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Story: The #2 Guy

“That was weird seeing me portrayed in the movie how you saw me. The world must hate me.”
“Now, you’ll get your turn to share your side.”
“I will. Won’t I?”
With tears in my eyes and the Savage Poet on my arm, I walk behind Chloe, Ro, and Devon. The cabin’s been transformed into a fairy land. They added more twinkle lights, white and pink roses, and thick, white candles. The stray cat that became my pet, Scruffy is curled up at John’s feet.
Roger stands next to John in front of the hearth holding a Bible. Jack is seated, bound, and gagged, but he’s here.
“It’s perfect. The most beautiful wedding ever.” I murmur.
John’s eyes are all fire as he looks at me like I’m the only woman in his world. When we reach him, he lifts my hand to his lips.
Before God, family and friends, Johnny Lamatii becomes my husband, my number one, to have and to hold… forever. And I become his.