Aaron’s POV:


    Aaron arrived at Tremark’s Steakhouse at 6:50pm. The manager had truly outdone himself. There were tworge tables each with 22 chairs. The tables disyed beautiful centerpieces, te sets, sses, and utensils. The row of crystal chandeliers aligned perfectly with the settings. The menu for the evening was braised beef short ribs, with parmesan asparagus tips, and creamed mashed potatoes with a red wine sauce. The appetizers consisted of chilled shrimp, Brazilian steak and pork samples, and sweet puffs. Aaron handpicked the menu himself choosing foods everyone would enjoy. The guest all began to arrive ten minutester, Aaron had just received a phone call from his mother letting him know they were all on the way, he’d anticipated what Rabena would be wearing.


    The first to arrive was his father Alvin along with Uncle Pete, Sean, Damon and Vincent. Alvin and Pete were reminiscing about their own weddings when they walked over to Aaron who was now at the door greeting everyone.


    “There he is!”


    Alvin walked over and hugged his son tightly.


    “I’m so proud of you son.”


    Alvin looked at his son with fatherly pride, he was one of the few people that knew how devastated Aaron was when he learned Rabena was taken by her biological family. Shortly after, Uncle Pete walked over and gave a stern handshake followed by a hug.


    “We’ve been waiting a long time for this day! I only wish Paul was here to see this.”


    Aaron gave an emotional smile; he could still remember the day he’d told Paul he would marry Rabena when he came back from studying abroad. He could still remember Paulughing.


    Ha–ha–ha!!


    “Well, I’m gonna hold you to that Aaron! As long as you treat my princess right, you’ll have my blessings.”


    Thinking back, Aaron knew he would do everything he could to hold up that promise. Embracing Pete back,


    Aaron became emotional.


    “If it means anything Uncle Pete, I’m d she still has you. In honor of Paul, I’m going to make sure I uphold that promise.”


    Pete could feel his eyes starting to water, he patted Aaron on the shoulder and made his way over to the table. Next, Sean and Damon walked over.


    “You know you’ve always been like family Aaron, I’m d my little cousin has made it official. Be good to


    her.”


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    Aaron gave Sean a heartfelt nod, he’d make sure not let his longtime friend down. Damon walked over, there was a slight sadness in his eyes, he’d told himself he would spend the rest of his life protecting his little sister, now, passing that job over to someone else, Damon found himself feeling like a father giving away his daughter. Embracing Aaron for the first time, Damon became emotional.


    “Please, take care of my baby sister. Protect her better than my father could; better than I could. And thank you, for embracing me and allowing me to step up on behalf of her biological family.”


    Aaron looked at Damon for a moment, he could only imagine how much he must’ve cursed himself for being powerless to stop his own family. He admired him for being to family Rabena needed in order to survive that house. Smiling slightly, he gave Damon a nob and respect a groom would give to a father.


    The uncles and aunts from both sides of the families made their way in all giving their heartfelt congrats and hugs. The Michaels‘ grandmother followed by Rabena’s grandparents were the next to arrive all giving their congrats and well wishes. The time was now 7:10pm, the stretched limo finally arrived. Lina and Gloria were the first to step out followed by Catherine, Lisa, Gracie, and the friends. Thest was Rabena. As Aaron was saying thank you to Pera and Brea, his heart almost skipped a beat.


    Rabena was absolutely stunning. She was wearing a short off–shoulder ck cocktail dress with a long sheer train that draped to her left side. There was a cris–cross design thatplimented her curves, and she wore ck 4in heels with a diamond flower on the back. Her hair was spiral curled and pinned to the left side mirroring her train with diamond clips. For essories, she wore ssic diamond looped earrings with a diamond ne and matching bracelet. Her makeup was light but wless, with light blush, rose colored lip gloss, and light eye shadow. Aaron could hardly believe his eyes, as she made her way to him, his thoughts were running marathons. Pulling her gently towards him, he whispered in her ear.


    “Only I am allowed to take this off.”


    Rabena’s face instantly went red as Aaron chuckled and kissed her gently on the cheek. Taking her hand into his, finally it was time for the family meeting.


    The night went off beautifully, rtives that Rabena had not seen for over five years made their way to her hugging and crying happy to see her.


    “I just can’t get over how beautiful you look.”


    Cora, Grace’s older sister cried. Just then, her aunts De and Sophie made their way to the main table to hug and congratte the couple.


    “Little Aaron, we’ve known you for a long time, you better take care of our baby.”


    De cried as she hugged Aaron tightly. One by one all the family members from both sides gushed over how beautiful the couple was.


    “I’m telling you! This was a long time in the making! Alvin said Aaron would marry no one else but Ruby!”


    <b>Aaron’s </b>uncle Adamughed as he chatted with Sean and Damon. Alvin and Pete both gave heartfelt speeches to the couple causing wet eyes throughout the restaurant, even the waiters and waitresses were


    crying. The evening went off without a hitch, Aaron was <b>the </bst to speak thanking everyone for showing their love and support while weing Rabena back home.


    After dinner, multiple stretched limos made their way to the restaurant to pickup all the guests, thest car to arrive was a town car for Rabena and Aaron. One the way back to the hotel, Rabena snugged under Aaron. In a low voice just above a whisper, she began to speak.


    “Aaron, if I told you I love you, would you believe me?”


    The question caught Aaronpletely off guard, his goal was to always make Rabena fall in love, though he hadn’t expected it to happen this fast. Without saying a word, He gently pulled Rabena’s face to his and gently kissed her lips. After their passionate kiss, Aaron answered her question.


    “Rabena, I would believe the sky was falling if the words came from your lips.”


    Blushing, Rabena leaned in for another kiss.


    That night, Aaron stayed true to his word, he was the one to take the dress off Rabena. As their bodies intertwining for the second time, Aaron wanted Rabena to feel all the love he’d held for her for over five years. There was never another person he had or would ever love the way he loved her.


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