Since it's my birthday🥳. I've decided to give you guys a new update 🫶🏾.

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C A T A L Y A
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Last night was a nightmare.

Luckily I got a few hours of sleep when anéyah decided to finally close her eyes.

She didn't shed one tear after that phone call with Michael. My worst fear is she has already accepted her fate.

Michael has always been the villain in her story for as long as I can remember.

I'm surprised lemar was born without any known threats or complications.

He's the miracle baby.

Anéyah woke up early to prepare breakfast for everyone even though I hired a chef to do everything.

All the ladies are up and making their final preparations for this afternoon. I'm excited but the closer the time gets the more anxious I become.

And I'm not worried about marrying diondré, it's Michael and his bullshit that has me on the edge.

The makeup artist is on her way. She has seven faces to beat including mine, today is about to be hectic but I pray the outcome is truly worth it.

My phone starts to ring.

It's dré.

"Please tell me no one died" is my way of answering his call.

He chuckles and the warmth of his voice calms me instantly. All the worries of my day slowly drifts away.

No more fear for the unexpected.

It doesn't matter once I have him.

"No everybody gov now. Just checking to see how my future wife wedding morning is going so far" he says. The happiness in his voice is much more noticeable.

My lips curl into a smile. He's happy, I'm happy what could possibly go wrong.

D I O N D R É
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Catalya and the girls should have reached thirty minutes ago. All of the guys took turns calling their significant other when lya refused to pick up my calls.

Not even Jennifer and my mother are answering their phones.

My gut is telling me something is wrong.

Nonetheless, I decided to stay calm and not cause any unnecessary ruckus to disrupt the wedding proceedings.

"Dawg what if lya run way and hav' me here a wait like a fool" I voice my thoughts to Dionnis.

He's my best man.

"The two vehicles just pulled in" he informs me. Knocking my anxiety down a few notches.

We decided to have a simple intimate wedding in the back yard of dionnis' house. "Catalya would never, she loves you too much".

I hold on to his words as reassurance to keep me grounded.

The garden made the venue looked even more beautiful. White roses and lilies standing on four transparent tall vases, two at the beginning and two at the end with lines of white rose and lilies on both sides of the shimmering glass making an aisle.

The alter is set upon a white platform just for the pastor, catalya and I to stand on. It has trains of white lilies hanging down from both sides.

At first dionnis hated the idea of hosting my wedding here because he didn't like people stepping on his grass. But, eventually he succumbed to it and here we are today.

I'm about to marry the love of my life.

"Cyaan believe dré win de bet. How is he the first to marry when he changes his women faster than when he changes his underwear" fiftie jokes making the rest of guys laugh including me and the pastor.

"Patience is why I'm here today and not unuh" is my response.

Catalya and I haven't had any serious disputes since we started our relationship. We both want the same things except her being a stay at home mom and wife; we constantly knock heads about whether or not she should continue working after giving birth.

She has trust issues, her aunt messed her up badly when it comes to that. She doesn't know if my words are true or if they're apart of a game to just get in between her legs.

Life is short, today we're alive and tomorrow we can be dead.

No more time wasting.

I'm going to make her my wife then my baby mama.

Fiftie answers his phone while he gaze at me briefly then back to the entrance where the bridal party would be coming from.

"Okay" I hear him say.

"See you at the alter bro" Dionnis says as the others make their way to join the girls.

When it comes to you by fridayy starts to play. That's the song Lya and I chose for me, the guys and the ladies to walk down the aisle.

This song holds a lot of weight. Each person that would be walking down the aisle carries a special bond with their corresponding partner.

They need to know and understand that there should be no more time wasting. They chose each other as their forever partner and no egotistic pride should come between them.

Lya wanted something different so instead of the groomsmen and bridesmaids walking down together they will be coming down separately.

The guys are the first to come out. Dionnis is the first to walk since he is my best man and the crowd cheers him on. Seeing a smile on my brother's face after last night's fiasco warms my heart.

Dionnis is not my only sibling but we do have a tight brotherly bond that cannot be broken.

Anéyah and lemar make him happy. I've seen the love and admiration he has for them both. In the future I wish to share that same sentiments with my wife and child.

Antwaun comes down with kenrick not far behind. Being the two jokers they are. Both of them stopped midway doing all sorts of poses entertaining the crowd.

Fiftie follows behind when they start to move again looking sharp as ever. Very first time seeing him in a suit and he carries it well.

Each one of them makes a fist with mine when they arrive at the alter and take their places.

Aaliyah was supposed to be Lya's maid of honor after anéyah went missing but now she's back aaliyah felt it was only right to give her back her rightful place.

I know anéyah is supposed to stay ten feet away from dionnis but this is our wedding and their positions in our life is nonnegotiable.

