The wedding day had finally arrived. I didn’t know if I had to cry because the man I love was going to marry someone else or I had to be happy because it was my cousin’s wedding day.
I signed as I look at myself in the mirror. I wore on my bridesmaid dress. It was a knee length dark red dress with a V-neck. My hair was up in a bun and I had red lipstick on. I looked pretty but I didn’t wish to be the bridesmaid, I wished I was the bride! I had to stop having those thoughts! Ken’s hurtful words still echoed in my ears and I had to hold back my tears afraid that it would spoil my makeup.
A knock on my door interrupted my sad thoughts and Mark came in. “Hi beautiful.” He said and smiled. Not that I didn’t like him but I wasn’t in the mood right now but still I put on a fake smile. “Hi Mark. What are you doing here?”
“I came to see you.” I looked at him raising my eyebrows “Okay I had to talk to you about something.”
“What do you want to talk about?” he took a deep breath and answered. “Us.” Us? Was there an us? I looked at him nervously “What about it?”
“Miya I like you a lot, you are very nice to be with and you are absolutely beautiful.” I didn’t like where it was going. “but?” I asked.
“But I can see that you don’t see me like this. I know you like being with me but you don’t like me like you should. I always see love when I look in your eyes but I also know that it’s not for me.” I didn’t know what to answer. He was right, I loved his company but I didn’t like him more than a friend. “That guy for whom your eyes fill with such love is very lucky and I may have an idea who he is.” He said giving me a kiss on the forehead and left my room. All this time, I was silent I didn’t know how to respond. I was terrible with awkward situations! He had an idea who he was? He knew about me and Ken but how could he? Was he the one at Ken’s house two days ago? I doubt it or else he would have ended this relationship earlier.
The wedding was being held in the backyard. It was wide and splendid so why bother to go to the church or rent a wedding hall. Mark who was the groomsman was standing beside me waiting for the music to begin for us to walk down the aisle. The music finally began and I locked arms with Mark and we walked down the aisle followed by the other bridesmaids and groomsmen.
Ken was standing at the end wearing a black tuxedo. He was gorgeous! How I wish he was my groom. We locked eyes and I felt butterflies in my belly. How I wish I could reach out for him and marry him. How I wish I was dressed as a bride right now and walking to him but the dream ended when I arrived at the end of the aisle and went to stand at the corner.
After that a different music played and Britney began walking. She was beautiful in the dress and she held a white rose bouquet. She wasn’t looking that happy though! I didn’t understand, it was suppose to be the happiest day of her life. She was so excited about that. She arrived to Ken’s side and took his arm.
It hurts I had to admit. I don’t know how much time I would be able to watch this without breaking down in tears. I blinked the tears away. I was being so selfish. Ken had to marry Britney, she was carrying his child. He was just making sure he is going to be here for his child but I was here wishing it was my marriage. I was so selfish sometimes but I couldn’t hold it back. If I could control my feelings, I would have never fallen for Ken but it was beyond my control. You don’t choose with who you fall in love unfortunately. I was brought back to reality when Ken said “I do.” I wanted to cry. It was it! I had lost the love of my life forever.
The priest turned to Britney “Will you Britney Rosewood take Kenneth Grey to be your lawfully wedded husband?” Now Britney was going to say I do then they would be pronounced husband and wife. I don’t think I have the strength to stay till the kiss. I turned around to leave when Britney’s answer stopped me “No.” All people present gasped. Did she just say no? All eyes were on her. “No, I can’t marry him.” She said. “What are you saying? Have you gone mad?” This time it was my aunt who spoke. “I can’t do this. We have to stop it mom.” She said to her mom...My aunt looked pretty surprised and she was burning with rage. Britney turned to Ken who hasn’t said anything. He was in shock as well. “Ken I can’t marry you and I know you don’t want to either.” Ken came back to reality and he said with anger “What are you saying Britney? What about the-“Britney cut him off “It was a lie. I’m not pregnant, I lied to you.” She wasn’t pregnant? I had a feeling she wasn’t! She never acted like a pregnant woman but why did she do that? I knew her since childhood, she could never do this. Ken’s eyes darkened with fury “What?? You lied to me?? But why?” Tears were rolling down her cheeks. “I am so sorry Ken. We had some financial problems so my mom forced me to fake my pregnancy for you to marry me.” She said crying. “What are you saying Britney? Don’t listen to her, she is lying.” Her mother said but I knew she was lying. She was completely able to sell her daughter for money. Britney grabbed Ken’s shoulders “Ken I’m so sorry. My mother forced me to do it. I didn’t want to do such a thing, believe Me.”
“That’s insulting! You were trying to trap my son for his money!” It was Ken’s dad who spoke. “Come on, let’s get out of here Ken.” Ken shook Britney’s hands off his shoulders following his parents and Mark also went with them. After a while, all the guests began to leave. “From now on, you are not my daughter!” My aunt said and walked away giving me a glare. I rushed to Britney who was crying and hugged her. “Miya I’m so sorry, I was forced to do it.”
“Shhh it’s okay. I know it’s not your fault.”
“Miya I’m so sorry.”
“Why are you apologizing to me?” She looked up at me. “I was the one at Ken’s place the other day. I heard your conversation with Ken. I am so sorry Miya. Because of me you were going to sacrifice your love. I am so sorry.” She said and began sobbing again. So it was her the other day! I was a bit upset that she lied but I can’t blame her. Her mother can be very persistent and it doesn’t shock me that she could sell her only daughter for money. “It’s not your fault Britney, you were forced by your mother but I’m proud that you ended all this at the right time although I would have preferred if you did it earlier and in a more private place. But you did the right thing and about me and Ken, don’t worry about us.” I said smiling at her. I had to admit that I was relief for what happened and maybe...just maybe I could have my chance with Ken now. I couldn’t help but wish that it would work for Ken and me...
