Love Me in the Dark
Epilogue
KREW
Three months later…
I kept my astonished gaze train on her as she watched the bride and groom exchange their vows. Three months felt like it was just yesterday when we were back together and lived under the same roof. When people thought that our lives were perfect, it was indeed. It was not about no fights, no arguments, or we didn’t have problems, it was how we faced and valued lives and time.
She clapped, looked in my direction, and smiled when the couple kissed. Journey and August looked great, but the love of my life had never ceased to amaze me with her lemon-y gown.
At the ballroom hall of the Selik building for the reception, I kept a low profile. I just kept an eye on my woman. They gave speeches, including my sister. She happened to be one of the bridesmaids. Had I imagined myself to be in August’s position someday? My answer was yes. Many times. I loved River with my cells and soul. I always wanted to have a family on my own. Having River in my life was the happiest. I couldn’t think of anything other than to proudly call her my wife.
“Shut that grin off your face. You look like an idiot.”
“Any luck of finding a woman to bang tonight?” I didn’t bother looking at my brother, occupying the seat that was supposed to be for River.
“That’s the thing I don’t do. Not at the wedding receptions?”
“Why not?”
“Because there’s this thing that most people who met at weddings ended up together.”
My brow arched. I finally faced Kai. “And how is it a bad thing? And you believe in that crap?”
Kai shrugged. “I’m a businessman—”
“I know, Kai. Believe me. But you need to get a life out of the business world. You can’t be alone forever.”
“I get it, man. You’re happy, and River is lovely. She loves you. And I’m happy for you. Truly.” There he went again. Kai was gone.
“Good evening, everyone. I’m River. Please, a round of applause for the first dance of the newlyweds as husband and wife.” The music played. I knew what song she was going to sing because she practiced it in her studio. It was an original soundtrack of a box-office movie.
Her vlog had reached 700k subs. The first original song she uploaded has reached one million views in less than a week. I was so proud of my woman.
The couple walked into the center and started their first dance together. I wished I could dance with River, but being the entertainer of tonight, it would be impossible. I winked when she met my gaze. Her smile widened.
River became my center and my light.
***
As soon as the newlyweds left for their honeymoon, River and I went to our waiting car. We also had a flight to catch for our first vacation.
We met Brad in the parking area. Brad and River became closer, and it was heartwarming to see both of them spending time together sharing the same passion. Brad played guitar on one of River’s covers. The fans went crazy when River introduced him to who Brad was.
soon. If you need anything, call
looking forward to this trip.
kissed him on the cheek. “Take care, Dad. Call
“Go. You need
love you, Dad.” She gripped my arm. “I’ll
see the pride and happiness in his
have to tell me
the center of her world. As much as it pains me to admit that she has another man in
not true. Her
She started playing and singing because of you. She’s happy because of you.
getting
because there’s no reason that River would
you. That means
I joined River in the limousine, she eyed me suspiciously. “What did
“Nosy?”
from
have I kept anything from you? He’s just trying to be
the yellow gown.
“You’re beautiful.”
“And?”
“A ripe pineapple.”
the limousine pulled out of the parking area toward
riper and sweeter when I take
and thought of something horrible like that last horror movie we watched together on Netflix.
been looking forward to seeing this jet, and as an amazing boyfriend, I wanted to see those big eyes astonished all
know what you’re
“Champagne?”
me out of this pineapple dress. I’ll be
to have a smartwatch.”
this for me. I’m not a watch girl. I don’t know, I just feel like an idiot talking to a
beautiful idiot. You don’t have to talk to it. Trust me.
you sound
what I do.” I took off my suit jacket, uncuffed the links, and rolled the sleeves up to my
at many
causing her to gasp and shiver. “Put some clothes on before I spread you wide and use one
Champagne, she peeped her head out and called my