They started walking up the aisle and everyone stood up. As they got to the back, the bridal party began walking up the aisle. It was Leslie and Aaron followed by Venus and Brian then Destiny and Brent, Nickolas� childhood friend. All the guests started leaving their seats and congratulating the new married couple. When the congratulating was done, for the time being, they started with the pictures; they got pictures at the gazebo and on the beach with the ocean behind them.
When the pictures were done they all made their way next door for the reception. When everyone was seated they all got a drink. They all talked for a few minutes but stopped when Aaron stood up.
�I�m told this is the part where the best man is supposed to give a speech,� Aaron said. �Honestly I have do idea what to say. I�m happy my brother finally got married, but I�m not happy that he married Sunn.� Everyone laughed. �I�m supposed to marry her, man. If you guys make each other happy then I�ll be happy for you both. Oh, but Sunn, if it don�t work out with my brother, for some strange reason, call me up because I�ll definitely be waiting.�
�I�ll keep that in mind,� Sunshine said. �But me and Nick will be together forever.� Sunshine and Nickolas kissed.
�Not if I have anything to do with it,� Aaron snickered.
�Sit down before you hurt yourself,� Nickolas said. �Let�s eat since my brother ain�t happy for us.� He looked at Kevin smiling and Kevin shook his head.
Everyone got their food and ate for the next hour. When everyone was done eating, 98 Degrees got up and joined their band. Nickolas and Sunshine looked at each other then got up themselves. They walked to the dancing area and 98 Degrees began singing �I Do Cherish You�. Nickolas and Sunshine started dancing and everyone watched. When the song ended the DJ began to play �I Swear� by All-4-One and the bridal party got up to dance.
Aaron and Leslie danced their way over to Sunshine and Nickolas and Aaron said, �She�s mine, Nicky.�
�Oh no,� Nickolas said. �I got to her first little brother so hands off.�
�This marriage ain�t going to last,� Aaron said. �Trust me.�
�Someone needs a woman,� Sunshine said.
�Whatever happened to MacKenzie?� Leslie asked.
�She eloped with her ex-boyfriend and moved to Zimbabwe,� Aaron explained. �We lasted until after Christmas.�
�Sorry man,� Nickolas said. �But what makes you think you�re going to get Sunnie?�
�Because she finds me irresistible,� Aaron said and Sunshine laughed.
�You�re only cute, because you look like Nick,� Sunshine smirked.
�I�m crushed,� Aaron said.
�I�m joking,� Sunshine said. �You�re cute all by yourself.�
�What did I tell ya? She wants me.
�You and every other hot guy,� Leslie said. �Get over yourself, Aaron.�
�You remind me of Alex,� Sunshine said. �He thinks every woman wants him.�
�But I only want you,� Aaron said.
�And I only want Nick,� Sunshine said giving Nickolas a kiss. �And he only wants me.�
�Definitely,� Nickolas replied. �Those other girls have nothing on you.� Sunshine smiled. �And Aaron has nothing on me.�
�I have a lot on you,� Aaron said.
�Come on, Sweets,� Nickolas said and they danced away from Leslie and Aaron.
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�I don�t think I�ve ever seen Sunn and Nick this happy,� Danielle said a few hours later. �Despite Jo and D being here they�re extremely happy.�
�Too happy,� Brian said. �It should be a sin.�
�Perhaps,� Danielle said. �But I envy their relationship, because they went through so much.�
�But they always seem to find each other again.�
�That�s love.�
�And I love you and our unborn child.�
�I can�t wait, because I�m so excited.�
�Same here.�
�I know what we�re having.�
�Oh really.�
�Yeah, want to know?�
�Sure, but my guess is a boy.�
�Nope, it�s a girl.�
�That�s fine. I really don�t care either way.�
�Uh-oh.� She spied Howard and Josephine approaching Sunshine and Nickolas.
�What? Are you in labor?� Everyone looked.
�No! I�m fine.� They all laughed.
�Then what is it?�
�Um�well�we might have a fight on our hands.�
�Why?� She pointed and Brian looked. �I see.� They watched Sunshine and Nickolas walk away, but Josephine went after them, as Howard just stood there.
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�I have nothing to say to you, Josephine,� Sunshine said. �I didn�t bother you on your wedding day so don�t��
�Will you guys please hear me out?� Josephine practically begged.
�Why?� Nickolas asked. �We understand how you feel.�
�You�re in love with Nick,� Sunshine stated. �There�s nothing to discuss.�
�I want to make things right between all of us and you get cocky right away,� Josephine said. �It�s been three long months why can�t we forget about this?�
�We did forget about it,� Sunshine replied. �You�re the one that mentioned it.�
�Josie,� Howard said. �Maybe now�s not a good time.�
�No it�s not,� Sunshine agreed. �It�s our wedding day and I want to be happy.�
�We�ll leave you alone,� Howard said. �Good luck to ya both.� He and Josephine walked away.
�We have the worst luck,� Sunshine said, as Nickolas hugged her.
�No we don�t,� Nickolas began, �people are just jealous of us.� Sunshine laughed. �I love you, Mrs. Carter.�
�I love you, Mr. Carter.� They kissed. �Where are we going on our honeymoon?�
�It�s a surprise, but it�s very romantic and it�ll only be us. We can make love on the beach for as long as we want with no interruptions and you can work on your tan naked and then I�ll get all horny watching you and take advantage of you.�
�I like the sound of that.�
�I�m glad.� She smiled and Nickolas kissed her, bending her backwards.
�Ow! Nick, don�t.� They stood up straight.
�You all right?�
�Yeah, that just hurt.�
�I�m sorry.�
�Don�t worry about it.� She kissed him, as Aaron approached.
�Sugar, how about a dance?� Aaron asked.
�When will you learn?� Sunshine questioned.
�Never,� Aaron answered and the three of them laughed and Sunshine noticed a strange black-haired girl.
�Who is that?� Sunshine wanted to know and Nickolas and Aaron looked. They looked at the girl then Nickolas looked at Sunshine. �I�ve never seen her before. Did you guys?�
�Actually, yeah,� Nickolas and Aaron said and Sunshine looked at Nickolas interested.
�Do ya mind sharing?�
�She�s an ex of mine,� Nickolas replied. �But I haven�t seen her in a long time.�
�Yeah,� Sunshine said sarcastically.
�I�m serious,� Nickolas said, as the girl walked over to them smiling. �I forgot all about her. It�s been, like, seven years.�
�Nick,� the girl said after approaching and ready to give Nickolas a kiss. Nickolas stopped her and she just looked at him. �Don�t you remember me?�
�He tries to forget,� Aaron said. �But he still has the scars you left.�
�Hi, Aaron,� the girl said, but Aaron said nothing and stayed serious. �What�s going on here?�
�A wedding,� Sunshine said. �Can�t you tell? It�s our wedding.� She hung onto Nickolas and he didn�t leave her go.
�You got married,� the girls said. �Wow! I thought you�d be forty.�
�Well, I met a wonderful girl who loves me for me and not for my fame,� Nickolas explained and he looked at Sunshine. �This is Sunnie. Sunnie, this is Sapphire James.�
�Nice meeting you,� Sapphire said and Sunshine just grinned. Sapphire looked back at Nickolas. �It�s been so long.�
�What are you doing here?� Nickolas questioned.
�I just got back in town,� Sapphire answered. �I wanted to see you. I wanted to get together some time.�
�No can do. I have a wife and marriage to concentrate on now. If you�ll excuse us.� Nickolas, Sunshine, and Aaron walked away leaving Sapphire alone.
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