***
“Ow come on, I thought we were here to have fun.” Tanesha groaned, looking down at the plate of mashed potatoes and steak in front of her. “Why do I have to eat all this before the fun begins?” She was at the eating area of the club with Briana and Mary, Michael’s wife who was also a doctor just like her husband.
“Because you’re the only pregnant person here darling,” Mary said sternly. “Your mother has already called me about a thousand times to make sure you eat something. Now shut up and eat.”
“She called you too?” Briana asked Mary with surprised eyes.
“Oh yeah.” Mary chuckled. “And Jen, and Kayla… Your mother can be really scary, kiddo. I’m going back in. Bri how’s the headache?” Mary asked.
“Not getting any better.” Briana gave an exaggerated moan, which Tanesha would have seen right through had she paid close attention.
“I have some pain medication in my purse,” Mary said. “Remind me to give it to you when you come in. And make sure she clears the plate before you leave this room, Bri.”
“Will do.” Briana gave Mary a salute. “Doesn’t she remind you of your mum?” She asked dryly as they both watched Mary leave, making Tanesha laugh. “Actually your mum reminds me so much of my own mother. I just love her.”
Tanesha rolled her eyes. “Are you sure it’s not because she got our Parish Priest to allow your wedding in our church?” Briana had spoken to Dora Ashton to arrange for her wedding to be blessed in their grand church. Tanesha had been shocked when her mother had been able to pull it off as Father Campbell, though a very nice and jovial priest, usually never allowed non-parishioners to wed in their church. But then, her mother could be persuasive so Tanesha had dismissed it. At least her mother had come through for her friend and she was grateful for that.
“Well, that too.” Briana grinned, admiring the paintings on the wall.
“I still think you should have gone to have it in your family church in Delaware though,” Tanesha said. “Your dad would be less pissed. Are they in yet?”
“Nope. They’ll be here by morning, hopefully. How about lending me your dad if mine doesn’t show?” Briana said jokingly as she leaned closer to read the inscription on one of the paintings. “Your mum said she was going to come to the wedding with him so…”
“Don’t worry Bri, your dad will be here for your wedding.” Tanesha laughed. “I’ve eaten enough. Can we go now?”
“Oh hell no!” Briana moved to Tanesha’s side. “Dr. Mary Murphy said you’re to eat everything on that plate. I think you should. Because you need your strength for what’s coming Tanesha.” Briana yawned and threw herself into one of the chairs.
“What’s coming?” Tanesha asked as she cut a piece of the juicy steak and popped it into her mouth.
“I’m feeling very tired. And this nasty headache isn’t getting any better. As my maid of honour, you’ll be doing most of the expected stunts on my behalf tonight, pregnant or not.”
Tanesha burst into laughter. “I guess my maid duties begin tonight huh? Anything you want, your highness.”
And so that was how it went. Tanesha was made to wear a veil and accept the hot lap dances from the sexy male dancers who came to put up a show. It was a ‘Magic Mike’ moment and the ladies loved it. They had a blast. By the time Tanesha got back home, she was so tired she simply fell into bed and slept like a baby, totally oblivious to all the wedding arrangements going on around her.
***
Meanwhile about some two hundred and thirty miles away, in one of the most expensive nightclubs in Las Vegas, Ty and the guys were having a great time at his bachelor party. At least they didn’t have to pretend it wasn’t his.
Between Damon, Chris, Kyle, and Shane, all the guys, including all the Arrowheads had been flown to Vegas on private jets with just one goal in mind…to have a great time. The club was booked for the exclusive party. Food and alcohol were unlimited and the sound was brilliantly good. Those who wanted to play at the game tables could bet up to two thousand dollars for free. The guys had so much fun. By the time they all moved to the expensive Huge Hefner Sky Loft for the second phase of the party, almost all the guys were drunk.
With its amazing playboy-themed infinity pool jutting out into the Las Vegas skyline, it was arguably the best hotel suite in all of Vegas for hosting a bachelor party. Matt made sure there were enough hot strippers to keep the guys happy. Some of the Arrowheads got down and dirty with some of the strippers. At least Ty saw Will in bed with two strippers. He didn’t wait around to see exactly what they were doing. Others including Theo and Jamal had already passed out. Ty and Aaron laughed as they watched Tristan, who was the life of the party, move unsteadily to straddle Damon who sat on a couch, drinking with the guys.
Whenever Tristan got into that position, everyone knew it meant he’d had enough and wanted to sleep. And just as Ty and Aaron knew was going to happen, he laid his head on Damon’s shoulder and promptly went to sleep as Damon gently rubbed him on the back. A hot stripper sat in Michael’s lap whilst they drank and talked. The squad knew Michael wouldn’t dare try anything. Not with Chris’ hawk-like eyes watching his every move. With him around, Michael wouldn’t dare cheat on his wife who was also Chris’ cousin.
“Relax Chris.” Michael finally muttered. “I told you it won’t happen again and I meant it.”
Chris grunted and stretched, placing his head on Shane’s lap. “Good. ‘Cause I really want to sleep.” He rasped, making the guys laugh.
“Hey, Ty…” Will staggered out of the guest suite, still buckling up. “This may be the last time you get to look at a naked woman with your life-long men friends, buddy. Make it count. Come on, give us a show.”
“Fuck off, Will.” Ty laughed. “It definitely won’t be the last. “You’re not married yet.” Then he shook his head as if he’d just realized a great error. “Sorry. You’re never going to get married.” He drawled, making the guys laugh.
Then the Arrowheads began to chant, ‘show, show’ whilst they parted way for four virtually naked strippers. Yazz’s ‘Drip Drop’ began to blast from the speakers. The hot crazy beat was totally sick and exciting. The girls moved sensually and with sexy determination towards a laughing Ty amidst the cheers and whistles of the men. Even the squad joined in. Jean, Dean’s crazy twin brother quickly moved to where Ty sat and blindfolded him with one of the discarded bras, lying around. Then with that brutally hot song blasting away, the girls gave Ty an erotic and raunchy lap dance like he’d never been given before. At a point, all the guys started dancing and singing along…
‘She do it all night
She goin’ hard, right?
She love the spotlight
She make that thang go
Drip drop, drip drippity drop
Drip drop, I do my dance like
Drip drop, drip drippity drop
Drip drop, drip drippity drop’
It was hot, insane, and absolutely exciting. It was definitely a night Ty was going to remember for as long as he lived.