All Mye Queen's Men, Chronicles of Love - Volume II (73 page)

Despite
all of the previous drama the reception had turned into a full blown party.  Drinks were flowing freely and everyone was dancing, drinking and having a good time when DJ Charismatic interrupts. “At this time we need all single ladies to come to the floor. The Bride is ready to toss the bouquet.  Again all single ladies to the floor.”

“
Okay ladies let's see who the next Bride will be.” Jade said as she prepares to toss the bouquet. 

Queen
doesn't budge.  She continues to talk with Christian and Teddy. She had already decided that fighting for the bridal bouquet at this point in her relationship with Christian would simply be a complete waste of time.

“
Mye Queen, don't make me come and get you.  Get up here, front and center.” 

Queen
sighs and reluctantly joins the other single women on the floor, who are anxiously awaiting an opportunity to catch the bridal bouquet.  Jade turns her back to the women and starts the countdown to the toss.

“
Okay ladies, on the count of three.  One, two, two and a half, three.”  On the count of three Jade pretends to toss the bouquet, but throws a decoy.  As all the women except Queen scramble to look for the decoy bouquet Jade tosses the real bouquet to Queen.

“
You know you deserve this.  It's your turn.”  Queen stares at the bouquet with mixed feelings.  She looks over at Teddy and Christian who cheer her on.

“
Jade, I'm afraid that I'm further now from this than I've ever been.”

“
You never know.” Jade casually replies.  

A
chair is brought to the center of the dance floor.  Jade sits in the chair and Dorian goes up her gown in search for the garter. “Did you put it all the way up like I told you?” He asked with a big sexy grin on his face.

“
You know I did baby. Are you going to get it with your teeth like you promised me?”

“
You are so damn nasty.” Dorian said as his head disappeared up Jade’s gown for an uncomfortable amount of time. He surfaces to the cheers of the crowd with the garter in his mouth. He instantly plants a big wet kiss on Jade’s mouth.

“
Now, I need all single men to the floor.  Some lucky stiff is about to get an opportunity to place this garter on that beautiful woman.  Calling all single men to the floor.” Charismatic announced. 

Single
men of all ages flood the floor.  Christian and Teddy stand back and watch until Jade goes over and drags them to the floor.  Queen who is positioned next to Dorian looks bewildered and shakes her head in disbelief.  She shrugs her shoulder and gives Jade an, “I told you so!” look.  Dorian turns his back to the men and prepares to toss the garter. 

Although
Christian and Teddy both linger in the back of the pack, Derrick is front and center. 

“
Smile girl, it's okay.  Don't worry about those two.  I got this.”  Derrick gestures a kiss and Queen somehow manages to smile.

“
Okay on the count of three.  One, two, three.”  Dorian tosses the garter straight back and Derrick catches it with ease.

“
Alright now.  Can we have a chair for the lovely lady.  What's your name Miss Lady?”

“
Queen.”

“
What's your name brutha?”

“
Derrick.” 

Teddy
yells from the crowd. “That's Chocolate Thunder Down Under!” 

The
women applaud and cheer as Derrick gyrates and dances to the music at the sound of his stage name.  Queen takes a seat in the chair.

“
Okay, Derrick.  This is how it works.  Bridal tradition states the higher you put that garter on Queen's leg the longer Jade and Dorian's marriage will last.  Now, you want this marriage to last right? Charismatic asked.

“
No question.”

“
Great, so we need you to take that garter all the way up as far as it will go.”

“
Oh, it will be my pleasure.” Derrick grinned.

“
Okay let me give you some inspiration as if you needed any more. You lucky, lucky man. Oh, I'm so jealous.”  The smooth oldie but goodie- I Want to Be Your Man, by Roger and Zap permeates the atmosphere. 

Teddy
yells from the back of the crowd. “I'll give you hundred thousand dollars for that garter.”

The
spotlight is put on Queen in the chair and Derrick begins to dance and gyrate around Queen's chair.  The women go crazy.

“
Not going to happen Angel!  This is all me.  And I plan to take it slow.” 

Queen who is busy watching Derrick dance does not notice Teddy walk onto the floor.  As Derrick finally gets in position to place the garter Teddy takes the garter from Derrick's hand.  The women scream in anticipation as Teddy removes his tuxedo jacket.

