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Mercedes held the cup of tea in her hands as she sat on the swing, taking in the cool morning breeze as she placed her hand on her stomach. It was her wedding day and she was up at the crack of dawn. Mainly because she was so excited, nervous and emotional. Her emotions hit her like a ton a bricks this morning for many reason. But her most familiar one was because of her dad. It's been awhile since she has let out a good cry about missing him, but when she woke up, the floodgates open. Her dad not being able to walk her down the aisle was what had in her feelings. It was a sentimental and special moment between father and daughter, and she wasn't going to have that. Don't get her wrong, she was so happy and grateful that her brothers were going to do it, but that longing for her father would always be there, "Oh daddy, I miss you so much." Suddenly, she smiled. Smiled at the thought that she knew he was going to be with her spiritually, but also at the a memory she was having.
Mercedes searched through the rack of dresses with a sigh, rolling her eyes at all the bright colors. It was a Saturday and she would rather be anywhere else but here. It was senior prom time, and as much as she didn't want to go due to the fact she had no date. No, scratch that. She had a few people ask her, but she declined all for the reason that she didn't want to go. But her mom was forcing her to, telling her that it was a once in a life time opportunity. A smirk took over lips as she pulled a dress from the rack, turning to look at her mom, "How about this one?"
"Seriously, Mercedes?" Helena pursed her lips as she walked to the other side of the racks, "Why would you get a black prom dress?"
"Black is expressing my mood at the current moment and my feelings towards this whole ordeal."
"You're so emo, sis." Miguel piped in as he scanned around the store. His mom had made him to come with them, so he could try to hype his sister up about prom.
"As long as it's not white." Felix mumbled with a small frown, not feeling this whole prom thing.
"Why not?" Mercedes asked as she turned to him with a curious expression. She was really interested into hearing his response because he has been quiet about this whole prom thing.
"Yeah, Felix..why?"
Felix looked at his wife and daughter, letting out a dramatic sigh, "White only makes me think of weddings and I do not want to see my baby girl in a white dress anytime soon."
Mercedes cracked a smile, "Aw, daddy. You don't have to worry about me getting married, I'm pretty sure that's never going to happen."
"Don't be so sure, baby." Helena smiled as she picked up a long, red sequined dress and walked over to her, "Your prince is probably patiently waiting on you."
"And if he is, I'll be waiting to beat his ass. No one is good enough for my baby girl, no one."
"Not even Eric?" Miguel smirked, laughing when his dad gave him a pointed stare.
"Even though I liked the kid, same goes for him too."
Mercedes went to her dad and wrapped her arms around him, smiling, "I love you, daddy."
Felix wrapped his arms around her and gave her a big hug, "I love you too, my sweet girl."
"Thinking about your father, aren't you?"
Mercedes came out her memory when she heard a voice, turning her head, she spotted her mother standing at the door. She honestly didn't know how to feel with her standing here. She hasn't heard from her all week, and here she was, "What are you doing here?"
Helena was taken aback by her tone, walking over to where she was sitting, "I'm here for your wedding, why else would I be?"
"I don't know mom. You could've just stayed in New York to be honest. I haven't heard from you in days." Mercedes said as she stood, pulling her sweater up on her, "You haven't been involved with my wedding at all. You've changed so much since you've been with that man, it's ridiculous."
"He has a name Mercedes and it's Wesley." She hissed as she shook her head, finally feeling herself about to go off as she moved closer to her, "What is your problem little girl, really? You've been nothing but rude and disrespectful to him when he has been kind to you. You're so ungrateful. Ungrateful because you have someone practically begging to be in your life, but since you're still hung up on your dad's death, you can't let another man in."
Mercedes felt like the wind was knocked out of her as each crushing word sprouted from her mom's mouth. Licking her lips, she stepped back, nodding her head, "I'm not apologizes for the fact that I miss my dad, and always will miss him. I can't and won't forget and disrespect him like you are doing. Never thought I would ever hate you, but I do." She turned around and pushed the door open, feeling tears instantly roll down her face as she made her way down the hall. She couldn't believe that this was how her wedding day was starting off.
Sam flipped the box in his hands, blocking out the noise from all the men in the room. It was his wedding day, and he woke up excited. Today he was marrying his beautiful fiancée and he couldn't wait. Although he was a bit nervous, something else was bothering him. He had this feeling that he couldn't shake and he knew something was wrong.
