Beyond Us (completed)

Chapter 2

I start walking away from people. One  more hour to go for my engagement with Calvin and here i am walking in the grass , far away from all the chaos.
It looks like a mini garden over here. There are many wooden benches to sit . There are wooden swings attached to tall big trees. Its a beautiful place . I can smell that the soil is wet and the breeze is carrying a message of love.
Love..... I have always dreamt of being in love. To marry a person whom I love. To be able to live and die for him........
My thoughts are cut shorted when Nesta pats on my shoulder. She always does this. " What's the matter? Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be with the Lutkins?"

I give her a stern look " I dont want to get married Nesta. Calvin is not the man that I have been waiting for years. He is not the one who is made for me. I don't love him!".

Nesta looks confused " Are you okay Ell ? I know mom decided this all of a sudden,but you need to trust her. She is only worried about you and wants your happiness. If Calvin is not meant for you , you will definitely not get married to him. Believe me dear."

I hug Nesta " Thank you Nes for always being there for me."
We notice a women walking towards us. She is old. Her dress half torn, hair strangled and pale face makes me think that she is a fucking begger.
She comes and stands in front of me. She looks at me with those confused eyes and then holds my hand and turns to look at my palm. Ohh this women is really insane! " Hey what do you want old lady? You looking for money? There is plenty near the Lutkins ! ". I watch her and she is trying to read something....
" Who are you !!!? Its my fucking engagement today and you are trying to fool around ?!" I yell at the women.

She looks up to me and smiles. Now its me who is confused. She let go off my hand, " Your not going to get married. Not today, not tomorrow nor day after. It will not happen. Believe me, I am a fortune teller . I can read minds, face ,palm and can tell you about your future."
"Is there anything else you can read!". Nesta slightly gives me a push on my shoulder " I'm sorry for what she just said. Ellen is going to be engaged to Calvin in about an hour. So she is just anxious."

 
The women smiles at us and starts walking away. She never turned back again.

 
"Ohh just forget about it. Mother must be worried, we need to go." Nesta smiles at me. We both walk towards the crowd of people welcoming their beloved groom Mr Calvin Lutkin. I peep to see whether he is as happy as the others . He is wearing a blue-grey tuxedo with white bow tie and clean polished black shoes. His hair is perfectly gelled. He looks at me and gives me a warm smile. I wonder why I do give him a pleasing smile in return.

I am lead by Marian , aunt Dessa , Nesta and my mother, to the stage. Calvin is standing right in front of me, as i climb the small three stairs to the stage. I look back at my mom and sister. Both seems to be very happy and emotional at the same time.