed my name then we went down for our first dance. We couldn't pick one song so we chose 2. First it was matrimony by wale and usher but it transitioned into so high by John Legend.

After I just fell into him. He whispered into my ear "I love you so much Hazel."

I said "I love you more Hakeem."

They started playing music and we made our rounds saying hello to them important people. Harlem ran over to us and Hakeem picked him up as his mom walked over with Haven. I was so happy and content. I took Haven from here and said "thank you for watching my fat girl."

She laughed and said "you know I gotchu daughter-in-law!!"

I smiled and gave her a kiss on the cheek. We went to our little table and they announced father daughter dance. My dad stood up and I gave Haven to Hakeem. I met him in the middle of the floor as they started playing daddy by Beyoncé.

He said "hi princess, I'm so happy for you."

I said "thank you dad."

He said "I'm sorry for doing what we did. You know your my daughter and I only wanted what's best for you. I see how happy you are and I love it. You and that boy are made for one another."

I laughed and said "thank you daddy." I laid my head on his chest as the song finished. He gave me a kiss on the forehead and we separated.

Eventually everything was over and his mom decided to keep the kids so we could have our night. When we got inside our house I literally wanted to fall out in the dress but he helped me out my dress. He was kissing as he unzipped and I was BEYOND horny as fuck. He said "you are so beautiful. Damn."