Mr. Xavier, who I had a first name for now but would never use, was giving me away. Brightly was my flower girl and Megan my maid of honor.
I was nervous and so far beyond eager, it was embarrassing.
Mr. Xavier stepped into the room with me and Megan after knocking. I was ready, my white dress flowing around me. I was beautiful in his eyes and I could see the pride in the look he gave me.
“I'll see you downstairs," Megan said and carefully kissed my made-up face.
My hair was swept into an updo with a thousand bobby pins and enough hairspray to hold up the walls of the house against a tank. I felt beautiful and wished my mother could see me now. She ran from this life. I knew she wouldn't approve of who I was marrying but she would want me happy and Dante is the only person I wanted. Li
