Neptune

Chapter 15 | The Vow

I never thought that the damage on Luke's brain was that bad that he would dare to invite Jude to our wedding. What was he thinking?

How could he do such a thing without telling me first?

No, he did know that I wouldn't invite Jude, and that's why he didn't even tell me in the first place.

And did I just hear that Jude is here, at this wedding?

A knock on the door startles me.

"We're running out of time," Oscar says behind the door. "The guests are already waiting."

Luke's jaw tightens as he looks at the door. He then turns to me again. "As I said, I will wait for you at the altar." His voice is firm.

I scowl, trying to calm my heartbeat. Even though I despise this idea, Luke is right. It would be really bad if I fled now. It would look really sad, especially when my ex-boyfriend will be watching the whole drama.

I grit my teeth and shout to my team, "We're coming."

I can hear loud sighs of relief from behind the door. It then opens, revealing my three minions.

Luke leans closer to me and whispers in my ear so only the two of us can hear, "You know, if you're that scared to turn that sacred vow into a joke, if you're that scared to lie to God, the priest and the whole world," he pauses, and his tone changes into a playful one, "you can vow with all your heart and mean every word. To love me and cherish me till death."

I look at him, only to find his annoying smirk again. This man is impossible.

"Sorry, but my heart is declining that," I hiss. "I don't even want to kiss you after that vow."

The thought of it makes me want to faint.

Luke scoffs, but then he shoots me one last warning look before walking out of the room. That's when Oscar, Paul and Peter rush to me, ready to give me moral support any time I need.

"I'm sorry for making you all worried," I say, my voice small and filled with sadness.

"Don't worry, Cassie," Oscar says. "You have the right to be nervous after all that happened."

He sighs, and a soft smile touches his lips. He gestures for me to link my arm with his, raising his brows. "Ready?" He's going to help me walk down the aisle.

I nod, and I hear Paul bursting into happy tears.

*

When I enter the famous crystal garden in which my wedding will take place, my heart beats like a drum in my chest. The garden is beautifully decorated, filled with flowers, most of which are my favorite white daisies, except for the aisle, which is covered in white rose petals.

All the guests stare at me, stunned, watching as I slowly make my way down the aisle with Oscar. I smile softly even though my heart is restless-I'm trying my best to ignore the thought that they're mocking me in their heads, and what Luke said back in the dressing room helps, boosting my confidence and keeping my shaking legs moving forward.

Then I see him. My ex-boyfriend. Jude Scott. It's impossible for my eyes to escape him because he's standing next to the aisle. What shocks me even more is that he brought a date with him, and the girl isn't the backup dancer with whom he cheated on me.

I know this new girl. She's a famous model.

Typical Jude with another shiny girl toy. Such a heartbreaker. Why am I even surprised?

I'm trying my best to control my emotions, involuntarily gripping Oscar's arm as I continue walking. Oscar stiffens, knowing exactly why my mood suddenly becomes worse than it already is.