Chapter 12

As Sunny drove to Natalie’s, she said to Miki, “This van is too big for me. I think I’ll get a wheelchair lift for my little SUV. It’ll be easier to get around and park.”

Miki replied, “You’ll have to put me in the car first if you do that. What will you do when you’re pregnant and as big as a house?”

“I’ll put you in piggyback. I’ll back you up to the seat and just plop you down.”

Miki stared at her rings and asked her betrothed, “Do you think girls will be having sex there tonight?”

“What do you think, Love? An all-girl, couples only soirée? No wallflowers tonight, Baby. Of course. Alcohol too, I would bet there won’t be any adults there either.”

“Well, now that we’re officially engaged, will we have sex tonight?”

“I’ve had that question in the back of my mind all day. I keep asking myself, “am I still your caregiver or your fiancé? I mean, we’re out of the closet and your mom knows about our relationship. Heck, I don’t even know if I’m going to continue getting paid or not.”

“So, what if you’re not? I mean, in a month, you’ll be a part of my trust fund and you won’t have to worry about money again. Take a right up here at the next street.”

“Yes, dear.”

Both girls giggled.

As they pulled onto the driveway, they noticed that Natalie’s house wasn’t a Crackerbox either. Though not as big as Miki’s it was still about a 4,000 square foot house on a half-acre or more. There were four cars there already. Sunny knew from developing the guest list for their wedding that there would be six couples, seven including her and Miki. She took the time to turn the van around so that loading and leaving in the dark later would be a lot easier.

Sunny didn’t notice the house wasn’t handicap accessible until after Miki was off the ramp and facing the front door. Sunny saw the four steps to the porch landing and asked, “How am I supposed to do that? A 200-pound chair up four stairs?”

“There’s an ultra-light folding sports chair in the back of the van. You could open the chair on the porch and then piggyback me up the stairs and into the chair.”

“Great idea, darling!”

They loaded the motorized chair back into the van and Sunny unfolded the sports chair on the porch. It was the type with no handrails and the wheels were tiled inward for stability. Miki was a pro with the sports chair. She hopped the small two- or three-inch threshold bump by doing a mini wheely, lifting the front wheels up and over the strip. Then, she just pushed the larger wheels right over the hump.

Once inside, Natalie apologized for not telling either of the girls about the front stairs. Miki said, “Don’t worry about it. I run into this all the time. It comes with the chair.”

As soon as Sunny and Miki made it into the living room, all the girls were in a circle and Katie said, “Alright, let’s see the jewelry.”

Sunny leaned over Miki’s shoulder and placed her left hand next to Miki’s. All the girls’ mouths dropped, and their eyes got as big as dinner plates. Natalie said “Holy Shit! All I see are diamonds! What size is that huge stone?”

Miki said, “It’s a 1 carat princess cut. The smaller diamonds in the engagement ring added to the big stone are over 2 carats. The wedding band has 1¼ carats. The combined total is close to 3½ carats. Sunny and my rings are identical sets.”

Sunny added, “And I might add, we didn’t have a say in the matter. We walked in, Miki’s mom told the sales manager “Impress us,” and that was that.”

“She asked us what we wanted, and I said a princess cut engagement ring. He pulled out this one. Everyone loved the first set he showed us, and Miss Silvia told him to measure us, and wrap up two sets. That was that. It took less than a half hour.”

As the girls were ogling Sunny and Miki’s rings, Emmy and Stacy walked in. Emmy yelled out, “Hey, where’s the welcome wagon? Sone kinda hosts you two lezzies turned out to be!”

Katie retorted, “Come here. We were just getting ready to drown Sunny and Miki in the pool and steal their rings. These bitches have over 7 carats worth of diamonds between ‘em.”

Stacy yelled out, “WHAT!?”

Stacy worked her way through the circle of girls and grabbed Sunny’s hand and said, “My God, Sunny, they’re simply stunning! I’m so happy for you two!”

With that, she kissed both Sunny and Miki on the lips with a big “Smack!”

Sunny and Miki laughed at their friend’s exuberance. Once all the ruckus over the rings died down, Sunny spoke up saying, “Ladies, I have another announcement to make. Miki and I will be joined in holy matrimony on November 13^th at 12:30. All of you will receive invitations; make sure to RSVP to me as soon as you get them.”

More whooping and hollering ignited. When the noise settled down, Katie asked, “Where are you getting married?”