"Sam, you alright?" Dwight asked his son, catching the attention of everyone else in the room. When he didn't answer, he stood in front of him, snapping his fingers in his face, "Sam."
"I need to go check on Mercedes." Sam came out of his thoughts and looked at his father, shaking his head as he turned around looking for his shoes.
"I'm sure she's fine, Sam. I think you just want to take a sneak peek at your wife." Mike commented jokingly, but all Sam could do was shake his head.
"No, no..something's wrong." The man stated finally as he brushed passed them and headed out.
Miguel stared at the door he walked out just as his phone dinged, picking it up from his lap, his eyes went wide as he read the text, "He's right. Leslie just texted and said they can't find her."
"And I think I know the reason why." Morris handed his phone to his brother, showing him the text from his mother as he ran his hands down his face, "Not today Satan, out of all the days, not today."
Sam called Mercedes' phone repeatedly as he rode down the elevator, her phone going straight to voicemail each time. He was starting to panic because one by one, each of the women texted and let him know that they've looked everywhere, "Where are you, baby?" He mumbled to himself just as the doors opened, bringing him to the first floor. He stepped out when it came to him. He turned to the left and walked quickly down the hallway, hitting the backstairs, he slowed down his movements when he spotted her on the steps, "Cedes?"
Mercedes sniffled as she wiped her face, clearing her throat as she turned and gave the man a sad smile, "You're not suppose to see me before the wedding."
Sam ignored what she said and sat beside her, taking ahold of her hand, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"Something is wrong, you're crying." Sam watched worriedly as she put her head down, causing him to pull her closer to him, "Is this all becoming too much for you? Do you not want to get married anymore because it's okay. We can wait for how ever long you want."
"No, no Sam..it's not that." She looked at him as tears rolled down her cheeks, her teary eyes staring back into his worried ones, "My mom has messed up this entire morning for me. I don't know why she is constantly pressuring me to accept this man into my life. I don't have to do that shit, Sam. I don't. And you know what, it's not even that part that has me upset. It's the way she just said that I'm hung on my dad's death. Basically what she is saying is that I need to get over it, and him. That's how I took it and you know what, it really did something to me." Sam pressed a kiss to her temple as he held her, "This is not how I wanted to start off my day. I only wanted to be crying over the fact that I'm marrying your cute ass."
Sam chuckled as he looked at her, giving her a big hug after he placed a soft kiss to her lips, "I love you so much and I'm sorry that you went through this, baby." He sat back and wiped the remaining tears away, "You miss your dad, and that's okay. Don't ever let anyone tell you how you should feel when it comes to him. Whatever your mom said, ignore it and focus on you. This is your day and you deserve all the happiness in the world."
Mercedes let out a small smile for the second time this morning as she gazed at him before laying her head on his shoulder, "This is our day, not just mines." She sighed as she looked down at their conjoined hands, whispering, "You're too good for me, Sam."
"Shut up, Mercedes." He whispered back as he wrapped his arm around her waist, placing his head on top of hers. They sat there for a few minutes as their phones rung like crazy. After Sam looked at the time, they only had two hours until their wedding. He let go of Mercedes and helped her up, pressing another kiss to her lips as he grabbed ahold of her hand and led her up the steps. When they got back out into the hallway before going their separate ways, he gave her a big hug, letting her know that he loved her and couldn't wait to marry her.
The location and venue that Sam and Mercedes had picked out was deifntely misleading to everyone at first, but in a good way. Turns out, the wedding was going to be in a building at the start of the beach. The large clear windows with a view all around is what grabbed everyone's attention. The exact part that Sam and Mercedes were getting married was on a nice sized patio with the beautiful view of the beach on the backside. The area where the reception was going to be held was decorated so beautifully, even Kurt gave his stamp of approval.
Miguel fixed his bow tie as he looked in the mirror, taking a deep breath. He was super excited for his little sister. This day couldn't get here fast enough. Although Mercedes always said she wasn't going to get married, he knew deep down that she was going to find that one and he was happy that Sam was him. Hearing someone clear their throat, he turned around and his face stayed blank when he saw that it was his mother. Sam had told him and Morris what had happened and he was honestly so pissed. For one, he didn't know what has gotten into her. This past year, she had turned into a completely different person. She was more in their business, telling them what they needed and not to do with certain things, and one big thing he noticed quickly was how much she was overbearing and judgmental towards Mercedes.
