Thє ℒαst Eɳтry (A Short Story) [PRIZE WINNING & PUBLISHED]

Chapter Three: Their Love

13th May

Today has truly been one of the most magnificent and wonderful of days.

To just witness the union of a young couple, especially a couple whom I hold so dear to my heart, is enough.

Although I know I was only invited out of obligation, it makes me happy that they requested the presence of a man like me, who has been so unlucky in love, to a celebration of their love.

I fear I may have angered him though.

He refused to neither speak nor acknowledge my presence during the entire reception. Of course, it was my fault. I got carried away once again and regret the entire incident.

I pray that he will forgive me.

After the couple's first dance as husband and wife, they began to play some records for the guests to dance along to. But then one particular song came on.

I had not heard it in many years but it stirred something inside of me - a memory, perhaps? I try not to think about it.

At the time, I had been chatting to Andrew's bride and felt a sudden urge to grasp the moment. With a bow and a "May I have this dance?", I whisked her away to the middle of the dance floor.

How foolish it would have seemed to spectators! A man such as I and a beautiful young bride such as she! But I did not care....at least, not at that present moment.

I was lost in that moment of time.

In her eyes, I saw Alice's twinkling eyes. The eyes that I once fell for.

In her smile, I saw Alice's captivating smile. The smile that I once saw every day.

In her glowing cheeks, I saw Alice's flawless ivory skin. The skin that I once kissed.

I know I mustn't think about Alice anymore but fond memories are hard to let go, it would seem.

As I twirled my nephew's Rose around effortlessly, I no longer felt the judging eyes of the world upon my back. I felt so free. It felt almost as if I escape my empty, meaningless life and just...forget everything.

But it was over as soon as it began.

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I dedicated this part to my good friend nataliee_lauren. She is an incredible writer and an awesome person to chat to and rant about random things. XD

Thank you for all your support and all the times that you've made me smile :)