Sunny replied, “I called that church you gave me. Maryland Presbyterian Church on Providence Road. I spoke to the chief pastor, a Reverend Singleton. Miki and I along with our moms have a meeting with him tomorrow at two to finalize the wedding arrangements and plan out the ceremony. I really owe you for that one, Katie!”

“Wow! That’s great! Now I know we won’t have an issue finding a church to marry us after graduation.”

“The only reason we got a date so easily was because we only have a few guests. The wedding will be in their small chapel and not the main sanctuary. That was all booked up.”

“Even so,” Natalie put in, “we won’t have many guests either. Maybe we should call him soon and get a date now. Whatcha think Katie?”

“I think we should wait, Nat, and see if we can have a word with him at their wedding.”

“That’ll work,” Miki added.

When Sunny looked at Stacy, Emmy had her arm wrapped around Stacy’s and hugging it to her. Both were making goo-goo eyes at each other. Hmmm, Sunny thought, it looks like Stace had fallen hard for the tiny beauty...

As drinks were being passed out, Sunny and Miki refused any alcohol. Sunny because she was driving, and Miki because of her disease. Someone cranked up the music when Selena, a Latina girl and her submissive girlfriend, Sally, sat and talked at some length to Miki and Sunny about their relationship. Sally was a sweet girl, although a little on the “pleasingly plump” side, seemed very insecure and she clung to Selena like glue. Selena openly kneaded the inside of her right thigh as she spoke. She raised an eyebrow and said to Sunny, “I can tell, you’re the dominant one, aren’t you?”

Sunny noticed the whole package right away. Sally had a choker-type collar on, and Selena was definitely “manhandling “the shyer Sally. Sunny replied with a smile, “Well, for lack of a better term, yes. But we are not in a typical D/s relationship. We have a relationship where we discuss everything and arrive at the decisions concerning us together. If we can’t agree, then I will make the call and live with the consequences.”

“Well, that’s a unique approach,” the Spanish Domme replied, “Not one I’d choose, but that’s okay.”

She turned to Sally and said, “Come on, Sugar Bunny, let’s find a corner and cuddle some.”

As soon as Selena and “Snuggle Bunny” left, Katie came over and said, “Selena’s a bit of a dyke, but she’s good people.”

Sunny replied, “Never doubted it. But it’s no big deal. Lesbians are like straights: they come in all different flavors.”

Katie said, “You guys are really cool. Nat and I are glad to have you two as friends.”

Miki answered, “We feel the same way. We really appreciate all your help. We couldn’t have done it without you two.”

“Well, You two girls are the trailblazers for us. We watch you two and your trip to the altar, and we see how it’s done and will follow the path you guys have cut.”

Sunny chuckled and said, “Don’t mind us, we’re just winging it, and everything just seems to fall into place. We still need to get the gowns, then invitations, and the reception hall and arrangements.”

“We have no doubt that you guys will get it done and done well.”

Stacy and Emmy came over and got a closer look at Sunny and Miki’s rings. Emmy said, “I can see myself wearing a set of rings like that and someone I love wearing the same set...”

Stacy excused herself to go to the little girl’s room. Miki asked Emmy, “Boy, you two look like you’ve been dating for months.”

Emmy nodded and replied, “Yeah, I think cupid hit a home run with Stacy and me. I want to give her all of me. I’ve never felt this way about anyone in my life. We just seem to be connected on some higher, spiritual, and emotional plane. We’ve both been smitten hard. I can feel it in my heart. Sunny, I think I’m in love with your BFF.”

“Well, watching you two is like looking at an instant replay of Miki and me. We fell in love almost at first sight.”

Miki giggled and asked, “I think it was second sight, wasn’t it?”

All three girls giggled, and Sunny said, “Emmy, just do me a favor and make sure that what you two share tonight, she embraces with both arms. Don’t push her. She’s like my sister and I wouldn’t want to see her crash and burn.”

“Sunny, from the bottom of my heart, I don’t ever want to hurt her. All I wanna do is love that girl with everything I’ve got.”

“Emmy?” Sunny replied, “I’m glad you’re her first. You two look good together, like you belong with each other. She looks relaxed and very into you.”

“It’s crazy, Sunny. I want to follow her around like a lovesick middle schooler. I’m completely taken with her.”

Just then, Stacy returned and said, “My ears are burning. You guys gotta be talking about me.”

