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"Today's your big day. How are you feeling?"my mama asked me as she handed me a cup of coffee.

"Thank you. Ion know I'm nervous but excited. I just don't want to be the center of attention all day."

"That's fine babe but don't think about the bad things or things that may go wrong. Just worry about making today the best day of your life as it has already claimed to be."

"And another thing, I invited Von's family and I honestly regret doing that."

"Why?"

"I'm not sure if you know this or not but he doesn't really get along with them well. We talked and he told me not to invite them, this was a year ago. I did it anyways and took it into my own hands, now I regret it. I'm not sure how he's going to react when he sees them. I just don't want him to be mad."I explained..

"Well yeah he's going to be upset. However, if you didn't do it out of spite and for the benefit of not only your family but him also then he should be fine."

"Yeah I feel like his flaws come from the lack of attention and love from his family. I also feel like now that they're trying he should give them a chance. Maybe if he patches up his relationship with them then he'll be able to work on some of his flaws. Shit this is only the beginning, just think of how far he can get by doing this."

"True true but if you're taking all of these measures to make sure he's straight and he doesn't see that then oh well. You just continue being a good wife, he'll later wake up and appreciate you more for the things you do."

"I hope so."I said while staring off and thinking about him.

I looked up seeing Raven holding London and Delilah, "Good morning!!"

"Good morning my babies."I said while walking up to the three of them.

I grabbed the both of them from her and went to sit down on the couch.

"How did my babies sleep?"I kissed both of their forehead's.

Delilah started baby talking me while London just laid on my chest looking at her.

"You sleep good? That's what mommy likes to hear. Are you hungry? You want eat eat?"I asked Delilah.

"Eat eat."she nodded and I chuckled.

I sat them both down on the couch while going into the kitchen and making Delilah a plate.

"Miya where you at? She's touching shit already."Raven called out to my assistant.

They didn't want me doing anything besides chilling since it's my wedding day.

I chuckled, "I got this but can you please just take care of London for me?"

"Yes did you change her already or do I have to?"Miya asked Raven.

"No they're both dry and clean, just need to be fed."

"Okay I'm finished setting up, who's first?"Alexis asked us.

"Since I'm up on my feet already, I'll go first."Raven said while going to sit down.

India walked into the living room wearing her all red robe that had bridesmaid written on the back of it.

Everyone else's was red also except for mine of course.

My mom's extra ass got London and Delilah their own flower girl robes made.

I'm not used to none of this shit so I needed all of the help I could get.

Shit being with Von made me forget about a lot of romantic shit sometimes because he's so hood.

Yes we go on dates and shit but other than that, when we're away from our kids, all I wanna do is blow a pound and ride through the hood with my man.

He also took that part of me away because all we ever do is act hard around each other.

That's my man though and I'm excited to be his wife.

"Good morning India!"I smiled at her and she smiled while coming to hug me.

"Today's the day, are you ready?"

"So so."I smiled while nodding.

"Everything's going to be just fine, don't stress it."

I helped Miya get situated with the girl's before I went back into the living room and got my bridal party turnt up.

Blue and Mariah later came down.

They were the ones who actually got me piped up.

Mariah was trynna do shots and everything.

My mother, with her boujee ass, just sat there eating fruit and drinking mimosas while watching us.

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"Nigga I can't believe yo ass getting married."Durk said while shaking his head at me as he adjusted his tie.

I sighed, "You ain't the only one."

"No too many people make it this far, I'm proud of you brother."Muwop said while patting my shoulder.

"Facts. Man I just know Booka up there smiling his ass off."Doodie said while walking into the living room where we all were.

"Hell yeah."I chuckled.

"Yo ass can't leave them flowers alone can you?"Muwop said as he looked at Dylan who was messing with the flowers, in the vase, on the table.

"Aye nigga leave it alone 'fore you knock it over!"I semi yelled causing him to jump and look at me.