“
I got this one brutha.”

“
Do your thing man.” Derrick says as he gives Teddy some dap. Queen smiles as Teddy slowly unbuttons his shirt and does his rendition of a male stripper.  She looks for Christian but he has disappeared in the crowd.  Teddy continues to dance and gyrate to the cheers of the women as he completely removes his shirt.  Queen's eyes mist as she watches him dance for her affection.

“
Exactly what are you doing?” She smiled.

“
I'm trying to show you how much you really mean to me.”

“
Bear, I know how much I mean to you. You're sending mixed signals. It's confusing. Please don't make this any harder for me than it already is.”

“
Queen, you have no idea how hard this is for me, so just go with it.” He pleaded as he continues to dance shirtless. 

Just as Teddy squats to lift Queen's dress to place the garter, Christian appears on the dance floor with a single long stem rose in his hand. He gives the rose to Queen as he softly kisses her on her lips. The women go crazy as he holds his hand out for Teddy to surrender the garter.  Teddy looks at Queen blows her a kiss and places the garter in Christian's hand.  The crowd goes wild.

“
I got it from here.”  Christian declared as he shakes Teddy's hand and gives him a big hug.

“
Good luck.  You're going to need it.” Teddy whispered in his ear.

“
Thanks man for being cool with all of this. Your support means a lot to me.”

“
Whatever. Nigga go ahead and get rejected. I'll buy you a drink when you're done.” Teddy laughed.

Christian immediately locks eyes on Queen. His sexy get devious smile haunted her. She didn't know what to expect.  He goes into a slow rhythmic grind as he begins to dance around her chair to the chants of the women to, “Take it off! Take it off! Take it all off!”

Queen’s eyes are molested him as he slowly removes first his jacket and then his shirt. As sexy and provocative as any exotic male dancer he continues to work the women into a frenzy. Still, his eyes never once break eye contact with Queen's. Sensing it's finally time to face his apprehensions he moves into position to place the garter. 

His hands disappear up Queen's dress and Teddy yells from the crowd. “I'll give you a million dollars, cash, for that garter.”

“
I wouldn't trade her for a billion.”  Christian shouts back though his eyes never leave Queen's.

“
Where were you?” Queen asked.

“
Over there watching you.”

“
I don't know, that was kind of risky letting Bear stick his hand up my dress.”  Queen teases.

“
Why? I trust you.  So, how far are you willing to go with this?

“
Take it all the way to Lady Town.  Those two need all the help they can get.”  Queen jokes.

“
I'm talking about you and me.”

“
What do you mean?” Queen asked confused.

“
I'm in love with you.” 

Queen
draws a big breath, pauses and sighs. “I'm in love with you too.”

Christian
remains serious as he continues to manipulate the garter up Queen's dress.

“
Are you sure?” 

Queen
nods. “Yeah.  I'm sure.”

“
Do you love me enough for this?”  Christian asks as he withdraws his hand from beneath Queen's gown with the ring box in his hand.  He opens the box and presents it to Queen. Queen gasps in surprise. “Marry me?”

Queen
is shocked.  She looks around and discovers that everyone is in on it including Teddy and Derrick.  Her eyes fill with tears as she realizes that Christian is serious.

“
Christian, don't do this.  I can't.  It's too soon... I still have feelings for Bear.  And I'm not sure I'll ever...” 

Christian
quickly interrupts. “You can sort out your feelings for him later.  I'm in love with you and you said you're in love with me.  So, marry me.” 

Queen's
heart is racing.  She quickly scans the crowd for Teddy.  She locks eyes on him and searches for his reaction.  Teddy who is cheering her on with the rest of the crowd gives her an, “It's okay to say yes- nod.”  Queen nods back and immediately turns her focus back to Christian.

“
Are you sure about this Christian?”

“
I wouldn't ask if I wasn't one hundred per cent sure.  Marry me, Queen? Let’s have some kids, build a practice and grow old together.”

“
You do know that I have issues, right?”

“
I don't care.  Marry me and you can put all this other stuff behind you.”

“
You don't know how bad I wish I could.”

“
You can and you will.  Marry me?  Queen, I'm down here because I love you.  If you love me you'll trust me to take care of you. Just say yes, Mye Queen.” 