“Yeah,” Sunny retorted, “we’re talking about middle school, right Emmy?”

Emmy and Miki chuckled

It was after nine, and it looked like the couples were slowly disappearing. Miki looked around and asked, “Where’d everybody go?”

Emmy said, “Some are probably out in the pool swimming.”

“Swimming? It’s early October. It’s not indoors, is it?”

“No, but it’s heated. They have a high enough fence and there’s some distance between the houses, so they go skinny dipping. Wanna go?”

Looking out the slider doors to the backyard, sure enough, it looked like the party moved to the pool sans clothing. Several of the girls, Snuggle Bunny, Adele, and a girl named Brenda, came into the house wrapped in towels shivering saying, “Heated or not, that water is cold!”

They went into the bedroom to change. Stacy asked if anyone wanted a drink. Miki opted for 7-Up, Sunny volunteered to help with the drinks. Emmy asked for a vodka sunrise. “What’s that” Miki asked.

“Vodka, OJ and grenadine,” Emmy answered. “I’m a wussy when it comes to alcohol. It’s sweet but has a little kick to it.”

Stacy and Sunny went to the bar while Emmy and Miki conversed. Sunny said, “From the looks of you two, things are heating up. Watching you brush the hair so sweetly from the side of her face, it was like a Dèjé Vu moment for me. It looks like you’ve fallen in love with her. Have you?”

“Sunny, I’m kinda confused, but I think so. I just seem to be consumed with her. I want her so badly, my insides ache for her. I want to kiss her, hold her ... I know we’re going to make love tonight and believe it or not, I want it.

“She told Miki and me flat out that she’s in love with you. Just be careful, Sweetie, I’d hate to see you get hurt.”

“I can’t get hurt any more than all of those guys who dumped me when I wouldn’t put out for them.”

“Stace, if you have sex with her and give her your body, it’s a lot different. You’d be totally invested. That is, unless you are only in for the thrill and recreational sex, but you’re not like that. You’d be giving her something you can never get back: your innocence.”

Stacy’s eyes welled up and she said, “But deep inside she’s the one I want to give it to, Sunny.”

“Then make her say it.”

“Say what?”

“I’d want to hear her say, ‘I love you’ before I started any activity that you know will lead to sex; namely, petting. I would want her to make a public profession.”

“Okay, Sunny, I’ll do what you say. I hope she says it. My panties are soaked, and I want her so badly I can almost taste her.”

Sunny snickered and said, “I’m watching Miki and me all over again. Believe me, girlfriend, you’re not the only one standing here with wet panties.”

Both girls giggled and Stacy changed the subject with, “Now, how to make Emmy’s drink?”

Sunny said, “Well, my dad always taught me that for cocktails, you mix one shot of alcohol with eight ounces of whatever. That is unless you make scotch and water. Then you only add a little water.”

“Hmm,” Stacy replied, “That seems pretty easy.”

Stacy found the Absolut, put a shot into a glass, then added the OJ. “Looking around she asked, “What’s grenadine?”

“How the hell do I know? I’ve never even had a beer. Well, that’s not true, I had sips of my dad’s a couple of times. Oh! Here’ it is. It’s this red stuff.” She poured a drop on her finger and replied, “Oh! This is very sweet! Taste it.”

Stacy had a taste and then Sunny poured the grenadine over the drink. “Cool! It does look like a sunrise, doesn’t it, Sunny?”

“Uh huh. We’ll see if we did it right when she tastes it. Miki wants a 7-up, I’ll have a Dr. Pepper. What about you?”

“I think I’ll have one of those sunrises. It looks good.”

“Be careful! Remember to watch her like a hawk. She’s driving, isn’t she?”

“Yeah, I’ll tell her this one is all she’s getting tonight. I’m the guy, remember? I’m the boss.”

“Well, “Boss,” keep your pecker in your pants until she says the magic words. Got it?”

“Locked and loaded, safety’s on ... God, my pussy’s a sopping mess!”

Sunny chuckled and retorted, “Down girl. Get it together. Let’s go, they probably think we got lost.”

Emmy took a sip of her drink and said, “Wow! This is perfect!” Sunny winked her right eye, clucked her tongue, and gave her a thumbs up.

