“Go inside with the boys, Love. I want to speak with Rei alone.” I gulped, they all went into the house, leaving us outside alone. I stared up at Dominic, cursing my height of 5’6’’. “So I heard that you lost your virginity last night.” Oh my gosh, someone shoot me! I couldn’t look at Dominic, I stared down at my feet.
“Yes.” I squeaked, my voice barely audible. He made me look up at him, then he bent to my level, placed a hand on my shoulder, and looked me square in the eyes.
“’Bout fucking time.” He whispered. “Do you know that every day for the two months, ever since you graduated, Luke’s been telling me, ‘I’m gonna marry that girl?’ Thank God he’s finally acting because if I’d heard that from him one more time, I would have shot him.” We both laughed, soprano and baritone in harmony. “Welcome to the family honey.” He hugged me tight.
Luke walked out then, all dressed up in a suit and tie. That’s weird, he NEVER dresses up. Ever. He went straight to my car.
“Babe, lemme get the keys.” I tossed them over and he got in, started the car up, then he honked. “Now get your sexy ass in the car.” He called. I kissed Dominic’s cheek and said goodbye then went to get in. We sped off, going twice the speed limit.
“Where are you taking me?” I asked as I held on for dear life, I wasn’t sure that I wanted to be a victim of his maniacal driving. And I wasn’t sure my car could handle it.
“To your house, I need to talk to your mom, and you need to change into something I can show you off in.” We stopped at a red light momentarily.
“Oh I’m sorry, is this not sexy enough for you?” I slid one of my cami straps off my shoulder, Luke eyed me lustfully and licked his lips, then snapped out of it.
“Do not turn me on right now. I don’t wanna risk your mom seeing that!” I laughed and fixed my strap as he started driving again. We pulled into the drive and I noticed that my older sister, Senna, was home, unfortunately. You see, my sister is not so great. She’s 32 and still lives with my mother and me, and she’s just a horrible person.
“Luke,” He turned to look at me, I kissed him, “I love you.” He smiled.
“I love you too. C’mon hon.” He gave me the keys and we walked up the stairs to the front door. I unlocked it and opened it. My mom was in the kitchen and the smell of cinnamon was in the air. I went in to hug her, my mom had the appearance of a Dominican woman, but our family is African- American, with a splash of Italian and Native American from my great-grandmother. Her light colored skin in combination with her dyed blonde hair made her appear Hispanic. I can’t tell you how many times people have just assumed that I was Mexican.
“Morning Mommy.” I chirped.
“Where were you last night Missy?” She asked.
“I crashed at John’s last night,”
“I thought you two weren’t talking.” She wondered.
“Yeah, a lot changed last night. By the way, uh you have a visitor. I’m gonna go shower.” I walked past Luke in the hall and kissed his cheek. “I don’t know what you’re doing, but have fun. I’ll be back in about 20-30 minutes.” I went upstairs and hopped in the shower. All I could think about was Luke, and that prompted me to rub my clit until it pulsated with pleasure. After I was all clean, I got out and dried off, I straightened my hair then went to my room to get dressed. I passed my sister in the hall and I was still naked.
“Ugh, put some clothes on!” She yelled in disgust, I wonder how my mom and Luke reacted to that one.
I went into my room and to my closet. I picked out a cream-colored sundress with a purple and pink dot pattern on it. I slipped it on after putting on lotion and my favorite black bra and a black, lacy thong, and then I sprayed on some perfume then walked out. When I saw Senna about to go downstairs with only her bra and panties, I stopped her.
“Put on clothes.” I said casually.
“Why should I?” She snapped.
“My boyfriend is downstairs with Mom. Put on clothes.” She smirked then went into her room. Damn it. I bounced down the stairs, Luke sat on the couch facing my Mom, who was on the loveseat.
“May I?” He asked her.
“Please, I’ve been waiting forever to give away one of my daughters!” She exclaimed.
“Uh, what’d I miss?” I walked into the room and Luke stood. Senna came down the stairs.
“Who’s this?” She asked.
“Your potential brother-in-law.” Luke said, I gasped then turned to look up at him with curiosity in my eyes.
“My what?” Senna questioned, “Oh hell no, Reina you are too young to-“
“Shut up. “ I said, still staring at Luke. “What did you say?”
“Reina I am in love with you. I have been since you were just my little brother’s pudgy best friend. I’ve watched you grow into the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen and I never want to lose you.” He got onto one knee, and took out a small, black box. “Love has no age, no order, and no clear path, but I love you and no doubt want to spend the rest of my life with you.”
“Whoa dude, what’s wrong with you?” Senna scoffed.
“Shut up!” My mom, I, and Luke yelled at her in unison. Luke opened the box to reveal a white gold ring with a purplish stone that shimmered in the sun, my breath flew out of me and Luke took my hand.
“Reina, will you marry me?” I nodded.
“Yes Lucas, a thousand times yes!” He put the ring on my left ring finger and stood to kiss me tenderly.
“I love you,” He said.
“I love you too!” He beamed proudly as my mother began to tear up at the sentiment of the moment.
“Son of a bitch! My 18-year old sister is getting married before me!” Senna griped. I couldn’t help but laugh.
***************A month later**************
“I can’t believe my baby girl is moving out, and with her fiancée, no less!” My mom said as she helped me pack. “Geez, where’d I go wrong with your sister?”
“Honestly Ma, a lot of places.” I said. Downstairs, the door opened then closed.