My Best-friend's Groom

Chapter 2~I Knew I Was In Trouble When I Walked In

The cathedral is now buzzing with everyone's excitement as we are waiting for the bride to arrive, their anticipation almost palpable in the air. Everyone is eager to witness another pair of people vowing their forever's to each other.

However, there are two people in here who are not in any way looking forward to what's going to happen here.

Of course, the first one is me, since I know that the bride doesn't really want to vow herself to her groom, and that somehow I got to do something about it.

The other person is, well, the groom himself.

Now, I'm not claiming that I am really good at reading people, because I'm not. Neither do I know him well enough to be sure what he's thinking, If anything, I've only ever met him a couple of times, and talked to him once-if you consider nodding at each other as you are being introduced as talking.

But anyone just had to look at him to see that he is not even half as enthusiastic as he ought to be. He's not even smiling, for God's sake! He's just standing there impassively, glancing alternately between the cathedral's double doors and his watch.

It wasn't long before the double doors opened and Lia began her march, her brother Kit by her side. Everyone was rendered silent, awed by her. Not that I blame them, after all, Lia had always been beautiful, especially now. She practically shines as she walk down the aisle. Had I been anyone but her best friend, even I would have been fooled. But I just have look closely and see that her hands are slightly shaking and her eyes are darting everywhere, probably looking for an escape route.

Finally, she reached the altar and stood beside her impassive groom. That asshole-yes, I just called him an asshole-wouldn't even try to at lease fake a smile. He just looked down at her, nodded towards Kit, and turned away to look straight up front. I can't understand why no one else can see how much of a bastard he's being. Fortunately, I can. And I am certain that he doesn't deserve someone as good as Lia.

Just then, the priest started the ceremony. "Ladies and gentlemen, today we have gathered to witness the joining of two people who-"

I sort of zoned him out, and looked around, thinking of ways to get Lia out of here before she officially becomes Mrs. Landon Keene. I can easily get out of my seat if I want to and run towards the doors. But I don't think I could just get up and drag Lia out.

I gotta think of something. Fast.

"-let them speak now, or forever hold their peace", I suddenly heard the priest say.

My heart started racing as adrenaline coursed through me. This is an opportunity. Probably the only one. I don't know how exactly this will work out, but I hope it will end up well for us.

I took one, two, three deep breaths and slowly stood up, trying to ignore the shaking of my hands. "I object to this wedding".

Gasps resounded within the cathedral. I could feel everyone's horrified looks directed at me. I can even hear others whispering and hissing. But I kept my eyes to Lia, trying to convey to her that I might need her help if we want this to be successful.

"Lia, I'm so sorry. I honestly don't want to ruin such a special occasion for you, especially since your are like the sister that I never had. But I just can't let you marry him Li. Not when...not when..."

Good God, am I really going to do this? Damn it all, Lia is going to owe me a great deal after this!

I took a deep breath and continued in what I hope is a loud clear voice, "not when I am pregnant with his child."

Another round of gasps was heard around from the guests. I am afraid to see the groom's reaction, since I don't think even he can remain impassive after that kind of bomb thrown in.