Forbidden Passion

Chapter 4

Today is Uncle Dan's wedding and I am really excited because I want to use it as an opportunity to get over the embarrassment at Mr. Foss' house two days ago. I have not attended math since I last saw Mr. Foss at his house but hopefully I will have the courage to attend next week.

"You look so beautiful darling." Mum says as she walks into my room.

"Thank you mum." I say as I look at myself in the mirror.

I feel like a princess with my hair in beautiful systematic curls, my tight long blue strapless dress and my cute crystal grey heels. Samantha is putting a long gorgeous tight purple one shoulder dress with a slit up to her thigh. We take our pictures and quickly drive to the church hall.

The venue is so beautiful with a huge hall, decorated chairs on each side and a red carpet in the middle, from the door to the altar. I look at the time and it is 10:20am so I take a seat in the hall. At a glance, I see Mr. Foss standing in the front row with a big smile on his face. He is wearing a white shirt, a dark blue suit with his hair perfectly groomed. He is holding a small black box that I assume is the box of rings that the bride and groom will be exchanging. I can't believe Mr. Foss is the best man at my uncle's wedding, this is so strange.

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"Did you see how sexy Mr. Foss looked today?" Samantha asks as we get into the car after the service.

"He looked like a lost and out of place piece of crap." I say as mum and dad get into the car.

"No need to hate on him. His beauty is beyond your control so just stay in the background and admire."

"Whose this famous Mr. Foss you two are always talking-" mum asks

"Catherine always talks about." Samantha interrupts.

"He's the worst math teacher I have ever had." I say then stare out the window.

"Mainly because he doesn't give her the attention she hoped for and he has a girlfriend like I told her." Samantha says but I just ignore her.

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We walk into the reception hall of the evening event at it is bigger and prettier than the church hall. There is an amazing stage at the front with many seven sitter tables around the room, decorated purple. There are purple flowers and ans white decorations all around the room. I look over at uncle Dan and his new wife as they flirt with each other at their table.

"Hello, I came to give you the wedding gift I made for you." I say once I reach their table.

"She is getting taller Dan do you see that." his wife says as uncle Dan puts his arm around her.

"I've never quite got your name." I say to her with a fake smile because deep down I am embarrassed.

"Becky darling, for the eighth time." she says.

"I like how you've been counting." I say awkwardly then smile. Someone's hands cover my eyes but I can't really tell who it is. Becky begins to laugh and uncle Dan just remains silent.

"Samantha I am not in the mood for your foolish games." I say as I place my hands over her hands but they feel more masculine.

"Its not Samantha Catherine, its me." Mr. Foss says then takes his hands off and gives me a tight hug.

"Jake I see you have met my niece Catherine." Uncle Dan says.

"Yes I actually teach at her University, her math lecturer. I did not realize she was your niece, it is a small world after all." Mr. Foss says then places his arm around my shoulder.

"Indeed it is. Where is Nicole?" Uncle Dan says.

"The usual man. She got mad, broke it off and I couldn't be bothered to be there for someone who doesn't see it you know." Mr Foss says then lets go of me.