Victoria
"Victoria come down, lets eat together." My mom called
I dropped my phone on my bed after staring at it for hours. I was definitely free this weekend, I just didnt know what to say. It'd be awkward if I just sent a message saying I am free right?
I left to the dining room to eat. I noticed that my mom was glancing at me every few seconds. She kept going at it until I met her gaze. I put my utensils down waiting for her to talk.
She sighed and looked at me, "I just want you to know that I've been doing the best I can to help you through this. I also want you to know that I go out to the Oh's a lot to talk to them about changing the contract terms." She announced
"Then why did you agree to sign the new contract term they gave you?" I asked
"If I didn't, they threatened to cancel the whole contract. You know we need this more than they do. I couldn't just disagree and let go of everything. I was thinking about you the whole time. I'd rather have my daughter get married to a rich man than for her to live a miserable life of poverty! We cant risk going bankrupt."
I nodded and stayed quiet. It hurt. The fact that there was nothing I could do, it hurt. She sighed in a shaky voice and went back to eating quietly. I stared at my food losing my appetite just thinking about what happened. I got up, leaving my food and went to my room.
When I walked in, I heard the sound of my phone vibrating against the bed. I almost screamed when I realized that I still hadn't texted Sehun.
Mr. Cold guy: ignoring me again?
I groaned in frustration.
Me: No I wasn't, I just forgot about it
Mr. Cold Guy: Are you uncomfortable going somewhere with me?
Me: Can I ask where we'll be going?
Mr. Cold Guy: Some wedding preparation thing at this bakery, cake testing for the wedding, I wasn't gonna go but I thought it'd be fun to just try different cakes
Me: Ah, I see
I mentally slapped myself. Now I just feel dumb. Here I thought he was asking me on a date. He didn't have to act so dramatic about it yesterday then. I sighed and answered
Me: Well yes I'm free
Mr. Cold Guy: I'll pick you up Saturday at 2:30
Me: Alright
I put my phone on my nightstand and just laid on my bed. I couldn't stop thinking about what my mom said. Maybe it is for the best.
I got up and opened the window for some fresh air. I leaned on the window seal and gazed at the trees gently shaking from the wind. It's been getting colder lately. I shivered a little and closed my window. I went back and sprawled on my bed and stared at the ceiling for a few minutes. The image of Sehun just popped up in my head.
Ah whats wrong with me.
Sehun
I groaned for the tenth time this morning. I blurted all that from embarrassment. Why did she have to act so weird about it. Now it's gonna feel awkward. Ah whatever, it doesn't matter anymore.
I groaned yet another time scratching my head. You know what, let's just get this over with. I changed and picked up my car keys that were lying on my desk. I quickly went down the stairs and out the door before my mom had a chance to stop me. I drove down to Victoria's house, calling her on the way.
"If you're not out by the time I get there I'm going to the cafe alone." I threatened
Victoria: "you wouldn't!"
"Hurry up then."
I ended the call and chuckled shaking my head. I parked my car in front of her house and unlocked the passenger seats door for her to get in.
She hurried out of her house and held on to her purse tightly as she hopped in, I continued on to the cafe. She kept checking her purse to make sure she had everything with her. She eventually turned her head to face me.
"So?" She asked
I took a quick glance at her and gave her a confused look.
"Are we going now?" She spoke again.
"I'm just waiting for you to get situated in case you forgot something." I answered while rolling my eyes
I drove to the bakery and shooed Victoria out and locked the car. We walked in together and sat down on one of the tables.
"Alright lets start with this."
"They gave me a bunch of menu type lists of things. You choose whatever you want I'll agree to anything." I explained
Just before she started speaking a waitress came up to us.
"What would you like to order?" She smiled at me
"We'll be taste testing, I had previously made an appointment." I explained
"Ah right, an early congratulations on the wedding," she smiled, "I'll write down the ones you want to try."
"I'll have these right here." Victoria started
"What about you sir?" She looked at me
"That's all." I answered
"Then I'll be back with your order." She smiled one last time and left
"You know you should tell me beforehand about these wedding preparations." Victoria started
"I forgot about it." I replied, "so you want to discuss and plan our marriage together?" I smirked
"Why are you saying it like that." She rolled her eyes
"I'm messing around. Let's just get started with this first. I'll tell you beforehand next time."
"Good now do you have any cake preferences." She asked
"I'm good with anything."
"Then the cake has to be chocolate." She smiled
"I'm good with that." I said
At that moment the waitress came back with some coffee. She put the tray down on our table and put each of our drinks in front of us.
"Enjoy these while the cake is served, and here is the cost of your orders." She put the piece of paper down on the table as well
I took out my wallet and paid. I picked up my cup and took a sip. Victoria had done the same.
"If someone had told me that I would get married to you in the future, I would've probably slapped them." She suddenly blurted
"Harsh, I wouldn't mind getting married to you." I put my head down from embarrassment
"Oh you're the worst liar." She chuckled
We both stayed quiet, just drinking our coffees and looking out the window. I also took the chance to steal glances at Victoria as well. I sat there quietly trying to study the face of the person in front of me without being too obvious. I was enjoying myself up until I turned around and saw someone I never expected to see.
"...Krystal?"
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