"After the wedding, Wesley and I are going to head back home. When are you all leaving?" Helena asked, ignoring the look his was giving her. Honestly, after the way Mercedes disrespected her this morning, she felt uncomfortable being at her wedding. She wanted nothing more than to leave, but she was her only daughter and no matter how she felt at the moment, she did love her.
"Everyone's leaving tomorrow afternoon." He answered as he turned back to the mirror, and continued to fix his tie, but paused his actions and turned back to her, "You know mom, you might not want to hear this but I don't care. Since Wesley has come into your life, you have changed. I thought he was a good man at first, but clearly, something ain't right at all. I don't know if it's him who has you acting like this, or if it's just you."
Before he knew, she raised her hand and slapped him across the face, the impact echoing loudly as he stared at her in shock. She pointed her finger in his face, "Mind your business, and don't you ever talk to me like that again. I don't know what the hell is wrong with you kids."
Miguel watched as she walked off in disbelief, shaking his head as he rubbed the side of his face.
Leslie was walking down the stairs when she saw Helena storming away from someone, seeing her husband, she went to him, "Babe, what happened?"
"My mom has lost her damn mind, that's what happened." Miguel turned to her, taking a calming breath, he saw that she was fixing her mouth to ask more questions but he interrupted, "Is Mercedes almost ready?"
Leslie knew what he was doing and she was going to allow it for now. Smiling happily at his question, she nodded her head excitedly, "Yes, and baby, she looks so beautiful. I mean, I fucking cried at her final look. This might sound bad, but I think I cried more at that moment than when I gave birth to both of our kids."
Miguel snorted as a loud laugh escaped his mouth, holding his stomach as he shook, "Damn, now I can't wait to see her."
Leslie giggled as she leaned down and hooked the strap to her heel. They had still went with Sadie's idea from when they went dress shopping. All the bridesmaids had on short creme colored dress and beige heels, but in different styles. Leslie was wearing the one strap on left side, while Brittany's was on the right, Tamara and Sapphire's were spaghetti strap, Tina had short capped sleeves, Santana's was strapless, and Sadie's was in a halter style.
"You look very beautiful, by the way."
"Thank you, baby." Leslie placed a kiss on his lips, turning around when he heard someone coming behind her, "Look at this hottie."
Sam chuckled as he gave Leslie a hug, "You look amazing." He complimented as he let go, going over to greet his almost brother in law.
"You clean up really well, Evans." Miguel smirked as he patted his back, watching as the younger man playfully rolled his eyes. The men didn't do the traditional suit thing, instead, they all had on long sleeved creme shirts paired with dark brown bottoms and beige bow ties, "You ready?"
"More than I've been ready for anything in my entire life." He admitted honestly with a big smile on his face, rubbing his hands together, "Let's just hope I don't start blubbering like a baby."
"You might as well give that hope up, because you're going to cry for so many reasons, sweetie." Leslie said as she leaned over and straightened out his tie, smiling up at him, "Take a couple of deep breaths and relax."
Miguel watched on as his wife calmed down the excited but nervous groom, seeing the people starting to make their way to the seating area, he knew that it was almost that time.
Mercedes came back down the stairs from putting her dress up. After being in the store for hours, she finally left with a short, sparkly dark blue dress. Finding her dad sitting on the couch, she smiled as she went over and sat beside him, "Thank you again for buying my dress."
Felix gave the teen a smile as he sat his book down, "You're welcome sweet pea."
Mercedes played with her hands as she looked at him, chewing at the corner of her mouth, "Dad, if Eric and I aren't meant to be together, do you think there is someone out there for me?"
"Oh, I know there's someone out there for you. He's a lucky son of a bitch if you even give him the time of day. That's why I'm prepping myself for having to kick his ass." He watched as she laughed and put her head down. He leaned over and wrapped his arm around her shoulders, kissing her forehead, "Just promise me, when you do get married, that whoever it may he treats you with nothing but love and respect. You are a queen, baby girl, never let anyone treat you less than that."
"I won't daddy." She said as she laid her head down on his chest, "I love you so much."
"I love you too, princess. Never forget that."
Mercedes came out of her thoughts when she heard a knock of the door, turning around when it opened, she smiled brightly when she saw her two brothers come in with the photographer in tow.
"Oh my god." They both breathed out at the same time, looking at their little sister with smiles on their faces as both of their eyes began to mist up.