Anéyah being the maid of honor walks down the aisle in her chocolate brown dress that compliments the cream suits that the guys are wearing.

Catalya loves nude colours and I love dark ones so we both thought it was best to incorporate what we love and it turned out beautifully.

Anéyah has that sweet and welcoming smile that she always has on her face but she's looking everywhere except where dionnis is standing behind of me.

The bouquet in her hand is serving as a block to hide her baby bump that I could see printing out of her spandex dress.

The coordination is as follows, we wanted everyone to be paired with their life partner. Briana followed by Chelsea is next and let me tell you their partners set the bar high for them. I'm glad briana was able to get her dress altered in time to share this special moment with us.

She looks beautiful in it even though she's heavily pregnant.

"Watch me pretty fiancé nuh even though she a waddle like a duck" Antwaun says boastfully making us all laugh.

Aaliyah is the last one down the aisle with a bright smile tugging on her lips. Her gaze is stuck on Fiftie like no one else around her matters.

Seeing them back together and wrapped up in each other's embrace makes this occasion even better.

Everyone stands to their feet to acknowledge the bride.

Catalya walks out into our view. She walks half way down the aisle on her own.

Ms. Jenny on her left and her mother on her right. They both take hold of her hands and walk her down the aisle. Her father has never been in her life and even though her mother wasn't either she was given a second chance to redeem herself, make things right.

Seeing Catalya happy completes me.

I can't wait until she's my wife.

The pastor says "Brothers and sisters, we are gathered in the presence of God and this congregation to witness the union of this man Diondré Kimbel Millar and this woman Catalya Bianca Jeffery standing before you in holy matrimony. Marriage is an honorable estate and of devine origin of institution. It is sanctioned or proved of in the holy scriptures and is dignified and forever allowed.

Marriage is not the invention of man; it is the invention of God. The purpose of marriage resides in the purpose and plan of god. Your marriage is to honor God because it was created by God and for the glory of him. As in all life what matters most in marriage is God.

I also would remind those who have been invited here today, that you are not here as spectators but as witnesses. You have been invited by this couple to witness them be charged and give vows in the sight of God, before you and before one another. You have been summoned here to hear vows and have responsibility to hold them accountable to those vows."

Catalya stares at me nervously. I caress her hand so she knows we're in this together.

She takes a well needed deep breath.

He continues "Diondré and Catalya stand here today to declare that they believe that it is God's sovereign and providential will that they commit to one another and become one flesh. They believe that God has directed their steps in such a way to put all of you in their lives. I pray that the fruit of your bearings be loved and experience the love I've seen the both of you share with each other."

"Time for your vows, Diondré you go first" he tells us.

Eyes on lya, I clear my throat.

"Catalya from the first time I saw you that night at my brother's restaurant opening I knew you would be my girl but never I have dreamed that you would become my wife" Lya narrows her eyes at me and the pastor chuckles softly.

"Let me finish first" I whisper but everyone heard because of the mic.

The crowd begins to laugh.

"You were caged off, it took many conversations and reassurance to get you to open up to me. I wanted you to know that you won't ever regret putting your trust in me. Your goals, dreams and aspirations in life has now become mine. I want to push you to achieve the most out of life even when you feel like giving up is your only option.

And by winning this marriage bet I'm going to take you to your dream vacation destination so you can fulfill your promise to me" I wink at her. She starts giggling and pushing my hands away.

I take back my hold of her hands. "Catalya Jeffery , I'm honored to be standing here in front of you today and I just want to let you know that you are my rock. The one that is keeping me grounded in the midst of my trials, I love you with every fiber of my being and I will continue to love you until my last breath" I conclude my vows.

Her eyes glistens with tears. She turns her face; anéyah steps up and tap her tears away.

I truly admire their friendship.

It's admirable.

"Catalya it's not your turn to say your vows" reverend pete says.

she nods "Diondré when I first met you I was interested in knowing you but my interest wasn't holy. I lusted after you but you had something else completely different set out for me. You wanted a partner, a friendship, stability and a family" catalya says.

"Damn right" I say out loud.

"Sorry pastor" I apologize and he chuckles at my outburst.

The guys are laughing too.

She blushes "apart of me was afraid of letting you in but the constant reassurance gave me that unknowing ease that I didn't know I needed. You opened up my eyes to all that life has to offer and encouraged me to go after whatever my heart desires with your backing in case I ever needed it.

With you by my side I feel like I can concur anything life throws at me. You didn't deserve all those headaches and trials I put you through. All those anxiety attacks you saw me go through but you stood your ground and never gave up on us. I see no future ahead without you by my side and I'm honored to be dropping my last name and taking yours as my own. My love for you is unending Diondré Millar, I love you baby" she concludes her vows.

Jah !

I've seen men cried at their own weddings but only now I understand why.

