Love is everything, right? Or is it happiness? Can it make a person full? Or can it make a person fail?
Jasmine Moore hasn't always been lucky with love or happiness. As she grew, it became unless to her. She didn't bother finding it. People took...
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I stare at myself. The dress I'm wearing makes my skin look beautiful. I shaved my own body for this dress. I mean I am going to a wedding rehearsal dinner so I have to look nice. But I still don't want to go.
Last night I got into the most heated argument with my mother. I was so angry that I fucken punched a hole in my wall. It left a bruise on my right knuckles. Which has ice right now.
I go back to looking at myself. I'm wearing an off-shoulder tight blue dress. It hugs my hips amazingly. I paired it with some white heels.
I honestly only do this for my brother. He's been my biggest support but sometimes can be the biggest pain in my ass.
I turn back around to pick up my purse and phone. I have to leave before I see my mother. I cannot see or speak to her right now. I look back at the mirror and put on a big fake smile then walk out of the door.
I get in my car and start driving to my destination. I really hate going to any big gathering. I don't like to socialize. Especially with my brother's wife. Nicole Smith. A very perky, self-centered, loud, exciting, and girly Human. I liked her but I don't like her. She's been trying to get together with her brother for years now. She's very into your business and likes to stay that way. Don't get me wrong I think she's perfect for my brother but I don't think I love her. I like her but do not love her.
My brother and Nicole met about 6 years ago and he proposed to her last year. She was showing off her ring like it was the first-ever ring she had gone. She was previously engaged with this Italian rich man but he fell through because he found her annoying. I don't blame him though because I do find her annoying too.
I finally reach my destination and hop out of my car. I see in the parking lot dozens of cars in the lot. Nicole has then the wild-type with money. She loved to show it off and to spend it. My brother has been more organized and more financially stable with his money. Maybe that's how they stay so rich because he's the one that's keeping her in check.
The venue automatically looks like a venue for a wedding but no. This is a wedding rehearsal dinner. I walk in and see a bunch of waiters walking around with food and drinks. " may I take your purse, ma'am?"
I trying to see a middle-aged woman having her head out. " oh mm... of course, here." I give her my purse. she smiled and walked away.
I continue looking around inside. Half of the people here I don't even recognize. They're usually my brothers' business partners, coworkers, or even the Nicole family. I never met her family other than her brother. I kept out of family reunions or gatherings because I don't want to meet Nicole's family. I kind of sound a bitch saying that but imagine how Nicole's family is when she is that annoying?
"Oh my God, you came! I told your brother you would come. Ughh. how have you been? Boy statues? Husband? Or wife? I mean I'm not judging you because throughout the years every man presented to you, you have rejected so I kind of think that you are lesbian. but it's okay, we can still plan the wedding as perfectly as mine. if not my brother's over there with a couple of his friends." Nicole winks and smiles
"Nicole! oh my God so wonderful to see you too. I'm actually going to get a drink. I will be right with you in like 4 seconds." I said walking away.
"Babe no, we need to go find my brother. He was definitely going to get you a drink. I also need to tell Eddie but you were here. he will be so happy to hear that you came and you never come to these family gatherings. I do expect you at the wedding though. Even though you did not want to be part of it, you still have to be there."
"Of course I'll be there but let me get a glass of champagne and I will be right with you just to talk about your fabulous wedding." I smiled as I continued to walk away.
I was scared that I would be stuck hearing a whole hour about her freaking wedding. I hate talking, I don't like talking so why would I freaking talk about her wedding.
I need a drink.
I walk up to the bar and wave at the bartender. "Hi. Can I get a glass of champagne, please" I give him a small smile. He nods and walks away.
I haven't heard from Evan all morning. It worries me because of the way my mother acted yesterday. I feel like I have to apologize to him again. She is being completely rude and ignorant. Maybe he thinks the way she acts is the way I act. which is not true because I am more careful and thoughtful of people's feelings.
I just hope my mother did not screw up the only chance I have of the guy. Evan is nice, charming, and above all perfect. So why would my mother hate him so damn much?
I feel like without my mother's permission I can't do anything. She won't let me live my life because it has to be her way or no way.
"Here's a glass of champagne, ma'am." The bartender passed me my cup of champagne. I slowly take a sip of it and turn to my left to see everyone talking to each other. Everyone knows everyone. I'm like the outlier in this gathering. I have no reason to be here but my brother.
I don't know any of these friends or family. I mean I know my aunts, uncles, cousins, and my parents.
I haven't seen my mother yet and I'm thankful for it. I can't even look at her face right now or even be around her.
At one point I eventually have to confront her but right now I'm drinking my champagne. I don't want to get in a bad mood right when I just got here.
I feel a presence sit right by me. I don't turn to look who it is because I don't want to have a conversation that I won't get out of.
"Excuse me, sir, can I have two old fashions, please." the presence said.
I recognize that voice. That voice is too familiar for me. Wait! No. it can't be him, right? I quickly turn around to confirm what I'm thinking.
