Our Own World

Chapter Twenty-Four - The Truth Is Out

Ace and I will be performing at my cousin's wedding today. We changed our minds and chose A Thousand Years by Christina Perri. My cousin said she likes that song better.

I am so nervous, but I know we'll do great. I am terrified, Ace just got the news yesterday that he only has a few months to live; I don't think I can do this. I just can't. I'll break down on stage and cry because I know this be might be the last time we sing together.

The tension between us has been a little weird. Ace doesn't know that I know about him and Dakota. I don't know when they're going to tell me but hopefully soon.

I got dressed in my flowing dress that cut off at my ankles; I fixed my hair, and did my make-up.

"Camilla! You're boyfriend's here!" Ginger yelled. My face got warm and I started to blush.

"He's not my boyfriend!" I yelled. "Well, not yet." I mumbled. I walked down the stairs and my eyes trailed up his body to his beautiful blue eyes. He was wearing a nice white shirt with a blazer over top.

"You look beautiful today." He said holding my hand. I can't stop thinking that he's lying. He's dating Dakota now. He calls her beautiful now.

"Thanks," my cheeks turn a flushed pink. "You look nice." I said. "I don't want you to go." I put my head on his shoulder.

"That's so cute." Ginger yelled.

"Just ignore them." I said.

"Everything's going to be fine. I love you." He kissed my temple and we kept walking. He can't kiss me like that. Ace is dating someone else.

"Dad! Ace and Cam are going to kiss!" I heard Fletcher shout. Ace and I started to laugh and we couldn't stop laughing until we had to when we got to the church.

We got to the church and I was one of the brides' maids and I was at the front with all the others of the 'party'. We all watched as the doors opened and my cousin, Harleigh, walked down the aisle with my Uncle Scott. She looked stunning. I could see Max, her soon-to-be husband, watching her.

When they called Ace and I to sing, I was holding in the butterflies. I was shaking and I took the microphone and Ace took his guitar.

"You ready?" He asked.

"Ready as I'll ever be." I answered. I breathed deeply and the lyrics flowed out of my mouth.

After the song I felt, amazing. I mean, doing something like this has been my dream forever. I hugged Ace so tight and we were both smiling so much.

"I'm so proud of you." Ace whispered into my ear during our hug.

"I'm even more proud of you." I said smiling.

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Ace called me today and asked me to come over. I don't know what he wants to talk about but maybe he and Dakota will tell me soon.

When I got to Ace's house, Dakota was there. I got kind of nervous. I knew they were going to tell me. And I wasn't sure if I wanted to hear the news from them.

"Cam, we need to talk to you." Dakota motioned me towards Ace's bed.

"Oh-okay." We sat on the bed together and it was silent.

"We've been keeping something for you..." Ace said.

"You guys are dating." I said.

"What?" They both shouted.

"How did you figure out?" Dakota asked.

"I heard you two talking the other day in the hospital." I sighed.