"Yeah you boa."

He ran over to me and started hitting me on my legs.

"Gang say he want his one fuck allat talking."Duke laughed.

He continued doing until he started pointing and shit.

"What man?"I picked him up.

"Eat eat."he pointed at the Chick-fil-A bag sitting on the table.

"You literally just ate, you hungry again?"I asked him as I went into the bag and grabbed the box of chicken nuggets and fries.

"Yes."he nodded.

I took the box of food to the living room and sat it down so that he could eat.

"Aight nigga when we get ready to get dressed and shit, you gone have to put all of this food and shit up."

Shit although they're too little, Shay and I wanted all three of our kids to be apart of our wedding.

This is a one time show and we gotta make it perfect so everybody we wanted to be included was included.

I was cool with most of our guests being just her family.

I also knew for a fact that I didn't want nobody from my side here so I made sure of that, and that's just what it's gone be.

Ain't no way around it.

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"How far away are we?"I asked the driver who was driving us to the venue.

"Ten minutes away."

"Okay you need to put the petal to the metal and move this bitch. Today is my wedding day and I'll be damned if we arrive there late."

"Shay calm down, we're going to get there. Everything will be just fine."Raven said while fanning me.

"I can't."I pouted.

Mariah rubbed my back, "Just breathe mama we're going to get there."

The driver switched it up and instead of taking the back rodes, he got on the freeway.

We arrived a little bit earlier but were still late.

My dad walked up to the truck to help me out.

"Where's Von? Have they started already?"I asked him as I looked around.

"Nobody started without you baby. Everybody's here and already in place though."

"So did they start?"

"Not yet."

"Okay good."I nodded.

We went into the building through the back and they had me go into a room away from everybody else.

It was just my dad and I.

"I know we started off on a rough path but I just wanna let you know that I'm proud of you."he said and I noticed that he was crying.

"Come on Leon not right now."I said while fanning my eyes and he chuckled while wiping his face.

"I'm sorry."

I sighed, "So how are we going to do this? You know I'm much taller than you."

He laughed, "Oh you got jokes. Don't think just because you're Sulley and I'm Mike that we can't pull this off."

The wedding planner came into the room to update us.

"The last bridesmaid is about to go then the babies and then you're up."

"Woooh okay. Dad where's your flask? I know you got it."I said to him.

"I do but you sure you wanna go out there with liquor on your breathe?"

"I don't but I need something."

"Come on and let's pray."he held his hands out.

I placed my hands in his and he began praying.

After her finished praying, it was or turn.

The wedding planner led us out of the room and into the hall.

I heard the song You by Jesse Powell start playing, we only had about thirty five seconds to spare before we began our walk.

Once those thirty five were up, we entered and started walking down the aisle.

There was more people than I expected.

I knew it wouldn't be many but it was a lot.

"I know this nigga ain't crying."I said through my teeth as I continued smiling.

Von was down there balling his mfn eyes out.

"I would too, you look beautiful baby."my dad said.

Once we got to the end of the aisle, my dad and Von hugged.

I handed Raven my bouquet before Von took my hand and I stood in front of him.

"You crying gangster?"I asked him causing the boys to laugh.

"Who wouldn't? You look perfect mama."

"Thank you handsome."I smiled as I wiped his tears.

"You all may now be seated..."the officiant said before we started the process of vowing to one another.

"By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Mr. Bennett, you may now kiss your bride!!"

Von immediately grabbed my face and tongued me down.

"Okay okay."I chuckled while pulling away causing everyone to laugh.

We both turned to the crowd and I held my bouquet up in the air as we walked back down the aisle to Can We Talk by Tevin Campbell.

"We did it—we did it—we did it baby. Oh I— love you so— much."I said as Von kissed me between every couple of words.

"I love you so much more Mrs. Bennett."he smiled and I smiled back at him.

A camera flashed and we headed outside to take pictures before continuing the wedding ceremony.