They had blessed Lucas’ life too. He loved his uncles and no longer had that jerk off kid, Tyler, from school bothering him either. Who messes with a kid whose family is a bunch of superheroes and villains?
Then two months ago, they’d all made me the happiest woman on earth. I came home from a long day at the office to find our home filled with flowers on every surface and countertop along with a rose petal path leading me to the patio where Lucas and my guys were all gathered in front of a roaring fire in tuxedos.
They all looked so dashing, especially Lucas. They’d told me how much they all cared for me and how life had never been better. Then they asked that we make it as official as possible. Could we commit to one another before family and friends to be family forever?
Lucas and Ryan stepped forward and presented me with an incredible commitment ring with the biggest diamond I’d ever seen in real life surrounded by four smaller diamonds. It was absolutely gorgeous. And of course, I said, “yes.”
All of that led us to now, sitting here, having my makeup done along with my four best friends, Katie, Adrienne, Alex, and now Eveleyn waiting to commit my life to my men. The love that surrounded me was beyond my wildest dreams.
Katie looked over at me, “Oh crap, girls. She’s reminiscing again. The water works are coming. Evelyn get over there and wave a paper in front of her face so she doesn’t screw up the makeup they’re trying to put on her.” A very pregnant Katie pretended an attempt to get up from her perch on the couch.
“Okay, prego, hold those horses. I got this covered.” Evelyn teased waving a program in front of my face to try and keep my tears at bay.
“Okay, okay, I promise I won’t screw up my makeup,” I lied.
“That’s what you said the first three times. You mess it up one more time and you’re going to send Katie here into early labor,” Adrienne teased.
“Haha,” said Katie, sticking her tongue out at Adrienne. “But seriously, I will murder you if you mess up your makeup again.”
“Well you know I’m going to cry at the ceremony so just don’t kill me on my commitment day, please and I promise to stop crying right now.” I said.
“Deal,” Katie said with a wink.
Just then there was a knock at the door. “Hey ladies,” said Stephen, sticking his head in but averting his eyes. “We’re ready when you are.”
“This is it,” said Alex, when Stephen had left. “Are you ready?”
“Any nerves?” asked Adrienne.
“Honestly no,” I said, meaning it. I know it’s unorthodox but I can’t imagine my special day being anything other than this. I love these guys so much and I have never felt so much love in return. I know we’re going to have some hurdles to jump through because of our unusual circumstances but it’s nothing we can’t handle if we’re together.”
“Okay, now I’m going to start crying,” Evelyn said, waving her hand in front of her eyes. “I know I haven’t known you that long, but I am just so happy for you. You deserve all the best.”
We made our way downstairs toward where Ryan’s home had been transformed into what I could only describe as a fairy wonderland. I may be tough as nails when it comes to my job but deep down I wanted my wedding day, or in this case my commitment day to be magical.
There were greens, and flowers and twinkle lights absolutely everywhere. I knew the pool outside where the ceremony was taking place would be even more magnificent.
Lucas was waiting to walk me down the aisle. He smiled up at me, “Mom, you look so beautiful. You look like a mermaid getting married.”
I had to laugh, my mermaid style satin gown was perfectly suited to my frame. It accentuated all of my best features and its ivory hue looked incredible against my skin. The hairdresser had teased my hair into effortless beach waves swept half back in a beautiful pearl comb that would have made Ariel jealous.
“Thanks buddy,'' I replied. “You look so handsome in your linen suit.”
“Thanks. It matches our guys,” he replied.
My heart could have stopped right then and there I was bursting with joy, “our guys.” I quickly composed myself and let the coordinator know we were ready. She signaled for them to start the processional and I peeked out to watch my best friends slowly make their way down the aisle.
Before I knew it, it was our turn. Lucas and I, my original guy. He took my hand and we started to make our way.
I was right, the decorator had outdone herself on the patio. The pool was all aglow with floating candles, it looked like a thousand lightning bugs were dancing in the water. The smell of jasmine was all around us and there at the end of a beautiful, lantern lined path were my guys.
Thiago, Michael, Kai and Ryan stood at the end of the aisle in a semi circle waiting for me with Stephen who would be assisting with the ceremony. I felt a lump rising in my throat, but it quickly dissipated. This was the happiest day of my life.
They looked incredible. The linen suits accentuated all their bodies so well and made them look so chic in the California sunset. I made a point to scan each of their eyes and the warmth and comfort that I found was so intense I felt like their love was literally carrying me down the aisle.
When I reached them, Stephen asked, “Who presents this woman?”
Lucas expertly replied, “I do. I present my mom for love.” The crowd of friends and family sweetly laughed at his line.