The Best Man

Chapter 24: Taron

Everything I wanted was for her to be happy. If that wasn't with me, I would have to suck it up and be her friend instead.

Laura had texted me earlier and told me to come by. I thought it was the right choice to talk, I wouldn't want to lose Meghan as a friend, even if I couldn't be with her in the way I wanted to.

"Are you sure that's what you want?" Richard asked. "There is still time"

We sat on my couch and talked, the night before her wedding.

I sighed "I have told her not to marry James. She knows how I feel but she's still going through with it"

"I understand, mate" Richard clapped me on the back "Are you ready to watch her get married and have kids with him and everything?"

I hadn't even thought about it in that way. Sure, they would have kids eventually. That would hurt like a bitch.

"I can't change it. I'm just glad I still get to be there for her" I shrugged.

"Tell yourself whatever you want. But better dig deep before the wedding tomorrow"

"I won't stop her from marrying the love of her life" I said as I ran my hands over my thighs.

The next day

I dreaded today. I would be there for my friend though, whatever the day would hold. I shaved, showered and put on my suit.

Then my phone ringed and I picked it up

"Hello?" I answered as I got my bow tie from my closet.

"Taron, it's me" Laura spoke, I could barely hear her because she was talking so quietly "You have to stop the wedding"

I chuckled "What do you mean?"

"I saw her this morning. She's unhappy" she sighed.

"But – but she said she loves James"

"She loves you" Laura interrupted me. "She'll be on her way shortly. Meet us on that closed road on Hyde Park East"

"On my way" I breathed out, dropping my tie and running downstairs to my car.