Heart & Soul Forever (Book 3 in Nemi Forever Series)

Chapter 5

"Thank you. That means a lot, Olivia." I smiled. 

Olivia looked at the floor & fidgeted on her feet. "I know you said you don't have feelings for Nick anymore, but I read the book & I'm pretty sure you still love him." 

Olivia looked up at me again as I just stared at her with my mouth open. What the hell do I say? How do I respond? Thank God I didn't have to. 

Olivia added, "You don't have to say anything. I love him so I can completely understand. I understand the reasons you & him were together while he was with me. I understand because I read your book & can read between the lines. It's different now, though, because he does love me & I do trust him. I hope you can find love like that again one day, with someone else." She smiled again at me before she turned & walked to Nick. I watched as he took her hand, kissed her temple, then gave me a smile before they left the room. I felt sick the rest of the night. I was starting to like Olivia, even if I did think she was trying to tell me in her own way to move on & get my own man, because Nick was hers. I was starting to think maybe her & Nick could be happy together. Maybe she was his forever.  

Blanda & Joe's wedding was amazing & beautiful. I was in awe the entire time. They were so cute before the ceremony, texting each other sweet nothings. During the ceremony, they were both in tears & I couldn't help but to cry myself. While we were taking pictures, they were sweet & loving, you couldn't help but to smile. It was enough to make the coldest heart feel warm & fuzzy. They really were a match made in heaven & I was so incredibly happy for both of them.  

I tried to not look at Nick, during the ceremony, especially. I was afraid I would burst into tears if I did. I caught his eye a few times & once I just stared at him, with a soft smile on my face. I was imagining what it would be like to stand in front of a priest & promise to love each other forever. Nick looked so handsome in his silver & lavender striped, designer suit. I felt a tiny bit of drool form in my mouth the first time I saw him in it, as I plowed into him in the lobby of the church. I rushed off so I wouldn't grab him or try to kiss him. I was such a mess, but I was a great actress. I acted like I was fine & no one seemed to know otherwise. Well, except for Wilmer. He knew me as well as Nick.