The four girls talked about Miki and Sunny’s upcoming wedding for a while. Stacy and Emmy clung to each other like one of them was going to be taken from them at any moment. Emmy suddenly turned to Stacy and said, looking back and forth between Stacy, Miki and Sunny, “I know you guys love Stacy like a sister, and I need to say something. I want to say, in front of Sunny and Miki, that I’ve fallen head over heels in love with you. I know it’s sudden and things are moving at lightning speed, but I need to confess it. If you need me to, I’ll confess in front of the entire school cafeteria. That’s how positive I am about how I feel for you.”

Stacy immediately burst into tears and wrapped her arms around Emmy’s neck and pulled the tiny girl over to her. She loosened her hold on Emmy and kissed her hard and passionately. Miki and Sunny just looked at each other and smiled.

Sunny could see Katie and Natalie approaching, both wrapped in a beach towel. Stacy broke the kiss and when the two girls arrived next to them, Emmy said, “Katie, Nat, I just confessed to Stacy. I’m in love with her and I don’t care who knows it.”

Natalie got wide-eyed and covered her mouth with an audible gasp, and Katie stepped back and blurted out “Holy Shit! What is this? Do you have some ... some instant lesbian potion you’re passing around Sunny? First you and now Stacy?”

Sunny just shrugged and replied, “Hey, I don’t have a thing to do with it. We can’t tell the heart who it falls in love with. All we can do is respond or run. It looks like these two have embraced each other’s feelings and will become a couple, right Stace?”

“That’s right, Sister. Emmy, I love you too and want to be your girlfriend.”

Emmy smiled and said, “You can’t because I’m your girlfriend!”

“We’ll girlfriend, you are gonna get so lucky tonight!”

Nonchalantly Katie daintily pointed to the stairs and said, “Well, ladies, the bedrooms are upstairs, pick one.”

Natalie turned to Miki and asked, “Are you two having fun? I’m sorry I didn’t take into consideration your handicap. I feel bad that you’ re having some difficulty moving around. I really am.”

“No, don’t feel bad. We’re enjoying ourselves. I’m very glad you invited us. You and Katie are the first two people besides Sunny that have accepted me as a person and haven’t seen just a wheelchair. I’m a person to you and being invited and included as your friend means a lot to me.”

“Thanks, Miki, now I don’t feel so bad. There’s food in the dining room if you guys are hungry.”

Miki waved her off saying, “We just had a big celebratory dinner with our moms after we got our rings.”

“Okay, well if you need anything let me know.”

Sunny said, “Natalie and Katie? We might be leaving soon. We have that meeting with Pastor Singleton and our moms tomorrow.”

“Okay, please, just let me know when you’re leaving so we can say goodnight properly.”

“Will do,” Miki replied.

Turning to Sunny, Miki asked, “Do you have your cell on you?”

Stacy and Emmy excused themselves and headed for the stairs.

Pulling it from her skirt waistband, she handed it to Miki. Miki called home and when Silvia answered the phone she said, “Hi, Sunny, how’s the party?”

“Hi Mom, it’s me. I’m using Sunny’s phone.”

“Oh well hi, Sweetie. How’s the party?”

“It’s nice Mom, but I want to ask you something. Is Sunny still my caregiver or is she, my fiancé?”

Silvia knew instantly where Miki’s thought process was going. She answered, “Well, she’s now kinda both, but I’d have to say she’s more like a caring fiancé, wouldn’t you?”

“Exactly. Mom, I want Sunny to be paid until we marry, and she is a part of my trust fund. Okay?”

“You’ got it, Baby. I can see my little girl is now a woman and thinking for herself. Is there anything else?”

“Momma, Sunny is going to spend the night with me, okay?”

“In your bed?”

“Yes, Mama, in my bed.”

Silvia, not wanting to sound like she was caving in replied, “So, you girls will have a sleepover?”

“Uh huh.”

“Okay. When will you two be here?”

“Give us about thirty minutes.”

“Alright. See you when you get here. Love you.”

“Love you too, Mom.”

Click.

Miki said to Sunny as she handed her the phone, You’re my caring fiancé, not my caregiver. You will be paid until our wedding day, then you’ll become a part of my trust fund.” Miki gave ger a Cheshire cat grin.

Sunny’s eyes widened, her mouth fell open and then nodded with a smile.

Miki then added, “Call your mom and tell her we’re sleeping over at my house. We’ll pick her up tomorrow for the 2 o’clock meeting at the church.”