My Unfolding Story

9. First meeting

The days were going fast and finally it's the day I'm getting married. I put on the dress that David chose for me with a simple jewelry set. I finished my outfit with a veil that covered my face. I waited inside the room as my heart beat increased with every passing second. The time is nearing as I am about to be called to the main hall. I wanted Emma by my side but I couldn't find her. She might be busy with the guests who are mostly from my side and not David's. He wanted the wedding to happen so fast that he didn't even invite most of his family. Only some close relatives and friends of his side were invited. I too had always dreamed of a simple wedding but I'm not happy about this one. The dress, jewelry and the setting were all of his choice. To be honest, I didn't have the interest to share my opinion too because most of the time I was unheard.

I was waiting inside the changing room and my heart raced throughout the whole time. Meanwhile David received a message from an unknown number which made him walk towards my room. At the same time, two men entered the room but the veil blurred my vision. But they were unfamiliar to me. One of them started accusing me for dumping his friend while the other tried to stop him. But in rage he said, "how could you do this to Andrew? You were together since your college days. Don't you remember the sacrifices he made for you? Don't you remember how he declined the offer to work out of the country just to be here for you? He helped you financially most of the time even though he was broke at times. He was available whenever you needed him but what did you do in return. You left him...you left him to have a luxurious life. Congratulations on your wedding. Have a happy life". Danny spit out his thoughts which had been haunting him for a month now. The other one named Andrew tried to stop him from talking but nothing helped. Danny told everything he wanted to tell but to the wrong person.

I was so confused as to what was happening. Finally I removed my veil which left both of them in shock. Before Danny could clear the misunderstanding, David stepped forward and started shouting at me "so how many things are you hiding from us?" which left me speechless. What was he talking about?

"What's this?", he showed the picture of my reports in his mobile. Who sent him this? I wondered but there is nothing to worry about because I was completely normal. "Lemme explain", I pleaded but he wasn't ready to hear me out. I should have told him about this but I didn't know it would turn out to be a problem. I was heartbroken because he looked at me like I was mentally sick. Do I have to live with him after this? He didn't even care about what I say. He didn't allow me to speak. On top of that, they accused me for dumping my boyfriend whom I don't even know. "We don't want a girl like her", his parents too embarrassed me in front of my parents. Danny and Andrew were also there. I don't want to prove myself to David or his parents so I remained silent as tears started welling up. I controlled my tears and looked at him and his parents. "Get out!", I shouted. My parents tried to hold me but I didn't care. "Just get out! You didn't even give a chance to explain myself. How could I live with you till the rest of my life. Just get lost!", I screamed.

Danny and Andrew were still in shock. They wanted to apologize for whatever has happened but it's too late. My parents now held me and tried to console me. At least they didn't see what David showed in his phone. But who sent him that? My heart kept questioning me. It wasn't a serious issue but why people make a big fuss out of it.

What hurt me the most is he blamed me for a mistake I didn't do. That was unbearable. Danny apologized to my parents for entering the wrong wedding hall. But my parents were too sad to speak. Papa put a lot of effort for this wedding. He put all his savings to book a grand wedding hall just for myself. He wanted his daughter to be happy. My mom was heartbroken to see me like this. The guests have started coming without knowing that the groom and his family had already left.

When Danny and Andrew tried to walk out, I stood up and stopped them. "Hello! Where are you going after causing all the storm?" They turned around to look at me. I walked towards them and stood before them. "You did wrong by walking into the wrong hall but you are going to make it right", I pointed at Andrew.

"Marry me!", I said to him leaving everyone at the room in shock.