Goof
I just got to my place on the platform when Anna came out the back door. She is holding a babbling clapping Ant on her hip. When he saw me he started babbling louder, giggling and reaching for me. “ You will go to your daddy soon. We have to get him married to your mommy first.” Anna said. I don’t know how much of what Anna said Ant understood but he got excited and giggled louder and waved his hands. I didn’t bother to stop the smile on my face watching my boy. Anna took her seat in the front row so Ant could see me and Silvy. Ant looked over Anna’s shoulder and began to babble to Pocket’s twins who thought Ant was the funniest thing they have ever seen. Ant always has those two laughing. I was paying attention to the kids when the door opened again and the music started to play.
I knew I need to focus when Gena walks out first. We didn’t do flower girls or ring bearers because Silvy and I couldn’t settle on who to pick out of the club kids and we didn’t want it to look like we were playing favorites towards any of them. When Gena gets halfway down the aisle Lilly walks out. “ Damn.” I hear Tank say from behind me. I turn my head and see his lust-filled eyes glued to Lilly. I used to crack good humor jokes about the way the guys looked at their ol’e ladies. I get that look. I give Silvy the same look. I want to still be giving her for years to come. Just like my brothers. Since they have settled down I haven’t seen them even glance at another woman. Once I got my head out of my ass I am the same way.
Just as Lilly took her place the door opened again and there standing with her dad is my gorgeous bride. When she took her first step towards me she is all I saw. The smile on her face lit up the backyard brighter than the afternoon sun. I focused on Silvy’s face the entire way to me and saw her smile never wavered. She is just as happy as I am. Tony and Silvy stop at the step that leads to me and Tony lifts her veil before turning towards us. “ Who gives our Silvy to a very lucky Goof?” Viper asked. Viper has officiated all the weddings of my brothers except his own. I couldn’t imagine having anyone else marry us. Thankfully Silvy agreed. She said she was looking forward to seeing what Viper would come up with. She has been to all the weddings except Merigold’s because she didn’t know us then.
“ I, Anthony Ramone, Silvy’s father give her to Goof with the promise that she can always come home,” Tony said looking directly at me. He was letting me know that if I fucked up again he would be there for Silvy. Something I have plenty of respect for. I nod to him and hold my hand out to Silvy. Tony places Silvy’s hand in mine before going to take his seat next to Anna. I help her up to the last step. We both stand facing each other and I wink at her. Silvy pressed her lips together like she was giving me an air kiss. “ While these two flirt with each other I would like to welcome brothers, sisters, and honored guests. We are here to not only officially bring Silvy into the family but for Goof to legally claim her.” Viper said making me chuckle.
“ Goof, you finally got your head out of your butt and claimed Silvy in true biker form,” Viper said. I could hear his twins giggling “ Daddy say butt.” Silvy bit her lip to keep from laughing. I didn’t bother. If we got through this wedding without laughing I was going to be amazed. It didn’t work at the other weddings. Viper clears his throat a few times. I could tell he was trying hard not to laugh. “ Are you ready to claim her in front of these people making her your lawful wife?” Viper asked. “ Damn right, I am,” I said. I heard Tony grumble “ He better.” “ Silvy, my newest sister, you have accepted Goof’s kutte and mark as his ol’e lady in biker law. Will you accept his claim to be your lawful husband?” Viper asked. Silvy winks at me and says “ Definitely.”
“ So be it. Goof get your ring ready and repeat after me.” Viper said. I dug into my pocket and pulled out the ring that is that matched her engagement ring. “ I, Micheal,Goof, Cannon take Silvia Ramone to be your to be your lawfully wedded wife. I promise to stay by your side through tough times and the easy times. I promise to nurse you back to health like you have nursed so many others. I promise to hold you when you are scared and ease your worries. I will rub your feet when you are tired after a long shift. I promise to be by your side to raise our son together. I swear on my kutte I will remain faithful to you. I promise to ride you and care for you like I would my bike.” I repeated earning chuckles from the crowd and Silvy’s cheeks to tint red. I continued “ I promise that I put you and Ant before all others including my club. Do you accept my ring until I’m taking my final ride?” I asked still repeating after Viper.
This one is definitely different from the other weddings. “ I do,” Silvy said not taking a minute to think about it. “ Are you sure? I can show you some other options if you want.” Viper said. I turn to him with my jaw dropped. I was thinking “ What the fuck, man?” Silvy giggles “ I’m sure, Viper. No other man can make you as happy as Goof does.” I like that answer. Viper fake huffs and says “ If you insist let him give you his ring.” Silvy holds out her hand for me. I grab it and slide it on the ring so that it is touching her other ring. “ Now, Silvy it is your turn to repeat after me. I, Silvia Ramone, take Micheal, Goof, Cannon to be my legal husband. I promise to have your back when you need it. I promise to give you a kick in the ass when you need it and if I can’t I have one of the brothers do it.” Viper said and Silvy repeated giggling on the last part.
She wasn’t the only one. The kids laughed because Viper used a bad word. The adults because they knew Silvy would do it and my brothers had no problem stepping in to help. “ Together we will watch our family grow. I will be by your side until it is time for me to meet the angles if you accept my ring.” Silvy said. I shoved my hand at her and said “ Hell, yes.” SIlvy slid a rose gold ring on my finger and said with tears glistening “ I love you.” “ By the power that is still invested in me for some reason I now pronounce you husband and wife. Goof you lucky shit you can kiss your bride.” Viper said.
Finally. I place my hands on Silvy’s waist and pull her to me. I slam my lips on hers. Silvy wraps her arms around my neck. We share a hot but quick kiss keeping it clean for the kids. Apparently not clean enough. The kids are calling out,“ Eww, Gross.” “ Yuck.” and favorite from Xavier “ Get used to it they kiss all the time.” The people who were doing light chuckles broke into full laughs at that one. I had to break apart from Silvy because I was laughing. Silvy wasn’t doing much better. Viper placed a hand on each of our shoulders and turned us towards our guest. “ It is my honor to introduce you to the Cannon family,” Viper said. Everyone clapped and cheered. The one that stood out was Ant. He was on his feet bouncing on Anna’s knee while she held his waist. He was clapping and laughing louder than anyone. He doesn’t know what is going on but he was happy for his parents.
I am going to want to remember this for the rest of my life. Why didn’t I think to record it? Movement from the side catches my eye and I see Merigold with a camera in her hand. She sees me looking and gives me a thumbs up telling me she recorded it all. I do love my sisters. They have all our backs even when we don’t know we need it.