"The One" – Part 51
Summary and additional notes in part 1.
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"It was just so much fun to go back there as adults," Joshua continued. "Brian and I have always been strong swimmers but snorkeling was a different experience. A big group of us went the day before the ceremony. It was funny because out of all of us, Carla took to it like a fish in water."
Adam and Fiona chuckled. He was telling them about the wedding.
"Sounds awesome," Adam said. "Wish I could have been there."
Joshua nodded. "Yeah, it would have been interesting," he teased. He wondered what would have happened since Emily had come with her sister.
The subtext of his remark wasn't lost on Adam and he sent him a look. Luckily it seemed like Fiona was blissfully unaware.
"How deep did you guys go under water?" she asked curiously.
Joshua was about to answer but they reached their destination. Brian and Carla were sitting at the main table, shaking hands with an older couple.
"Our aunt and uncle," Joshua whispered. Adam and Fiona nodded.
When they were done, Carla spotted them first. She turned to her husband. They exchange a small laugh before facing the small group.
"Dude!" Adam called out. "And Mrs. Dude," he added playfully.
They all laughed.
He came over and gave Brian a hug. He then gave Carla a hug and kiss on the cheek. "I'm so happy for you guys," he said as he pulled away.
"Thanks," they both responded, with bright smiles.
"Carla, you look beautiful," he told her. She was wearing a simple yet elegant white dress with an empire waist and bubble hemline. Instead of a wedding dress, she opted for something she could dance in, which Adam thought was wise. She wore her wavy black hair in an updo, with a few tendrils framing her face.
"Gracias," she responded.
"De nada," he chuckled. He glanced at Fiona and signaled her to come closer. "Guys, I'd like you to meet my girlfriend, Fiona."
She smiled at them. "It's nice to meet you. Congratulations!"
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"Do you have a speech prepared?" Fiona asked him.
He shook his head and laughed. "No, but it's just like Brian to put me on the spot!"
Joshua laughed heartily. "You're good at impromptu speeches. I'm still impressed at what you said at the bachelor party–"
Adam sent him a death glare.
Fiona grinned. "Hey, now I'm curious!" she pressed.
"Anyway, I'm going to wing it. It's no big deal, because I know what I want to say," Adam assured her.
"Good," she responded.
The three of them were waiting off the side as Carla's sister addressed the room.
"Adam?" he heard a familiar voice say.
He stiffened a little before looking up. "Bridget?"
Sure enough Bridget was standing there with her husband, Keith, in tow. He wasn't expecting to see them. She was Emily's older sister. They were supposed to be out of town this weekend on a family trip. If she was here that meant…
"I thought we'd might see you here," she continued. She was a petite woman with golden brown hair and brown eyes.
Adam felt a little awkward. He wished Joshua had warned him! "Yeah. Had to since I missed the ceremony," he remarked lightly.
The two of them had always gotten along so he wasn't sure how to regard her post-break up. He had met her at the same time he met Emily and Carla. It was her bachelorette outing that brought them to the bar. Two weeks later, he attended her wedding to Keith as Emily's date.
Bridget smiled at him. She felt awkward too. They were bound to run into each other sometime, so she figured getting it out of the way was best. She had always liked Adam. She thought he was a great guy and was saddened that things didn't work out with her sister. Here they were at another wedding and he had come with his new girlfriend. She hoped Emily would be mature about it, but she had no way of knowing. Just because those two burned bridges, didn't mean she had to.
"Come here," she said. She and Adam shared a brief hug. When they pulled away Adam gave her a genuine smile. "You look well," she noted warmly.
He nodded. "Thanks. Things have been going well for me." He glanced at Fiona.
"Adam," Keith said jovially. He was a tall man with dark brown hair and green eyes. The two bumped fists, followed by a few other steps that was clearly part of some custom handshake. Both guys then laughed.
Bridget and Fiona looked on amused.
"What are you guys, like twelve?" Bridget heckled them.
Keith and Adam merely shrugged, resulting in more laughter.
Adam looked at his girlfriend again and smiled. "I'd like you to meet Fiona. Fiona, this is Bridget and Keith," he introduced them.
They exchanged niceties.
"So, you're giving a speech?" Keith inquired.
Adam nodded. "Yep. Once Isabella is done," he confirmed.
"You missed the awesome speech Joshua gave after the wedding! It was perfect. I don't think he can outdo himself, so I get why he's sitting this one out," Keith responded.
Adam glanced at the brother of groom, who was nearby conversing with another guest. He smirked, realizing Joshua had slipped away from the awkward meeting. 'Well played, sir,' he thought to himself.
"I'm sure it was epic," Adam laughed.
"Yeah. We all wished you could have gone," Bridget said.
Adam smiled politely. He was dying to ask about Emily but right now wasn't the time or place! As much as he would have liked to see Brian and Carla take their vows, part of him was relieved he hadn't gone. If the past was prologue, it was highly likely that he and Emily would have had drunken wedding sex – and where would that have led them? They didn't work as a couple and he was still angry with her for what she did.
No, things had worked out for the best.
"Adam!" Joshua whispered and gestured him to come to the mic.
"I'll see you guys later," he told Bridget and Keith. He turned to Fiona. "See you in a bit, princess," he said softly. Adam kissed her cheek before walking away.
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tbc
A/N: Not who you expected? Lol! You guys are probably aware by now that I like to throw curveballs!
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Translations:
Gracias = Thank you
De nada = You're welcome
In the next chapter… there's banter, making out, dancing, and oh yea… drama arrives!
Another note: So, I haven't done it in awhile, but since Monday is a holiday here in the States (and I'll be offline) I'm leaning towards double posting either later today or Sunday… We'll see!