Today was Porter's engagement party.
I didn't want to go but Kendyl forced me. I decided to bring Jordan with me for moral support and most of all closure.
Kendyl and I were at the mall looking for an outfit for the dinner. I wanted to wear a romper but Kendyl insisted that I wore a dress.
"You have to let my brother know what he's an absolute idiot for what he did to you. " she was determined to find me the perfect dress
"It's fine Kay. I forgave him, if he's happy I am too. For him I mean-"
I turned to her
"-you get that right?" I questioned to clarify.
"Duh Mel I'm not an idiot" she rolled her eyes fingering the fabric on each individual hanger.
"-good. And besides, I have Jordan. I love him" I confessed remembering Valentine's Day.
"You what!?" She screamed out of disbelief
"Shhhh! Will you be quiet!?" I hissed covering her mouth.
"Mm doouysdj" she said
"What?" I moved my hand wiping her saliva from my palm.
"I said are you sure?"
"Yeah. I love him" this time I looked at her
"Oh my gosh Mel this is big!" She took my hand in her hands jumping up and down in excitement.
"Have you told him?"
"Yes I did and he loves me too" I grinned at her . I told her about meeting his parents, our special dinner and a drive in movie. A few months back, everything after that became so easy and was perfect .
"He asked me to marry him" I blurted
Her eyes grew wide as I continued
"—but I'm not sure if he meant it. It was a mere spur of the moment. We were just kissing and he said it"
Deep down I really hoped it wasn't. Marriage was a huge step for me, for us. We're still in high school, heck I just turned 18 but I'm sure I want this.
"Mel that's-"
"-it's huge I know. I feel like I'm ready but I'm not. I don't know, everything is confusing" a huge grin spread across my face.
"Oh Mel I'm so happy for you doll" she giggled pulling me into her arms.
We resumed the process of searching through the racks of dresses once again.
"Thanks Kay, that means a lot. I just need him to meet my mom. She's been extremely busy for the past few weeks.
I sometimes feel like Jordan doubts my motives. I just don't want him to think, I don't want him to meet her. You know"
It had dawned on me a week ago when he kept asking me, I continuously told him she's working. He consistently makes a face before brushing it off.
"Invite her to dinner, it's after the engagement party. I'm sure she could make that" I smiled at Kendyl
"That's great idea. See this why you're my best friend" I hugged her lovingly
"Ooooh I found the perfect dress" she exclaimed pulling out a pearled bodice number with spaghetti straps.
The top half of the dress was embroidered with countless pearls, and had a sweetheart neckline.
The skirted half was burgundy, with a satin like material.
"Yes, this is perfect. With my hair straightened it would be incredible."
I looked at the price tag and my heart dropped.
"What's wrong?" Kendyl asked feeling the material.
"It's extremely gorgeous, but it's expensive. The dress is two hundred and fifty dollars" sighing, I put it back.
Way out of my budget, I wouldn't have enough money for, a gift, shoes or accessories.
"I'll pay for it" Kendyl said taking the dress off the rack, heading to the cashier.
"Kendyl I could never ask you to do that!"
"That's why I'm offering"
I felt my eyes prickle with tears. I loved her so much, she's always been the one to help me out finically when no one else could. I never let her, nevertheless she regularly insisted. I was a person to never say no.
"Thank you"
"Oh gosh don't cry" she hugged me tightly rubbing my back soothingly.
"Now, let's go pay for this dress" she said leading the way to the cashier.
~
Guests were arriving in the backyard of the Johnson's house one by one.
The backyard was unbelievably large, about 600 square feet. There was a large white tent filled with chairs in the middle, dessert tables and finger foods surrounding the perimeter.
It looked much like a prom than an engagement party. I walked around with a small plate in my hand, eating some cucumber hors d'oeuvres, which were surprisingly delicious.
I watched as the waiters maneuvered about in matching white button shirts, bow ties and black slacks, carrying trays of food and drinks.
A large pair of hands wrapped around my waist, surprising me.
"Hello gorgeous " I recognized that magnificent voice anywhere.
He moved my hair to the side, kissing the nape of my neck.
"Stop it, that tickles" I laughed turning around in his arms.
"I can't help it. You look so beautiful" I pecked his lips
"Thank you. You don't look so bad yourself"
"Well—you know" he boasted, flexing and pulling his black suede suit jack securely around him.
I rolled my eyes and scoffed.
"Oh, get over yourself"
He laughed wholeheartedly drawing people's attention.
