~DAY SEVEN~
It's the day of the wedding!! I'm really excited seeing as Leila's mom is basically my mom. I have known Leila since forever and her mom is just the best human being out there, she really deserves someone who'll love and cherish her forever. Ok- that did sound a little cheesy. I put my earrings on and look in the mirror. I look... meh. I did my makeup to the best of my abilities and my hair is just curled. I have quite a bit of hair so it's the best part of my 'look'.
"Hey, Alayna uhm are you going alone?" Leila asks as she enters my room without knocking.
"Yep, Grayson's an absolute jerk and Jax.... no offense but uhm..."
"I know, I know, he's a jerk too."
"Yeah, my best bet is to go solo." I say with a smile.
"Well, both of them will be there, Jaxon because... well he's my mom's son and Grayson because Ethan." Leila says.
"Cool." I say in return.
~THE WEDDING~
Music starts playing and I look to the aisle to see a beautiful Ms. Levin. She's walking with such grace in her white gown. The tail is being carried by Leila and Jaxon as if they were children and I suddenly imagine me walking down the aisle and Grayson there, waiting for me at the altar. I shake my head and look around for Grayson. He's standing a few rows behind me and is staring right at me. I look away quickly before I start feeling bad for him.
I look back at the aisle and smile at Leila who's looking at me. She smiles back and then looks forward again.
~THE PARTY~
I find Ms. Levin or I think now it's Mrs. Quiler and hug her.
"Congrats Alycia!" I say.
"awe, thank you, Alayna. It's a kind gesture. I think Leila is somewhere around here with Ethan, dear." she says as she scans the surroundings.
"Oh no, I wasn't looking for her." I respond," I knew she was going to be either making out with Ethan or dancing with him."
"Ahh yes, it seems as if she truly loves him." Mrs. Quiler says.
I sigh," Well, be sure to wait for their marriage. As it's probably the one that'll follow."
I walk away from Mrs. Quiler shortly after and look for Ethan and Leila.
"Hey- can I maybe have a word with you?"
I turn around and see Grayson speaking with me," N-no..." I say and try to walk away.
"Please, Alayna.... wait." Grayson turns me around with force and I squeal, "Crap, sorry... sorry." Grayson says as he lets me go.
"Grayson, what did you want to speak to me about." I say in a low voice.
"Look, the girl was Vanessa..." he starts. I suck my teeth and look at him with a stern look. "And, and... I was under the influence. I know that isn't a good enough excuse for you but I beg you... please just-"
I look at Grayson and I see his eyes filled with dread and fear and... loss. "Grayson... it's ok. I-I forgive you. Just, don't do it again."
"Really?" Grayson looks at me with happiness in his eyes and his smile.
I nod with a smile and pull him in with a kiss. He hesitates for a while before giving in to the kiss. I pull away slowly and look around. I see Jaxon staring at us and I meet his gaze. He turns away and sips from his wine glass.
"Grayson... can we get out of here?" I ask softly.
"Of course." He says as he takes my hand and leads me out of the building. Words can't express the feelings I have for this one man. I... I think I may be falling in love. I know, I forgave him easily but the truth is, I couldn't stand being mad at him for so long. My feelings for him were hard to deny. I couldn't bare seeing him hurt, even if he had hurt me.
