A Beginning To Her Ending

39. Breaking the news

I didn't go to boys place and decided to invite them here for dinner. I want to tell everyone the news. Ian told me that he would send me a dress tomorrow for our engagement, and also booked an appointment with the makeup artist for me ,and I was happy that I don't have to worry about that. I am just scared of everyone's reaction. It's no secret that they hate Ian.

"Dinner's ready" Rose came in my room and I stood up taking in a deep breath. I was in a top and jeans, somewhat looking like a girl. I got rid of those baggy clothes.

"Is everyone there?" I asked her.

"Yes, they are just waiting for you" she said and I nods.

"Okay I am coming" I said to which she smiled and left. I looked at me for the last time, preparing myself for what I am about to say.

You can do this! I told myself and then left the room.

I walked in the dinning room to see all the boys sitting around the table, dad and elliot were in their usual places. My chair was empty and Max was sitting beside it. When he looked at me he ran towards me.

"I am not happy with your decision but then I thought that your father needs you too so I let it go. But only beacuse you are meeting him after so many years. But we will still hang out like we do before" he said and I chuckled as he hugged me.

"Okay okay and thank you for understanding me" I said.

"You look like a girl" he teased and I hit on his arm.

Then John and Tyler came to give me hug, we are meeting after days.

"I missed you" said Tyler and ruffled my hair as he always do.

"Ofcourse" I swatted his hand away from my hairs. He only chuckled and sat back in his chair.

"You know I have to do the cleaning with Max now" John pouted and I gave him a sorry look.

"I am sorry, I know how it is to work with Max" I chuckled

"I heard that" said Max and then we all laughed at his annoyed face. But it's true he doesn't do anything, it was me who had to do most of the thing and I am sure it's the same with John.

"Hi Asher" I said looking at him, he didn't stand to hug me like others. I just realized we have hardly embraced once or twice maybe. With him it's different, maybe it's because I have feelings for him. He only nods in return giving me his soft smile.

I sat in my chair, Asher was sitting beside Elliott who was sitting infront of me. Everyone start to eat dinner as it was served with light talking of mostly Max speaking with Tyler and Dad speaking. Rest of us were quietly listening to us. Itbwas time for dessert when Max called me.

"You are usually quiet today" said Max and I can feel everyone's eyes on me. I can see everyone also feels the same. I have seen Asher giving me a look throughout the dinner as if asking I am fine but I would just look away.

"No... I am fine.. I just want to tell you guys something and ..." I paused and looked at everyone.

"I just want you to be okay with it, I know you will not like it but I want to tell you that it's what I want." I said and now everyone was looking at me with different emotions. Some blank and some curious or interested.

"Elliot remember you promised me that you will support in whatever I decide and I want you to support me now. Because I need it now" I said and he looked confused but nodded anyways.

"Okay .." He said.

And I looked at everyone again more like I was gathering courage.

"Uhmm I have made a decision..." I said.

"Just say it" Max said impatiently.

"Iamgettingengagedtomorrow" I said in one go and looked at everyone, most of them didn't understand but obky Asher seemed to catch on.

"Come again?" His voice was hard snd his eyes were narrowed at me.

"Um.. I am getting engaged tomorrow" this time I said slowly and looked down on the table at my long forgotten strawberry pie.

"With whom?" Asked Dad and this was the most difficult part. The boys looked confused and shocked but I said next made them furious. I was scared for a moment.

"Ian Gastov" I whispered but it was audible enough. Asher stood abruptly as his chair fell backward. Dad and Elliott also stood from their chairs with loud screech.

"What?" Dad said and he was angry but when I looked at his face he looked worried.

"That was a very very bad joke" Max said shaking his head like he is disappointed in me.

"Max. .. I am serious" I said. This time three boys also stood and now they all were watching me like I just disappointed them or I am some disobedient kid who need scolding or maybe three four slaps.

"I know you don't like him but he is not a bad person. And what's more important is that he loves me..." I was cut by a loud voice and I looked up at my father.

"No!" He said with finality.

"I would not let you do this" he said.

"But I don't need your permission, I am just informing you. I just want my family and friends to be included in my happiness. It's upto you whether you want to be happy for me or not" I said as I stood up.

"Do you know what he did with Asher's father, he is not a good guy Vee" Tyler snapped.

"You don't have any proof that he was the one who killed Mr Reed" I said and Tyler looked at me as if I betrayed them.

"I am inviting you all to my engagement tomorrow, I hope you will come" I said and looked at everyone expectantly but no one met my gaze. They were upset with me may be angry at me.

The silence was broken by Asher who threw the glass on the ground and it shattered into pieces and the next moment he was gone without even glancing back. I looked at Elliot expectantly.

"I promised you I will support you and I will come tomorrow but it doesn't mean I am happy with your decision" he said and then went after Asher.

"How could you Elliott?" Tyler was angry but Elliot ignored him and went out.

"You know what I am not going to be a part of this madness" said Tyler as he too walked out.

"I never expected this from you" said John and he looked hurt. He then went out too leaving only three of us behind in the dinning room.

"Max!" I called hoping at least he would support me happily but then again they are his friends before me and he adore Asher.

"You are my best friend Vee but I am not going to support you in this. I can talk you out of it but I know you have made your decision but why? That I want to know. You don't love him" he said and he was upset with me, I have never seen him this serious.

"Max he loves me and that's enough" I said. He shake his head in dismay.

"Good night" he said and then left. I felt tears running down my cheeks, none of them stood by me. But wasn't that I was preparing myself for. But still it Hurts! I looked at my dad.

"You can also go too" I croaked out angry at everyone and mostly myself. Today I lost my friends. But they will understand on day what I am doing is for the best.

"Come here" dad said opening his arms and I put my head on his chest as I cried.

"I am always with you, do whatever you want to do. Just be safe" he said like he understands what and why am I doing what I am doing? I smiled a little knowing at least I have my father with me.

That night I cried myself to sleep, I know they are hurt but I will talk to them once there anger simmer down. I know they will understand me. I know they will!