Lost And Found

Chapter 40: Speak Now

"You'll be fine,darling. Why don't you breathe deeper? All you gotta do is smile for the cameras for me,give me your best angle,the only thing you could at least give to me is give me an easier job."

As I sat in my make-up chair while Nikki did my face,Gwynette grabbed her camera and smiled.

Nicki:So,just to give it straight to you,Gwynn isn't the only one whose job you've got to make easier here. You atleast owe your crew each an easier job. Oh,and don't worry,I won't be calling you darling or anything like that. That's just gross."

Gwynette:Hey!

" Just don't get too emotional back there or you'll regret seeing your face smudged."

Nikki chuckles,bounces my curls once more.

"What's there I have to do for you,mada'am?"

I tease Dylan,as he got his arms crossed.

"Okay,just avoid too much movement so that dress wouldn't be wringkled."

Our bond became closer day by day. I guess wedding planning does have their advantages. One of them is having the greatest friends there are to ever ask for.

"Thank you."

I told them.
They all came in for a comforting hug.

"Woah! Not too much now! Remember what happens!"

Nicki jumped out,realizing what was coming.

"Oh come on,you could always give her a retouch!"

Dylan teased Nikki.
Nikki just rolled her eyes.

"Besides,retouch is easier than being emotional."

Gwynnette pokes Dylan by the elbow.

"Okay,what the heck is going on?"

Gigi crashes into the room.

"Three words. 'I NEED DEFENSE'!"

Nikki spoke up,annoyed.

"Silly people,stop it right now."

Not knowing what was the cause of the fun was,Gigi still went to the flow.

"Oh yeah right,maybe you'll be the one who'll need a retouch,Nik."

Gwynnette teased one last time.

"Real funny,guys."

Today was the day I conquer my fears. My wedding day.

Right at this moment I'm having the most emotional walk of my life. I'm walking the aisle as little by little I get nearer to the altar,where Austin was,dressed in his black and silver tuxido.

Tears came rolling down from my eyes. Never knew why.

Everyone was there,everyone from work,some of our neighboring homes,my friends,Gigi and Kendrick was there too. Mom brought her friends with her. I let Crissy join in too,and brought her own dress. She was standing there,Jay in her arms.

Cameras were flashing everywhere.
Following my every step.

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"Speak now or forever hold your peace."

The priest broke the thoughts out of my head,as I shook off.

I was just thinking,If I say yes to Austin,I might have a chance toa new beginning,find a new love and surely he'll be the better person that I knew way before. But,on the other side of the story,if I say no,I lose so many opportunities,and what if Bryan won't come back for me? And I'll be forever alone? Oh,dear goodness gracious! I don't know what to do! And what ever it is I'm supposed to be doing right now,I should do and think about it.. Fast!

I'm in the middle of everywhere at the moment;spotlight,cameras,people looking at me with different expectations,awkwardness,decisions,and everything else I could imagine!

I look around the venue,and took a very deep look at the farthest row of seats at the back,a michievous shadowy figure  was the only one seated. Wearing a raven black cap,covering his face and a leather jacket matching it with denim jeans.

The priest waited a few more seconds for someone to stand up,but no one ever did.
As the priest started to continue on,the man slowly made his exit out of the place.

Could he have been my blackmailer? Bryan? Or someone else?

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