Catalya and I have truly been through a lot that we failed to mention to our family and friends but we thugged them out together.

Me G that.

A N É Y A H
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"Before I proceed, should anyone here present know of any reason why these two should not be married? If so, speak now or forever hold your peace" Rv Pete says to the guests.

The groomsmen turn around lifting their jackets to crowd. Everyone burst into laughter at their foolishness.

"Let us pray" he continues after everyone has settled down.

"Most gracious God, we thank you for consecrating the union of this man and this woman in your name. Pour out the abundance of your blessings upon this couple. Defend them from every enemy"

Mommy shouts "yes lord!!" I open my left eye to look at her briefly.

"Lead them into peace, let their love for each other be seal upon their hearts. Bless them in their work and in their companionship; in their sleeping and in their waking; in their joys and in their sorrow; in their life and in their marriage. In Jesus name, Amen.

"Amen" everyone repeats.

"Dré, as I hold this ring before you. I want it to always remind you of your commitment to love catalya to the uttermost. May every time you look at this ring, you not simply see a piece of jewelry but you see your the commitment that you've made in the sight of god and these witnesses to love catalya without ending" .

"Dré, Do you possess a token of your love and affection to give your wife this day as a seal of this holy convent?" He asks Dré.

"I do" Dré replies.

"If you place the ring on the wedding finger of your bride and repeat after me:

I, Diondré, take you Tina
As my lawfully and spiritually wedded wife
I promise to forsake all others
And cleave only to you
I promise to love, honor, comfort
And spiritually build you up
I take you from this day forward
For better or for worse
In riches and in poverty
In sickness and in health
Till death do us part
I promise to pray for you
To live with you in an understanding way to grant you honor as fellow heir of the grace of life and to forgive you as God had forgiven me." Diondré finished repeating after the pastor.

Pastor pete now turns to catalya.

"Catalya, do you possess a token of your love and affection to give your husband this day as seal of this holy covenant?" He asks Lya.

"I do" she replies.

She repeats after the pastor as follows.

"Now, by virtue of the authority invested me as the minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord in the presence of God and these assembled witnesses, I pronounce you husband and wife.

You may now kiss your bride" he tells Dré.

He steps closer to lya and grips the back of her neck before placing his lips on hers in a steamy passionate embrace.

I know for one tongue is involved by the way their mouths are moving against each others. He pulls back and lya blushes at the crowd.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I now present to you Mr and Mrs. Diondré Kimbel Millar" the pastor announces.

Everyone roar into applause and cheer.

Diondré and Catalya walks down the aisle over to the beautifully decorated area where the reception is being held.

Dionnis steps across to the aisle and wait for me to hold his arm.

I take a deep breath then wrap my arm around his. The others did the same and follows behind of us.

With every step I can hear my heart beating. The drumming sound makes me uneasy.

"Relax, I got you" Dionnis reassures me without making eye contact.

Whew

This man.

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The reception is amazing, everyone seems to be having a great time with the married couple.

I walk towards the pool barefoot. Sitting on the edge, I place my feet into the water moving them back and forth leisurely liking the coolness of it.

"Can we talk?" His deep rasp voice comes from behind me.

"No" I waste no time in saying.

I can hear his heavy sighs.

He sits next to me ignoring my rebuff completely.

I guess he has a death wish.

My belly starts to hurt from all the fluttering movement inside it. This is the first time I've felt my babies more but for some strange reason they're having a grand time.

"Mmm" I groan softly.

I turn my head to see Dionnis staring at me with concern written all over his face.

"Are you okay?" He inquires.

"Yes" I lie.

"Even though they're not mine I still care for you anéyah; and if I care for you I have to care for whatever comes along with you" he assures me. His words striking me like a knife to the heart.

I know it pains him as much as it did me for him to utter those words.

Smiling wearily, I say "I'm fine... really".

"You should go now" I tell him. No doubt michael is watching my every move and I can't risk anything happening to the love of my life.

"No anéyah, I'm not running so if he wants to come and kill me then let him come" he retorts angrily, taking me by surprise.

My eyes widen in shock.

"D-Dionnis be reasonable. You have a lot to live for and lately you've seen how calculated he has been with his attacks" the thought of losing my children's father is making me sick.

He holds my body steady that's when I realize my body was rocking back and forth.

"Anéyah what's the matter?" He asks with grave panic in his voice .

These babies either hate me right now or they're happy to hear daddy's voice.

"Anéyah!" He shakes me gently.

"I'm not feeling too well" I can feel my eyes rolling over into the back of my head.

The atmosphere getting dense making it harder for me to breathe.

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I humbly apologize to you my readers for keeping you waiting this long.

Life has been beating the hell out of me😪 but I'm here and ready to give you guys more.