“Why didn’t we hang out with Jenna more look at how many gorgeous single cousins and family friends she has!” Asha laughs and pokes me in the side. “Mmm look at that tall drink of water over there.”
“Where, where?” I crane my neck over the tall vase of red flowers adorning the table.
“Table 11, right side.”
I scan the room searching for table 11. My eyes rest on a chocolate brown, wavy haired guy neatly fitted in a pin stripe suit. He turns, stares directly at me and smiles. My face flushes and I dart my eyes back to my table.
“Ohh, someone’s got a smile, don’t ya love weddings!” Asha squeezes my arm.
“Stop it he might see you, I gotta act like that was nothing.” I straighten up in my chair.
“Ladies and Gents, it’s party time!” The MC salsas in a circle. “The bride and groom are going to take some family pictures, followed by their first dance, then the floor is open to party!”
“I am going to the bathroom, this champagne shot right through me and i want to powder up just in case my chocolate friend asks me to dance.” I stand up and pull away my chair.
“ Want me to come?” Asha glances up at me.
“ No,no I’ll be right back.” With a quick glance down making sure my short cotton dress is in order, I stroll slowly towards the bathroom putting an extra swish in my step just in case i was being watched.
After a short and relaxing release in the bathroom stall, I reapply my lipstick, comb my bangs and sniff my underarms.
“Ladies and Gents, the new Mr. and Mrs. Belle are about to take their first dance.” The MC bellows across the mic.
I grab my bag off the sink and push through the swinging bathroom door. As I carefully weave through the tables, waves of faint, muffled laughter float into my ears.
“Pahhahaa”
I whirl around, the woman at table 18 covers her face and jiggles with laughter.I sit the itchy seat covers irritate my thighs, my butt...oh crap!!!!!
“Why is everyone laughing? Man look at your chocolate friend he’s hysterical” Asha raises her eyebrows and looks behind me.
Tears well in my eyes, “My dress it was stuck.”
“Stuck where?” Asha rubs my arm.
“Up there!” I bow my head.