Queen
hesitates, and takes a big breath before answering. “Yes, my King.  I will marry you.”

Christian puts the stunning diamond ring on Queen's finger and kisses her full and deep, to the applauds and cheers of the crowd. 

Teddy
watches with mixed emotions as Christian kisses his new Bride to be.  If ever there was a time for regrets this would be it. Still he knew that Christian was the best thing that has happened to Queen in a very long time. So he wiped the lone tear that stung his face like acid and he cheered and applauded with the rest of the crowd. No one there was as happy for them as he was. Well except Jade of course. Her money had been on Christian to win for a very long time.

Six
months past and Christian and Queen quickly settled into a life of premarital bliss. They moved into Christian’s condo since it was close to the hospital and contemplated selling Queen’s baby mansion. Actually it was an effortless transition from friends without benefits to live in lovers as they practical lived with each other anyway prior to their engagement.

Understandably,
Queen was still sorting out some deep rooted feelings for Teddy and Logic for that matter and wanted a long engagement. Christian however was ready to plan their wedding, future and family. He loved Queen and he wanted to marry her as soon as possible.

“
Mye Queen, how would you like to get married in the Plaza Hotel next June?”

“
The Plaza hotel? In New York?”

“
I have connections and I can make it happen. What do you say?” He asked as he hugged her tight and gently kissed her lips.

“
Uh, I’m afraid I’m going to have to say no.” She said as she stared into his pleading eyes.

“
No… Come on Queen why not? Most Brides would kill for an opportunity for a June wedding at the Plaza Hotel.”

“
I know, but you have to realize that I’m not the average Bride. Besides, we live in Baltimore. I can’t ask my family to go to New York to see me get married, even if I am marrying the most handsome man on the planet.”

“
Cut the bullshit Queen. Don’t even try to sugar coat it  with flattery. Every time I try to make wedding plans you come up with a lame ass reason to shoot them down. What's up?”

“
That’s not true. I liked the idea of getting married on a beach in the Caribbean.”

“
Okay let’s get married in the Caribbean in June. I don’t really care where or when, I just need you to commit to something. Don’t you want to marry me?”

“
Of course I do Christian.”

“
Then why are you procrastinating. What’s the problem? Please don’t tell me that you’re having doubts.”

“
Baby I got a whole lot of damaged baggage to unpack before we say I do. Just give me a little time to get my shit together, sort out some things and unpack them. Okay?” Queen pleaded as she wrapped her arms around Christian’s waist and held him close.

“
Alright, but you’re going to keep playing around and find yourself getting married by Elvis in a chapel in Vegas.” He teased.

“
Uh, I don’t think so!” Queen laughed as she considered just how ironic that would be. “Vegas is definitely out.”

“
Then you’d better make up your mind what you want to do.”

“
I already know what I want to do.” Queen said as she sampled Christian’s lips.

“
Oh yeah, what’s that?”

Queen
rubbed her finger tips along the front of his pants and delicately stroked his manhood.

“
I have to go to work.” Christian moaned momentarily enjoying the sensation.

“
So do I.”

“
I know and you can’t be late. You have Resident’s rounds in less than an hour and I have a waiting room full of hormonal women waiting for me.”

“
You are such a kill joy.” Queen whined.

“
And you Mye Queen are a master manipulator. Don’t think that you can rub that pretty little pussy in my face and make me forget about the issue at hand. I’ll give you one week and then I'm booking the Plaza Hotel. So I suggest you start sorting through your baggage, because we’re getting married with or without it.”

Queen
sighed as she removed her hands from Christian’s pants leaving him as hard as the Hope Diamond. “Okay, it’s your world. I’m just a squirrel trying to get a nut.”

“
So, you’re just going to leave my shit hard like that.” Christian laughed before kissing Queen’s lips.

“
You’re the one complaining about wedding dates and being late for work.” She smirked.

“
Yeah I know, but on second thought… I think I can spare a little time.” Christian replied as he pulled Queen into his masculine arms. 

He
sampled her lips as he searched her eyes for a soft spot in her heart for him. Finding it, he kissed her hard as he massaged her round ass.

Queen
moaned as she rubbed his still swollen nature through his pants. “Can’t you be late just this once?”

