Faded Memories | lp

Chapter Twenty-One

We took a bunch of pictures then got in our cars to head to the reception area.

Our bridesmaid dresses are in two parts. There's a zipper in place so we can shorten the dress for easy dancing. That's basically what we do on our way to the reception area. Jesy, Jade, Leigh-Anne, and I all take the bottom part of our dresses off. Now the dress is much shorter but still gorgeous.

"Ready ladies?" Jesy opens the door and stands beside the car. The rest of us pile out, crowds growing near the front of the venue. Something about the location of the wedding must've leaked. Security guards do a good job of holding the people back.

The best part of the night is about to happen. Jesy, Jade, Leigh-Anne and I were up half the night choreographing. The ladies of Little Mix have put together a dance number that will surely get everyone up on their feet.

But first, dinner.

The four of us walk in together, settling at the head table. The decorations are stunning. White table cloths with spider-web and rose center pieces. Strings of lights hang from the ceiling and a small candy dish sits on every table. It is Halloween, after all.

I turn when people start clapping to discover that Zayn and Perrie have arrived. They sit down at the head table, smiling from ear to ear, and dinner is served.

"What did you get?" I ask Jade, whom sits next to me.

"I got the fish thing." She responds.

"What fish thing?"

"Oh, I don't know, the fish dish."

"Fish dish?"

"The seafood course." Jade says, smacking my shoulder.

I laugh and order the same thing. Soft music plays throughout dinner. The plates are cleared when everyone is done, and it't time for the real party to start.

"Perrie?" I get up and look over at her. She nods and pushes her chair away from the table. Zayn looks confused, but doesn't press a question.

Perrie and I go to the bathroom, and I help her take the bottom off her dress. She is so happy; she's glowing.

"Is everything set for the-"

"Yes, of course. Don't worry, we've got it covered." I fold the layers of her skirt in my hands and smile. Perrie nods and walks past me out of the bathroom. I follow and put the excess skirt in a safe place until we can get it after the wedding. Us bridesmaids literally took ours off and left them all in the rental.

Perrie and I walk back to the head table. Niall whistles and all eyes are on Perrie.

Jade stands up and gets a microphone to make a toast.

"Perrie, I've only known you a few years, but I love you like a sister. You and Zayn are so incredibly happy together, and that makes me happy." She goes on for a few minutes but then, she takes a turn and sings, "I'm on a roll. You've got to let yourself go."

Music starts.

Somehow, all four of the singers get microphones. I'm not too sure how that worked.

Move starts to play. Jade, Jesy, Leigh-Anne and Perrie strut over to the dance floor. An abundance of clapping and cheering is heard all-around.

They hum the first few lines into the microphones, but they don't shy away from dancing their asses off. They've certainly got rhythm. Harry is standing up by the time they get to the first chorus. I feel such power and energy watching them sing and dance. I'm proud to be here and see this. I'm proud to be apart of this.

Jesy can move! Everyone cheers when she moves her hips to the beat of the song. They shake their hips in sync and sing the words so powerfully. I've got such adrenaline rushing through my veins. Zayn's sisters and some other guests rush out onto the dance floor. Harry is the first groomsman to go. His terrible dancing draws more and more people unto the dance floor.

"Don't be scared, show me what you do. Don't you know a girl likes a boy who moves?" The ladies lower their microphones and clap for each other. Everyone was so blown away at the fact that we put all that time and planning into that routine.

Liam comes behind me and sets his hand on my exposed shoulder. My skin tingles under his delicate touch. More party music plays and lights flash everywhere. I've got a slight headache, but that could be from the wine. We just stand there and watch the excitement.

When the slow music plays, couples emerge on the dance floor. Zayn and Perrie, of course, but also family members and I think I even saw Harry and Niall mockingly slow-dancing. Liam runs his hand down my arm, leaving a trail of goosebumps behind.

"Want to dance?" He asks. I turn my head to the side and nod ever-so-slightly. He takes my hand and leads me to the dance floor.

I rest my head on his chest and feel the warmth under his hands on my hips. I sling my arms up and clasp my hands behind Liam's neck. We sway to the beat of the music and I wish I could stay here forever. The gentle tune and welcoming atmosphere almost let's me forget everything.

My amnesia, my stress, my mom, my books. Everything is pushed to the back of my mind.

And for that, I'm grateful.