A Day To Remember

Saturday 1pm I'm sitting at my computer downloading some new music. Chili's(TLC) new Joint Game Proof , Tamia's Too Grown For That and a few others I can't seem to remember right now. I open my mixmeister program and decide to add these slamming tracks to one of my Slish Mix's at Six. Before I knew it. It was 1:45pm SHIIIIT!!!! My boy Spankinazz is getting married TODAY!!! Let me get dressed before i'm late for this momentus occasion.

I hop in the shower. Scrub the dust off me. Put on an outfit that says " Who's That Nigga !!!" I leave my house and jump in the Batmobile. I look at the clock in the car. It says 2:45 pm. I'm running a little late so I call my sweetie and let her know. Barneys responds'' Papi we're going to be laaaate." I respond " Baby this is a west indian wedding. The invitation may say 3:30pm but they really mean 5 pm. Don't worry I'll be there shortly"

Arrive at Barneys apt at 3:15 pm. I go inside. DAMNNNNN !! They gone be some jealous bitches TONIGHT!!! I wipe the drool from my face and kiss my future . Barneys hands me a dress. I say " Whats this dress for" Barneys" Baby you didn't think I was going to wear the same thing to the reception " I shake my head, laugh and respond " Let me find out i'm in love with a diva. Okay J-lo lets roll " She pushes out her bottom lip, I give her a kiss and off we go "

Barneys and I get to the church at 3 :45 pm. As i'm driving by I see Spankinazz dressed in his tux walking down the block. I look over at Barneys and say " See that baby what I tell you. West indian wedding. Barneys giggles and responds " Whatever" I park the car and we head over to the church.

As the both of us walk over. I see that Spankinazz is still outside. I say " Yo B its not too late. I have a full tank of gas and a navigation system. If you're having cold feet say the word" Barneys slaps me on the arm " Baaaaby " I say " What!! I 'm just saying! Just in case !!! Spankinazz would do it for me ! " Barneys rolls her eyes and pushes me out of the way and shakes his hand Spankinazz smiles " Its nice to finally meet you " I say " So whats the hold up. Why is everyone standing outside" Spankinazz responds " West Indian wedding bruh. Bride is on her way" I say " Is it all right for us to go inside ? " Spankinazz responds " Unless you're a vampire I don't see why not " Barneys starts to laugh I respond " Punk ass. " We go inside the church.

5pm on the DOT! The bride has arrived! Music starts to play. The bridesmaids and groomsmen start to walk out. When they get to the middle of the Isle. Each groomsman spins the bridesmaid. Oh don't look at the screen side ways that was some fly shit. Flower girl is the last person to walk down the isle before the bride. The whole church gets quiet. John Legend's So High is what the bride has chosen to greet her future husband. Barneys and I stand with the rest of the guests as she walks down the isle. Something comes over me. My hand starts to move slowly down Barneys back making its way to the forbidden zone. I must have dozed off for a minute and let the Slasher take over. Barneys looks at him and whispers " Don't you dare grab my ass in this church" The Slasher gives her a devilish grin " Wait until we get home woman" Barneys giggles and changes the topic " Baby Spankinazz's bride looks so beautiful her dress is fantastic." I smile and respond " She does doesn't she "

The ceremony lasted about 40 minutes. During that time a family member recited a poem and in that poem she said Marriage is not natural but a culture. We as African Americans must empower our spouses due to the many challenges we face as a people. Spend less time arguing and more time strengthening the African American family structure. Without that we will become extinct. I grabbed Barneys hand real tight as those words were being said.


6: 35pm we get to the reception. Barneys and I head straight for the appetizers . I walk over to the gentleman slicing up some turkey and roast beef. The guests ahead of me are either choosing turkey or beef. Ofcourse when I get to him " Ummmm can I have both" Barneys starts shaking her and gives me the I can't take you anywhere look. We leave him. All of a sudden Barneys gets excited " Papa look. Moooooore" I look over to where my sweetie is pointing Whoa!! What a spread. Cheeses, Fruit, Stuffed mushrooms, eggplant, calamari and a whole bunch of other delicious goodies. Since Barneys and I are not ashamed WE DIG IN!!!

3 1/2 hrs later Barneys and I have stepped in the name of love, wined up our bodies to wait de now ah who dat ah come, and disco danced to ain't no stopping us now. We had so much fun. Too bad we had to leave a little early. As i'm walking out. I hug my sweetie and say " You make me look good" She responds " Baby thats my job" I look back at Spankinazz sitting at the main table. We make eye contact . I give him the thumbs up. He gives me a nod like " Thats right nigga you're next "

I look at Barneys and then head for the door thinking to myself I don't mind. I don't mind that at all.