The Bridesmaid and the Best man
Today was the day my best friend was marrying my elder brother Danny and I could not be happier for them, the only problem I was going to have was with the best man, Scott, who used to be my boy friend. I promised myself that I was over him and that he was not going to upset me today.
Our dresses were forest green, a little low cut at the front and just above the knees in length; under them we wore a suspender and stockings, why Nicki asked us to wear them I will never know. Our hair was pulled back in a high ponytail so that the ends of our hair were resting on our shoulders and we carried a small bouquet of flowers.
Kelly and I both being the bridesmaids help Nicki into the vintage car that was to take her to her wedding and then both hopped into the two separate cars behind her. Arriving at the church we all had quick last minute touch ups done on our make up and then made our way to the entrance. The organ began to play the wedding march and I began my way up the isle.
My heart skipped a beat as I saw the three men up the front of the church, all in their tuxedos they all look so hansom. Danny’s broad smile made me so proud to be his sister that day. I could feel Scott’s eyes burn into me as I reached the top of the church and I turned to glance at Paul the groomsman watch his wife make her way to his side. Camera Flashes lit up the church as Nicki then made her way to the front on her fathers arm. Both her and Danny’s eyes were locked together and the love showed.
The ceremony was over and my heart froze as Scott took my arm to escort me back down the isle. He was a big man, and I felt like a child next to him. He was smiling broadly as we walked out of the church as if it was him that had just got married. I pulled my arm away from him and went to turn away when he grabbed my elbow and kept me standing with him. I stood there smiling sweetly for the photos hiding my hurt about what had happened between Scott and I a few months before. Inside I was fuming and wanted to be as far away from him as possible, but for the sake of Danny and Nicki I would smile and be pleasant in front of everyone.
Scott held open the car door for me like a gentleman and then the driver closed it behind him when he climbed in behind me. My father stood with camera in hand and was taking photos of the bridal party in each car as they departed and as he took the photo of our car Scott lent over and kissed me. He had made sure it was just as the photo was taken. I pulled away from him .
“What the hell do you think you are doing?” I snapped.
“Giving everyone what they want!” he replied smugly. “You know everyone wants us to be together.”
“Everyone except you and me.” I spat at him. He rested his hand on my knee and I slapped it away. “Don’t touch me Scott!”
“Well you are going to have to let me while we dance, god Shaz you look so beautiful today.” His hand was again on my knee and I again slapped it away. “You will give into me by the end of the night, I promise you that.”
I did not give him the satisfaction of an answer but deep down I promised myself that I would never allow that to happen. I was so sure it was hate I felt for him at that moment.
The reception was being held in a conference room of a big hotel and the setting was beautiful. I was seated between Danny and Scott with Kelly and Paul on the other side of the Nicki. The dinner was lovely and the speeches were over so now there was the cutting of the cake and then the wedding waltz would start. I was dreading having to dance with Scott but knowing I had to just for the one dance.
He walked me to the dance floor, took me in his big strong arms and pulled me closer than necessary, I tried to pull away but his hand in the middle of my back held me firmly against him. All my scenes come to life at once and I could smell his aftershave. I melted against him and enjoyed the dance. At the end of the dance my father stepped up and tapped Scott on the shoulder.
“May I dance with my lovely daughter please Scott?” I began to dance with my father and my nerves began to settle. “It sure is nice to see the two of you back together.”
“Back together, what are your talking about?” I almost yelled.
“You and Scott, don’t think I missed that kiss in the back of the car. Darling your mother and I are so happy for the two of you.” Before I could reply I was dancing with someone else and that went on for a while before I could escape the dance floor.
I walked outside and lit a cigarette, my mind whirling, where had everyone got the idea that Scott and I were back together. Hell would freeze over before I ever let that happen.