"MeMe, you look so beautiful." Miguel was the first to speak as he went and stood in front of her, shaking his head, "Wow."
Morris nodded in agreement, sniffling as he stared at her, "You look radiant, sis."
"Thank you." She whispered as she looked at both of them, fanning her face when she felt her eyes watering up, ignoring the flash of the camera, "God, you jerks are going to make me cry."
Miguel laughed as he leaned forward and gave her a big hug, "Please don't, because I swear I don't want to get hurt by anyone for messing up your makeup." He leaned back so Morris could hug her, waiting until he let up to speak again, "Your dress is so neat and different. It's so you."
Just like them, Mercedes had chose something very different. Instead of your traditional white wedding dress, the ebony beauty had opted to wear a beautiful ivory Valentino sequin-embellished tulle and georgette gown paired with a nude pair of ankle strapped high heel sandals. Her hair was smoothed back into a low bun, while her makeup consists of dark brown and gold tones with deep berry lips to make everything pop out.
Miguel heard the photographer ask for them to get together for a picture. He stood on her left side, while Morris took the right, smiling as they all looked at the camera.
"Perfecto. I'll give you all some alone time."
"Thank you."
"You ready for this?" Morris asked her as he stuck his hands in his pocket, watching as she nodded her head.
"I am." She breathed out as she gazed at both of them, "Had a minor setback this morning, but it's over with. I'm so excited to be marrying Sam." She absently placed her hand on her stomach as she reached over and grabbed her ginger ale, sipping through the straw.
"Nerves getting to you?"
"That and the aftermath of this crazy morning sickness." She revealed, eyes going slightly wide when she realized what she just said. Turning back to them, she found that their expressions were mirroring hers, "Oops."
"You're pregnant?!"
"I knew it."
Miguel and Morris's voices ran out at the same time, Miguel and Mercedes turned to their older brother with raised brows as the spoke in unison, "You knew?"
Morris laughed as he nodded his head, "I figured it out. You not having just one sip of champagne at dinner, you had mangoes yesterday and you have never liked them, and Sam touched your stomach the other morning at breakfast."
Miguel nodded once he realized he noticed the same things Morris did, "MeMe, congratulations. Why didn't you tell anyone?"
"Sam and I agreed to wait until we got through the first trimester." Mercedes said as she held the bottle in her hand, taking another sip before sitting it down, "Please keep this between you two, please."
"You have our word." Morris replied, giving her a smile as Miguel nodded, "I bet dad is super proud of you and I know he's smiling down right now."
"Yeah, he would've liked Sam. No matter how much he wouldn't tried to play it off, he would've liked him." Miguel chuckled lightly, causing both of his siblings to laugh knowingly.
Mercedes grabbed both of their hands, eyes closing as she put her head down, "Let's pray." She waited for a few seconds before praying. It was short, but meaningful prayer. God has always been the person she could go to, no matter what. He was her guidance and the person who gave her strength when she felt her weakest. Hearing a knock on the door, she turned around and found a smiling Quinn standing at the door.
"It's time beauty."
Mercedes nodded as she took a deep breath, turning to her brothers, she squeezed both of their hands as they made it out the room, "Thank you both for doing this for me."
"You don't have to thank us, MeMe." Miguel said as they stood at the top of the stairways, giving the woman a smile.
Mercedes smiled up at him before looping her left arm with his right one, turning to Morris, she gave him a smile as well as she looped her right arm with his left. Letting out another breath, she held on to tightly as they walked down the steps. She was minutes away from being married and she couldn't wait.
A/N. It wasn't originally going to be two parts but so much is going on. Let's start from the beginning. Now, any thoughts on what Helena problem is? I want to know what you think, but all will be revealed soon. Sam knowing that something was wrong with his girl is just freaking goals, okay? Their talk, and him telling her to shut up when she said he was too good for her, just adorable. Helena and Miguel, smh. I dunno about that woman. Leslie and Miguel are married couple goals tbh. They are so cute, real, and funny. THE JONES' SIBLINGS! Oh my gawd, this was my absolute favorite part of this update! Morris has come a long ways, but damn, you have to admit that you are starting to or already like this man. Ugh, they are adorable! The wedding & reception is up next, big surprises on the horizon, & a time jump! Ps. Y'all need to look up Mercedes' dress because it's actually really dope and pretty.