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I didn't know I was crying until Erin says "dry that tear" and hands me a pink napkin that matches the whole concept of the wedding. She has brought them so I wouldn't ruin her 'artwork'; that is, my make-up. "It's about show time, girl."
Ironically, shows are places where a bunch of people gets together to pretend: actors dress up and make up fictional worlds. A director gives guidelines for them and they act accordingly, doing stuff they wouldn't do in real life. In some twisted way, I feel as if I was an actress like them. I am not the Allison I want to be, I'm just pretending, filling the role of the Allison the 'directors' of my life want to see. I pretend to be happy and pretend that this is what I want for the rest of my life. I am pretending for the sake of my friends, my parents and sister—pretending for the man waiting for me down the aisle.
"Oh, there you are!" My mom comes into the room and closes the door behind her. She reaches me and grabs my hand in hers. "You look stunning, darling." She's on the verge of tears, so her hand reaches one of the napkins. "Are you ready?"
Am I ready to keep pretending?
"As ready as I will ever be."
"Nathan is a nice man. He'll take good care of you."
"I know." I get up and smooth out the skirt of my dress. For one moment, I stare at my reflection in the mirror. Maybe, only maybe, if I stare at me wearing this white dress long enough, I will start believing that this is the real me. But I know it's useless. "Let's go. It is show time, isn't it?"
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Hello there! Mel here, again. I'm sorry that these 'Now' parts are super short, but I promise that every 'Then' part (a.k.a. flashbacks) is longer!
I was thinking of publishing a new part every Monday and Friday, is that alright? ♥
See you on Friday!
Lots of love,
Mel x.
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