Short Stories by Avenger

Speak Now | Supercorp

When I got the invitation to your wedding, I thought it was a joke, a really bad one. We were in a relationship for a long time but because of our differences we couldn't be together. And I don't just mean the fact that you're Supergirl. 

You met him when we were at the lowest point of our relationship. You saw an escape from the struggles and the constant fights. You waited two months before you started to date him. I patiently waited for you to come back to me. Months became two years and now I'm sitting here in my office with my pen in my hand hesitating to check that RSVP box. 

All I ever wanted to do was see you happy and if he makes you happy, I want to witness it. ✅

Yesterday was your bachelorette party. I went so it wouldn't be awkward when we saw each other at the wedding. We spoke for a couple of minutes catching up and then Alex took you away so you could greet someone from Mon-el's side of the family. 

I drank silently at the bar and watched you get drunk. You've always been a cute drunk. I looked at my watch and saw that it was past 12 o'clock. I decided to head home. I can't wait to go to the bathroom at home so I quickly head to the ladies room. When I was washing my hands, you came into the bathroom, stumbling and locked the door. 

-I think you should drink some water. Come on, let's find Alex. I don't want you to be too hung over on your wedding day. 

-W-why didn't you fight for me? 

-What? 

-I waited, you know. I waited two months for you to come after me but you didn't. So I decided to start over with someone else. 

-Does he make you happy? You nodded. Then I guess it was the right choice. In your drunkenness, you stumbled onto me and gave me a kiss. I couldn't pull away. Only your sister's knock on the door broke us apart. 

-Kara, did you lock the door? I really need to pee. You shook your head, looked at yourself in the mirror, and then at me. 

-I just needed to do that one last time. You unlocked the door and left.

I couldn't sleep throughout the night wondering what that kiss meant. Was it a goodbye kiss? Did you actually miss me this whole time like I missed you? My alarm blaring pulled me away those thoughts. I got dressed and headed to the church. I sat in the back rows so I wouldn't make anyone uncomfortable. Also, so I could run away after knowing you'll be his forever.

I am not the kind of girl who should be rudely barging in on a white veil occasion. But you are not the kind of woman who should be marrying the wrong person.

I watch your friends smiling and laughing at the momentous occasion. 

-He's perfect for her. She's perfect for him. 

I see him pacing back-and-forth. The pastor speaks to the crowd. 

-Sorry about the delay folks. The bride is still getting ready. 

I remember when you mentioned your perfect wedding and this is not how you pictured it. You probably gave in to what his mother wanted. You always said you wanted a destination wedding. I bet he convinced you to do this at this tacky church.

Don't say yes, run away now. I'll meet you when you're out of the church at the back door. Don't wait or say a single vow. You need to hear me out when they say "Speak now".

-OK everyone, she's ready to come in. 

The music starts to play. A classical wedding march. Something else that you didn't want. You said you wanted to walk down the aisle to Elvis Presley's " I can't help falling in love with you". I have to admit you look beautiful in that white gown but you don't look completely happy with the person that is waiting for you at the end of the aisle. Your eyes search for me in the crowd or at least that's what I told myself. 

The ceremony begins, and the pastor quotes a few passages of love from the Bible. I waited for the moment of the vows but it never came. Out of everything you wanted to do at your wedding, you told me a million times you wanted to write and say your own vows.

Speak now or forever hold your peace. There's a silence, my last chance. I stand up with shaky hands, and walk down the aisle. All eyes on me. Horrified looks from everyone in the room. But I'm only looking at you.

-Excuse me, everyone. I'm sorry to interrupt this beautiful moment, but there's something I have to say or I will regret it for the rest of my life if I don't.

I'm not the kind of girl who should be rudely barging in on a white veil occasion. But you are not the kind of woman who should be married the wrong person.

-I'm sorry, Kara. I am so sorry for not fighting for you, for us. I let my pride get in the way of our relationship. I refused to listen to the truth, no matter how many times you told me. I didn't listen to your sister's advice. I didn't listen to your mother's warnings. I turned my back on you when I heard you crying yourself to sleep. I'm sorry. I love you, Kara. I have so many regrets, but saying this to you right now is not one of them. Don't marry him. You deserve someone who makes you happy, really happy. Someone who won't make you change your whole wedding idea to fit their own. Someone who will move heaven and earth just for you. Someone who will accept your secrets and keep them no matter what. Leave with me right now and I swear you won't regret it.

So, don't say yes run away now. I'll meet you when you're out of the church at the back door. Don't wait or say a single vow. You need to hear me out. The pastor said "Speak now".

I walked out of the church with my head held high. I waited a couple of seconds. Seconds that felt like minutes but you didn't come out of the church. I sighed. 

-I hope he makes you happier than I could. I started to walk away.

And you said " Let's run away now". I turned around and our eyes met. I'll meet you when I'm out of my gown at the back door. Baby, I didn't say my vows. So glad you were around when he said "Speak now".