A Fresh Start (A Lost Cause Sequel)

8 - No No

🎭Alex's POV

"Excuse me??!?" What the hell is he talking about. What the hell is going on? Everything was going greaaaaat.

"It's just until after our trip. He'll be staying with Belle anyway." Our trip.

OUR TRIP!?!??!

IT'S OUR FREAKIN' HONEYMOON!!

Paris.

One of the most romantic places on earth. And my fiancé calls it a 'trip'. A trip could be a lot of things:

Family trips.

School trips.

Girlfriends' weekend getaway trip.

"Are you having cold feet? Is this what this is?" I asked. He sighs and sits next to me.

"Did I call off the wedding? Why would I wait if I have doubts now?" he says before giving my knuckles a kiss.

"My auntie's coming here. I hope she won't say anything." I murmur.

"Maybe tell her to not say anything? I don't want Belle around rude people. Yes she's like your second mom, but you have to do something about it." he said, knowing how Auntie Rina can be blunt and honestly, a bit of a bully.

"I can't promise anything, I will talk to her. When will Yin move?" I asked.

"Well... tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?!?!?!"

"Yeah, we decided earlier and well, it's not that hard. He's packing right now and he'll only really be bringing maybe two weeks' worth of clothes anyway." He said.

"Fine. I should get ready for bed." I said irritated and got up.

Back in the guest room, I called my bridesmaids' group chat.

"Ladies, I have a problem" I started as everyone answered the call. I rant on and on and on about this new turn of events. How worried I am that will pose a danger to my wedding. They all chimed in, giving their comments, heartfelt bewilderment, giving suggestions which, the best came from my nephew.

"Come on, Aunty Alex. It won't hurt to try." He said.

"Jon, are you sure about this? I mean... yes, you just turned 21. Legal drinking age in the US and you're old enough. But... I don't want you to get hurt here. What if you really fall in love with Yin, huh? How can you handle that??"

"Me?? Players don't let themselves be played, Aunty." He said with a smirk. We've been close since I really saw him as my brother than a nephew.

"See it as a job for me. I do the work, that's it. If it works, it works. If not, then no." he said with a shrug.

"Be careful." I said before we called it a night.

Slumping down in bed for sleep since tomorrow's going to be such a pain.

*

"Daddy!!" Belle shouts and runs to Yin at the door, pulling one suitcase and an office bag.

"Princess, why are you still here? Won't you be late for school?"

"I only have afternoon today." she said excitedly, "I helped P'Neen move my clothes. You can put your clothes with mine, Daddy!" she adds, her eyes all hearts. So annoying. Yin's not even her real dad and she seems to favor him than her own biological father.

Yin probably brainwashes her.

Poor kid.

"Alright. Before we get going, let's go to Papa first, okay?" Yin said, and Belle raises her hands which Yin immediately pulls up, carrying her as he walks away. I followed behind.