BROOKLYN
Gloria slowly slides the zipper up my behind as I stand there with my hair and makeup done. This is it. I am getting married in thirty minutes. I will be a wife in thirty minutes.
Gloria steps back and smiles. I am standing in front of a mirror and looking at the gorgeous dress I picked out months ago. I honestly forgot what it looked like. Lace sleeves decorate my arms and light beading covers the dress. Now, I remember why I fell in love with this dress. I heard my mother in my heart say that this is the one for me. Only if she was here to help me on this special day.
A tear escapes my eye just thinking about how my parents won't be here. I haven't seen my dad in forever and my mom isn't able to be here at all. Everything I dreamed about since I was five years old is coming t