"You're so dramatic" I finished off my hors d'oeuvres handing the plate to a passing waiter, sending a warm smile his way.
"You love me" he whispered in my ear locking his fingers around my waist once again.
"Yeahhhhhh" I fake thought about it.
He bit my earlobe, making me squeal.
Ms. Gonzalez (Mrs. Johnson) approached the small platform and microphone, with a glass of champagne and a knife. She tapped her flute lightly.
"Everyone, may I have your attention please"
Conversations died down quickly. A waiter passed a flute of bubbly my way, I handed one to Jordan, which he gladly accepted.
He thanked me, hand unconsciously resting on my hip.
"Let's have a few speeches of congratulations, short and sweet-for the lovely couple" Ms. G stepped to the side, letting Kendyl excuse herself from the table to make her speech.
"Porter-" she began
"—You're my brother and so glad that you're finally happy. No matter how many times I annoyed you, and even though you made many wrong decisions and bullshitted your way through high school, this was definitely the right one. I'm so proud of you-" she sniffed wiping her eye.
Porter stood to his feet holding on Renae's hand. He kissed her hand softly, smiling adoringly at her.
"—you've found that special someone. Cheers to you brother" we knocked our glasses together.
"Melanie" Ms.G said.
It wasn't a surprise that I was next, I mentally prepared myself for this moment but I was still a nervous wreck.
I took my cards out of Jordan's jacket, lightly patting his breast.
I took to the stage, a small white wooden foundation, clearing my throat.
"Porter, we've been best friends since we were 7. You were my first real friend, and I would never forget the time you told me that the pimple I had on my forehead, was my an alien eating my brain cells-"
They all laughed including Jordan.
"-little moments like those, I will never in my life forget. You were my worst and greatest friend I ever had. Congratulations on choosing her. I hope you have many amazing years together. Cheers"
I held up my glass as we all cheered again.
Once Mr Johnson and Ms. G, Trent and Jordan gave their congratulations speeches we finally drank from our flutes.
The party began, Jordan and I slowed danced to a few songs. Kendyl and I danced to our favorite childhood song, the fresh prince of Bel-Air theme song, singing all the words as well.
"Now this is a story all about how my life got filled-upside down. And I'd like to take a minute to sit right there. I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air."
We did the running man and the cabbage patch awfully, the guests were gathered around us in a large circle cheering us on. I pulled Jordan and Porter in the circle, even after they protested.
-Innnn west Philadelphia born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of days-"
~
Today ended with Jordan and I sitting on the Johnson's patio, in the swinging cushioned bench.
The porch lights were on as well, we sung our legs lightly back and forth staring up at the stars. I was resting my head on his shoulder, Jordan's chin on my head.
"I really had fun today" I told him playing with his fingers, which I may add were pretty long.
"I did too. I loved your speech" he stated enthusiastically, I looked up at him.
"Really? You didn't think it was bad" After you know-"
"No. I thought it was very touching and showed how brave and truly happy you are" I knew he meant it.
"Thanks-" I cupped his cheek kissing him softly, leaving his lips red from my lipstick. I used my thumb to lightly rub it off.
I could feel his gaze, boring into my forehead as I unconsciously played with his lip.
"What?" I asked once I was finished.
His eyes were twinkling from the glare of the moonlight, a deep chocolate brown.
"You're just really beautiful " I rolled my eyes blushing.
"Mel really. Everyday I look at you, I say to myself damn I'm one lucky guy" he caressed my check, running his thumb over my lower lip.
My breathing became short.
Was I even breathing at all?
"Jordan-"
"I love you so much Melanie Genesis García. And one day I'll ask you, in the right way, to marry me. To make you my wifey, mine forever "
He smiled fingering my hair.
My eyes began to water, I closed them, breath him in.
"I love you t-" Jordan's lips connected with mine.
The kiss was soft and passionate. He nibbled on my lower lip, caressing my neck.
He trailed kisses down to my collarbone, sweeping my hair over my shoulder.
I gasped at bittersweet love bites he was leaving on my body.
"Jordan, let's go inside" I tugging at his collar, leading him to the guest room, I occasionally stayed in at the Johnson's.
Closing the door behind him, he lunged.
Everything happened so fast.
The next thing I knew our clothes were on the floor and I was under a trance getting my release. An orgasm so powerful, I shook for three minutes straight.
He broke my vagina that night, it was the first time in my life I experienced making love.
And this night, I will never forget.
Sksksks I'm done 😂