Passion

Do You Take Or Do You Not Take Part 1

Scarlett's POV

I didn't even try to sleep after the short talk with Natalia on the phone, being a police officer does that to you with sleepless nights so this isn't even new.
It didn't matter either way so I spent the entire night just thinking of different scenarios and outcomes that may come out.
I'm going to that wedding. I'm going to get her back.
Natalia will not marry him, she would never spend her life being miserable as the wife of Patrick. And I have thought of going with a simple dress but that's not going to happen, thankfully with Lilith and Racheal's help and ideas, I went through their clothes, their walk-in closets to find something worth wearing and that just makes a statement!
And I found it.
And it is so damn gorgeous and fits the part!

It's a strapless, floor-length crimson gown
The bodice features a sweetheart neckline that softens the look, while sheer nude mesh panels at the waist create the illusion of a sharply sculpted hourglass figure. Gentle ruching across the hips adds texture and enhances the fitted shape without overwhelming the design.

And I look sexy as hell with this and I know what I'm doing, it fits everything. I had Rio who knows a guy who knows someone that could easily be part of the cleaning crew for Patrick's apartment and find the gun, I'm not sure what Rio spoke to the guy but best I don't know anything so I won't be involved in whatever it is they're planning. If they're planning on robbing it, then fine I don't care but I'm not sure what would happen so it's not my problem. Just find the gun and do whatever they want.

And for Trishana, I still can't believe the lengths she would go to do this, yet deep down, I should've known. I know Racheal was begging to let us give her permission to find and beat their asses. Hers and Delilah. I already blocked her from everywhere, I don't even care that I left some clothes over there, even my favorite lacy underwear and bra. That's a shame but I can easily buy a new pair so I'm good there.
I even called my landlord to change the locks just in case if she tries to steal my clothes, wine or worse, my cats! I would be going to jail if she dares to steal my babies!
Thankfully she doesn't have a key to my place but still made a precaution for it and can't never be too true about it. What Rio gathered, the wedding would be happening in the afternoon, enough time for Natalia to unfortunately get ready for Patrick, however it won't be happening. She won't walk down the aisle for him.
Morning came and Rio in his hair tied in a bun, grey sweatshirt and sweatpants, already on the phone with some guys that he knows to get ready, I'm still a cop, I can be a dirty cop for the time being for this moment and let Rio do whatever.

Lilith and Racheal wanted so badly to come with me, help me out get Natalia out of the hotel where she's getting married. But I don't want them there, not because I don't love them but because this is something I needed to do.
I messed up the first time.
I pushed Natalia into the hands of Patrick.
I did that.
So I'm making sure I make things right and this is how it should be because I can't lose her this time.
I don't want to lose someone important to me after these months of getting to know each other, becoming friends, the contract and now this, these strong feelings we have for each other.
Or rather what I'm hoping for strong feelings once I'm there and see how it goes. If it doesn't go well, at least I did try and take her away from him before marrying and regretting it later on.

I got dressed and just pretended I'm part of the bridal party. If anyone asks, of course I'm going to stand out so obviously with the red dress. And what I know from weddings, just meant you slept with the groom.
Gross.
As if.
That thought for my poor queer heart, hell no.
Just the bride.
I slept with the bride.
That incredible woman and I'm coming for her.

The moment I arrived at the hotel, of course it was busy, extremely busy for the busiest days since it's a wedding and those are always huge and extra and the talk. Especially if you're planning on inviting some fancy people and politicians which I doubt. Still, it was still unbelievably nerve-racking and I'm not even sure I'm ready for this. I made sure my hair was done right so Patrick wouldn't recognize me, once inside I was just a guest and waited to see those elevators open for her.