Sensing
what she wanted and knowing what she needed Christian made a quick call on his cell. “Hi Linda, its Dr. Love, I’m going to be a little late. Triage the ladies and let them know I’ll be there as soon as I possibly can.”

Seconds
later Christian grabbed Queen by her big behind and lifted her up in his arms. She wrapped her legs around his waist and sucked his tongue down her throat as he carried her to the sofa. Instinctively knowing what the Queen liked and how she liked it Christian went to work.

“
Take your clothes off.” His sultry voice commanded as he stripped down before her.

Queen
slowly undressed as she watched Christian, mesmerized by his finest. Her mouth watered as he slid his boxers off releasing the object of her desire. Still hard and ready for action it taunted her and begged for her immediate attention. It didn’t have to wait long as Queen couldn’t wait to show it some love. Queen reached for it, but Christian had other plans in mind.

“
He’s hard enough.” Christian moaned as he pushed Queen on her back and buried his handsome face between her thighs. Like a heat seeking missile he sought Queen’s clit with his warm mouth sucking it hard before releasing it.  Queen gasped as his fingers slid between her thighs and into her wetness as Christian sucked her clit like a pacifier. With no time to waste or to spare Christian quickly located Queen’s G-spot sending her instantly into Nuclear Meltdown.

“
Stop you’re going to make me come too quick.” She moaned as her body quaked with waves of pleasure that resonated from the core of her erotic zone.

“
That’s the point of a quickie.” Christian grinned as he continued to suck her swollen clit refusing to show it or Queen any mercy.

Minutes
later Christian heard the sweet sound that he was looking for, dead silence. Instantly he knew that in 5- 4- 3- 2- 1 more second, Queen was going to erupt like a gigantic active volcano. As she released a blood curdling scream that would scare a Zombie he mounted her. Caught up and completely sold out for this delicious man Queen locked her thighs around Christian’s back and prepared for the ride of her life.

Stroke
after stroke increased in intensity and thrust as Christian tried to break Queen’s damn back. But she didn’t mind in fact she absolutely loved it and she loved him. And as he bumped and humped his way to completion Queen realized that this man was definitely worth the effort required to completely walk away from all of her damn baggage. 

~*~*~

Actually,
to merely say that Mye Queen had baggage was a gross understatement of the facts. That girl had more luggage then the baggage terminal at LAX airport and she knew it. Christian had no real clue the deep seated issues that his Queen was really dealing with.

Yes,
Christian realized that loving Queen came with more issues than Kleenex made tissues. Even still he was determined to help her unload her bags and move on with her life. In his mind he had won the war when he wrestled Queen’s heart from Teddy’s death grip. What he didn’t realize was that the real battle had just begun.

Queen
had conveniently neglected to tell Christian about her special friends with benefits package with Logic Hart.  Teddy looked the other way, because he was really in no position to cry foul, but that shit was not going to fly with Christian, especially now that they were engaged.

It
had been a very long time since Queen had a sneaky down low, hoe rendez vous with Logic. Still she  remained as monkey shit bananas over him as she had always been. Christian was a sweet distraction, but Logic remained Queen’s favorite tasty obsession.  She fought the  urge to be with him every single day.

Now
naturally, her relationship with Christian remained on a need to know basis and Queen was convinced that Logic really didn’t need to know a damn thing about it. So, it never came up in their many conversations. Actually, they both agreed a long time ago to leave their personal relationships out of their very private affair.  But now Queen knew that she had to tell Logic that she was engaged to marry a man that he never even knew that she was dating.

Needless
to say Logic was going to be very hurt and a tad bit pissed. Their on again off again love affair had been consistently on, whenever the two of them found themselves in the same zip code, for several years now. Logic assumed that after all these years Queen would eventually say yes and marry Teddy, but he could not fathom her marrying anyone else other than him. Queen’s engagement to Christian was definitely going to blindside him and it was going to hurt. 

So
Queen decided to avoid that conversation and subsequent altercation until it was absolutely, positively necessary. Unless confronted by either of them she reserved her right to hold her peace and cross that treacherous, icy bridge when there was no other way around it. Little did she know that it was about to get as cold as hell and an ice storm was brewing on the horizon.