A Little Mad

Chapter 104

"Bruce! Alfred!"

Alfred turned around and pulled Mercedes into the biggest hug. 

"My goodness. Who said you could run off and get married on us?!"

Bruce smiled and hugged Mercedes. 

"Thank you for inviting us."

When they pulled away Mercedes noticed Selina. She smiled.

"It actually was a beautiful wedding and decent despite Barbara and Tabatha."

Mercedes laughed. 

"Thanks. I did try."

Mercedes talked to everyone there. Jerome was too busy being antisocial. He spoke only a few times. He finally grabbed Mercedes.

"It's time."

Everyone watched Jerome pull Mercedes out into the middle of the floor.

"Do you remember the really pretty ballroom dance we learned?"

Mercedes eyes opened wide. He smiled.

"That was for now. Surprise.."

Mercedes couldn't help smiling. 

"Are you ready?"

She nodded and they took position. The song they even practiced to was the track that started playing. A million dreams from The Greatest Showman. Mercedes wanted to cry so bad, but she didn't want to ruin the really pretty moment. Mercedes felt like she was in some childhood story book. She couldn't keep her eyes off of him. The moved aroung the room effortlessly. Everyone stared in amazement. When they finished the dance, they stood their staring at each other for a few moments. Everyone clapped. They enjoyed the food and hung out for a while. Jerome pulled her to the side again. 

"I have a surprise for you... it um... just got here... come on while no one will miss us.."

Mercedes could tell something was off by his tone, but she followed him. He took her to the back courtyard of the venue. Mercedes was even more confused when she saw what was out there. 

"Miah...?"

She looked at Jerome confused. 

"What's going on...?"

Jerome sighed and kept his eyes away from Jeremiah who was dressed in one of his best suits. 

"I basically threatened to come after him if he didn't come see you..."

Mercedes turned to Jerome.

"Why..?"

He shook his head. He grabbed her hand.

"Look just take the gift okay? We may not be on good terms what so ever, but its very disrespectful and an abomination for him to stand you up because of our petty beef. You married me. Not him. So it's fine."

Jerome finally looked at Jeremiah. He stepped forward.

"You have fifteen minutes max. If you try any funny business, I will fucking kill you 'Miah'."

Jerome leaned over and pecked Mercedes on the lips. 

"I'll be inside."

Mercedes turned to Jeremiah and they stood there awkwardly for a minute. Jeremiah finally spoke. 

"You look really beautiful..."

Mercedes sighed. 

"You didn't have to come... You never cared about Jerome's threats before..."