Chapter 19: Chapter 19

School had vacated and the squad had gone home. The relationship between Narcia and Reign had gone from bad to worse. He only visited when he wanted her to babysit Kayla or his friends had invited him around. Even at that he always left after a couple of minutes.

Narcia, Anya, Mel, Myra and Zhavia were in a guest room in the penthouse with her as they were being prepared for the ceremony. Their dresses were gold with mauve fascinators on their heads. They all looked good with their make-up on.

"I'm extremely happy for you guys. How I wish I had the love you guys share instead of being accused of what I don't even know." Narcia added wearing her heels. The hair does of all the bridesmaid was a sleek ponytail.

"Hey, he'd come around but if he doesn't and he wants to go, let him. He'd realise a grave mistake he had made. So chill yeah." Mel advised.

"Thanks, Mel," Narcia added. "You welcome, besides if he decides he doesn't want you anymore I have a baby brother your age, he'd make a good boyfriend. He attends Duke too." Mel teased.

"That won't be a bad idea, what's his name?" Narcia asked.

"Axel." She said as they continued with their conversation.

In a few minutes, Mel's dad walked Courtney down the aisle. He had taken her as a daughter and when she told him she wanted this, he agreed immediately.

Jayden stood at the shore of the beach as he watched his soon to be wife being walked down the aisle. He was filled with joy. She looked absolutely stunning.

She got to where he was and the held hands as the officiating minister began to bless the union. "We gather here to witness the union between Miss Courtney McClellan and Mr Jayden Daniels. Genesis 2:24, says, therefore, a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

Now Miss Courtney say this after me "I Courtney McClellan take thee, Jayden Daniels, to be my wedded husband to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my faith [or] pledge myself to you." The Minister said as Courtney repeated.

And Mr Jayden does say this after me "I, Jayden Daniels, take thee, Courtney McClellan, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my faith [or] pledge myself to you." Jayden repeated.

"If thou take Me, Jayden Daniels, as your wedded husband say "I do".

"I do," Courtney added.

"And if thou take Courtney McClellan as your wedded wife say I do."

"I do," Jayden said.

"By the power vested in me, I pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride." He said as Jayden passionately kissed his wife and the crowd cheered on.

The reception for their wedding was not far from the wedding venue. It was a walking distance so most people preferred to walk rather than driving.

Anya was talking with her sister when their parents walked towards them. Courtney quickly grabbed Anya's hand and pulled her towards her.

"Easy Ney, we're her parents we wouldn't harm our baby girl." Her mom said stretching her hands to touch Anya's hair as she pulled back.

"You're capable of that mom, I know you. And I've been a victim of your abuse for far too long." She spat.

"Oh shut up you ungrateful bitch. You stole from us. So you owe us and you'd keep paying back until we say it's enough." Her father spat.

"I wanted to see my parents so badly, but having seen you guys here shows me how much of horrible parents you were. I hate you with every fibre of my being." Anya added with a shaky voice.

"Awww, so touching but we don't give a flying fuck about that." Her mom added.

"You guys are so callous !" Courtney's voice rose drawing the attention of her husband and friends.

Jay walked to where his wife was standing with his sisters in tow.

"Remember our deal Ney, don't think about ignoring it or dire consequences." Her dad laughed showing his brown teeth as he walked off with his wife.

"You okay babe?" Jay asked as Anya walked off with Narcia and Myra.

"It's okay Anya, we're here for you and will always be." Myra reasoned.

"I've always wanted to see them. Courtney used to tell me how evil they were and even at that, I still wanted to see them. And just as I got the opportunity to, they didn't hesitate to show they're horrible nature, gosh I loathe them with every fibre of my being!" Anya exclaimed.

"Relax, Anya." Narcia consoled.

"They threatened my sister on her wedding day. How heartless can they be!" She yelled as the guys approached them excluding Reign. But there was another guy in their midst. He had curly jet black hair but had faded under. He stood at 6'8, he wasn't lanky but well built and had freckles and dimples, making him handsome.

"Who's Mr Handsome?" Anya asked.

"Well, Mr. Handsome is Axel, the chief bridesmaid's brother." Axel introduced smirking.

"And once again Reign's missing from the group," Zhavia said joining them.

"It's his natural habit these days so there's nothing new about that," Narcia added her voice.

The squad headed off to the dance floor while Narcia sat with Axel getting to know him better.

I've been wasting so much time brooding over Reign. I've got to let new people into my life. She thought to herself as they continued with their conversation while her friends danced on.

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