a's

at day. The day what I fe

tiful self in the mirror in front of me. I looked

ing on a smile. I was happy that after 7 years of courting him, he was finally going to be

e night before ec

ou can't take him away from me!!!" she had yelled at me with fury. Her look was fierce like that of a Lion. With

away from me made me cringe

e?" Different thoughts began to run through my mind and my once happy face turned pale. I was engulf

d, Amelia. The only person who had stood by me through thick and thin. Her pres

rom Charles. Because WTF!!!! You are as beautiful as a goddess" she had said, being

, I was still worried. I tried to hide my worries away from Amelia because I knew she would n

". Her tone was serious, and the environment felt tense. I averted my gaze from hers, thinking she wou

e said as she turned m

. Those two years he wasn't around, you singlehandedly raised her, and I am sure you can still do a better job without him in it. Let go of him before it

romised me that such wouldn't happen again. He has nothing to do with her again, he is only seeing her because of their son. I will be fine, Am

random woman but your sister's best friend? And you are still giving excuses for his mistakes? Snap out of your dream and acc

n a week to your wedding and you are telling me he loves you? No babe, he doesn't. If he does, he wouldn't be treating you this way!!!" she further blurted out. I

er. I knew she was looking out for me, but she ne

out me, but I can assure you that I will be fine. I promise" I said as I held her hand, assuring

walked in. Her look was unpleasant,

't you know you are keeping us all waiting?" she yelled angrily. My aunt was one

humane and make her happy. Although, we all know you aren't" Amelia said before I could response, as she gave my aunt drea

eem to care as she continued glaring disdainfully at her, as if daring her to say a word if sh

fore you came in. Can we go now?" I asked,

ked off my hand away from her arm and d

ed her eyes. Not wanting to annoy her further, I quickly

was the one walking me down the aisle as my parents were dead and she was the only one I had apart from my stepsister, who had refused

d around and motioned for us to leave. As we took each step towards the exit, I prayed silently that Amelia wouldn't utter a word as I knew she

can't handle seeing other people happy" she blurted out. Upon hearing this, Aunt hal

asked, as she walked towards

am your nightmare. As long as I remain friends with Carla, you will always see me. If you can't deal with it, then

try to hold her down, she lunged at Amelia. Right before she co

s waiting. Enough time has been wasted already" he said

our way out. Will be t

om, he whispered the words, "You look so beautiful" to me, which made me blu

, or you will follow me?" Aunt, who was already standin

ng gown. Before I exited the room, I gave Amelia an angry look, pretending to be angry with her but all she did was to stick out

, but I was glad I had a f

would sight her, but I was glad she was nowhere to be found. As I got to where Char

apologized and brought out his phone to decline the call. He at first ignored the call but the caller kept on calling, inte

face. He looked unsettled and disturbed, and it w

fore the priest could continue, his phone rang again. Annoyingl

e looked distraught. I became scared. My legs began to tremble, and I held onto my dress for support. After some minutes, he walked back to the altar. He

now?" the prie

esponded "Yes, we can" smiling but the words th

what he had said, and I saw that he looked confused. It seemed like som

you okay Charles?" I asked

ing remorseful and apologetic. By the word "they", I kn

said, as he got ready to leave. By this time, gossip had begun to fly around the church. Tears were threatening to

seeing them but please let's finish with our vows. I beg of you, Charles" I said,

o hold back couldn't wait anymore as they rolled down my cheeks. Everybody's gaze was fixed on me, and it

ast words I heard before I got taken away by the cold hands of sleep