Forgotten Memories

Chapter 13

After sitting there trying to process what Angelo said I finally got off the bed and into the shower. Once I washed my hair and body, I got out the shower and went back into the room. I put on my underwear and was about to look for something to wear but froze.

What am I suppose to wear? Something formal, or casual? I groaned and fell onto the bed. I jumped up when the door opened and Zoe walked in. She's wearing a beautiful tight black dress that goes a little past her knees, and her long black hair is now in a neat bun. For a moment there was an awkward silence. After a while, Zoe decided to break the tension in the room.

"Natalia-" She started. "-I know I said this a hundred times, but I am so so so sorry. I didn't have a choice. I couldn't disobey Angelo. I feel so bad... so guilty for not telling you. You are the only friend I have. The only friend I ever had and I ruined it-"

"Zoe." I tried but she continued.

"-I know you will never forgive me but I want you to know that I am sorry. I wish I could have did something or said something-"

"Zoe." I said a bit louder as tears rolled down her cheeks.

"-I understand if you don't want to be friends with me anymore." She scoffed. "I wouldn't want to be my friend anymore. This is all my fault. I ruined our friendship. The only friend I ever had and I ruined it. I can't believe-"

"Zoe!" I yelled shutting her up. "I forgive you." Zoe stared at me in shock then relief as more tears streamed down her face. Before I could even think Zoe wrapped her arms around me pulling me into a tight hug.

I quickly returned the hug.

Since the wedding I didn't have anyone to really talk to me, to support me... to comfort me. I've been alone letting all of this build up inside me. I didn't want to let her go, so instead I welcomed her embrace. Eventually we broke the hug when Zoe cries eased down a bit.

"Why are you crying?" I bought my hand up and touched my cheek feeling the wet substance running down them. I didn't even realize I was crying. I looked back at Zoe and chuckled. "What's so funny?"

"Your makeup is ruined." The look on Zoe face was priceless as she ran into the bathroom. A few minutes later she walked out the bathroom, her makeup perfect. You couldn't even tell she just went through a crying session.

"Okay, lets get you dress." That's when I noticed I was only in my bra and panties. Unlike last time I wasn't embarrassed about Zoe seeing me like this. After shopping with her for 5 hours straight and Zoe coming into each stall with me as I tried on clothes, I'm no longer self-conscious around her.

"I don't know what I'm suppose to wear." Zoe don't say anything instead she walk and grab the bag from off the bed. I forgot Angelo threw that there.

"Time to get you ready."

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Zoe stared at me with a huge smile on her face. I was a little scared to see what she did to me. She grabbed my  hand and pulled me in front of the mirror. The plain black dress reach my mid thigh. The dress is tight till it get to the middle of my stomach then it loosens. My hair is curled and I barley have makeup on. I turn to smile at Zoe, but instead a scowl make its way to my face when I see what she's looking at.

"No! I'm not wearing heels again." Zoe beamed at me.

"These are shorter then the other ones and easier to walk in." She said as if that would make a difference.

"I'm not wearing them." Zoe was about to argue but was interrupted when the door opened and Angelo walked in. He took in my appearance, letting his eyes run shamelessly down my body. He didn't even try to hide it. A satisfied smirk appeared on his face. I fought the urge to roll my eyes.