Chester’s POV
Staying at Grace’s old family home meant seeing her brother, Tim. I always thought out of all of her brother’s we had the best relationship. I didn’t have a brother in my life so it was nice to be able to have that type of relationship with another man.
He wasn’t that protective- he cared but he didn’t try to scare me off. I think he knew that I wasn’t easily frightened away, not from Grace. We had one of them relationships where I felt like I could tell him my biggest secret and know it would be safe in his hands. I could trust him and he could trust me.
So I decided to ask him to be my best-man, with the hope and assurance he would say yes. It was an awkward situation, I didn’t know how to start the conversation.
“Hey..so you know me and Grace’s wedding?” I felt almost vulnerable, as if I could be punched down any minute and I wasn’t sure why.
“Duh.” He smiled, his eyes remained on the TV screen.
“Yeah well, I was wondering, asking more, if you would want to be my best-man?” He turned the TV off forcefully and abruptly sat up.
“No.” He stated sternly, as if there was no question about it.
“Why? I thought you’d love it.” I was confused- this was not the answer I was expecting.
“Well you thought wrong.” His eyes glared into mine.
“I don’t understand; why not?” His bluntness was beginning to agitate me.
“Because, because no. I’m grateful you asked and all but this is something I just can’t do.”
“I need an explanation. I want you there, we both do.” I felt like someone had winded me right in the chest.
“I’m not the right guy, ask a friend or something. Just please- let it go.” He stared down at his thumbs; just like Grace did when she couldn’t get the words out.
“No.” I wanted an answer- this was me and Grace’s day and everything needed to be perfect.
“Because I’m not sure I agree! I’m not sure if I want to sign my sister off to you. I’m not sure if I like this weird arrangement you two have going on!” I was dumbfounded, his words processing in my brain.
“Arrangement?! It’s a wedding Tim! And I love you sister, this is more than just some piece of paper.” I could feel my temper rising, my hands jittering. I clenched them into a fist and walked out before I smashed that man’s jaw in.
It wasn’t fair of him to say what he said, it wasn’t fair for him to have such a selfish ignorant opinion on me and Grace’s oath. He made it seem as if this was all some sort of game, and he didn’t want me to win. But I was a sore loser and not a quitter.
Grace wanted him there and he’d be there whether he liked the terms of the ‘arrangement’ or not.
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