Trust and Betrayal

The Calm before the Storm

Danielle's Pov

After that amazing dinner date with Austin, things have been hectic the last couple of days with work and the wedding preparations as the big day approaches. I must admit I am excited to start this new chapter in my life with Austin and I can't help but to reflect on everything that has happened so far that has led to this point. The saying is true that everything happens for a reason. I just don't want my past to affect that. 

What is disturbing though is that Brandon seems to keep coming around and showing up everywhere I am. First at my business and again at the restaurant it's almost as if he is intentionally doing it to prove a point. The question is why?  He got the life that he wanted and now he wants to have a conversation about the past smh. I must admit his little threat left me unsettled though. 

I'm not sure what happened back at the restaurant, but when Austin returned from the restroom he seemed pissed off. He tried to hide it from me but I know him like a book he can never hide his emotions that well from me.  I wanted to ask what was wrong but had a nagging feeling it had something to do with Brandon.  Knowing Austin he probably confronted Brandon about showing up at my job and threatening me. I love how he protects me but I don't want him getting into it with Brandon because of me. I really wish Brandon and Natalie would hurry up and return back to Atlanta. It's always chaos and trouble with those two.

As I'm finishing up my last report for today, I decided to leave work early for my bridal dress fitting appointment. My dress is so beautiful, a Vera Wang Crystal beading sequins sweetheart tulle ball-gown. Austin spared no expense on this wedding and my wedding dress. In his words he wanted to give me "the wedding of my dreams." I tried to get him to at least let me purchase my dress  because as much as I love that he wants to spoil me I can also provide for myself but he is so stubborn he refused  any kind of contribution I offered  besides making the final decisions on all preparations lol.

As I cleared my thoughts and finished up everything and left, I decided to call him on my way to the bridal shop. 

"Hey baby, I was just about to call you."

"Well I guess great minds think alike, how is your day going?"

"It's going great so far,  I got two meetings this afternoon, other than that I don't have to work late tonight so I should be home around 8, what about yourself how is your day going?"

"Great so far, I ended up leaving work early and right now I'm on my way over to the Bridal shop to have my last dress fitting, speaking of which have you and the guys done the last fitting for your Tuxedos?"

"Yeah me and the guys went last week and had our fitting. I can't wait to see how beautiful you look in your dress and finally make you Mrs. Austin. I love the way that sounds."

"And I can't wait to make you my husband and start our new life together, Mr Austin. I'm so excited about our big day. I love you so much."

"I love you too baby,hey baby listen I have to go it's almost time for my meeting, I'll call you as soon as I'm done and drive safely okay?"

"Okay baby ttyl bye." "Bye."

I finally arrived at the bridal shop and proceeded with my gown fitting. It still surprises me that I'm actually getting married again. I thought I might have cold feet due to having been married before but surprisingly I don't. Like this time it just feels different and right to me. 

They finally put the finishing touches on the gown and as I was leaving out the shop I heard someone calling my name as I was making my way to my car.

I turned around only to be met with Terrance, Brandon's best friend. 

"Hey Danielle, I thought that was you I didn't know you lived here in New York,how have you been?"

"I'm great Terrance and yeah decided to start new here, what brings you here?"

"Oh I'm out here on business helping Brandon with a business deal. About that I'm sorry how everything went down are you okay?" 

"No need for apologies, what's done is done and I'm past all that."

"I know I just didn't want you to think that I was on board with what went down between you guys. You know I see you like family and would never want to see you hurt like that."

"It's cool all is forgiven." I smiled and was trying to cut this conversation short to keep it from being awkward. I don't have anything against Terrance, but he is Brandon's friend and I wanted to cut ties with anyone associated with  him.

"So how has everything been going for you here in New York?"

"Great actually, I own my own Advertising company now."

"I'm not surprised you always did have brains and beauty." 

"Thanks lol, how are things going for you back in Atlanta?"

"Everything's good I finally was made a partner at my firm and my career has been going extremely well so far. Unfortunately I'm still single hoping I'll find Mrs. Right soon lol."

"Aww don't worry you'll find her when the time is right."

"What about you though are you single or have one of these New York guys gotten lucky to snatch you up yet?"

"Nah I'm not single, I'm actually getting married in a couple of weeks to Austin King. Matter of fact, I recently ran into Natalie and Brandon at the King's Charity Ball party. " The way that Terrance looked at me with shock and something else made me a little uneasy before he returned to his usual polite charismatic smile.

"Wow Congratulations Danielle, I'm happy for you. Austin King huh haven't seen him in ages. Well I wish you both all the best. You deserve it."

"Thank you, well I better get going, I have to go home and prepare dinner. It was good seeing and catching up with you Terrance. I'll see you around."

"You too, Danielle. See you around." We parted our ways and I went home to prepare dinner for my hubby. I planned on showing him just how much I missed him tonight when he gets home. But for some reason I just couldn't shake the nagging feeling of something going wrong. I hope I'm wrong and everything goes by smoothly and peacefully as it gets closer to our wedding day. But you know what they say, It's always calm before the storm. 

Terrance POV

"Hey I got a job for you? Get me everything you have on Austin King. I'll let you know further instructions soon as you get me that info."  I hang up my phone and punch my steering wheel.

Sorry Danielle but I won't let that happen.

Author Notes:

Hey guys I know its been forever since I updated but its been a difficult journey these last of couple of months. i have been seeing the the love you guys have been showing me and I'm really glad you guys like the story. i will be updating this story more and go ahead and finish it for you guys.

On another note what do you all think of Terrance? I wonder what his motive is for all of this and what plans does he have for Austin? Stay tuned to find out.

Again thank you guys for the love and support.