Alexis Miller [Editing]

Chapter ten: The wedding

Just three months ago was when we all found out about this wedding and now it is finally happening. I'm so happy for Michael and Caitlin. They have been dating for two and a half years and have been through a lot. I hope to find someone to love as much as they love each other.

The venue for the wedding is beautiful and decorated with red, white and a bit of gold. All the girls were in one room getting ready while the guys in the other. It didn't take too long before everyone was dressed, the only person left was the bride.

Apparently she lost one of her stiletto heel and started freaking out. Everyone in the room started frantically to looking for it. "Caitlin relax. We'll find it okay?" My mother reassured her. It seemed pretty pointless looking in the room seeing as how we have been at it for the last hour or so and that's when it hit me. "Maybe it fell outside." I said and went out to look for her missing heel.

I found it a few feet around the corner from where the room was. I laughed to myself realising how everyone got so worked up about a shoe that was literally just outside the door. I picked it up and turned around only to bump into AJ.

"Hey Lex, you okay there?" I haven't seen him in while. Three months to be exact. I didn't even see him while Stacy was around. We occasionally said the usual hey now and then but that didn't mean anything.

"I'm alright." I retorted and tried to get out of his way when he put one hand on my left shoulder in order to stop me.

"You look amazing Alex," I tried to hide my very obvious blushing, it felt like de ja vù. He looked at me the same way as when he came to pick me up for that party. I missed this feeling. I missed him.

"Uh...thanks AJ...I really have to-"

" Alex, It feels like its been forever since we've actually hung out."

I kept quite for a while before muttering, "maybe because your always with Tris." And if your wondering, yes, I am still jealous of her. Even after three months.

"Don't say that Lex, Tris is great and we are really hitting it off and- sorry, just do me this one favour please?"

I began to get impatient and I'm sure Caitlin and everyone else was too. "What?" I didn't mean to snap at him but he got me a bit annoyed so...

"Save me a dance?"

"Fine. Can I go now, please?" Before he could answer I left. Once inside the room, the atmosphere felt calmer now that everyone was relived. I handed over the stiletto heel to Caitlin. She mouthed the words thank you and I gave her a halfhearted smile in return.

*****

The ceremony was really good. My dress had people's heads turning but not nearly as much as when they saw Caitlin. Her dress was beautiful. It has a sweetheart neckline like mine, a thick diamond waistband and the bottom is big and puffy. Towards the very bottom, I think I saw the patterns of roses.

The reception isn't too far away from the church; basically walking distance. So everyone just walked over there. I couldn't stop thinking about the deal I had made with AJ. I wasn't thinking properly when I agreed, not even to mention how Trisha would feel about it but secretly I was elated.

She'd probably have my head for breakfast if she just sees me glancing at him. Sigh. Not only do I have to deal with her here but at school as well. Yeah, she moved to our school last month just as promised. Hardly any of our classes are the same except for art club after school. It truly sucks. Seeing the guy I like -or love or whatever I feel- in her arms, everyday.

The music began to play as Caitlin began to dance with her father in tune with the music. The song playing was Stay With Me by Sam Smith. I love that song. Soon after her father handed her over to Michael. They are so cute together. I guess you only have a few chances to find that special person, luckily for these love birds they found each other.

One could hear many 'ooohs' and 'awwws' from the crowd that surround them. After about five minutes people began to join in the slow dance. Almost everyone had a partner; even Ann had one too, of course it was Stacy.

I stood awkwardly by the punch bowl just staring at couples holding each other like it would be their last night together. I felt a tear role down my cheek as my gaze fixated on Trisha and AJ. Dancing. That bastard is full of surprises isn't he? Well first he makes me promise and he is the one that breaks it? Haha funny boy. I couldn't bear standing there any longer so I ran.

I ran out of the building and didn't want to stop. I ran down the road, past the church, towards the gas station. The tears rolled down my check along with the mascara around my eyes. There weren't to many people there, except for the people that worked there and about two cars.

I sat on the pavement. I cleaned the running mascara from my cheeks and sunk my head into my palms. How could he do that? He must obviously know now that I like him because of that morning we were about to kiss. I mean, it didn't bother me that he and Tris are together now but why did it hurt to see them dancing? Don't you mean Trisha? Oh god help me, this subconscious of mine.

I let out a loud grunt while taking out my iPhone to check the time. 4.45pm. Surly I would go back soon enough but it wouldn't matter, would it? My mom probably hadn't noticed that I left, Tristan didn't even stay for the reception and Ann wouldn't have noticed either. Yeap, it wouldn't matter at all. I agree subconscious.